The Surfer-Girl Diet

I love to start my days with a hearty bowl (my recipe, below!) filled with homemade granola, goji berries and non-fat Greek yogurt. Frankie’s Breakfast Bowl Top yogurt with banana, granola, and goji berries and enjoy! My trainer comes to the house to lead me through a mix of balance and strength-based exercises. Afterwards, I go to the pool to work out with our family friend, pro surfer Laird Hamilton....

July 25, 2015 · 2 min · 257 words · Alan Yoder

Yes, Women Are Drinking More These Days. Why?

And on days when the company holds its marathon board game tournaments, a beer often turns into three. Drinking has long been part of work culture, from Madison Avenues storied bar carts to Silicon Valleys keggers. Overall, men still drink more, guzzling just over six drinks per week to womens two. Another study found that 15 percent of women binge-drank in 2013more than double what it was in 1993. But happy hour can also break down gender and hierarchy in a way that offers rare access to higher-ups....

July 25, 2015 · 2 min · 325 words · Reginald Cortez

Declutter or Reinvent? Find Out in Your Weekend Wellness Horoscope

This week, moon-eyed Venus is retrograde in Virgo, your second house of possessions. Keep an eye out for the return of any hoarder-like tendencies. Honestly, what’sinall of those piles of stuff on the dining room table? The best birthday gift you could get is freedom to let go of the items that weigh you down. Use your laziest weekend day to systematically remove the clutteryou’ll clear your table and your mind....

July 24, 2015 · 2 min · 390 words · Daniel Harris

10 Drugstore Beauty Products Makeup Artists Swear By

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. Plus, I love that it’s all-natural!" The cooling sensation not only feels great, but also helps calm your skin and eliminate stress." The coconut and hibiscus scent is also heavenly and it’s a perfect fit for summer." It’s also great for breathing in new life to your makeup throughout the day....

July 23, 2015 · 1 min · 130 words · Vanessa Ayala

5 Things That Attract the Really Good Guys

Flying first-class is an experience I recommend to everyone. The service, food and level of comfort are amazing. It feels like you have a personal butler who dotes on you and caters to your every whim. But what does flying first class have to do withloveand attracting high-caliber men? More than you’d think. It’s about someone else’s limitations on what they think they cannot haveor do not deserve. It really is about how much you feel you are worth....

July 23, 2015 · 4 min · 735 words · Michael Baker

12 Sweatproof Beauty Products Personal Trainers Swear By

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 formulated with argan oil, which conditions and softens lashes. They stay put during my most intense workouts without leaving creases or ripping out my hair. And they come in a variety of colors, so you could coordinate with your outfit, too." It’s 100 percent vegan and perfect to protect and moisturize your skin throughout the day....

July 22, 2015 · 2 min · 217 words · Patricia Roberts

Is UltraShape the Breakthrough Invention for Belly Fat?

I’ve always felt strong and fit in my body. I’ve never paid much attention to the scale. Then a dress felt snug before a friend’s wedding last spring. I blamed it on hormones, too much salt, even the innocent dry cleaner. So I stepped up my workouts and eliminated processed carbs. I skipped dessert and avoided alcohol. But six weeks later I still had a pouch. For that reason, Dr....

July 22, 2015 · 2 min · 360 words · Morgan Johnson

The Paddleboarding Gear That Everyone Will Envy

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. We believe in dressing the part for whatever life throws at you: A major meeting? Be a total knockout. And if the occasion is paddleboarding, you’re going to need some durable, splash-proof gear. Paddle boarding isa calorie-torching activityand these bright and sporty separates seem to bring on the energy....

July 22, 2015 · 1 min · 143 words · Terri Lewis

8 Supercharged Sculpting Moves

Complete the moves in order; repeat two or three times. Lift hips to form a straight line from shoulders to knees. Engage abs and slide right foot forward, straightening leg (as shown). Bend right elbow and drop onto right forearm. Return to start for 1 rep. Do 15 reps. Switch sides; repeat. Slide left arm forward, reaching through shoulder and bending right elbow slightly (as shown). Slide right foot out to side and back in for 1 rep....

July 21, 2015 · 1 min · 207 words · Paul Moore

Olympian Paige McPherson Trains With Passion and Patience

Don’t mess with tae kwon do fighter and Olympic bronze medalist Paige McPherson. It gets really hot," McPherson says. “I usually wear capri tights and a T-shirt. Makeup for Matches “In training I rarely wear makeupwe sweat so much. But I always wear makeup when I fight. It’s kind of like my war paint. I always put on my winged eyeliner, concealer and a French braid.” I have a chicken Caesar salad almost every day....

July 21, 2015 · 1 min · 173 words · Ethan Butler

The 6 Essential Stretches Every Runner, Spinner and Boot Camp Devotee Needs to Do

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. BEFORE Lateral Leg SwingStand with feet hip-width apart, palms on a wall at chest height. Up Up UpRun in place with high knees for 30 seconds. Then run in place, kicking heels to butt, for 30 seconds. Hold for 15 seconds; switch sides. Hip FlexerStand with feet together, right leg crossed over left....

July 21, 2015 · 2 min · 300 words · Sherri Green

The New Acne Solution You Haven't Heard of Yet

My skin struggles started one December morning about two years ago. I woke up with my arm swollen, purple and numb. The pain became so intolerable I couldn’t lift my arm, much less key in. Troy Word I finally received a diagnosis of a blood clot. I was one of the 3,000 women who develop a clot when taking thebirth control pill. And I had to stop taking them immediately to avoid potential complications including blindness or even death....

July 21, 2015 · 2 min · 364 words · Mark Jenkins

Karlie Kloss Shows Us Why She's the Real 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. In a sea of otherwise anonymous faces, you couldn’t take your eyes off of her. Kloss walked 31 shows her first season and landed contracts with Bulgari and Dolce & Gabbana within three years. But Kloss’s appeal goes beyond the physical. She practically vibrates with energy and joy....

July 20, 2015 · 2 min · 392 words · Vanessa Murillo