The Adventure of a Lifetime

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. Perfect Gear For dry canyons I lovePrana’s Halle pants. They’re super comfy, cute, stretch, and can stand up to sliding around on rocks. For tank tops I swear byLululemon’s Cool racerback tanks. They withstand a significant amount of abuse and keep their elasticity. For wet canyons I loveTeeki’s hot pants....

August 18, 2015 · 2 min · 331 words · Lauren Murphy

#LetsBeHonest: Jessica Alba Talks Mom-on-the-Go Style

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. It’s hard not to be inspired by all of the beautiful colors surrounding us. Left: Next stop: Guatemala! We took all kinds of transportation - like this bright little bus - to see what these amazing, industrious women do. Right: My fellow #bosslady, Rebecca, keeps her cool....

August 17, 2015 · 4 min · 648 words · Elizabeth Kramer

9 Easy DIY Face Masks to Make Your Skin Glow

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. Homebeauty treatmentswent from one option totheoption during the pandemic. Prostock-Studio / Getty Images The wrong ingredients can make your at-home beauty treatment go sideways fast. Once you create a homemade mask, it’s crucial that you use it immediately, says Dr. Rodney. Nope, thats not what were going for here....

August 15, 2015 · 1 min · 96 words · Mike Ramirez

What All Runners Think About

But according to anew study, our thoughts are more streamlined and running-related and less “OMG puppy!” 40 percent of all thoughts were related to pace and distance.Think “How much further?” and “Come on, girl, pick up the pace.” Oh, it’s a rock." Unsurprisingly, the researchers reported, these thoughts contained “a considerable amount of swearing.” 28 percent of all their thoughts pertained to the environment.As in “No. c’mon.” So, we present a SELF-ier version of “Thoughts We All Have While Running....

August 15, 2015 · 2 min · 252 words · Elizabeth Morris

The Summer Beers Worth Indulging In

SHANDY: FIRST CHOICE Leinenkugel’s Summer ShandyPop open a bottle of summer freshness with this shandy. It has just enough lemon to be refreshing without overdoing it. GRAPEFRUIT: FIRST CHOICE Schofferhofer GrapefruitLove Blue Moon? Then you’ve got to try this trendy grapefruit-infused option. Get it before summer’s end or you’re out of luck. IPA: FIRST CHOICE Alchemist Heady TopperThis unfiltered double IPA has tons of hops, sans bitterness. It’s suggested you drink this flavorful beverage right out of the can....

August 14, 2015 · 1 min · 127 words · Nancy Daniels

3 Vegan Comfort Food Recipes

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. “It’s all about the flavor!” beams the formerCupcake Warscontestant. What you won’t find at the cute-casual cafe is cholesterol, since animal-free foods contain none. you’re free to have your cake and eat it, too! And forget being reduced to rabbit food. That’s the age-old myth surrounding meatless cuisine....

August 13, 2015 · 3 min · 535 words · Brent Webster

5 Ways to Turn Plain Yogurt into Dessert

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. Baking expertAlice Medrichgoes rogue with a game-changing approach to yogurt. For me, it’s also organic and locally-made. A little DIY can make the difference between a so-so desk snack and a seriously good dessert. Even if fat is not a concern for you, yogurt is a sensational starting point for dessert....

August 12, 2015 · 2 min · 332 words · Roger Flores

The Best Bitmojis That Make You Want to Crush Your Workout

Dunk Smash For when your workout is GDFR Gotta Go! For anyone you want to cheer onyay! you might Do It!

August 10, 2015 · 1 min · 21 words · Karen Smith

7 #Beastmode Exercises to Scorch Calories

Athletes arebig advocates of plyometric trainingbecause the exercises help improve your speed, enduranceandare good for strengthening your bones. Check out the videos below of Williams demonstrating the moves, then give the circuit a go. Complete the entire routine, then rest for a minute and repeat once more. (But trust us, the moves are killer when using just your own bodyweight.) You’ll be crushing it on the court, field and gym in no time....

August 9, 2015 · 3 min · 446 words · Thomas Rangel

9 Ways to Pull Your Hair Up, Fast

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. Start by running a texturizing cream likeBumble and Bumble Bb. Loosely wrap your hair around the bun and tuck the ends in with bobby pins. Original pinfrombyrdie.com The easiest way to give post-workout hair a cool twist? Original pinby Gina fromtrendsurvivor.com This unique style gives fresh meaning to a business-in-the-front and party-in-the-back ‘do....

August 8, 2015 · 1 min · 159 words · Christopher Park

Set Goals or Settle Down? Find Out in Your Weekend Wellness Horoscope

You know that impossible goal you’ve been sweating? This psychic boost will give you the extra oomph you should probably make it happen. You’ll be unstoppable until Septemberbut only if you’ve got the option to stay focused. Go to the beach. Bring a floppy hat and SPF 50. (Try Judy Bloom’s newest novel,In the Unlikely Event.) Let people get their own damn milk; you’ve got relaxing to do. Go-getter Mars is already two espressos in and ready to make a difference in your eleventh house of community....

August 7, 2015 · 3 min · 457 words · Joshua Hatfield

The Healthy, Secret Ingredient for Delicious Summer Soup

In the summer, one of my favorite dishes to order when Im eating out is a chilled soup. But not all cold soups are created equal. Plenty rely on salt and heavy cream to deliver on flavor and texture. Farmerie also created the tapas-style menu for Mint, Jet Blues new business class transcontinental flights. You let that simmer for 30 minutes, strain and chill. After that, you saute half an onion and some celery, garlic, and fennel until very soft....

August 6, 2015 · 2 min · 305 words · Paula Caldwell

How To Make Your Next Run EPIC

you might change your running surface on part of the 10-mile loop by switching to the new floating boardwalk. The northernmost miles pass sandy beaches, then go off pavement through a bird sanctuary. The breathtaking views of the Rockies. But even with no blooms, it’s a stunner. You’ll jog by monumentsthey’re lit at night, making this an inspiring evening run.

August 3, 2015 · 1 min · 60 words · Jonathan Oliver