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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. Tibetan Buddhist Pema Chodron once said, If it werent for my mind, my meditation would be excellent. Courtesy of Anne Roderique-Jones Im not a Buddhist, nor an ordained nun like Chodron, but I completely get what shes saying. My mind always goes tofoodwhen I meditatemore specifically, cheeseburgers....

Fashion always reflects the times. And this season atNew York Fashion Week, many shows made apoliticalstatement. This helped set the mood for the entire week. *Instagram via @brianbuenaventura_* No topic was off-limits, from womens rights to immigration reform. And designers like Christian Siriano, Prabal Gurung, and Mara Hoffman all added political elements to their presentations. The entire scene was one promoting inclusion and awarenessin addition to showcasing gorgeous clothing. Ahead, see some of the most thought-provoking moments from New York Fashion Week....

Bostonon Instagramdidn’t have a problem motivating herself to hit the gym. Her solution: Incorporate Honor into her workouts. And she’d do squats, holding Honoras a weight. B. Alyssa Trofort Photography For Jones, it was a game changer. “I included her in it. Were in this together.” B. Alyssa Trofort Photography Jones did these mini at-home workouts with Honor exclusively for the first 10 months following her pregnancy. And Honor loved it....

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. Healthy eatinglooks different for everyone. Courtesy of Ali Maffuci Find out about all her yummy go-tos below. I decided 2017 was going to be the year of committing to pre-workdaymorning workouts. Its the best New Years resolution Ive made, and three weeks in, its become a habit....

And thecelebrity trainers, fitness instructors, and professionalathletesahead will definitely get you motivated to start moving. Of course, the most important thing is finding a routine that fits your lifestyle and keeps you energized. And these pros will give you plenty of ideas for new workout moves to try. Get ready to sprinkle some #blackgirlmagic all over your Instagram feed. Double-tap on trainer Elisabeth Akinwale’s account (@eakinwale) ifCrossFitis your go-to workout. You’ll get inspired by her weight lifting and strength training examples....

Lung cancernotbreastor uterine orovarian cancerclaims more womens lives every year than any other punch in of cancer. So the majority of patients are diagnosed once the cancer is advanced and has spread elsewhere in the body. you’ve got the option to learn more about thathere. doyata/Getty Images Still, its important to be aware of any unexplained changes to your breathing. A new,chronic cough. This is the symptom most likely to show up early on....

This summer, I realized my relationship withfoodwas taking a physical and emotional toll on me. I was constantly either starving or overfull, and my focus and energy were lacking. My problem lay in executing these tips. Graphic by Dana Davenport Something in my brain just hadn’t clicked. So, I decided to try a method designed to make your brain click: hypnosis. That’s how certified hypnotherapist and professional hypnotistRichard Barkerexplained it to me....

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. If you wonderwhat causes people to break up, you might say money, lying, or cheating. Getty Images / Mixmike And that is true. For nearly three decades, Ive had a front-row seat to thousands of relationships. Today, heres what I know for sure: Small stuff is a big deal....

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. You decide this is the year youre going to hit the slopesandrock great ski gear. Andre Schoenherr / Getty Images But if you’re someone who has never stepped foot on a mountain, it can also be terrifying. We know, weve been there. Check weather conditions and dress appropriately....

Generally speaking,slow-cooker mealsare pretty easy to makeset it and forget it, as the saying goes. That’s fine on your day off when you have time to spare, (hello,hygge! ), but not so great when you’re rushing around in the morning. Getty Images; Graphics by Jordana Roat Luckily for you, I have a little meal-prep secret that has completely revolutionized my slow-cooking game. Suddenly dinner any day of the week is a total cinch....

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. This weekend, a fashion show took place atNew York Fashion Weekunlike any other. Arun Nevader / Getty Images Yes, it featured beautiful women. And yes, they modeled lingerienot something wholly unusual to Fashion Week. Designer Dana Donofree started AnaOno after her own experience with breast cancer....

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. Fifteen years ago, on a quest to lose weight, I joined a Learn to Run 5K clinic. Vairdy Photography / Greystone Books On the first night, our run leader introduced herself and to my surprise, she was aplus-sizeathlete. Ten years ago I opened a business called Body Exchange, a fitness boot camp dedicated to plus-size women....

The next time you go grocery shopping, pick up arotisserie chicken. In addition to being a Costco cult favorite, these flavorful, fragrant birds are huge boons formeal prep. Not exactly sure how to begin working with your precooked bird? Lindsay Cotter via cottercrunch.com Let these 12 recipes get you started. All of them are tasty, simple, and versatile enough to work for lunch or dinner. Because one chicken can absolutely feed you for a whole week....