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From the moment I first started my period, that time of the month always meant being in excruciating pain. If by some miracle I could get out of bed during the heaviest days of my period, I would end up at school, hunched over my desk, trying not to cry and counting the minutes until

Warning: some things discussed in this personal essay may be triggering to those with a history of disordered eating. Intuitive eating is a trust building exercise between your brain and body, with the goal of finding freedom from food rules and ditching diets for good. From the moment I heard about intuitive eating, I knew

Everyone is talking about self-care these days, and I, for one, couldn’t be happier. We as a culture are finally realizing that practicing meditation or booking a spa appointment isn’t indulgent or even selfish but an important way to take care of yourself. As a mom, this is an especially valuable message to receive, since

You know what makes sitting in a tiny, cramped airplane seat for hours on end even worse? Feeling like you can’t move because your clothing is uncomfortable, restrictive, and adding to your joint pain and muscle stiffness. Pack your jeans away in your carry-on, and slip on a pair of comfy joggers instead. From casual

Whether you’re just getting into fitness or you’re a self-proclaimed fitness fanatic, one of the best pieces of advice we have to offer is to invest in training shoes that are comfortable, functional, and, of course, cute. HIIT is one of the most popular workouts right now — probably because it’s quick, intense, and works

When you’re trying to burn fat, there’s one form of exercise you’ll start hearing a lot about: high-intensity cardio workouts. We often call these workouts HIIT, aka high-intensity interval training, because it’s a kind of exercise should be done all-out, as hard as you can go, at 80 to 95 percent of your maximum heart

All hail, Jerry Harris, the King of Mat Talk! The 20-year-old Navarro Cheer athlete has stolen the hearts of Netflix subscribers around the nation with his charisma, and I’m thrilled to his moments of encouragement all in one video. In the docuseries, Jerry brought joy to the gym when his teammates needed it most. “You

Cardio is a necessary evil. You need it to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight, but we understand that it’s not everyone’s jam. Thankfully, cardio doesn’t have to be synonymous with slogging away on a treadmill, if that’s not how you like to exercise. It can even be — dare we say it —

For two-time World Cup and Olympic champion Carli Lloyd, the seasons aren’t the only thing that will be changing come Summer. For her and the rest of the women on USA’s soccer team, their coach, Vlatko Andonovski, has the difficult task of trimming them down to 18 players — including two goalkeepers — prior to

I needed this yoga video. I mean, I really needed it. Before I gave this follow-along flow from Adriene Mishler a try, I had finished my workday with a stress headache, a sore throat, and a body full of aches. Naturally, I wanted to do some yoga to relieve tension and take time for myself

As someone who has struggled with mental illness for most of my adult life, I’ve gotten a great deal of unsolicited advice. I’ve been told that I can choose to be happy and that I should “just relax” more times than I can count, and though I realize people aren’t trying to be insensitive, these

For many of us, breakfast is easily the most anticipated meal of the day — especially if there’s something delicious and satisfying involved. Everyone loves a good breakfast sandwich, even though they don’t always have a reputation for being healthy. Luckily, there are many ways to make one so. Here are 10 healthy breakfast sandwich

Most birth control pills contain two hormones, estrogen and progesterone, which work in combination to stop ovulation and prevent pregnancy. Usually when someone is on “the pill,” that’s what they’re taking — but some people opt for a progestin-only pill, also known as the minipill. There are many reasons a doctor might recommend a progestin-only

The opening ceremonies of the Olympics are always a chance for the host country to put on a spectacular show, making them one of the most anticipated moments of the 2020 Games in Tokyo. While we don’t know a lot yet about what the organizers have in store, we do know that the opening ceremony

Cucumbers have never really done it for me. Sure, they’re great chopped up in salads and delightful when pickled, but this fruit — made almost entirely of water — has never played a starring role in my diet. Because of this, you can imagine my surprise when I learned that cucumber juice is gaining popularity

I’ve never been the kind of person who can pull an all nighter, then power through the day with just a cup of coffee and a good pair of sunglasses. If I don’t sleep, I don’t function — it’s as simple as that. In some ways, I find waking up in the middle of the

Alex Morgan is currently seven months pregnant and taking time off from the US Women’s National Soccer Team, but of course that’s not stopping her from being the most supportive teammate around. The team recently competed in — and won — the Concacaf Olympic Qualifying tournament, securing their spot at the 2020 Summer Olympics and

If two people move through life’s twists and turns together for long enough, they will ride through all kinds of seasons. The climate and scenery will shift and change. There will be cliffhangers and stretches of boredom. There will be colorful periods of celebration and expansion and duller periods of contraction and withdrawal. Sometimes turbulence

It’s tough enough to work out in the Winter without having to consider your outfit. You need something that will keep you warm but also feel breathable because, sweat. So, when picking your pair of pants, you want to think about either thick leggings, joggers, or sweatpants. Yes, sweatpants to work out in. It might

Any runner knows that when you find the right shoes, you’re halfway to a great workout. If you’ve been searching for the perfect pair to help you crush your fitness goals, look no further. We love sneakers that we can wear for both running and other activities, like boxing, HIIT, or, honestly, just running errands.

Admit it: you couldn’t help but jump up and dance when Shakira and Jennifer Lopez took the stage for their glorious halftime show extravaganza (here, watch the performance again, you know you want to). They brought the power and heart-pounding beats of Latinx music to the world’s biggest stage, and viewers couldn’t get enough. If

Fresh off a dominant performance at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the US women’s soccer team will have yet another opportunity to prove themselves on the world stage: this time at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. With a 4-0 finish over Mexico in the semifinals of the Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament, the

Have you ever been so exhausted you felt like you could barely function (because that’s what happens when you’re deprived of sleep), only to get home, get ready for bed, and then lie awake all night? If you’ve experienced this more than once and you’re determined to wake up feeling refreshed — sans eye bags

Lili Reinhart has been candid about her mental health and her personal struggles with her body image in the past, using her own experiences to encourage others to be confident in who they are. On Thursday, a Twitter follower asked Reinhart why she and her Riverdale costars all seemed to have “perfectly chiseled bodies.” “Don’t

Get ready to turn up, tune up, and fuel up! The fitness and wellness programming you love from POPSUGAR Play/Ground is coming to LA for one day only. Don’t miss the first-ever POPSUGAR Grounded, our immersive wellness event on Saturday, March 7, at Goya Studios in Los Angeles. There will be powerful workouts, soulful workshops,

When I watched Shakira’s powerful Super Bowl halftime performance, a thought crossed my mind: “I wish I could move like that.” Well, lucky for me, and anyone else who wants honest hips, the “She Wolf” singer dropped a dance tutorial on Feb. 4 to help fans learn choreography — the champeta, specifically. Champeta is a

You know life’s busy when french fries become your main source of vegetables and you’ll do anything for a hearty kale salad instead. Between work meetings, birthday parties, and a crazy travel schedule, you may be desperate enough to spend $12 on a fancy wellness shot at your local juicery just to feel good. Do

Storm Reid knows that when Beyoncé gives you workout clothes, you work out in them. The 16-year-old Euphoria star shared a few Instagram videos of herself on Tuesday breaking in her new Ivy Park x Adidas leggings and sports bra — courtesy of Beyoncé herself — and she was not messing around. In the videos,