September 03, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC As soon as the biological clock strikes, oh, 26, social circles far and wide decide en masse to have a group dinner to celebrate birthdays. The guest of honor announces it as if it were a gift; that instead of allowing friends to swing by a bar at their leisure, they get the distinct pleasure of shouting over 12 people they don’t really know at a too-small table. For introverts especially, this situation can feel synonymous with “straight-up hell.” Because the group-dinner struggle is real, socially anxious or not, clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD and author of Joy from Fear, has insight on how to survive—and even thrive—at a group dinner. Check out her five tips below. 1. Accept that you’re an introvert—and everything that means “Allow yourself to be who you are,” Dr. Manly says. Knowing yourself will allow you to go in happily rather than feeling the need to simply brave it out. It’s also worth trying to make the situation more comfortable for yourself if possible; if you’re close enough to the guest of honor, ask if you can bring a plus-one. Or, try to sit next to your friend so there’s at least one person on your side (literally). Basically, accept your needs, share your needs, and hope those needs can be met. ad_intervals[‘398806_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘398806_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); 2. Don’t feel the need to compete with extroverts To be clear,
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9 on-sale activewear pieces that make me want to wear white long after Labor Day
September 03, 2019 at 06:20PM by CWC Rules are made to be broken. And I’ve always hated the “no white after Labor Day” rule. There are a few different reasons why it’s even a thing in the first place, one of them is simply because white represents a “look of leisure” and should be swapped for darker choices after a summer filled with beach days, reading in the sun, and road trips. Well, sorry, but that’s all the more reason to keep the color around. Especially when it comes to activewear. Yes, summer is far too short, but continuing to wear white once it’s over is a simple way to keep those carefree vibes around all year long. Plus, are you telling me I can’t rock a pair of white sneakers this fall or my favorite white workout top this winter? Because that’s never not going to happen—even if they’re more likely to get dirty. Ditch the no-white rule and grab these white activewear pieces to remind yourself that summer isn’t officially over until September 23. ad_intervals[‘420165_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘420165_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); White Activewear Buy Now Athleta Sayulita Crop Hoodie $60 Buy Now L’urv Race Ready Moto Legging $110 Buy Now Lululemon Timeless Classic Tank $39 Buy Now Adidas Runfalcon Shoes $42 Buy Now Old Navy Breathe ON Plus-Size Mesh-Back Tank $11 Buy Now Sweaty Betty Bohemian Crop Workout Tank Top $39 Buy Now Outdoor Voices Doubles Dress $50 Buy Now UA Armour Seamless
Produce doesn’t come with an expiration date—here’s how to tell what you can still eat
September 03, 2019 at 05:58PM by CWC For healthy eaters, a trip to the farmers’ market during the summer is like walking through a nutritious wonderland. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, strawberries glistening like rubies—there’s a colorful bounty to discover at every turn. But the crisper in your refrigerator is a notorious graveyard for summer produce, serving as an unpleasant memory for all the beet salads, peach pies, and baked eggplant you really did have every intention of making. An avocado doesn’t come with an expiration date, but it would be helpful to know when exactly produce goes bad. That way, you can plan your cooking accordingly, reaching into the crisper before the fruit or vegetable you’re craving has turned to mush. That’s where Registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, posted a handy little chart that explains how to know when popular summer fruits and veggies have gone bad—and when you still have time to use ’em. ad_intervals[‘420168_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘420168_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Avocados, for example, are still good when they’re mushy, Jackson Blatner points out. But if they’re black, it’s time for the compost bin. When it comes to greens, they’re still fair game if they’re droopy, but if they’re wet or slimy, toss it. Same goes for cucumbers: if they’re soft, it’s okay, but if it’s wet and squishy, it’s not good anymore. //www.instagram.com/embed.js View this post on Instagram It’s my GUIDE TO ALMOST SPOILED PRODUCE Part 1! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1.
The plant-powered food that fuels a dance cardio instructor every day
September 03, 2019 at 05:30PM by CWC When it comes to healthy eating, DanceBody trainer Sam Ostwald doesn’t count calories. She doesn’t log her macros or mentally calculate her carbs. In fact, she doesn’t track anything. “I eat when I’m hungry and definitely treat myself when I’m craving it,” she says, the embodiment of an intuitive eater—even though she doesn’t explicitly label herself as such. “My main focus is eating whole foods that I like, and that give me the energy I need to teach the best classes possible,” she says. For Ostwald’s daily routine, energy is a must. On an average day, she’ll have three classes on her schedule to teach. “DanceBody is the only workout I do,” Ostwald says. “It’s everything: a mental release, amazing cardio, full body toning, bomb music…” Growing up as a dancer, she was always in shape, but DanceBody has made her feel more than that; both athletic and strong. “The combination of pushing myself physically and mentally is the ultimate endorphin high,” she says. “I leave class feeling like I can take on anything!” ad_intervals[‘418390_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘418390_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); View this post on Instagram A post shared by DanceBody® Sam (@sam_dancebody) on Jun 21, 2019 at 2:49pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js To fuel this routine, Otswald swears by a plant-based diet. “After reading Chew on This in middle school, I decided I couldn’t eat meat anymore,” she says, name-checking the popular fast food exposé. “In
Powder sunscreen is SPF in incognito mode—and it’ll cut down on shine too
September 03, 2019 at 05:30PM by CWC Now that summer’s coming to a fretful close (cue dramatic sigh), you may think it’s time to stow away your SPF in favor of your favorite crisp weather skin-care staples. But that, my friend, would be a mistake. As dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, shared on the most recent episode of Well+Good Beauty Geek’s YouTube series, Dear Derm, 90 percent of skin aging comes from unprotected UV exposure. If you feel fatigued by your normal host of liquid sun protection, however, powder sunscreen may re-inspire your final days at the beach. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLlrv7VBPPU] Jennifer Kramer, a paramedical esthetician and founder of Corrective Skincare LA, says that applying powder sunscreens to your complexion comes with many advantages. “Most powder sunscreens are made with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are natural and mineral-based ingredients,” she tells me. “Used correctly, they create a protective barrier against the sun’s damaging effects just like gels, creams, and sprays.” ad_intervals[‘419816_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘419816_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); As an added bonus, powder-based products are less irritating—making them a good option for acne-prone skin. Since they go on more like powder foundation than skin care, you’re left with a matte, non-greasy finish. Praise. be. Before you sprinkle the product all over your face, a few notes on application. Both Kramer and dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD, caveat that since powder sunscreen doesn’t penetrate the skin’s barrier, it needs to be applied with care—and, ideally—in the company of another
5 trainer-approved stretches that (quickly) help to ease that holiday weekend bloat
September 03, 2019 at 05:28PM by CWC As if the Tuesday after Labor Day wasn’t already the most mehhhhhh day of the year, if you (like me!) spent the weekend consuming enough rosé and BBQ to last you through the winter, you’re also probably feeling bloated as hell this a.m. (in addition to feeling tired and bummed out, of course). How fun! Luckily, whilst scrolling through Instagram as a means of avoiding facing the world this morning, I stumbled upon a series of stretches that are meant to help with this sort of Impossible Burger-induced bloat situation. Fitness trainer Johanna—who you might know by her handle, @growwithjo—shared a five-move yoga-inspired flow that will get rid of that gross gassy feeling and leave you with nothing but fond memories of those final summer beach beers. Hold each move for 60 seconds, and you’ll be bloat-free in five minutes flat. Now, if only we could find a stretch sequence that would help us cure that end of summer sadness… ad_intervals[‘420151_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘420151_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); View this post on Instagram ELIMINATE BLOAT🤰🏽with these 5 stretches 🙌🏽💪🏽 . Often times for what seems like no reason at all we get bloated. First it is important to check for food intolerances and for anything that may be primarily causing the bloat, then as a way to relieve the stomach pain and discomfort try these 5 Stretches for 60-70 seconds each! . 🙋🏽♀️tag a friend who would appreciate this post🙋🏽♀️
Why it’s so easy to fall into catastrophic thinking when we get phone calls at work
September 03, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC The last time my mom called me while I was at work—and really any and every time my mom’s ever called me while I’m at work—my heart basically stopped, and I fully expected the worst. “Someone died,” I thought. “Someone absolutely died—my brother is dead in a gutter right now.” It was a really cruel trip that she put me on, and by the way, she just wanted to ask which train time I was taking to meet her to see Cher that Friday. This habit of mine to fall into catastrophic thinking over benign events is one of the many reasons I have a strict “DON’T CALL ME AT WORK, MOM” policy that she internalizes as, like, a fun suggestion. But after the catastrophic thinking comedown spawned by my inanimate vibrating box that’s no bigger than a few inches, I wonder why these miscommunications—or missed communications—make me jump with force to the absolute worst conclusion. And it’s not just ill-timed incoming calls; it’s any sort of nebulous mode of phone contact. Like if I get a text from my boyfriend asking, “What are you doing on Friday?” you better believe that within minutes, I’m four Google-results pages deep into “How to prepare for a breakup.” ad_intervals[‘395149_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘395149_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Maybe some of you are laughing right now at my anxiety-ridden misery, but make like Bill Nye and consider the following: How many times
This is the one thing to remember when you’re working on your self care
September 03, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC https://content.jwplatform.com/players/ZCY1Esoj-AjgxWzQ7.js Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at our monthly event series in New York City and upcoming events in Los Angeles and San Francisco—plus dive into our online one-month wellness plans. Take some notes on self compassion from Rachel Drori below. How many times have you felt guilty or ashamed that you didn’t wake up early for that workout class or skipped out on your few minutes of your regularly scheduled evening meditation? It’s totally understandable to feel this way (we all have), but guilt-tripping yourself isn’t the path toward true self care. Part of the bigger picture is accepting balance and meeting yourself where you are right now, no judgement. ad_intervals[‘414914_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘414914_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); For Rachel Drori, founder of Daily Harvest—a meal delivery service that provides chef-crafted meals using only organic fruits and vegetables—food and exercise are her two primary modes of self care. But guess what? She has off days too. “Have self compassion and say I am not going to make a home-cooked meal for myself or I don’t have time to work out,” Drori says. Drori also reinforces that just because you didn’t make it to yoga or cook dinner for yourself today doesn’t mean you can’t start over tomorrow. Your self care hinges on you and nothing else—so showing a bit more empathy toward yourself is
Investing doesn’t have to be complicated—here’s your four-step guide to getting started
September 03, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at our monthly event series in New York City plus our online one-month wellness plans. Here, Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, shares her four-week guide on to how to invest your hard-earned cash. Look, navigating your finances isn’t always easy—and if you’re looking to invest and have no clue where to start, can seem downright insurmountable. (Yep, money stress is a real thing that could be affecting your wellness.) The good news? It’s 2019, and there are women like Sallie Krawcheck here to help. Krawcheck—CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, an investing platform designed by women, for women—created her company to be a streamlined way to get more money into women’s wallets, and part of that mission is helping break down some of the misconceptions around investing. ad_intervals[‘412066_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘412066_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “[One of the most common roadblocks to investing] is the idea that there’s a perfect time where everything will line up and make sense. ‘I’ll invest when I get the raise,’ or ‘I’ll invest when I get a new job and make more money.’ Really the idea is to just get started—a little bit out of each paycheck at first, if that’s what you can do.” So what, exactly, do you need to do to get started? Krawcheck is
4 ways you can incorporate food into your self-care routine
September 03, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Meet Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum with Athleta that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at our monthly event series in New York City plus our online one-month wellness plans. Here, Rachel Drori founder of Daily Harvest, shares her four-week guide for ways to turn food into a form of self care. Whether you’re one to devour every your plate in five minutes or into slowly savoring each bite, eating a meal that hits all the food groups and is chef’s kiss-approved feels like the equivalent of earning an Olympic gold medal (for just living your life). More than being a nutritional element that, you know, fuels your body, food (and everything that goes into creating a dish) is ultimately a form of self care—hence the unmatched feeling of diving into your meal of choice. ad_intervals[‘410303_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘410303_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “Living good starts with good food,” says Rachel Drori, founder and CEO of Daily Harvest. “And I believe Hippocrates was right when he said, ‘Let food be thy medicine’—but the pace of life today has forced us to substitute care for convenience.” Don’t lie: How many times have you decided on a bar you found at the bottom of your gym bag instead of a real meal for the sake of time and ease? “Practicing self care means having self-compassion, and this should be a daily