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The fitness world can feel intimidating for anyone. The message: You dont want to look like me, Dr. Ellis-Ordway says. It shows up in stores, where finding proper exercise clothing in larger sizes is nearly impossibleand expensive. FG Trade / Getty Images This is especially true for women and other marginalized genders. We spoke to eight larger-bodied exercisers to find out what helped them find their niche in the fitness arena....

Stress is a major part of our lives, and it showssometimes in the form of a head-splittingmigraine. If youve ever experienced a stress migraine, it probably left a lasting impression. While everyone has different migraine triggers, stress tops the list. A stress migraine can be hard to avoid, but prioritizing self-care can help. Since we all experience stress at some level, avoiding stress-induced migraines can feel pretty tough. Throw in a global public health crisis, and it feels downright impossible....

Intuitive eating is the ultimate anti-diet. (Ten Percent Happier is making the course free until February 15justdownload the appto get started.) Unlike diets, intuitive eating is not sold as a quick and easy fix. Milan Markovic / Getty Images SELF: In a general sense, how can meditating support people who are starting to practice intuitive eating? How can mindfulness help you start to first notice and then disentangle yourself from diet culture?...

But your handpsoriasisholds you back, and youre worried your boss may not understand. (No,psoriasis is not contagious, by the way.) What is psoriasis and how can it affect the hands? Hand psoriasis can lead to unique symptoms. And when it does affect the hands, its traditionally more difficult to treat. This jot down is actually called palmoplantar psoriasis, because it only affects the hands and feet. But you dont have to go to Elsa-level lengths to conceal your hands with gloves....

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. Even before the2022 Winter Olympicsbegan, speed skater Brittany Bowe was making headlines. Harry How / Amanda K Bailey But unlike her teammates, Bowe received attention for something unrelated to her performance on the ice. It was not a difficult decision to make, Bowe tells SELF....

In fact, you might make apretty damn greatchicken noodle soup for yourself. Were often talking 30 minutes, people. Toss in an extra helping of herbs or spices! Jess Smith viaInquiring Chef Switch up your noodles! Throw in whatever veggies you have that are about to go bad! Chicken noodle soup is just that kind of dish. (Its also meal prep-friendly, as one of the better kinds ofsoups to freeze.) Sadly, they will not....

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. But it doesnt have to be that way! Antonio Rodriguez / Adobe Stock The exact origins of the holiday are murky anyway, so why not make it your own? Decorate a Valentine’s Day tree. I put up a Valentine’s tree every year. Kate N., teacher...

Olympic skiing events have been mainstays at the modern Winter Olympic Games since their inception. Olympic snowboarding, on the other hand, is quite a bit newer. Together, both sports make up some of the most recognizable eventsand often boast some of themost recognizable names. Cameron Spencer / Getty Images How many skiing events are at the Olympics? There are five different skiing disciplines at the Olympics, each featuring several different events....

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. Ashley Farquharsonhas been luge racing for over a decade, so shes no stranger to the stress of competitions. Sebastian Widmann / Amanda K Bailey But this time was different. And it was every weekend that I was feeling that way." Farquharson, 22, got an early start training in winter sports....

With theWinter Olympicsrapidly approaching, the question of what is a biathlon is a pretty common one. The answer is simple: Its a sporting event that combines skiing and shooting. But theres also a bit more to it than that. Sergei Bobylev / Getty Images At its most basic level, a biathlon includes two events. According to theInternational Olympic Committee (IOC), it comes from the Greek word meaning two tests. In current Winter Games competitions, the biathlon refers specifically to cross-country skiing and rifle shooting....

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. Protein lives ineverycell in your body, according to theU.S. Plant and animal protein sources can help prevent low protein levels. National Library of Medicine. From your bones to your skin, it keeps you running on all levels. That means a lack of protein in your diet can lead to wide-ranging side effects....

And if it seems like wejustwent through the Olympics, well, you wouldnt be wrong. (As forhow to watch the Olympics? We have you covered!) Olympians Alysa Liu, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Erin Jackson Kaillie Humphries (Bobsled) Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, 36, is a familiar face for Winter Olympics fans. As Humphries discusses in herFebruary digital cover storyfor SELF, she left Team Canada seeking a safer work environment. They won the U.S. Beijing will be the first Olympics for both athletes....

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. And, because its corded, you dont have to worry about it dying at the most inconvenient times. Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall Despite how tiny it is, one reviewer says it definitely gets the job done.