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SummitingGannett Peak, the highest point of Wyoming, is no easy feat for even the most experienced climbers. Last month a team of eleven wounded veterans set off on that very journey. SELF: How did you get involved with Warriors to Summits? And, well, I was really wrong. It was way harder than I thought it was going to be. But I had no idea how hard it would be. I never thought I would be selected because I’m afraid of heights....

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. Here are the necessities youll need (and want!) for an active weekend in the woods. Choose your favorite color from six different options. Upgrade your boxed wine drinking experience by pouring it into these 13 oz. Claret, $20;Avexsport.com This sleeping bag will help you get a good nights sleep....

It’s no surprise thatboxingis having its moment. Here are some of our favorite boxing gyms across the country that’ll leave you feeling sweaty and strong. In off-the-bag intervals, you’ll do strength moves like planks and push-ups. Eric Wagner After class, take a private lesson in the ring, or hydrate at the juice and coffee bar. Classes include boxing basics, endurance drills on the bags, partner work, and plyometrics. The huge warehouse-style gyms are simplistic in design and spacious....

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 November 2015 issue of SELF. “My job is to be that, even if it’s just in a one-hour workout.” Here, Thomas shares her softer take on fitness. But I love activities that promote self-care and self-reflection, like yoga, dance and meditation....

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. UFC championRonda Rouseyis, pound for pound, the best fighter in the worldmale or female. The foolish ones spend the lead-up to the main event yapping about how she is beatable. The wise pray for divine intervention (A leg cramp? Millions of people who are put off by blood sports find themselves strangely captivated by her....

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. But being a great cook isn’t about having a full arsenal. Ted Cavanaugh Instead, it’s about choosing a few great tools and using them well. Here are the seasonings they consider to be essential; the rest is just (really tasty) gravy. Carla Lalli Music, food director 1....

FNCE stands for the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, and it’stheevent of the year for dietitians. Picture 11,000 nutrition nerds in one place (Nashville, TN this year) for four days. This yearly shindig is a chance to be around people who get your bang out of quirky. Courtesy of Jessica Jones These were my go-to meals during the nutrition conference this month. A green smoothie Happy hour for me is 7 A....

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. Food52offers up a few simple lunch ideas. James Ransom My kitchen is never without a jar of tuna packed in oil. It’s often the thing that saves me from feeling like I have nothing to eat. It also plays nicely with other pantry staples like canned tomatoes, beans, and preserved lemons....

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. Food doesn’t have to just be fuel. Power your workout or recovery with these delicious snacks. Chickpea Blondies “I love thesechickpea blondiesbecause they sneak in tons of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Plus, they are naturally sweetened with dates.” (It’s hard to find one that isn’t flavored or loaded with sugar....

Pepper Anderson,Police Woman Angie Dickinson made television history in multiple ways: Her role as Sgt. Anderson was the first female lead on a TV cop show. It was also the first successful drama in prime timeeverto have a woman in its starring role. And Dickinson’s portrayal of Sgt. Anderson inspired a flood of women to become police officers themselves. Pretty powerful stuff, wouldn’t you say? She isn’tAmerica’s favorite female TV characterfor nothing....

Photo by Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage Who needs concealer? Photo by Walter McBride/FilmMagic Bow down to the queen. Yassssss to all of model Sabina Karlsson’s freckles. Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage Freckles FTW. But that smokey emerald eye, though… It’s easy to spot why Phoenix is the modeleveryoneis scrambling to shoot. Photo by Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images Those perfect nose freckles are spellbinding. Kudos to makeup artist Mia Connor for letting model Jayde Stella’s freckles take the spotlight....

Flexibility is one of those funny use it or lose it pop in things. (That’s her above!) Even if you have no Cirque du Soleil aspirations, working on your flexibility has important benefits. A lack of flexibility may be leaving you susceptible to injury. Translation: You’re not able to reach your full potential inotherworkouts if your muscles aren’t pliable. So start integrating more flexibility training into your routine with the eight stretches below from Alyssa....

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. Maybe you’re not that hungry tonight. Maybe you’re hosting and aren’t up for putting together an elaborate, multi-course meal. Maybe, maaaybe, you just don’t feel like using a fork and knife. You know what that means: Snacks for dinner! These recipes require a bit more time and prep work, but your efforts will be rewarded....