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Do you consider yourself an athlete? She tells me that hearing the word athlete conjures up certain admirable characteristics. Athletes set goals for themselves, theyre willing to challenge themselves and their limits, Stokes says. They connect their mind and body. They harness every possibility both physically and mentally. Calling yourself an athlete sets the mindset of willing to challenge yourself, she says. 7:19 is early for me. Don’t judge. Youre thinking, I can do this, I have what it takes....

Seriously, we dream aboutpumpkin spice lattesall year long. And this can get in the way of your fun if dairy isn’t part of your diet. Fortunately, for you, there are a bunch of equally scrumptious dairy-free versions of all your favorites. Minamalist Baker This loaf is both dairy- and gluten-free, so everyone at your holiday party can enjoy. Vegan Berry GalettefromThe Fitchen This galette tastes as good as it looks....

As an ob/gyn I am confronted daily with the complexities of women’s healthcaremedical, emotional, financial. Under a President Trump it would only get worse, and more dangerous. Surely, then, an assault on choice is just another pompous claim, like a wall. Scott Olson / Getty Images Make no mistake about it: Donald Trump is an anti-abortion candidate. What he says now is summarized for public consumption in aletterhe wrote to pro-life leaders dated September 2016....

Yes, that means Im at the salon every four weeks getting a touch-up. So to make myblondlast till my next appointment, I follow a strict hair routine. I shampoo only once a week (dry shampoo, I see you!). Courtesy of Courtney Leiva And once its time to give my hair a thorough cleanse, I turn to the best purple shampoos. Why purple shampoo, you ask? The color-preserving pigment is a lifesaver for blondes....

A few weeks ago, I had thebest run of my life. It was my once-a-week three-mile route from my NYC apartment to Washington Square Park and back. The tip was passed along from SELF.coms lifestyle editorZahra Barneswho received the advice whiletraining for her first 10K. Petar Chernaev / Getty Images Hearing this got me thinking about my own formand for the first time. Needless to say, there was room for improvement, and I was aware of that....

Being diagnosed with achronic diseaseis never easy. Partida, now 27, is a dance teacher, aerial gymnast, and seasoned triathlete. She went to school for physical education, with the ultimate goal of becoming a dance teacher. Alloy Images / Courtesy of Reesa Partida It felt like the flu, Partida tells SELF. She toughed it out and kept teaching, but finally, went to see a doctor. Rheumatoid arthritis is anautoimmune diseasethat causes jointinflammation, stiffness, swelling, and pain....

When women reportsexual assault, the sad truth is that they aren’t always believed. High-profile cases in the recent past prove this point: Radio hostJian Ghomeshiwas accused of sexual harassment and rape. Over 36 women sayBill Cosbyassaulted them. Photo: lekcej / Getty Images; Graphic: Valerie Fischel And recently, Donald Trump has been accused ofgroping,harassing, andassaultingseveral women. And instead of listening to what they have to say, many people dismissed them. Ghomeshi supporters claimed that the woman accusing him of rape simply enjoyed rough sex....

But I did, and Im a better (read: healthier) person for it. It’s also used by the NFL. It then calculates body density using this formula: density = weight/volume. Courtesy of Anne Roderique-Jones Since fat is less dense than muscle, density is helpful in predicting body fat. Im more of a letters kind of gal, but I decided to trust him. Then, I plopped on a sexy hairnet and sat in the pod for two 60-second intervals....

That’s rightdry those eyes because everyone is going to Disneyland tonight. “We have a great connection when we’re talking to each other,” she told me. “We thought someone was going home,” admitted Gleb Savchenko. ABC And why is that? “[Because] Sasha was eliminated in rehearsal!” So what’s on tap next week? ABC “I’m excited to get out there and be sassy! I’m going to be a little sass kitten.” “Gleb choreographed an amazing routine for my daughter....

The man in uniform kept asking me if I could walk. Thats my first memory from after I collapsed while running the2016 Boston Marathon. Can you walk over there? He pointed, and placed me on my feet. And then the world went black. Growing up, my mom frequently joked that I was allergic to exercise. Earlier that spring, my mother had initiate the 2013 Boston Marathon, her first. When the bombs went off, they were mere feet from the first explosion....

Entering my firstwedding hairandmakeuptrial gave me major flashbacks to the first time I got my hair done professionally. I was 18 and on my way to senior prom. Your hair wont do that, she responded, deadpan. Courtesy of Robin Hilmantel I left sobbing and redid my hair at home. I was furious that my mom had not only paid the bill but also tipped my stylist. But I knew that having a trial was a must....

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. Keep reading to find out how you’ve got the option to give below. Courtesy of JuneJacobs, Macys, EvolutionOfSmooth, and Origins One hundred percent of the purchase price will be donated to theBreast Cancer Research Foundation. And that number will continue to grow with the brand’s latest special jewelry collection....

It’s a no-frills format that delivers everything you need in a time-efficient circuit, he explains. Here’s his winning combo of exercises: Goblet squats for building full-body strength. Reverse woodchops for targeting your abs and building core strength. Katie Thompson Burpees with strict push-ups for working on explosive power and upper-body strength. “You get the best of everything.” Do each of the moves below for the specified number of reps. Rest for 1 minute....