13 Running Jackets That Make Your Cold Weather Workout Suck Less

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. While the cold has been a shock, Ive learned that the right gear can make all the difference. Images courtesy of the brands Here are 13 stay-warm-not-sweaty picks I discovered. Its lightweight and not too much jacket, which I feel is crucial for runs....

February 11, 2020 · 3 min · 428 words · Thomas Cortez

15 Podcasts and Audiobooks to Help Your Commute Fly By

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. Full disclosure: I have a 21-minute subway commute towork. Boonchai Wedmakawand/Getty Images And I know this isnt unique to New Yorkers. Depending on my mood, I may opt for an irreverent episode of theBodega Boys. (Learning that Parton is a national treasure and the patron saint of nine-to-five workers was surprisingly delightful....

February 11, 2020 · 3 min · 517 words · Mark Delgado

5 Crucial Tips for Managing Up at Work

And its absolutely crucial if youre angling for a raise or a promotion. The following are five tips that are essential to managing up. Figure out your managers communication style. 10'000 Hours Do they prefer face-to-face meetings, or do they communicate primarily by sending Slack messages at 6 a.m.? Are they always in their office, or do they roam the halls? Are they always on Do Not Disturb with a blocked calendar?...

February 11, 2020 · 2 min · 420 words · Jennifer Williams

How to Do a Single-Leg Deadlift Without Falling on Your Face

Once you stand on one leg, you take away a base of support, Gentilcore explains. You have to keep your hips level. Even though youll be lifting lighter weight, that doesnt mean that the single-leg deadlift is an easy exercise. Katie Thompson Heres your literal step-by-step guide to mastering the weighted single-leg deadlift. First, master the two-leg deadlift. A one-leg deadlift is a pretty advanced movement, says Gentilcore. Katie Thompson...

February 11, 2020 · 2 min · 308 words · Joseph Pratt

25 Healthy Breakfasts You Can Make on Weekday Mornings

Lingering over an elaborately prepared brunch spread is a weekends-only luxury. The key to fixing a proper breakfast in just a few minutes is keeping it simple. Ask yourself, What do I actually like to eat in the mornings? Trish Bozeman viaRhubarbarians Then think, Okay, how do I round that out or balance that a little bit more? Say youre an oatmeal person. A fast, filling, tasty breakfast. A note about the wordhealthyhere: We know that healthy is acomplicated concept....

February 8, 2020 · 2 min · 341 words · Tina Curry

The Freedom and Joy of Fat Acceptance

Being plus-size tells you a lot about other peoples assumptions. Often we become screens to project onto, an empty canvas to paint upon. You know, youre eating yourself to an early grave. agsandrew Arent you worried about your health? Think about what a knockout youd be if you just lost some weight! Have you tried Paleo?Keto? While those constant questions dont always come from an ill-intended place, they send a powerful message nevertheless....

February 7, 2020 · 2 min · 355 words · Wendy Allen

56 Self-Care Gifts for Anyone Who Is Overtired, Overwhelmed, and Just...Over It

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. Hopefully, one of these will inspire them totake a breath and relaxwhatever that looks like. Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2024. Absurdly long line at the DMV? SELFs commerce editor highly recommends this one fromMaude....

February 6, 2020 · 3 min · 554 words · Amy Caldwell

The 9 Best Running Watches, According to Seasoned Marathoners

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. Here, nine runner-approved models they stand by, stride after stride. Images courtesy of the brand The 245 model has storage for up to 500 songs, and syncs with streaming apps like Spotify. She also appreciates the battery life and the fact that it’s stylish enough to wear every day....

February 6, 2020 · 1 min · 158 words · Alicia Murphy

I Learned to Ice Skate at Age 39 and I Cannot Recommend It Enough

The rink where I learned to ice skate last year is the most Toronto thing ever. On a nearby wall a swirly 1970s sign reads Snack Bar. (There is no snack bar. Getty / Muriel de Seze There is never a snack bar.) A guy in hockey skates falls forward on ice and saves himself with a push-up. I could skate in a circle and avoid collisions. I was an average-size kid with a big butt....

February 5, 2020 · 3 min · 596 words · Amy Lopez

The Best of Wellness: 10 Products That Made Our Lives Better in January

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. In our monthly seriesThe Best of Wellness, we recap all of our wellness favorites from the month past. Images courtesy of the brands Here, SELF staffers on the 10 products they tried and legitimately loved in January. Also, it’s my cat’s new favorite napping spot....

February 5, 2020 · 2 min · 216 words · Betty Davis

26 Healthy Pasta Recipes That Will Nourish Your Soul

So you like eating pasta, and you like cooking food thats good for you. (Or maybe youre hate-reading about healthy pasta recipes, IDK.) Its kind of beautiful how naturally those two things go together. Elizabeth Stark viaBrooklyn Supper Plus, its super practical. Its fast, easy, budget-friendly, and not intimidating. So what is a healthy pasta recipe? Youve obvs got carbs covered, and almost always fat, from olive oil or butter....

February 4, 2020 · 2 min · 269 words · Linda Gilbert

27 Easy and Healthy Air Fryer Recipes You Need to Try

But all it took was one batch of perfectly crisp fingerlings to convert me. Potato-y perfection in 10 minutes on myfirsttry? Its essentially a miniature, countertop convection oven that cooks your food both fast and evenly A.F. Sarah Bond viaLive Eat Learn by circulating superhot air around it. l think it does make [cooking] less intimidating, she says. It definitely helps with cooking more at home. Feeling inspired yet?! A note about the word “healthy” here: We know that “healthy” is acomplicated concept....

February 3, 2020 · 2 min · 379 words · Eric Fisher

The Do-Anywhere Core Exercise Gal Gadot Swears By

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. I love doing planks. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Planks are my go-to, she says to SELF. Planks are a great go-to exercise if youre short on time. But, as Gadot mentioned, doing the same thing over and over againcanget boring. Yep, even the beloved plank....

February 3, 2020 · 2 min · 234 words · Morgan Barker