But that wasnt always the case. Growing up, my little sister thought the most lit activity was playing make-believe with my stump. She named it Bebe, and together we began to develop its persona. They would duel, but Bebe always proved victorious, beating Biggie in the final throes. And yet, my stump does not define me. Im a creative bang out, a choir nerd, a soulful singer. … I love to do cosplay (with my stump)....

Ending a relationship can feel sad for so many reasonsand especially daunting when you’re the one doing it. Here’s a breakup script to help. In fact, it can be downright painful and overwhelming. But, it doesnt have to be completely awful. A breakup is absolutelynot a failure. Now its time to decide where and when to have the conversation to use your breakup script. … One such example is taking care to have the conversation in an appropriate environment....

Compared to men, women haven’t been in the corporate world for long. And following their rules isn’t a guarantee for gender equity at work. Case in point: the continued lack of gender equity at work. Breaking down this gender inequity is a key part of the conversation on this weeks episode ofThe Well+Good Podcast. And this reality can lead women to internalize certain toxic and classically masculine behaviors like ruthless competitiveness....

But now that were all doing our part to #flattenthecurve, no one is going out. What is everyone doing instead? If you spent two hours bakingbanana breadbut didnt post it on Instagram, did you even really make it? And its only natural to want to share your food creations with the world. After all, you have nothing else to post. (You know, until youve mastered that TikTok dance.) … But they also post food pics on their own IG feeds on the fly, too....

Overall, it is estimated that24 percent of all foodin the U.S.about 54 million tonsgoes to waste annually. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). And when it ends up being disposed of, food generates methane as it decays. Roughly8 percentof all global greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste. The important thing to remember is that just because something goes in the trash doesnt mean its actually waste. This is especially true when it comes to food....

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Do you check your reflection when you walk past a mirror or a storefront window? Odds are, you probably doand thats okay. In asociety obsessed with appearances, body checking is a problematic behavior that can affect anyone....

The Tempo is a digitally-savvy connected fitness machine that actually makes strength training fun. Here’s why it’s worth it. Want To Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Calming, Boho-Chic Escape (Um, Yes)? Fast forward to now, and I look forward todays spent doing burpees at my house. Tempo Studio Starter Package $2,295.00 What should I know about the Tempo? What has changed is bringing those two things together and creating a better experience....

Plus, how putting herself first helps her team during March Madness. Azzi Fuddis no stranger to this testament. But there’s good news to this story, too. The emotional toll that it would take? In a2020 Instagram post, Fudd explained the emotional challenges of not being able to play with her team. “Even though I wasnt playing, I still traveled with my AAU team. … Every tournament was hard to watch,” she wrote....

The maternity fitness industry is a boon for women’s health that’s also a fat-phobic, capitalist minefield. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Maternal fitness is having its moment. Wellness and prevention are huge right now, especially since the pandemic, says Hoover. chief physical therapist at P....

This registered dietitian says making a magnesium-rich almond butter board before bed might help you get better sleep. But how could we make a butter board thats equal parts functional, plant-based, and exceedingly delicious? Enter almond butter boards. Ready for the dreamiest bedtime snack? Plus, she adds thatnuts, like almonds, also contain melatonin, aka the coveted sleep hormone. So, how exactly do you make an almond butter board? registered dietitian and prenatal and postnatal health expert...

This, however, created fertile ground for a quiet resurgence of an old tradition. Its a tradition for healing, but I always add harm to that, she says. It was also a source of defense against whatever affliction slavery brought. Thats a controversial statement, Dr. Chireau says. Most hoodoo practitioners today say: We need it just as much as we needed it during slavery. Private Facebook groups allowed newbie practitioners and elders to speak freely back then, she says....

The series has been shown at the Smithsonian and was nominated for an IACP digital media award. In 2020 she partnered with the James Beard Foundation on an Instagram campaign to #savechineserestaurants. Many family-owned eateries and shops saw their businesses drop 40 to 80 percent. This staggering loss has proved to be exceedingly difficult to recover from for many AAPI-owned businesses. Conducting these interviews and hearing the heartbreaking stories of what theyd been experiencing deeply moved me, Young says....

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