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. I didnt see a doctor for eight years. Getty / Edmund Lowe Photography, TS Photography; Design / Morgan Johnson I had good insurance and plenty of doctors nearby. I had all the access I needed. There were so many little moments that led me there....
About 10 years ago, I decided I wanted to lose weight. Over the next eight months, I lost about one third of my body weight. I have maintained that weight loss since, but it hasn’t been easy. Getty / Studio; Design / Morgan Johnson Like I said, dietsand their fantastic promisesare nothing new. And on social media, celebrities and influencers endorse products likeflat tummy shakesand"weight loss tea. The researchers end by recommending any diet a patient will adhere to....
And remember: doinganytype of physical activity is a great first step. Wake up with a cup of coffee before your morning workout. Walk into the gym with a plan. @Ann-Sophie Fjelloe-Jensen / Stocksy “A clear plan is your secret weapon,” Jared Kaplan, founder ofStudio 26, previouslytold SELF. Know what exercises youre going to do, where youre going to do them, and in what order. Get motivated with a solid workout playlist....
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. I know what youre thinkingmust be glamorous. Illustration by Jocelyn Runice, Photography by JP Yim, Slaven Vlasic, Cindy Ord / Stringer / Getty Images At 52 and 145 pounds, no one would mistake me for a model backstage. Or at least, what IthinkI look like in comparison....
These visions of physical grandeur vary widely. One person might aim towalk for an hourthree times each week; another might plan to run fivemarathonsin 2017. Thats probably because we often expect too much from ourselves when it comes to changing up our fitness routines. Geber86 People falsely believe that accomplishing big, extraordinary changes is about doing big, extraordinary things. Thats not at all the case. To get extraordinary results, you oughta do ordinary things daily....
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 are hundreds of brands to choose from. So, how do you know what’s worth your cash? These are the products that customers buy again and again because they really work. Bonus: Everything on this list is $10 or less. Poreless Face Primer, $6...
There were several unforgettable fashion moments in 2016, fromboundary-pushing ad campaignstowardrobe malfunctions. But the most spectacular looks took place on the red carpet. We’re talking about intricate couture gowns and skin-revealing dresses. This content is subject to copyright. Even pants managed to make a huge statement this year. Let’s take a look back at the most noteworthy red-carpet outfits ahead. But this green leather dress from the Billboard Music Awards is a perfect example of her new sassy style....
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. Ilove sleeping, and I’ve always been terrible at it. Well, terrible at falling asleep, anyway. I have been writing about sleep for years, and I take a stab at practice what I preach. (Some of it, at least.) It helps that I got a dog who will pee on my floor if I sleep in....
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. And the satisfaction of crossing out that task you kept procrastinating? Plus, your planner can help you focus on any goals you’re setting for the year. Want to commit to following through on your weekly tasks? Focus onweekly meal prep? Keep track of what you’re reading?...
This article originally appeared in the December 2016 issue of SELF. And meditation has many proven health benefits, such as reduced anxiety and weight management. Adding those powerful tools to a fitness practice is more than a buzzy trend. Eva Jauss Its a game changer. Youve probably heard people callrunning, or any workout for that matter, their therapy. (Maybe youve even said the same thing!) So what is it about this new category of classes that makes them different?...
There’s no place like homeand by home, we meanSephora. It’s more than just a store. Sephora is the center of abeautylover’s world. And the best recommendations come from the customers themselves. you’re free to tell which products are the best because shoppers buy them again and again. And this eyeshadow palette with rustic earth tones was one of the top Sephora products in 2016. Its advanced technology makes scoring a flawless blowout at home easier and faster than ever....
Every year the biggest brands in beauty come up with new sets and kits to feed the palette frenzy. In 2016, Urban Decay came out with yet anotherNaked bestseller. Kat Von D released a mysticalshadow palettewith color-changing properties. And theKardashian’s favorite makeup artistcreated a product that is forever sold out. It’s a collaboration between blogger Carli Bybel and BH Cosmetics. Fans love that the shades are long-lasting and vegan. It’s the perfect neutral palette for daily use....
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 article originally appeared in the December 2016 issue of SELF. NBC NewsWire / Getty Images Entertainingis something Ive relished since childhood. It started when I was in fifth grade. I was a latchkey kid, and my single mother worked long hours as a nurse....
