I'm a Dietitian and I Had to Learn How to Eat Mindfully Too

So I have a confession to make. I used to be addicted to sugar. Thisdependency on sugaris partly what led me to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. I wanted to understand more about food and why people (like me!) struggle with mastering a healthy diet. The more I tried to control my cravings, the more out-of-control I felt. It was like I was using all of my willpower to not eatanythingwith sugar....

February 1, 2016 · 4 min · 652 words · Jade Weaver

Kelsey Miller, Author Of “Big Girl,” Explains How Intuitive Eating Changed Her Life

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. Kelsey Miller had spent her whole life dieting. The idea behind intuitive eating is simple. and Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D.N., C.E.D.R.D., Fiaedp, F.A.D.A., published their bookIntuitive Eating. She’s conquered fears like being photographed in abikini. She’s pushed back against the “rules” ofplus-size fashion. She’s confronted trolls....

February 1, 2016 · 3 min · 620 words · Jennifer Marshall

The World According To Kate Hudson

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 March 2016 issue of SELF. She’s the girl we all want to be around, the embodiment of high vibesand high energy. Six Fabletics stores opened last year, and new ones are slated for 2016. The start-up’s growth is part of the reason its parent company has been valued at $1 billion....

February 1, 2016 · 4 min · 819 words · James Martin

10 Things Your Socially Anxious Friend Wishes You Knew

This is the life of someone withsocial anxiety. Social anxiety, or social phobia,affects about 15 million American adults. Here are the important facts about social anxiety your friend coping with it wishes you knew. Its not you, its her. Because it really has nothing to do with us as individuals. If Im anxious with 100 percent of a large friend group, its not them. And it doesnt mean your friend doesnt trust you or feel comfortable around you....

January 31, 2016 · 3 min · 433 words · Robert Lester

13 Skin-Baring Workout Tops You Can Wear Outside the Gym

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. Dancing the night away to hip-hop hits is exercise, right? These tanks and tees were designed for working out. A mesh hoodie thats perfect for dance class or a prix fixe spread with your girlfriends. Hard Tail Short Sleeve Lace Tee, $98;Nordstrom.com

January 31, 2016 · 1 min · 68 words · Latoya Rodriguez

10 Skillet-Friendly Breakfasts That Make Mornings Easy

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. These creative breakfasts fromFood52make even the busiest mornings more delicious. (Cereal, duh.) Well, what if you could only cook with one tool until your end of days? For me, the answer is just as simple:a skillet. The basic kitchen skillet, especially thecast irontype, is a tool with serious staying power....

January 30, 2016 · 1 min · 101 words · Crystal Shelton

5 Brilliant Tips For Starting A Home Yoga Practice

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. Its easy to startand stickto a home yoga practice with these tips fromWell + Good. Photo: Sarah Keough At-home yoga seems like it should be as easy as rolling out your mat and easing into downward dog. What did she find? The intention you set and the awareness you bring to your actions are what make yoga personal....

January 30, 2016 · 2 min · 322 words · Diana Rojas

7 Things You Should Definitely Know Before Trying Natural Family Planning

That means zero artificial hormones or latex required, as withoral contraceptivesand condoms. Heres what youre getting into if you decide to go the natural family planning route. Department of Health and Human Services. (c) Jeffrey Coolidge Day 1 of your cycle is the first day of your period. At around day 14 (give or take), an egg is released. If you have unprotected sex around that time, sperm can meet up with and fertilize the egg....

January 30, 2016 · 2 min · 332 words · Elizabeth Cruz

9 Common Makeup Mistakes And How to Fix Them, According to a Pro

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. It’s no secret that celebrities reap a plethora of mind-blowing privileges us mortals can only daydream about. Getty With a pro by your side at all times, makeup mishaps (i.e. a cakey base, smeared mascara, shadow fallout, etc.) would be virtually obsolete and who wouldn’t be about that life?...

January 30, 2016 · 2 min · 352 words · Angela Dixon

The SAG Awards Was the Most Colorful Red Carpet So Far

At the Screen Actors Guild Awards, bright colors stole the show. The stars walked the red carpet shades of red, yellow, blue, and more. Of course, gowns in traditional black were also popular. See every stunning hue ahead, including Sofia Vergara in hot pink and Uzo Aduba in sparking green. Red, She Said Laverne Cox Red is always a favorite during award season. The bold color conveys confidence, and these ladies have plenty of it!...

January 30, 2016 · 2 min · 248 words · Devin Mitchell

14 Incredible Photos That Show The Reality Of Childbirth

There’s no doubt about itchildbirthis a miracle. As Rogers' photos show, they definitely are, and the women who do it are bonafide superheroines. Seriously, someone get them all capes. While Rogers' photos range from exhilarating to surprisingly romantic, they’re all incredibly touching. “I was mesmerized,” Rogers tells SELF. “It was a life-changer. I knew I found my calling,” she says. To date, she’s photographed more than 60 births! The following 14 photos are just a taste of what she’s captured over the years....

January 29, 2016 · 2 min · 332 words · Jeffrey Gonzalez

15 Winter Recipes That Will Warm You Up

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. Go ahead, stay inside! you’re free to whip up these meals fromFood52with ingredients you already have in your pantry. Fortunately, it doesnt take more than a well-stocked pantry to create a warming winter meal.

January 29, 2016 · 1 min · 60 words · Charles Hodge

I Did A Vegan Taco Cleanse For 5 Days, And Here's What I Learned

“Cleanses are the f*cking worst. They’re socially acceptable starvation disguised as health, and that is the f*cking worst.” There is no hardcore caloric restriction involved. Nina Bahadur The only rule is that it’s crucial that you eat at least one taco at every meal. This means that tortilla “alternatives” like collard greens, lettuce leaves, and waffles are totally allowed. I really enjoy food, so this “cleanse” sounded right up my alley....

January 29, 2016 · 4 min · 822 words · Brent Richardson