24 Hours With Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae

Heres what a typical day is like for the athletethink you might handle it? 6:30 AM:My alarm goes off. No snoozingIm up and out right away. 2011 When Im hard into training, I need to get up and moving. The same goes for race day so I can stay consistent. 8:30 AM:I get out of the pool and change for my strength-training workout. I usually eat the other half of the Bonk Bar....

October 17, 2014 · 2 min · 401 words · Valerie Stafford

7 Halloween Costumes That Absolutely Require Sneakers

Let’s face it, there are two potential ways you could go on Halloween. There’s, err, the sultry route, and then there’s the playful one. We don’t know about you, but the latter is totally our speed. Bonus: we know you have acrop top in your closetnow! Cara Delevingne Just add eyebrows. The Bride From Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Warning: do not attempt if yellow’s not your color. Sandy From Grease Ladies, get your poodle skirts and Keds ready....

October 17, 2014 · 1 min · 96 words · Joshua Moore

10 Delicious Ways To Spice Up Pumpkin Seeds

“This recipe requires thirty seconds of prep time,” says Taylor. Ingredients: Directions:Combine all 3 ingredients, and mix together. Spread on sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 10 minutes, or until browned. COPYRIGHT ©2005 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. “It’s an easy, healthy and delicious way to satisfy that salty, crunchy craving. Also a great salad topping!” Directions: Toss seeds in butter, then with salt. Roast at 350 degrees on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes....

October 16, 2014 · 2 min · 343 words · Samantha Garcia

Extreme Sport We Love: Baby Buffalo Wrangling

For Molly and her fellow buffalo herders, this was another roundup day. Even for those who do this regularly, the excitement was palpable. Reaction time is as crucial as skill. “We are dealing with a very dangerous animal,” explained Molly. Buffalo can turn and charge without warning especially when mothers have calves nearby. This isn’t for the faint of heart. Over time, a core group developed, made up of the most agile and experienced riders....

October 16, 2014 · 2 min · 266 words · Ronald Carrillo

From AA to DDD: The Best Sports Bras for Every Size

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. Also a bonus: less laundry. lend a casual vibe; a quick-dry liner controls sweat. With a higher cut in front, there’s no spillage or cleavage in sight. A wide-set racer back adds an extra hit of comfort, too. McDavid’s 561 Women’s Sports BraSizes S-XL; $30

October 16, 2014 · 1 min · 71 words · Nancy Mason

6 Healthy (and Mess-Free) Travel Snacks

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. A bag of chips you’re able to just tip back into your gullet? “The longer you take eating them, the more satisfied you’ll feel,” she says. If you go the dip route, don’t be too proud for a napkin bib! Nouveau Chips You read correctly....

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 108 words · Crystal Solomon

9 Eye Lifters, Brighteners, and De-Puffers We Love

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. Best for: Dull Skin Stress and fatiguetotally foreign concepts to us all, right? With such precious cargo nearby, the Ophthalmologist seal of approval is pretty key in our books. Proven safe for people with contacts, this smart cream also boasts Nobel Prize-winning technology to regenerate the skin....

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 144 words · Michelle Martinez

Cold-Weather Cocktails to Warm You Up

Eggnog (Without Raw Eggs!) There are steps for cooking it so you wont have to worry about using raw eggs. Pumpkin Buttered Rum PSL? Try PBRand Im not talking about thisPBRorthis one, but rather Hot. A steaming mug filled with warming flavors likeapple, cinnamon and bourbonwill warm you right up. And since it is the time of year when miracles occur, maybe Harry will make a cameo. Pomegranate and Rosemary White Sangria Sangria isnt just for hot summer beach days....

October 15, 2014 · 1 min · 165 words · Bridget Lynch

7 Tender Greens Recipes To Get You Through The Week

Ingredients: Preheat oven to 375. Saute chard in a medium-hot pan for 2 minutes until soft; set aside to cool. Spray standard muffin pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, paprika, salt, rosemary, thyme in medium bowl. Whisk milk, oil, and eggs, & cooked quinoa in separate large bowl to blend. Add the dry ingredients; whisk just until blended. Add cooked chard & feta. Bake muffins until tester inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes....

October 14, 2014 · 3 min · 635 words · Katie Stewart

Easy Fall Soups You Can Call Dinner

Egg Flower Soup Can’t make it to the store? You don’t have to if you follow this recipe, which is packed with pantry staples. Roasted Broccoli Soup Love a savory broccoli soup but not the fat and calories? Try the version Erin Phraner ofFreutcakecame up with. “Roasting the broccoli before simmering it adds a ton of deep, savory flavor,” she says. You won’t miss ‘em, promise!" Cut cals by opting for fat-free Greek Yogurt or fat-dree half and half instead of the whipping cream....

October 14, 2014 · 1 min · 204 words · David Nixon

Need a Recharge? The Best New Spa Treatments Around the Country

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. $180,Spa Ojai Sunlight = not great for the skin. That’s a different story. “I learned a lot about myself from my technician’s insights,” one participant recalls. The treatment finishes with a deep full-body massage, leaving you as blissed out as an Arizona sunset. That’s our kind of apres ski indulgence....

October 13, 2014 · 1 min · 147 words · Anthony Carrillo

What 200 Cals of Your Favorite Halloween Candy Looks Like

But with 0 grams of fat, they arent the worst sweet on this list. We wont stop you from knocking back a few of the sweet bites. They are basically the epitome of Halloween candy, after all. M&M 3 packs = 220 cals Morechocolate! The vines are low in fat and will keep you chewing for a while. But like we always say, a littlechocolate in moderationdefinitely ain’t bad. Be wary, though, of the 29 grams per serving of empty carbs....

October 13, 2014 · 1 min · 185 words · David Taylor

10 (Almost) Too Good to Be True Gym Bags

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. And, no bag gets us by like our gym bags. 2014 Bauer-Griffin The Multitasker There’s more to this versatile little tote than meets the eye. But there’s more to this breathable design than just that. How’s that for harmonious? Thanks to an embossed leather surface that resembles pricey karung lizard,J....

October 10, 2014 · 1 min · 85 words · Monica Mcdowell