I sat on the floor in the bedroom and thought long and hard about it. How could I affix that belt to the door and wrap it around my neck to take my life? I was overwhelmed with sadness and guilt and I wanted it to end. COREY TOWERS I also thought it would be easier for everyone if I wasnt here. She accepted the terms; the alternative was homelessness....
The warm Nevada temperatures brought out sheer gowns and cut-out jumpsuits from performers and presenters alike. Check out some of our favorite celebrity looks from this year’s star-studded and fashion-forwardBillboard Music Awards. Jeannie Mai The Realcohost Jeannie Mai wore a black gown with a revealing side slit. Brandi Cyrus DJ Brandi Cyrus rocked a metallic bralette and star-patterned, powder-blue pantsuit. Hailee Steinfeld This unique, form-fitting David Koma dress helped set Hailee Steinfeld apart from the crowd....
Just last August,Michelle Cartercame home from the Rio Olympics with thegold medalfor shot put. It wasn’t her first, but she also hopes it won’t be her last. I definitely believe I have one more in the tank, Carter tells SELF. Courtesy of Michelle Carter Shot putting runs in her blood: Her dad, Michael Carter, won silver in the 1984 Olympics. Michael is now her coach, but he wasnt the one who got her into the sport....
What do I have in common withKarlie Kloss, Kelly Ripa, Shakira, andHilary Duff? Pretty much nothingexcept now, we’ve all sweated it out with celebrity trainer extraordinaireAnna Kaiser. I’ve never worked out harder in my life. Courtesy of the author (She wasn’t wrong.) I went into the week feeling ready to take it on. This was the perfect opportunity to take my fitness to the next level with some celeb-caliber workouts....
Although the research isn’t clear andmany questions still remain, consumers are now wary of the syrupy sweetener. So that “real cane sugar” claim on the label? Its simply describing plain white sugarwhich, yes, is real sugar. Tamara Staples/Getty Images Lactose, which occurs naturally in cow-based dairy products, is a disaccharide of glucose and galactose. The bottom line is that regardless of what jot down of sugar youre eating, overeating it isnt healthy....
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 are 24 I’ve found that fit the bill. Roxy Shady Palm Crop Bikini Top, $44 I’m loving everything palm printed these days. The full coverage front is great, and the racerback with two reverse straps are an added chic bonus. The full-coverage bikini would look great paired with jean shorts and abeach cruiser....
Juice is kind of a big deal in the wellness world (or haven’t you heard?). Here atSELF, we have a complicated relationship with juice. In particular, the health halo around juice as a wellness lifestylething. Andrew Purcell / Thinkstock And that’s a little weird! But then there’s the issue of pasteurization, and the rising popularity of unpasteurized or raw juice. Because juicing fans arent talking about swigging the juices you typically find on grocery stores shelves....
Canadian mother Rebecca Cannon covered her daughter in aerosolsunscreento protect her from the sun. But 14-month-old Kyla still suffered from serious burnsjust not the kind Cannon was worried about. Cannon had purchased an aerosol can of Banana Boat Kids Sunscreen (SPF 50). Rebecca Cannon/Facebook Cannon said she followed the instructionsspraying the sunblock onto her hands before applying it to her daughter’s face. But something still went wrong. Kyla developed what look like second-degree chemical burns on her face after wearing the sunscreen....
I started doing CrossFit in 2013 because I was bored. I had just stopped working in an NYC restaurant kitchen and started an office job with regular hours. To me, it was like agreeing to go tobrunch, or a picnic, or a boot-camp class. My sister convinced me to start CrossFit in 2013, and the rest is pretty much history. I would do it, I would probably like it, and then it would be done....
Confession: I never use afoam roller. How could someonewho’s a runnerand a fitness editor NOT use a foam roller?! Because no one has convinced me that it’s worth my time. Foam rolling the arm Some days, it takes a lot of schedule hacking and sacrificing to just fit in a quick workout. Like, a lot. I always do afew quick stretchesafter my workouts before I run off to the next thing....
You’re not the only one. The thing is, you shouldn’t be eating them. Charcoal is really just burnt organic matter (usually made from coconut shells, peat, or wood). @crbn.io/Instagram It can also keep your body from fully absorbing any medications you’ve taken while eating charcoal-filled foods. Not to mention, there are claims that it causes intestinal blockage. And if you’re curious, activated charcoal isn’t an effective detox. Activated charcoal is ineffectiveand potentially harmful....
Health ConditionsChevron Digestive HealthChevron Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Chevron Extreme bloating is no joke. The truth is, we all deal with extremebloatingat some point. It happens to everyoneeven those bloggers you follow on Instagram, even you, and even me. @emilyskyefit/Instagram Certainfoodscreate more gas than others. (And yeah, we cant pronounce most of those words either.) FODMAPs are common carbohydrates that arent digested easily by the GI tract, says Dr. Staller. These foods may become fermented in your GI tract and the byproduct is gas, explains Dr....
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 the SELF editors have taken care of the dirty work. Graphic by Cristina Cianci The majority of thesedrugstore beautygems are under $25! Limp hair from too much product? This spritz fixed both after a long dayand gave an instant boost in volume. The fruity white grapefruit and mosa mint fragrance is exactly what youd expect from an Herbal Essences product....
