These Athleisure Lines Are Fire and Our Bodies Are Ready

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 at #TeamSELF, were huge fans ofathleisure wear. Images courtesy of the brands If youre looking to make a statement with your athleisure looks, youve come to the right place. Interested in aspring wardrobe refresh? Keep reading for a few of our favorite items right now (that are selling out fast)....

April 19, 2019 · 1 min · 212 words · Kevin Smith

How to Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust That Doesn't Fall Apart

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’m also always down to find new ways to sneak more veggies into my diet. Audrey Bruno Here’s everything I did to make it happen and now you’ve got the option to too. Chop and cook fresh cauliflower. You’ll want to cook the cauliflower before anything else to better extract the moisture....

April 18, 2019 · 2 min · 297 words · Earl West

My Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Changed My Life as an Autistic Woman

Charyut, my tae kwon do coach said in Korean, Kyungnet. We stood at attention and bowed facing each other as commanded. I looked at my opponents, two men with red belts (one level below black). Malia (in blue) in a Taekwondo match. I took a deep breath. Im ready for this, I said to myself. Joon Bi, said my coach, commanding us to get ready, Sijak. The author (right) beside one of her Taekwondo instructors, Leslie Cheung (to her left), as well as other club members....

April 18, 2019 · 2 min · 393 words · Erik Robinson

The Best 15 Activewear Pieces to Buy at the Nordstrom Spring Sale

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 sale has everything you should probably make the gym your runway. Courtesy of Nordstrom Keep reading for some of the best activewear to snag atNordstromthis week. Hurry, these awesome deals wont last longand neither will these workout clothes. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors....

April 18, 2019 · 1 min · 119 words · Elizabeth Harrington

Why I Embraced Skin Care After My Mother's Death

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. At that point, ravenous for totems of our intimacy, I regretted it. Image courtesy of Laura Selle It is, I believe, the last photo taken of her. Then, it was her flopsy crown whose winsome fluff obscured the severity of its purpose. I imagined that I could hold on to her, so long as I kept her in my sights....

April 18, 2019 · 2 min · 408 words · Sean Roberts

Paralympian Mackenzie Soldan Is Making History in Wheelchair Tennis

Would Soldan be willing to take her spot? From 2002 to 2007, the four Grand Slam tournamentsthe biggest tennis competitions in the worldstarted including wheelchair competitions. Since then, the sport has continued to grow. USTA To play wheelchair tennis, athletes must have a permanent impairment to one or both of their legs. The surgery to remove it caused her to become paralyzed from the waist down. Her parents prepared for the worst....

April 17, 2019 · 2 min · 321 words · Erin Alvarez

What to Know About Diabulimia, the Eating Disorder Specific to Diabetes

Conversations aroundeating disordersoften center on conditions likeanorexiaandbulimia, but disordered eating can take many forms. Heres what to know about the condition, including what kind of treatment can help. What is diabulimia? Getty / busracavus Due to its name, you might think a person with diabulimia has diabetes and bulimia. To understand how this works, you may need a primer on the importance of insulin. We say often called because theres some debate surrounding this moniker....

April 17, 2019 · 2 min · 385 words · Joshua Gomez

How I Realized My Cystic Acne Was Exacerbating My Anxiety

When I was 13, I was completely dedicated to a few hobbies outside of school. For a large part of my life, I felt compelled to pick at myzits. It seemed all-encompassing, as if I was dying from acne. Getty / LuckyTD Most people struggle with acne during their teen years, but mine was on another level. For years, my face produced thesedeep, painful, pus-filled cystswhich I can still only describe as hateful....

April 15, 2019 · 2 min · 403 words · Fernando Anderson

What I Wish I’d Known Before Dealing With a Medical Emergency While Traveling Abroad

Thats how long it was going to take us to get back home from Egypt. Plus one 45-minute Uber ride to get to our front door. Ill admit: Too much reading on random medical websites got me to this panicked line of thinking. Morgan Johnson Im just wrapping something up! I proclaimed, before feverishly returning to my Google search results. Have you been inactive for hours upon end?Yes. Do you have swelling in your leg?...

April 15, 2019 · 3 min · 564 words · Jessica Lester

14 Creative Ways to Cook and Bake With Kefir

It’s sourness makes it a great source of acid for things like salad dressings and marinades. And its texture becomes silky and soothing when you heat it up for a soup. The results are lighter and more refreshing. At the Immigrant’s Table I always add some to my waffles and crepes, too. Try it with grilled meats, crudite, and chips.

April 13, 2019 · 1 min · 60 words · Douglas Noble

A 6-Minute Obliques Workout You Can Do Anywhere

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. There’s no denying that all the muscles in your core are important. Katie Thompson Those muscles I’m referring to are theobliques. The oblique muscles run along the sides of your stomach and are an important piece of the core-stability puzzle. “Oftentimes, lower-back issues come from rotating [the torso] incorrectly....

April 12, 2019 · 1 min · 143 words · Stacy Saunders

16 Dinner Recipes That Make Just Enough for 1 Person

Problem is, most of my favorite recipes make at least four servings. Quinoa and bulgar also work great in this bowl. A Couple Cooks

April 11, 2019 · 1 min · 24 words · Alex Mills

6 Things You Should Know Before Watching the 2019 Boston Marathon

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 spirit of the Boston Marathon has become stronger than ever. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe/Getty Images For those reasonsand many othersthe Boston Marathon holds a unique place in the world of competitive sports. The Boston Marathon is a particularly prestigious race. Running the Boston Marathon is a challenge in and of itself....

April 11, 2019 · 2 min · 363 words · Heather Turner