21 High-Protein Grain Bowls You Can Pack for Lunch

I’m not always great about packing my lunch. I love salads, but sometimes I want something a little bit heartier in the middle of the day. Enter: grain bowls. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell It’s also super easy to see to it your grain bowl is a balanced meal. The thing you have to confirm of is that your bowl has enough protein to keep you full. Below are 22 grain bowls that are specifically designed to be made ahead of time and packed for work....

August 14, 2017 · 1 min · 203 words · Darren Holloway

'I'm Not Built for Running' Is a Myth We Need to Stop Perpetuating

or Oh wow, I could never do that, good for you. Seriously, anyone can run a half-marathon if they want to and dedicate the time to training. I know I sound annoyingly optimistic, but I cant help it. Tara Moore / Getty Images When people say this, I want to shake them and say: No! Thats not true, I swear! In which case, “I’m not built for running” may indeed be true....

August 12, 2017 · 2 min · 376 words · Andrew Campbell

11 Healthy One-Pan Brunch Recipes

A counter cluttered with dishes doesn’t exactly give off that “easy like a Sunday morning” vibe. Plus, when everything comes together inone pan, the entire recipe is simplified. Tomatoes, fresh herbs, and baby spinach up the nutrition factor. http://www.thecookierookie.com/ Like many frittatas, it’s also super quick to whip up, cooking in about 15 minutes! Breakfast FajitasfromCooking Classy You know what’s just as good as abreakfast taco? Bell peppers, ham, and avocado bring a burst of color to any breakfast table....

August 12, 2017 · 1 min · 95 words · Mark Maxwell

10 Weekend Breakfast Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Fewer

Makingbreakfastis one of my favorite weekend morning activitiesOK,eatingbreakfast is one of my favorite weekend morning activities. So unfortunately, laziness has won out over my weekend breakfast ambitions many times. Until I discovered the glory ofbreakfastswith just a handful of ingredients, that is. http://www.skinnytaste.com/ They’re quick, delicious, and just healthy enough. This vegan-friendly version fixes thatwithoutadding a ton of ingredients to the perfectly simple formula. Go crazy on toppings, or keep it simple....

August 11, 2017 · 1 min · 72 words · Anita Anderson

I Only Grocery Shop Once a Month for My Family of 4

When it comes toself-careor me-time, Id take wandering around a grocery store over a bubble bath any day. For years, I made weekly grocery shopping a priority. It was practicalId stock our kitchen for the week aheadand it provided much-needed respite. Paige Fowler As a stay-at-home/work-from-home mom with a baby and a toddler, alone time was a pretty elusive thing. Id scour the store for our goods. Id return home around 10 A....

August 11, 2017 · 3 min · 497 words · Joseph Marshall

I Tried Qoya, the Women-Only Workout Based on Sensual Movement

Yet I had those familiar first-class jitters. I worried I wouldnt get the movements down. I love to dance, but Im noprima ballerina. The author in a qoya class Also, I really wasnt quite sure what “sensual movement” meant. Right away I could tell this class would be unlikeany Id ever taken. And therewasnt a single mirrorin the room. The author (right) selecting an Earth Magic card If it feels good, then youre doing it right," Anderson says....

August 11, 2017 · 2 min · 404 words · Dr. Jordan Jacobs

Should You Hire an Online Personal Trainer?

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. Chances are, youre following at least one online trainer on Instagram right now. Xavier Galindo Torres/EyeEm/Getty Images But should you double tapto get fit? Short answer: It depends. After all, as a personal trainer, I work with some women in-person and others online. Perhaps the biggest selling point for online training is cost....

August 11, 2017 · 2 min · 413 words · Sarah Espinoza

What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?

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. So maybe its time to see for yourself what happens when you stop drinking. d3sign / Getty Images Or on a particularly stressful Tuesday. So, SELF connected with experts to find out what actually happens to your body when yougo sober. Heres what they had to say about what to expect and when....

August 11, 2017 · 3 min · 510 words · Sierra Jackson

Writing Erotica Made My Sex Life So Much More Fulfilling

Some kids I knewboth at my Catholic school and the seemingly heathen public school nearbyhad access toporn. I favored a book of musical theater scripts from the ’60s and ’70s. Not that I knew what it meant. Matt Dutile/Getty Images And unsurprisingly, there was absolutely nothing about the mysterious female orgasm. I can remember four my senior year. I knew pregnancy would interfere with my plan to escape our sports-obsessed cow town just outside of St....

August 11, 2017 · 3 min · 630 words · Laura Grimes

12 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Going to College with a Disability or Chronic Illness

There may not be a test at the end, but I definitely recommend taking notes. She recommends researching a specialist for your chronic illness or disability before school starts. Her dorm room was on the fourth floor of a building with no elevator and no air conditioner. Bernard Van Berg/EyeEm/Getty Images After that experience, Leary knew she had to be better prepared for future move-ins. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom....

August 10, 2017 · 2 min · 363 words · Martha Wilson

My Chronic Skin Condition Made Me Quit the Gym

You know, losing weight might help reduce your symptoms. I hadnt been to a gym in years. I had gained about 25 pounds during college that I wanted to lose regardless of HS. Chictype/Getty Images Motivated to get healthy, I went home and signed up for a gym membership. The bumps increased in size and started to resemble boils. I saw five doctors before receiving a diagnosis. Allyson Byers According to theMayo Clinic, “Hidradenitis suppurativa develops when hair follicles become blocked and inflamed....

August 10, 2017 · 3 min · 639 words · Mason Powell

20 Jeans for Thick Thighs That Won’t Gap at the Waist

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. Its no secret that finding thebest jeansfor thick thighs feels like a nearly impossible task. Courtesy of brands / Soleil Summer What should you look for when buying jeans for thick and athletic thighs? When looking for your perfect fit, first its a good idea to take down your measurements....

August 9, 2017 · 4 min · 713 words · Joshua Ford

9 Things You Need to Know Before Going Surfing for the First Time

But anyone who’s tried surfing knows that it’s a serious total-bodyworkout. It’s not just a leisurely beach activity. Plus, surfers always just always seem so cool and badasswho doesn’t want to emulate that? Peathegee Inc/Getty Images Here’s what they had to say. If the water is warm, you may not need one at all. Burt suggests just wearing arashguard or T-shirt to protect your skin from rubbing against the board....

August 9, 2017 · 3 min · 500 words · James Taylor