July 19, 2019 at 08:05AM by CWC Every time I make a trip down south to my hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, what to eat for dinner is a contentious subject. I’m a long-time vegetarian, my sister has been flirting with keto, and my mother is—how do I phrase this politely?—extremely picky. Dad is our resident chef, but negotiating all of our preferences often sends him into a tizzy. Normally, preparing food for a crowd—even if said “crowd” is just four people— presents a Sudoku-esque mind challenge. But not once you’ve mastered the “Venn diagram menu.” While the dinner-designing strategy, as featured by LifeHacker, was created for satisfying the needs of your children, this problem is ageless. As my family epitomizes, the diversity of eating plans have never been so bountiful. The Venn diagram menu solves this problem by modeling every dinner party after the interlocking circles. It’s a godsend. ad_intervals[‘409421_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘409421_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); The basic idea is this: First, find a base that everyone will eat. (This is the overlapping part of the Venn diagram. Duh.) After that, prep all of the sides, which will be served choose-your-own-adventure-style. The most iconic example is taco night, where the taco shells appear on everyone’s plates. But while Suzie (who’s vegan) might smash her shell into a salad and add avocado, black beans, lettuce and tomatoes, Peter (who loves meat with fervor) may opt for shells filled with ground beef, bacon bits, cheese,
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The best-selling eyeliner on Amazon has 3.5K 5-star reviews because it will. not. budge.
July 19, 2019 at 06:59AM by CWC Whether you’re spending the summer at the beach, by the pool, or simply trying to survive walking down the New York City sidewalks in 100-degree heat (seriously—temps are supposed to hit 100 this weekend), one thing is for sure: You need makeup that’s going to stand up to water and heat… and a whole lot of it, for extended periods of time. We’ve got you covered on the best foundation and mascara to get the job done, and thanks to Amazon (and 5,000+ dedicated reviewers) we now have an eyeliner to add to the list: Stila Stay All Day Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner ($22). The felt-tipped pen is formulated to help you draw the perfect straight line, which not only won’t smudge when you put it on, but will also stand up to any and all water and sweat that comes into its path at any point during the day. It comes in two different sizes—original and micro-tip—which you can use based on how thick of a line you want to create and what type of look you’re going for. If you’re not a black liner person, there are 13 other shades that will amp up your eyes, including grey, dark green, blue, white, and brown. ad_intervals[‘409377_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘409377_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); “This waterproof liquid eyeliner is the best I’ve ever used,” wrote one reviewer on Amazon, among a sea of others echoing the same sentiment. “Because the micro-tip
Wash your hair less with these scalp-first shampoos that bust through buildup
July 19, 2019 at 06:32AM by CWC Once upon a time we were told that we needed to wash our hair every single day. Here in 2019, however, we’ve learned that’s bull. That’s because shampooing your hair daily strips it of necessary natural oils, which can actually dry out your strands, tricking it into producing more oils, ultimately allowing for greasy roots on one end of the spectrum, and split ends on the other. As a result, just about everyone and their mother has stocked their vanities with dry shampoo. While an absolute godsend of a product (I have more cans than I’d like to admit), it, too, has its limitations. When you load your scalp with dry shampoo to help extend a wash, sure, it absorbs excess oil, but it also clogs the pores and sebaceous glands on your scalp, which can lead to itchiness, dryness, and, in some cases, breakouts. That’s why it’s so important to stock your shower with scalp-specific products to cut through the gunk once a week. ad_intervals[‘402213_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402213_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); The trick to finding a quality scalp shampoo is to know what to look for. It’s a safe bet to keep an eye out for ingredients like lactic and salicylic acid, apple cider vinegar, pink clay, and charcoal. All of these ingredients aide in gentle exfoliation, which is the main goal of caring for your scalp after weighing it down with dry shampoo all week. Since
This 10-move medicine ball workout proves one tool can torch your total body
July 19, 2019 at 05:35AM by CWC Medicine balls are one of those things I avoid at the gym (right along with the assault bike and rowing machine) because they’re intimidating to me. For weights, I always grab dumbbells, and I upgrade my ab workouts with a resistance band. But try as I might to avoid them, medicine balls are a pretty good way to up your strength-training game, so I went straight to the source for how to incorporate them into my workout. “Medicine balls are useful because they don’t take up much space, but they pack a big wallop when it comes to their usage potential,” says trainer Josh Cox from Anytime Fitness. “Like kettlebells, the sheer volume of exercises you can do can be overwhelming.” He actually calls the medicine ball the “Swiss army knife” of exercise tools. I’m intrigued. I never see other people using at the gym either, though. “It may be the most simple and efficient [tool], but all the other stuff is way more pretty, intricate, and enticing,” he says. But medicine balls combine the perk of added weight with stability and balance, which make for a well-rounded workout enhancement. Curious how to work with the thing? Keep scrolling for Cox’s favorite medicine ball exercises, which are no joke. ad_intervals[‘408414_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408414_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Try this 10-move medicine ball workout for a full-body burn 1. Bicycle kicks: Take a V-sit position with your feet off the
I chose to get back on antidepressants—and there’s nothing wrong with that
July 19, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Two years ago, I decided to go off of my antidepressants. I had been taking Lexapro for most of my adult life, but it seemed like I didn’t need an antidepressant anymore—I felt like I was in a good place mentally, I was happier, and I had a great support system in place. Plus, I’d been hearing a lot as a wellness editor about how Americans are over-reliant on prescription meds, and wondered if that was the case for me, too. It was a lot of work—I had to very, very slowly reduce my dosage under the supervision of a psychiatrist, and it took a while to fully get the medication out of my system—but at the time, it felt like the type of mental health project that would ultimately be a big accomplishment with great rewards. I wrote about my experience for Well+Good, and still to this day get messages from readers looking to stop taking antidepressants who say that my story has inspired them. The words of affirmation are nice (who doesn’t like to be praised for their work?)… only, I feel like a fraud. Why? Because I decided to get back on antidepressants a few months after I got off of them. ad_intervals[‘396972_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘396972_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Although I had diligently followed the instructions of my psychiatrist to wean myself off my pills over the course of several weeks and did all
6 genius tricks for keeping your favorite white t-shirt stain-free all summer
July 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC While I don’t personally prescribe to the thought that white can only be worn between Memorial Day and Labor Day (hey, winter whites are a chic trend I’m not letting go of anytime soon!), it must be acknowledged that my whites—especially my white T-shirts!—definitely get exponentially more use during those summer months. What’s more? There are also a ton of obstacles that make it decidedly harder to keep them pristine than there are during fall and winter. Sweat, grass stains, BBQ condiments, rosé spillage…the list goes on. As such, I’ve developed a rule book of sorts to try to help keep them working overtime all summer long. Below, my favorite tips and tricks to not only help minimize (and dare I suggest prevent) staining your bright white T-shirts, but also a little help if you do run face-first into one of those aforementioned sticky situations. 1. Clean your whites often Even if you don’t think you sweat at all, let alone “all that much,” wash your white T-shirts after nearly every wear this summer. Sweat has a pesky way of remaining totally clean and clear for weeks until you pull that would-be clean tee out of your drawer the next time you’re looking for something classic to wear and realize that the underarms and neckline have begun to turn a less-than-flattering shade of yellow. ad_intervals[‘408899_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408899_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. Prioritize your white t-shirts
A wait-listed Japanese sleep massage promises to help us rest—but does it really work?
July 19, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlNwu_04neA] Want to learn about the dreamy massage? Watch the video here. You seriously shouldn’t be sleeping on this intel: Goku spa has landed stateside from Japan and is ready to put New Yorkers to bed with its slumber-inducing massage treatment. For the uninitiated, the relaxation destination has four locations in Japan—and they are in high demand, with a waitlist toppling over 480,000 people. That staggering number really isn’t so surprising though, given that a recent survey of nearly 1,500 Well+Good readers pointed to few of us feeling as though we get enough quality sleep. That’s why the latest installment of What the Wellness, the Well+Good YouTube series that follows producer Ella Dove as she tries out the latest interesting wellness offerings, tests the sleep massage once and for all. ad_intervals[‘408689_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408689_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); When Dove stops by the spa’s Manhattan location, she makes clear from the start that’s she may be a tough customer; that is, she identifies as a bad napper: “I feel like I kind of wake up in kind of a bad, groggy mood, like the world was ending. But maybe if I have someone gently massaging me to sleep in a space that is designated for napping, I will wake up refreshed and take some of what we’re doing here today into my own bed when I go to sleep tonight.” So, she goes for the 60-minute dry
How Megan Rapinoe keeps a winning mentality when haters gonna hate
July 18, 2019 at 04:01PM by CWC Whether it’s at work or your personal life, it can be really draining when it seems like someone isn’t on your side. Maybe you have a frenemy who is constantly dishing out backhanded compliments. (“I didn’t expect you to finish that half marathon, congrats!”) Or it could be a colleague who is overly competitive and trying to drag you down. Whatever the situation is, it can be difficult to stay positive and focus on living your best life when not everyone seems to be on your team. U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team co-captain Megan Rapinoe can relate. Sure, the whole country is celebrating with Rapinoe and her teammates now, but that’s not always the case—such as when they walk onto a field in a country where most of the stadium is hoping they’ll lose. (Or, when you feel completely alienated by your president.) But Rapinoe says she doesn’t let haters mess with her winning mentality. “We’re competitive and want to win everything, so the motivation for us doesn’t really waver,” she says. “We try to create a bubble for ourselves and try not to listen to the outside noise.” It’s noteworthy that Rapinoe’s advice isn’t just to “ignore the haters,” which could lead to feelings of isolation. It’s important to build a supportive team. ad_intervals[‘408825_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘408825_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Part of being a team is cheering each other on, loud enough to drown out any
How to *actually* support a friend with cancer, according to survivors
July 18, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with a pretty aggressive form of cancer. When I first heard about it through a mutual friend, I’m ashamed to say it took me days to work up the courage to call her. I just didn’t know what to say. She’s since begun treatment, and I continue to feel not only tongue-tied but also useless. I find myself calling her a “warrior” or otherwise relying on trite phrases I’ve seen used in movies and on TV. What do you do when someone you care about is suffering from something that you can’t help them fix? What do you say when there’s the terrifying possibility that everything isn’t going to be all right? To find out, I asked not only those who have dealt with cancer themselves but also the founder of Humanly, a digital community for all those touched by the disease in its various forms. Below, find their advice on how to provide encouragement and support for a loved one who has cancer. ad_intervals[‘406102_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘406102_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); 1. Remember, they’re still them…so act normal Cancer diagnoses can be extremely de-humanizing. “You lose your identity overnight,” says Lauren Wood, founder of Humanly and head of patient experience of Immunomedics. This was the case for breast cancer survivor Kristin Polanco. “I remember people being afraid to hug me,” she recalls, which was of course frustrating and isolating. That’s why
There are 40 million foundation video tutorials out there, here are the only 7 you need
July 18, 2019 at 12:49PM by CWC Everyone learns how to do foundation differently. Some people have a hack from their moms, others get tips from their friends, and others just kind of wing it (I say as I, cough cough, and look away). So if you, like me, are in discovery mode for ways to make your morning routine quicker and more seamless, look no further than YouTube. It’s the holy grail of makeup advice, and honestly, one of the best resources to help you brush up on your skills. Now, I can spend hours watching makeup tutorials, even when it’s for a look that I don’t want to recreate. As you’ll remember, however, I’m doing this reporting in the name of saving you time, so I’ve watched many, many foundation-application videos to deliver you the very best advice and the coolest tips and tricks. Keep on scrolling for my top seven for every skin concern, and then obviously send me your favorites ASAP so I can further my foundation-application knowledge. ad_intervals[‘409133_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘409133_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Keep scrolling for 7 videos to help you brush up on foundation application. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M97IAV-mSvE] 1. Alissa Ashley: An all-over SEAMLESS foundation application In this video, Ashley goes through her simple, full-coverage foundation routine. She uses one of her go-to foundations, the Tom Ford Waterproof Foundation ($87) “I just love the finish of it because it’s not too matte, not too dewy, it just looks really