September 23, 2019 at 06:16PM by CWC At the end of summer each year, what most complexions are left with is discoloration (and plenty of it). While foundation does a great job of covering all that up, CC creams, also known as color-correcting creams, can help to counteract that discoloration. Different from tinted moisturizers, these do-it-all multitaskers provide light-to-medium coverage on skin, while also incorporating color-correcting technology to help even skin tone. What’s more, many of them have SPF in their formulas, so while they’re evening, brightening, and helping your complexion get on an even playing field, they’re also helping to stave off further pigmentation and redness. In the sea of foundation-adjacent products out there, though, how do you make sure that you’ve got a formula that will work for your complexion? First, you want to pay attention to the texture. Many CCs have moisturizer-like texture that will melt into skin. Next up, while shades might be a bit more limited, many of these CC creams really do adjust on skin to work for many skin tones. Third, we have faves! Want to know them? Keep on scrolling. Photo: CLE CLE Cosmetics CC Cream, $31 Never have I ever tried a CC cream that out-matched this personal must-have. The seemingly-magical shade-matching formula dispenses in a white-ish gray color before expertly matching skin for what looks like a dewier, more even second skin. It’s truly one of a kind. Photo: IT Cosmetics IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination with SPF 50+, $39
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3 therapists get real about what they’re actually writing down while you’re talking
September 23, 2019 at 04:08PM by CWC It happens in most therapy sessions: You sit there, talking about your thoughts and feelings while the professional listening to you scribbles down their own, private machinations that you’re not invited to see. These therapist notes can be highly distracting because not being privy to their contents is liable to make you more curious as to what they contain. Naturally, that raises a big question: What’s in the contents of these notes? Though the experience of not being able to ignore the note-taking might be common, what exactly the pros are writing tends to vary depending on the specific type of mental health professional you visit, their style, and the headspace you’re in, says psychologist Simon Rego, PsyD. But there are some commonalities in form to speak of. There are usually two parts of a therapist’s notes, according to clinical psychologist Alicia Clark, PsyD. One is the official client record that documents the date, length of the session, and the diagnoses that were addressed. The other features a therapist’s notes of the process of ongoing treatment, she says. “Therapists’ process notes are to help therapists solidify memories of important details, themes to come back to, or noteworthy elements of the therapy process,” she says. “These small bits of information help us remember where we left off when we meet again and help us track the progress of therapy.” Generally, therapist notes differ from the client record. “The client record includes the basics of
Why you should cultivate a habit of thanking your food before you eat it
September 23, 2019 at 03:36PM by CWC Gratitude practices are the new to-do lists—all sorts of successful people, from the CEO of Barry’s Bootcamp to Cate Blanchett, count giving thanks as part of their daily routines. It’s a smart move on their part, since grateful people have been found to be happier, healthier, and more resilient than those who instead focus on what’s going wrong in their lives. But for those of us whose mornings and evenings are already packed with workout classes, meal prep, and complex skin-care regimens, the thought of adding yet another task to the lineup can feel way more intimidating than inspiring. Luckily the digital age has turned us all into expert multitaskers, presenting a genius solution: We can layer gratitude practices on top of activities we’re already doing each day. And in my opinion, one of the best times to tune into the goodness that surrounds us is during meal times. Of course, giving thanks over food isn’t exactly a groundbreaking concept—it’s a staple practice in cultures and religions around the world. But even if you didn’t grow up saying grace, there’s still a lot to be said for acknowledging your good fortune before you chow down. I mean, think about all the less life-affirming things you do while you’re eating. Maybe you’re listening to a podcast while scrolling through astrology memes. Maybe you’re catching up on your emails. Maybe you’re filming your quinoa bowl with that zoom filter that plays a slow-jam riff in the
Your official 10K training meal plan, because something needs to power all those runs
September 23, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC In high school, I thought the pre-track meet spaghetti dinners were reason enough to take up running. Piling a plate high with noodles and beef-laden tomato sauce to fuel up for a whole two laps around the track (I ran the 800 meters) seemed like an idea I could get behind. You know what, better grab some garlic bread too for some extra carbs. While I still run—and, hey, even a bit further than 800 meters now—my belief that endless carbs equals a better run is long gone. (Just like my high school metabolism.) But knowing exactly when, what, and how much to eat while training for a running event can be confusing—no matter how old you are. Like almost everything in life, it helps to have a plan, and if you’re gearing up for a 10K, this is it. Here, sports and family medicine doctor Del Bolin, MD explains the macronutrient goals it’s important to hit in the weeks leading up to your race. To show you what that looks like, bRUNch Running co-founders Cortney Logan and Alexandra Weissner lay out what a sample day of eating could look like for each phase of your training. Ready to get started? Keep reading for your 10K meal plan for runners. Photo: Getty Images / W+G Creative Weeks 1 and 2 Macronutrient goals: According to Dr. Bolin, most training plans call for a milage increase of about 20 percent per week. “With this, you’ll want
This 10K training program will get you up and running in only 5 weeks
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Traci Copeland is a Nike Master Trainer and run coach based in New York City. She’s created this five-week program that will have you eyeing the finish line of a 10K, whether it’s your first time lacing up or you’re an old pro. Train with us over the following month and we’ll meet you on October 26 for our virtual race. Allow me to blow your mind: If you’ve never run a race before or are a race-day pro, the mental preparation is exactly the same—and that holds true no matter if you’re training for a one-mile sprint, a 5K, or a 10K. So in other words, don’t let the thought of powering through 6.2 miles psych you out, because as long as you’ve got your head in the game, you can do it. This five-week plan is designed to carry you to the finish line of a 10K. Each week, you’ll build up the minutes you spend pounding the pavement until you’re powering through a full six-miler like it’s nobody’s business. You’ll combine walking, running, and walk-run sessions throughout each week, getting both your body and mind accustomed to moving for such a sustained period of time. Though this is technically a running program, you’ll actually only be running three days—the others will be spent either as a rest day or cross-training, both of which are critical to getting you across the finish line in tip-top shape. Cross-training is important because, while
This 5K training program will have you racing to the finish line in 5 weeks flat
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Traci Copeland is a Nike Master Trainer and run coach based in New York City. She’s created this five-week program that will have you eyeing the finish line of a 5K, whether it’s your first time lacing up or you’re an old pro. Train with us over the following month and we’ll meet you on October 26 for our virtual race. For a new runner, motivating to reach the finish line of a 5K can feel nothing short of intimidating, especially if you’ve never run a race (or even a mile) before. But—and trust me on this one—getting started is the hardest part. The first step towards getting your head in the game is, literally, taking the first step, and this beginner’s 5K plan is designed to make it happen. It consists of five weeks worth of running and cross-training workouts, with built-in recovery days that will help prep you for your first-ever race day. Whatever mental and physical hurdles are standing in your way, consider this your guide for jumping over them at full speed. Because, when you’re totally new to the whole “running” thing, running for five minutes straight—let alone five kilometers straight—might seem terrifying. To make training feel more manageable, this plan starts out with bite-sized walk and run combos to help you find your stride. As you work on finding your stride, remember to pace yourself. Often times, new runners tense up and start by running too fast, which
You can actually thank the moon for your weekly case of the Mondays
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Whenever I write an email that kicks off with ever-chipper “Happy Monday” greeting, I feel like smacking backspace. Happy Monday? We all know there is no such animal. And on a recent episode of the That’s So Retrograde podcast, co-host Elizabeth Kott reveals that our Garfield-like aversion to the start of the workweek doesn’t have to (just) do with being back in the office. Rather, it has to do with the day of the week’s planetary cosmic ruler. That’s right, each day is affiliated with a planet, and Monday is moon day. “There’s that identity of ‘oops, I got a case of the Mondays,’” says Kott. “It’s moody, it’s slow,…and we always tend to kind of affiliate that with the idea that it’s because it’s the first day after the weekend.” Turns out, we’re very wrong about that. Kott adds that the reason we feel this way is thanks to the energy of the moon, which is emotional, moody, intuitive, and shadowy. On Mondays, then, (or, rather, moon days), those properties that exist in your life are simply highlighted. Considering the full-strength full moon is correlated with raising some erratic behavior, it makes sense that moon day would be a small reflection of that. As a result of the moon’s malleable, erratic mood, Mondays can be a tough time to jump into a big project. Everyone is getting pushed around by these emotional waters, and there are simply other distracting topics on our
This Pilates ring workout targets your obliques and booty
September 23, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBRRk5vVGUw] Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our “sweat drops” where you’ll get access to the week’s workout that you can follow along at home. This week, Kimmy Kellum from East River Pilates is taking us through a full-body Pilates workout. Here’s a fun fact: You don’t need a fancy megaformer—or even a studio—to get a body-burning Pilates workout. In fact, all you need is a mat, a ring, and the willpower not to give up when the movements light your core on fire. In this week’s edition of Well+Good’s Trainer of the Month Club, Pilates instructor and founder of East River Pilates Kimmy Kellum shows us how to get a full-body burn with nothing more than a Pilates ring. “Let’s be honest: It’s one of our most loved and hated props, because it’s so intense,” she says. “But it’s super effective.” Pilates rings make you the creator of your own destiny. You can decide how quickly you want to do the moves (the slower the better), and how hard you want to press the ring (the harder you press, the more you engage your muscles). But one thing that every (Pilates) body needs to think about? Their form. In order to get the most out of the moves (and avoid injury), you want to be sure you’re holding
I’m a minimalist makeup advocate—here’s why I converted to matte foundation
September 23, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC I’ve always been a low-maintenance makeup fan. As a 12 year old, I spent summer afternoons happily posted up in front of my bathroom mirror, practicing mascara-application tips I had read about in magazines, teaching myself how to use an eyelash curler, and trying (and failing) to figure out bronzer. You won’t catch me with my own YouTube channel any time soon, but my curiosity toward makeup has stayed with me as an adult (I recently figured out how to use bronzer, finally). However, one element of my makeup routine hasn’t changed since middle school: my dedication to powder foundation. Ever since my dermatologist handed me a compact of jane iredale pressed powder circa 2007 (true story), promising it wouldn’t exacerbate my raging acne—thanks to its clean, good-for-your-skin ingredients—I’ve been too scared to touch a liquid foundation stronger than a BB cream. Though I’ve since healed my acne (also thanks to jane, also a true story), my loyalty to powder foundation has stuck. So when I was given the opportunity to try jane iredale’s new Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation—a clean, vegan formula designed to nourish problem skin with beneficial ingredients—I was nervous. When you’re a kid walking around with teal eyeshadow and caked-on bronzer, people think it’s cute. When you’re an adult, not so much. To ease my nerves, I asked Shawn Towne, global educator at jane iredale, for his insight on this new frontier, and he told me there are three key
Just a quarter of 2019 remains—and this week’s equinox and new moon are a double-whammy reminder
September 22, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC Monday, September 23, marks the autumnal equinox of 2019 as the sun moves from Virgo into Libra. What can you expect to experience as a result of this quadruplicity shift from mutable earth to cardinal air? First consider that Libra, the scales sign driven toward justice and fairness, popularly represents balance. At its core, though, the sign focuses on the ability to understand oneself by relating to others, so it invites us to interact harmoniously with the world and more peacefully with ourselves. Libra season also facilitates symmetry. It brings opposites together, as evidenced by day and night coming into perfect balance with one another via the equinox, and it splits the difference between the solstices, meaning the light of the sun in the north continues to wane toward the darkest day of the year—the winter solstice—happening three months from now. With three-fourths of 2019 now complete, you’d be wise to use this sacred, holy time of symmetry to reflect on how the year has gone for you to this point, and consider what you plan to do with the time that remains. Now is also the harvest time in the northern hemisphere, both literally in terms of abundant, local food, and metaphorically, as the harvest of our own lives, too. Consider what you are personally cultivating, tending to, and shedding. The sun’s balanced entrance into Libra combined with the moon’s waning light provides the ideal opportunity to surrender what you no longer