The 2023 Pantry Awards: The Best Tinned, Canned, and Boxed Goods

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 just because they are flexible doesnt mean they have to be boring. Chelsea Kyle. Prop Styling by Amy Elise Wilson at Laird and Good Company. Food Styling by Drew Aichele at Pat Bates & Associates. They say good things come in small packages, and ourinaugural Pantry Awardsprove it....

February 24, 2023 · 2 min · 245 words · Jennifer White

7 People With Crohn’s Share Their Advice for People Who Just Got a Diagnosis

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. Ask for help from those around you. Jordan Moss Its common to feel uneasy about asking for help, especially if youre not used to it. Or maybe you just find it awkward to talk about poop and the related bodily functions affected by Crohns....

February 23, 2023 · 3 min · 480 words · Jessica Medina

If You’re Mourning Lost Time Right Now, You’re Not the Only One

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. When Istarted therapylast year, I knew I had a lot to process. Valery/Adobe Stock I envisioned myself mining my past to identify and break harmful patterns. I didnt know just how much Id have to mourn, I told my therapist. This, too, was part of the process....

February 23, 2023 · 2 min · 347 words · Kimberly Bauer

You Might Not Be Hungry After a Workout—But You Should Still Eat Something

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. Training for myfirst marathon,I convinced myself that my stomach just couldnt handlebreakfast before an early morning run. Adobe Images/Valery There were a couple of things at play here. This is particularly pervasive in distance running, wherea lighter weight has always been equated with success....

February 23, 2023 · 3 min · 503 words · Allen Pierce

13 Best Drip Coffee Makers, According to Baristas and Coffee Experts

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. Its no secret: The world loves coffee. Courtesy of brands/Soleil Sumer But which to choose from? We did some research and talked to baristas and coffee experts to pick the best drip coffee makers. With this method, the coffee grounds are continuously saturated with fresh water for most of the brewing time....

February 22, 2023 · 2 min · 390 words · Mary Castillo

This Kettlebell Glute Workout Will Target Your Butt in Just 10 Minutes

Yourglutespower lots of everyday movements, from climbing the stairs to squatting down to pick up a child. All these exercises work your glutes, yes, but they engage other muscles too, including yourhamstringsandquads. That means, in addition to greatglute activation, youll get other lower-body strength work as well. Katie Thompson That makes it a time-efficient routine that delivers some cardio work, Jamison says. Last tip: double-check you got some good music going, Jamison says....

February 22, 2023 · 1 min · 166 words · Michael Mullins

10 Acne Patches That’ll Help You Stop Picking at Your Pimples

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 pimple patch) instead. Courtesy of the brands / Soleil Summer How do acne patches work? As SELF previously reported,pimple patchesare basically hydrocolloid bandages cut into zit-size stickers. What are the benefits of using an acne patch? This essentially creates a seal that keeps the area clean while it heals....

February 21, 2023 · 1 min · 165 words · Lori Diaz

Don’t Sleep on Water Aerobics—It’s Way More of a Workout Than You May Think

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. First things first: Igetit if the thought of water aerobics doesnt exactly tickle your workout fancy. Getty Images/Anna Zagrebina In fact, it may be just what you better bust yourself out of a fitness rut. I, too, was once a water aerobics skeptic. As a former competitive swimmer and experienced swim coach, I didnt take water aerobics seriously for decades....

February 21, 2023 · 3 min · 490 words · George Richardson

What to Do When You’re Bummed That You Can’t Work Out for a While

After a few days of rest, the pain subsided only slightly. So I went to my podiatrist, who broke the news: I had astress fracturein my fibula. My typical routine of running,yoga, andfull-body strength trainingwas out of the question for the foreseeable future. Valery/Adobe Stock Still, every injured athlete needs support, and I was no exception. When exercise breaks happen, the effect can be more wide-ranging than you might expect....

February 21, 2023 · 3 min · 504 words · Robert Terry

10 Wellness Products to Add to Your Self-Care Routine This Month

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/Amanda Bailey First up wasbroccoli cheddar soup, which went perfectly. Emboldened by this win, we moved on tosalmonand warm broccoli salad. Again, everything went perfectly, exactly as promised....

February 17, 2023 · 2 min · 297 words · Michael Mitchell

10 Best Treadmills for Walking Workouts and WFH Breaks

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. All walking requires is a goodpair of walking shoesand a surface to get your steps in. Courtesy of brand/Soleil Summer Thats where awalking treadmillcan come in handy. A good incline range has about 10 different options, Konforti says. If youre interested in more treadmill-buying info, take a look at our expert-consulted buying guidehere....

February 16, 2023 · 1 min · 144 words · Christine Fox DVM

16 Best Espresso Machines, According to Coffee Experts

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. Some models are lightweight and portable enough to easily move around the house or bring with you while traveling. Courtesy of brands/Amanda Bailey Alternatively, if youre interested in a more hands-on experience, a semi-automatic machine may be a better fit. If you want a machine that can brew and steam simultaneously, go for a dual-boiler espresso machine....

February 16, 2023 · 3 min · 440 words · Vincent Ortega

The Exhausted Parent’s Guide to Having Great Sex More Often

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 is part of SELFsKeep It Hotpackage, a collection of content that celebrates love and lust. Gracia Lam for months to years after the 68 weeks that are considered postpartum. Im kidding, obviously. Culturally, it feels like Mom doesnt cum. On a hundred sitcoms, Momtsksas her hapless husband and kids track mud through the house....

February 16, 2023 · 2 min · 409 words · Kelsey Rodriguez