Were still awestruck from theU.S. Womens National Soccer Teams World Cup victoryit was a history-making game and a record-breaking win. But thoseincredible goalswerent the only empowering moments of the tournament. This years tournament marked a major turning point for womens sports overall. (Nevertheless, this isnt to say that we dontstill have a long way to go.) We talk a lot at SELF about what it means to #PlayLikeAGirl. What does it mean to you?...
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Heres a headline: Serena Williams Is the Best Tennis Player in the World. Or: Williams Serve Is Twice asFast as a Cheetah. Another one: Maria Sharapova Has Won 35 TitlesAnd Shes Only 28. Instead, theNew York Timespublished anarticleon the body image issues facing female athletes, stressing Serena Williams athletic build. That would have been absurd. That logic is what needs to be eradicated. Wheres the article on Roger Federers body shape?...
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. Model Michele Ouellet is a true summer girl. “I love the connection that I get to nature from winemaking,” she says. “I am in the water all day,” she says. “I need a suit that stays on while I’m on the surf.” Check out these stay-put suits we foundsporty and chic enough to even pair with a sleek blazer!...
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We hope you’ll be as moved by them as we were. I sang in the church choir, played piano and acted in local theater. At home, Id drape blankets over my shoulders as if I was wearing haute couture gowns. They thought I was gay, and honestly at the time, so did I. So, Id pray to God a lot.Im faithful, so why do I feel this way? I was 17 by this time....
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 hope you’ll be as moved by them as we were. Id been living in stealth since I was 17 years old, mostly for safety reasons. Only my very close friends knew I was transgender. Even my own nieces and nephews had no idea, since they were born long after I transitioned....
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Here at SELF, we celebrate strong women every day. Behind all those pivotal moments is the body. Its the vessel that takes us everywhere. They’ve harnessed the unstoppable power of their bodies and motivate us to do the same.
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. Something no one really spelled out for me: What I could or could not do when working out. I didn’t think twice about walking everywhere, every day. Of course, I checked with my doctor firstas should you. Common sense and balance should be the rule, and hydration and minimizing excess heat is important....
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Fromtoasttoguactosmoothies, we’ve made no secret of our obsession. Just about any flavorful filling you could dream up can be stuffed into a creamy green halfwith delicious results. Check out these 10 amped up avocado ideas, and for more recipe inspo, followSELF on Pinterest. Take your morning bagel-on-lox-with-cream-cheese craving and put an egg on itminus the bagel, of course. Creamy avo stands in for cream cheese, and these green halves are served fresh out of the oven....
