“Running hurtsyou need to prepare yourself for that,” he says. Heres what you oughta know about each so you’re free to run for the long haul. This is the most common running injury, especially for new runners, Ferber says. Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock What causes it:“It’s a grinding injury,” Ferber says. When the hips are weak, the thigh bone loses its stability and moves underneath the kneecap. “The railroad track starts moving....
Shopping for snacksis hardespecially atWhole Foods, where everything looks healthy and delicious. A great place to start is with registered dietitian recommendations. Since they know the ins and outs ofhealthy eating, theyve got great snack ideas on lock. Graphic by Cristina Cianci When that meaty feeling strikes, she turns to these bites. She specifically loves this brand because of their emphasis on using whole, real ingredients. And, thanks to all those nutrients, they keep her full, satisfied, and energized for hours....
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. My arms hurt just to think about doing that for five minutes straight. Peathegee Inc / Getty Images Spoiler: He couldn’t even make it through half the moves with those weights. Lifting light weights for many reps is deceptively hard. And if you only ever focus on lifting one waylight-weight-high-rep or heavy-weight-low-repyoure doing yourself a real disservice....
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. Makeup artist Lora Michael, like most self-employed creative professionals, takes whatever gig she can get. Ken Stachnik / kenstachnik.com Some days, that means doing hair and makeup for weddings, head shots, and video shoots. Other days, that means airbrushing a porn stars butt. MichaelsTechnicolor hairand broad smile are a natural icebreaker....
Cooking is awesome, and plenty of healthy recipes are super simple. Here are some breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas. And the biscuit topping? 10-Minute EnchiladasfromFlippin' Delicoius Believe it. Perfect for a busy weeknight. It’s also anexcellentvehicle for peanut butter, if that’s your thing. (It’s definitely my thing.) If you’re hungry, you’re better off throwing them in the microwave.
Surrounded by women who seemed “about 12 feet tall,” the Maryland resident felt out of place. “I was a duck among a flock of flamingos,” Graham tells SELF. “My dad and I just looked at each other and laughed.” Facebook/Victoria Graham, Miss Frostburg 2017 At that point, Graham had already undergone several surgeries to treat Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). The rare connective tissue disorder impacts about 200,000 Americans each year. As Graham stood at orientation among her Miss Baltimore competitors, she initially felt terrified....
The disease leads to small blood clots and causes platelet counts to drop. Flare-ups leave Barattini tired and hospitalizedsometimes for up to 10 days. But Barattini’simmunotherapytreatment usually keeps her condition under control. Janelle Brooke Photography Unfortunately, it also prevents her from carrying apregnancyto term, shetoldRedbookin an interview. More than a decade has passed since Barattini was initially diagnosed with TTP. She chose to foregopregnancyaltogether, and she and Kevin began exploring other optionsadoptionand surrogacy topped her list....
Having healthy stuff on hand makes it easy to throw together good, satisfying meals in a pinch. But what exactly should you be storing in your cupboard? We talked to seven R.D.s to find out the one healthy,nonperishable pantry itemthey always have in stock. Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images Heres what they love. I use it in spaghetti squash dishes like myprotein punch marinara spaghetti squash. It also works great as a base for flatbread pizza and in baked eggplant Parmesan....
Just whisper the wordsheat damagein a room full of curly girls, and the universal response will be Damn. Most women with textured hair know from personal experience that heat is a curl killer. And if you dont know, I truly hope you live in ignorant bliss forever. Valerie Fischel I wentnatural10 years ago, meaning I stopped chemically straightening my hair with a relaxer. My curls were always poppin, shiny, and springy....
If the last time you hadfruit saladwas at your grandma’s house, you’re not alone. Back then, fruit salads were nothing more than sad, soggy, and best served at bingo games. But not any more. Karina Carrel via cafedelites.com As retro as they may be, they’re making a comeback (we swear!). Despite how we’ve been taught to feel about fruit salad, all those ingredients sound seriously amazing. Admit it, your interest is piqued....
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. Planksare known for theircore-crushing abilities. Amber Venerable Holding one willmake anyone’s abs trembleafter a while. Before youassume plank position, there are a few form tips you should keep in mind. “Think about sending your belly button toward your spine,” Fasano says. Also, verify you’re squeezing your butt and quads....
Ive been aplus-sizeathlete and trainer to plus-size women for over a decade. Although 67 percent of American women are considered plus size, they often seem to be…missing. The plus-size athlete is rarely seen in the media, and people sometimes treat the term like an oxymoron. NBC / Getty Images Our societal message surrounding larger bodies needs some fine-tuning. Many plus-size women are healthy, fit, and killing it at the gym....
Caitlin Nelson, a member of Kappa Delta sorority, died three days later. Choking deaths arent uncommon, but experts do say it’s atypical for young people to die from choking. According tolocal reports, Nelson started choking after eating “four or five” pancakes. On Sunday, thousands of people gathered at a candlelight vigil in Caitlin Nelson’s honor at Sacred Heart University’s chapel. Witnesses called for help after Nelson began shaking uncontrollably and fell to the ground....
