Pregnancy is a medical condition. But people, and our government, treat it like some special exception. People often say to me, Its not a disease, its a natural part of life. Phil Boorman/Getty Images Yes, well, so are bacteria, yet we call having an infection a disease. We cannot ignore thatpregnancy alters ones physiology and puts ones health and life at riskdue to these changes. To say otherwise is to engage inreproductive coercion....
Now, you may hear oblique exercises and automatically envision theRussian twist. What are your obliques? Your obliques are core muscles that run along the sides of your torso. Katie Thompson The internal obliques sit underneath the external obliques, he explains, making them a deeper core muscle. As Savage puts it: Obliques are like the unsung heroes of the core muscle group. For one, theyre an accessorybreathing muscle: They pull your chest downward as you exhale, explains Hodges....
Especially when they’re at the top of their flavor game the way they are in summer. Sure, the veggie isn’t as glamorous as other summer produce (tomatoesandstrawberriesreign supreme on social media). But what it lacks in visual appeal, it makes up for in flavor. Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell They’re so good, they might even make corn your favorite summer vegetable, too. This recipe solves that problem. Corn-Jalapeno FrittersfromBon Appetit Corn fritters should be as essential to summer as hot dogs or potato salad....
Ovens, on the other hand, are not. Thankfully, you’ve got the option to have yourchickenand eat it too without paying a sweaty price. I admit, oven-roasted chicken is my go-to, so straying from it can be intimidating. http://www.iwashyoudry.com/ But these 12 recipes recipes are worth the payoff, as is investing in a cast-ironskilletto cook them in. And, as a bonus, each dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. Even when the temperatures do cool down, you’ll probably want to keep them in the rotation....
At the 2017BET Awards, the stars graced the silver carpet in fashionable looks that deserved their own trophies. The 15 fierce, summer-ready outfits ahead definitely stole the show. Leslie Jones BET Awards host and comedian Leslie Jones stunned in a plunging emerald gown. Getty Images Issa Rae Actress Issa Rae brightened up the BET Awards in a multi-colored Balmain blazer and shorts. Dascha Polanco Orange Is the New Blackactress Dascha Polanco was stunning in a tailored white power suit....
The idea of working out in a bodysuit seems a little odd…and totally ’80s aerobics class. I get it; I used to think so, too. Now I can officially say I’m happy that the retro fitness staple is making a comeback. Cristina Cianci For some reason, I feel way more confident in these than I normally do in asports braandleggings. They’re incredibly comfortable and work for a variety of activities fromyogato dance cardio to weight lifting....
As a food-editor-slash-lifestyle-media person, there’s plenty about myweeknightroutine that admittedly isn’t typical. I go to a lot of after-work events, most of which serve food. I often have random ingredients lying around my fridge, leftover from recipe development orproduct sampling. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell I also live in NYC, which means I go out to eat a lot with friends and coworkers. On those nights, I am absolutely the most stereotypical single twenty-something, city-dwelling girl....
Let’s set the scene: You and your boo have decided on a night in. Obviously, you’re going to need some drinks to start (maybe a bottle of rose?) and a fewsexy movies queued up on Netflix. Lindsay Ostrom via pinchofyum.com And, of course, you’re going to need a delicious meal to set the mood. The only problem is that a lot of date night dinners tend to be pretty heavy....
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 beauty of the air-dry is the time it saves. Katie Thompson Its all about the technique. We spoke toDevachanstylist Taylor Tugman to get her professional tips for the perfect air-dry on three different hair types. Step 1:After shampooing and conditioning, detangle your hair in the shower....
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. Yoga is a great addition to any fitness routine. COREY TOWERS It’s totally possible, though, to incorporate strength training into a yoga workout too. It’s my favorite punch in of yoga. For a long time, I always felt like something was missing from the yoga classes I took....
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. Ive used relaxers to straighten my hair since I was seven years old. In my world, applying chemicals on my hair was as common as usingdeodorant. I didnt think twice about it; I just did it. But in the fall of 2014, I had a major change of heart....
The air you breathe would be enough to sustain you. This is, obviously, completely false. This isnt the first time breatharianism has been in the news. Akahi Ricardo and Camila Castello, a married couple who subscribes to “breatharianism.” Courtesy of Facebook.com/breatharianakahi Try not to sprain your eyes while rolling them. OK, lady, whatever. Breatharianism would be almost a laughable concept if it werent so dangerous. As a registered dietitian, Im calling BS on these scammers....
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. We turned to the Sephora experts to find out which formulas are their favorites for smooth, seamless software. Deniskomarov/Getty Images Scroll down to see which eyeliners they use on themselves and on the job. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors....
