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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. The workout below is for Day 24 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Katie Thompson Planks can be a phenomenal exercise. When done correctly, this foundational move can help build all-over strength. And once youve mastered a classic plank, a whole new world of variations opens 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. The workout below is for Day 26 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Katie Thompson If youd like to sign up to receive daily emails featuring these workouts, you might do thathere. All right, Team SELF! Youve made it to your final strength workout of this program....

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. The workout below is for Day 8 of the Just Enough Workout, a four-week workout plan. Katie Thompson Welcome to Week 2 of the Just Enough Workout! We hope youve found the workouts thus far to be breezy and just the right amount of challenging....

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 these wellness products bring you as much joy as they brought us. Courtesy of brands/Wesley Hall (It wasnt.) Once I found one in my price range that I liked (EltaMD UV ClearFTW!) the problem was solved…until I learned that youre supposed to regularlyreapply....

But why do so many people (myself included) struggle to apply this golden rule to themselves? But being kind to yourselfespecially when you feel like a failureis often easier said than done. Everybody else has their life togetherexcept you.Youre not doing enough.Sound familiar? master1205/Adobe Stock So how do you actually show yourself kindness in a way that doesnt feel cliche or inauthentic? When self-compassion doesnt come naturally, consider these practical ways to give yourself a break....

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. The prospect of eatingoutdoorsis one of those daydreams that keeps us going through a long, cold winter. Getty Images/Tomekbudujedomek What are good foods for a picnic? By contrast, NYC chef Camille Becerra prefers to keep things compact and individualized with classics like sandwiches. Cool drinks are another a must-have at warm-weather outings, according to Becerra....

A silent flood of tears answered for me. I didnt even know that Icouldgrieve what I lost to diabetes until that moment. We dont typically think aboutgriefthis way. Antonio Rodriguez/Adobe Stock We grieve people and pets. My grief journey started with that appointment, after years of it being stinted and stifled. I had never made space for, supported, and honored that process. My grief had only sputtered out through the cracks in fits and spurts of repressed rage and hopelessness....

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About a decade ago, many people in the US probably had no clue what vitiligo was. While theres been progress, unfortunately, theres still a long way to go. Vitiligo can be characterized as segmental or nonsegmental in distribution. Gracia Lam Vitiligo is quite impactful. There are a lot of misconceptions about what causes vitiligo and who can develop it. Vitiligo is a condition that causes areas of the skin to lose color, according to the AAD....

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. There are a few occasions when a quick cup of coffee might come in handy. Courtesy of brands / Wesley Hall For the weekend camping trips where you cant exactly bring along your priceyespresso machine. For coffee-flavored cakes, smoothies, shakes, and other treats. For the mid-day slump or the after-dinner cup when you dont feel like brewing a whole pot....

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. For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2023. Courtesy of the brands / Wesley Hall These floral ones are pretty, pragmatic, and stack nicely into little bouquets. ThisSELF Favegift can chill any liquidwater, coffee, even cocktailsin less than a minute....

Exercise doesnt have to involve fancy, complicated moves so that be effective. but perhaps unsure of what it actually means. Put simply, calisthenics isbodyweight training,Susane Pata, a NASM-certified personal trainerin Miami, tells SELF. Katie Thompson Asquatcounts as calisthenics, as does a lunge, glute bridge, and side plank. So no, you dont really need any specific calisthenics equipment to give this form of fitness a try. (More on that below!) How can beginners start calisthenics?...

We think these leaders do exactly that. Basically, this awesome group runs the gamut. Were excited to introduce you to all of our 2023 Outdoor Awards judges below. Chelsea Kyle. Prop styling by Kalen Kaminski at Apostrophe. And dont forget to check out our list of 54 winnershere! you could follow her on TikTok@plussizeoutside. She loves cycling, camping, and skiing, and lives in Boulder, Colorado. Brandon Herrell you’ve got the option to follow her on Instagram@__alyssagonzalez....