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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. This is especially true right now as we continue to cope with the stress of living through thepandemic. Images courtesy of the brands Candy Variety Pack (8-Pack) GIGANTIC! That’s not the case with Gigantic!, which markets itself as the “sortasweet” candy bar. Each bar contains seven grams of cane sugar, and no artificial sweeteners like stevia or erythritol....

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. Food has the power to connect us back to simpler times. Say-Cheese/Getty When using high-qualityolive oilwith the remaining fresh ingredients, the flavors pop. Sometimes I eat it with just bread as my main course and it leaves me perfectly satisfied. Sarah Galanis, M.P.H., C.D.N., director of food and nutrition at NYU Langone HospitalBrooklyn...

Although thecoronaviruswas circulating in the United States in January 2020, last March was full of harrowing firsts. According to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), many states started issuingstay-at-homeorders last March. So its logical that March might find you feeling a little heavier. Cavan Images/Adobe Stock This anniversary can be triggering in multiple ways. The pandemic is a unique stressor because we are still in it even though a year has passed....

Introducing the latestSweat With SELFdrop: a 25-minute butt workout video that will work all of this major muscle. The workout is led byLaToya JohnsonandJulius White, the founders ofOne Body LA. You dont need any equipment for this workoutjust amator towel to provide some padding on the floor. Christina Gandolfo In addition to an invigorating circuit, this workout comes with a dynamic warm-up and soothing cooldown. Working your glutes is important because they do so muchto supportthe rest of your body....

Every February,Black HistoryMonth gives us an opportunity to honor and celebrate African American changemakers, but if 2020 has taught us anything, its to not only value Black lives but also continue celebratingBlack joy, creativeness, and ingenuity all year round. Aside from taking action in socially distancedprotestsor sending a charitable donation, a great option for championing people of color is with the support of Black-owned businesses. Many Black-owned businesses on the rise, likeGroundedandEdas, are crafting special, one-of-a-kind items that dont always get the buzz and recognition they deserve....

Christine Anderson, 35, first started experiencing symptoms ofbipolar disorderwhen she was in college during the early 00s. She felt depressed, irritable, and experienced bouts of rage. In between depressive episodes, Christine occasionally felt highly motivated and energizedto the point of eventual exhaustion. Lightspruch/Getty Images At the time, Christine believed she haddepression. As theNational Institute of Mental Health(NIMH) explains, there are various forms of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder II causes dramatic mood changes from emotional highs during a hypomanic episode to lows during depressive episodes....

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. This can be annoying and can totally distract you from your workout. Hugh Whitaker/Getty Images Besides, have you ever tried to cram back on a pair of sweaty gloves halfway through along run? First, think about whether youre looking for touchscreen gloves or touchscreen mittens....

We’re always on the hunt for the next great bedtime routine. Its far from news that there is a lack of space and resources allocated forBlack women to heal. That means more energy. Photo by Gerald Carter That means I get tired faster. It’s an affordablemeal planand I’m so excited about that. Then, Monday evenings at 8 p.m. I venture to cut off right after Reiki and let it lead into bedtime....

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 COVID-19 pandemic has beena uniquely vulnerable timefor many people struggling with eating difficulties. Sarah Alice Rabbit/Adobe Stock Because there are such varied causes, theres also not one singular way to help thwart that out-of-control feeling. As someone whostarted recovering from bulimiaseven years ago, I can tell you that multiple strategies are often necessary....

Its Monday at 11 a.m., and you have a visit set for 3 p.m. with yourprimary physician. Second, the office is likely preparing for a single-issue visit and has allotted your doctors time accordingly. Below, youll find some guidance for making the most of yourdoctors visitwhether its in person or virtual. IKON Images/Adobe Stock Think big picture about your health, not just your immediate needs. Brief the medical staff on your needs so they can allot enough time for your visit....

Forgiving others isnt always easy. Affirm your ability to forgive yourself. Start by asking yourself, Do I believe in my ability to get better? To change and improve, while recognizing that Im flawed just like everybody else? Treat yourself like you would a best friend. So we have topractice a lot of self-compassion,Emily Jamea, PhD, LMFT, tells SELF. How how do you actually do that? You know the feeling when your best friend calls post-breakup and starts saying terrible things about themselves?...

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. Up this month: Exciting partnerships with covetedBlack-owned businesses, Nordstroms latesteco-friendlycollaboration, and a new suctiontoyfrom Dame. Images courtesy of Sephora Collection x Brother Vellies, Nordstrom x GOODEE, and Dame Products The Aer is a clitorial stimulaton toy that usesgentle suctionand pressure wave technology to help prevent overstimulation....

This gives your core a 360-degree workout that youll feel everywhere. And training these muscles is super important, both in everyday life and during your workouts. After all, the main function of your core is to protect your spine. Katie Thompson If youre not lying on the ground, connecting to your breath is the easiest way toengage your core. Essentially, youre contracting the muscles in your core as you exhale....