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He picked me up in a restaurant. I say girl because thats how I presented and how I saw myself. They often liked what they saw. Jonathan Knowles / Getty Images My circumstances were pretty dire. I inclined toward heterosexuality despite being generally frightened of men. Id learned that they would feed me and buy me things. There were of course expectations, which were challenging to manage at best, dangerous at worst....

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. Thats because Browns newest chapter in life is more about inner beauty than outer appearance. Jake Rosenberg This time, she wanted to go all in. We had to compromise and put some makeup in the back of the book. At the end of 2016, Brown announced that she was leaving her namesake makeup brand....

The best knee stretches may not look exactly as you pictured, though. Thats because easingsorenessthere actually starts with addressing areas that mayseempretty far away. Not really what youd expect, right? Katie Thompson Heres what it’s crucial that you know. Improving strength and flexibility are both important factors here. Since theyre all connected, when one is compromised, it can affect the others. Lets talk about weakness real quick. In particular,loosening up your hipscan make a huge difference....

If yourhips are perpetually tight, welcome to the club. If youre ready to do something to fix it? What causes tight hips? Meiko Arquillos This can be due to an increased amount of sitting. Sitting in and of itself isnt necessarily bad, she adds. How do tight hips impact the glutes? Katie Thompson Your glutes are an opposing muscle group to the hip flexorsbasically, they work directly opposite them. So when your hip flexors are shortened, your glutes are lengthened....

I couldn’t wait to be a grown up! I wanted to be able to eat whatever I wanted! To be the master of my own dinner destiny! Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell With theSELFstartermeal plan, you’ll have a default option for every. So, follow the meal plan as strictly or as loosely as you want. The nutrition guidelines for allSELFstarterrecipes were created byMaxine Yeung, R.D. http://self-starter.com The three meals and one snack outlined in the plan equal roughly 1,700 calories per day....

Let’s get something straight: Carbs are good. They’re an essential part of a healthy diet, because theygive you energy. Eating the right carbs can actuallyhelpwith weight loss, if that’s a goal of yours. That said, eating a dinner that’s lower in carbs has some benefits. Each has no more than 20 grams of carbs per serving, and is guaranteed to be delicious. Double the serving size to make it dinner-worthy....

But, if you’re looking for a no-sugar-added breakfast that’ssweet, it can be a little bit trickier. But in reality, so many fruity breakfast recipes also call for added sugar. Chia seeds and almond milk deliver protein and fiber. Andrew Purcell, Carrie Purcell Skip the bee pollen to keep it free of added sugar. 3-Ingredient Banana FroYofrom SELF FroYo made from just Greek yogurt, bananas, and peanut butter? 4-Ingredient PB&J Smoothie Bowlfrom SELF Strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, peanut butter....

Two weekends ofCoachellaare now behind us. Ahead, we’ve rounded up 44 on-trend celebrity outfits spotted on the festival grounds. you’re free to easily copy these looks even if you werent sweating it out desert style. Michael Kovac/Todd Williamson/Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images The aviator shades and glitter-striped purse double down on the metallic pink-and-gold theme. TK Wonder wore a metallic coat and sheer top over her shorts-and-tank outfit. And her twin, Cipriana Quann, layered a fun printed dress over her black ensemble....

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. Like many people, I struggle with fallingasleepand getting enough rest each night. Courtesy of Perri O. Blumberg There’s my inbox, nagging me to finally attend to my 38,113 and counting unread emails. Then, thosedid I pack lunch/call the dentist/renew my library books?moments join in on the fun....

Melissa Etheridge is opening up about her pot use in a newYahoo documentary,Weed & the American Family. It was strange, she said. It brings you closer. Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Skyville Id much rather have a smoke with my grown kids than a drink. My parents [said] that weed, that pot, was the worst thing. They were drinking, but dont you dare smoke that pot. Im not judging that....

They have so many yummy- and healthy-looking options that it can be hard to decide what to buy. Thats why we asked registered dietitians which products they always reach for. These are their 11 favorite snacks to pick up when theyre shopping at Target. Graphic by Cristina Cianci Theyre salty, delicious, and perfect for snackinga great alternative to potato chips or pretzels. Each one contains at least a serving of fruit (often more)....

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 so much it’s possible for you to do with just a single set ofdumbbells. Katie Thompson They’re relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and small enough to keep tucked under your bed. And that’s exactly where thisdumbbell arm workoutcomes in. “Anytime youre balancing, your core is working in overdrive,” says Faulk....

She explained the situation on Instagram. The stinging on her face intensified, and Linsey went to urgent care. Her diagnosis: She’d been stung by a poisonous brown recluse spider. Singer Meghan Linsey at the Country Music Awards on November 2, 2016—two months before she was bitten by a venomous brown recluse spider. But a bite from a brown recluse spider isn’t common. Only about 10 percent of brown recluse spider bites require medical attention,NPRreported....