7 Healthy Snacks To Get You Past The 3 P.M. Slump

Sometime after lunch, and usually around 3 P.M., thatboom crash kind of feelingbegins to set in. Maybe you spent your morning banging out work like lightening and blowing through tasks like a tornado in Kansas. Fear not: This is a super common feeling. Savory pumpkin rosemary hummus with carrots. And, thankfully, they usually involve atasty, nutritious snack. With any afternoon snack, Pincus says youll want to aim to get this balance of nutrients....

August 11, 2016 · 1 min · 192 words · David Morton

9 Olympic Athletes Who Have Celebrity* Doppelgängers

As you may have heard, there’s anOlympicarcher who bears a stunning resemblance toLeonardo DiCaprio. And some of us have even got caught up in the hype ofKate Middleton’s Olympic doppelganger. But what about all the other Olympians who are twinning their little hearts out? French cyclist Pauline Ferrand Prevot poses on the podium after winning the 2015 French cycling championships on June 27, 2015 in Chantonnay, western of France. AFP PHOTO / FRED TANNEAU (Photo credit should read FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images)...

August 11, 2016 · 3 min · 615 words · Desiree Collins

Here's Why More Diversity In Hollywood Is Really Important

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The brandsDifference Makers campaignis meant to empower women to make a change in the world. Courtesy of Clinique And these three ladies are doing just that. Characters were few and far between that represented diversity in a positive light. They were so often the pregnant teens, the gangbangers, the gangbangers girlfriends....

August 11, 2016 · 2 min · 311 words · John Horton

Here’s What to Expect After IUD Removal, According to Ob-Gyns

How do IUDs work, again? What are some reasons why you might want to remove an IUD? An IUD, regardless of the throw in you get, gives you excellent control over your reproductive future. IUD removal can be painful for some people, and not for others. Fortunately, the IUD removal process is simple. All you gotta do is make an appointment with your doctor for a quick procedure. With that in mind, here are some reasons why you might choose to remove an IUD early....

August 11, 2016 · 3 min · 517 words · Emily Wilson

Simone Biles Won The All-Around Gold Medal, Officially Becoming The Greatest Gymnast In The World

Basically, the winner is the best gymnast in the entire world. Here’s how it all went down (spoilers below! No pressure, right? RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 11: Gold medalist Simone Biles of the United States poses for photographs after the medal ceremony for the Women’s Individual All Around on Day 6 of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Rio Olympic Arena on August 11, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....

August 11, 2016 · 4 min · 647 words · Steve Ortiz

I Gave Up Meat For A Week And It Was Both Easier And Harder Than I Expected

When I was in 13, I decided to try being a vegetarian. And that’s where I’ve been ever since. Honestly, sometimes I’d rather be vegetarian if it meanssaving both the planetand my wallet. So that’s just what I tried to do. Thirteen-year-old Audrey would have been so proud. The first thing I had to do was convince my boyfriend this was a good idea. My boyfriend was not enthused when I told him about my grand vegetarian plan....

August 10, 2016 · 2 min · 425 words · David King

I Tried a French Beauty Routine, and Now I Only Wash My Hair Twice a Week

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. For as long as I can remember, Ive been saying “je taime” to all things French. Courtesy of Chrissy Callahan Two trips to the City of Light later, Ive fallen pretty hard for Paris. Ive also developed a grand appreciation for the French’s effortless elegance and laissez-faire approach to beauty....

August 10, 2016 · 3 min · 490 words · Alexandra Ford

The 10 Healthiest Cooking Oils, and How to Use Them

So the best healthy cooking oil for the job really depends on what it is you’re making. Heres what we mean by healthy cooking oils. (Not to mention they make food taste delicious and helpkeep you fuller longer.) ThomasVogel/Getty Images At the same time,blanket-labeling foodshealthy or unhealthy is always a littletricky. Heres how to choose the healthiest cooking oil based on what youre making. The single most important factor when choosing which healthy cooking oil to use is its smoke point....

August 10, 2016 · 2 min · 366 words · Brian Coleman

4 Things I Learned From Losing 80 Pounds And Embracing Fitness

You may have heard it from other people. They tell yourunning changed their lives. But trust me, it really can happen. Courtesy Cheryl Carlin As a kid I was always busy playing sports, which kept myweightat a normal range. Once I stoppedsports, however, my weight skyrocketed. High school was no picnic. Courtesy of Author College just made my weight gain worse. All of this led me to slowly reach 220 pounds by the end of my senior year....

August 9, 2016 · 3 min · 501 words · Anna Estes

6 So-Called ‘Healthy’ Foods Nutritionists Wish You Would Stop Eating

You may think youre eating good-for-you-foods, but you could be wrong. Even the mostdiligent clean-eatersget tripped up by these so-called healthy foods from time to time. Seriously, no one is safe. If you arent sure about the nutritional value of something, check out that ingredients list. However, if you arent making it at home, watch out for the ingredients. Jen Flachbart, M.S., R.D.N. The various grains may still be refined....

August 9, 2016 · 2 min · 220 words · Randy Kane

A Rio Employee Proposed To Her Rugby Player Girlfriend During The Olympic Games, Giving Us All The Feels

On Monday night in Rio, there were two major reasons to celebrate at theOlympicrugby pitch. Enya grabbed a microphone and gave an emotional speech before proposing to Cerullo right on the rugby pitch. Cerullo said yes, and the couple kissed to celebrate. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Volunteer Marjorie Enya (L) and rugby player Isadora Cerullo of Brazil smile after proposing marriage after the Women’s Gold Medal Rugby Sevens match between Australia and New Zealand on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....

August 9, 2016 · 2 min · 385 words · Judith Holland

As A Beauty Editor, Here Are 12 Products I Always Recommend To My Friends

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The question I always get as a beauty editor, “What products are you using?” My response: It is always changing. I mean, it is my JOB to try new things. Typically, I keep my recommendations to a set group of products I know I can trust....

August 9, 2016 · 4 min · 666 words · Jessica Mckinney

A Bodyweight Circuit You Can Do In Your Living Room In Just 10 Minutes

This bodyweight circuit is quick, but tough. Meet the equipment-free bodyweight circuit that you’re about to have a love-hate relationship with. It’s tough, but seriously effective. Katie Thompson Now onto the workout. You have two minutes to complete the circuit below. Then the clock starts over and you do it all again. Katie Thompson Do this two-minute pattern a total of five times for a 10-minute routine. Oh, and once youve got the moves down, save the pin at the bottom to keep on-hand....

August 8, 2016 · 2 min · 277 words · Lindsay Rivera