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This year will be remembered as the year I went from not owning sweatpants to mentally designing outfits around matching tonal sweatsuits. In my defense, sweatpants and sweatshirts have come a long way in 2019. They went from being the universal sign that you can’t be bothered to get dressed to being a cozy, modern

Winter workouts are an interesting contrast. Never does getting hot and sweaty feel better than when you’ve been shivering all day, but who wants to leave the house when it’s icy, freezing, and gray outside? Get the inspiration you need to make it to your workout class — even when it feels almost impossible to

Cookies, pies, candy canes, chocolate: it’s hard to imagine the holiday season without desserts, and personally, I wouldn’t want to. My aunts send out tins of cookies, my sister makes these white chocolate pumpkin truffles, and my mom bakes deliciously sugary blueberry muffins on Christmas morning. I’m basically sitting at the kitchen table eating pastries

There’s nothing worse than opening the fridge only to find that your lettuce has turned slimy. But keeping greens crisp and fresh all week can be difficult, which is especially tricky because I like to eat salads for lunch. They’re super easy to make ahead and, of course, really good for you. Usually I’ll cook

You may be able to relate to 30-year-old Angela Colabucci (@alabucci on Instagram) who told POPSUGAR, “I’ve been losing and gaining weight for years.” It wasn’t until the past two years that she really became committed to her healthier eating lifestyle and working out regularly. After losing the pounds, she was looking for a new

For someone whose eating is disordered, their life around food can be stressful, complicated, and even painful. Psychotherapist Lynsey McMillan, MSc, who specializes in disordered eating, explained that “in cultures where thinness is prized, we see more incidences of disordered eating, so it is definitely a significant contributing or exacerbating factor.” She explained how to

While talking to a friend who’s a registered dietitian, she shared how much she hates this time of year: resolution time. So many of her female clients come to her with the sole goal of wanting to lose weight. What if we could encourage women to have a new resolution: to stop trying to lose

Baby, it’s cold outside. But who cares? Because we’re turning on our ovens and baking! If the temperatures dropping and warm holiday feelings inspire you to whip up Grandma’s famous recipes, with a little bit of tweaking, you can savor the delicious flavors in a healthy way. Aside from using flax eggs instead of eggs

While many Elves on the Shelf are mischievous with an excessive sweet tooth, pounding Froot Loops and marshmallows while washing it down with containers of maple syrup, some Elves are trying to look and feel their best by showing their healthy side. Check out these fit-minded Elves — they just might inspire the kiddos to

Leggings and gym memberships aren’t the only kinds of gifts you can give to women who love to work out. With the entire wellness industry booming like never before, the options are endless when it comes to great gifts. We’ve got our eyes on some cute water bottles, food delivery services, and an at-home Spin

Hydro Flasks are kind of like that new kid in school, new neighbor, or new colleague at work who’s a trendsetter. They care about the environment, love adventure, have many colors to their personality (all good), and keep their cool no matter what. You just have to know them. Translation? Hydro Flasks are, ultimately, a

There’s so much more to a healthy lifestyle than following a consistent exercise routine and eating a balanced diet. In fact, this year it became clear that there are many different paths that can help get you in the best shape of your life, physically and mentally. Here, experts share the biggest wellness trends of

The Saturday morning CrossFit classes at my gym often involve longer workouts coupled with high reps, which Level 1 coach of Champlain Valley CrossFit and CrossFit competitor Laura Matuszak said is another way that CrossFit challenges your body and your mind. This workout was all about the high reps of jumping rope (300!), which I

It’s commonly referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but the holiday season can be a trying, stressful time for those navigating conditions like depression and anxiety. While others happily move from one party or family tradition to the next, you might feel overwhelmed and want to retreat until the season has

There’s nothing better than getting ready for a workout, knowing you have the perfect playlist at your fingertips — and if you’re a Disney fan like me (I’ve run 40 runDisney races!), that’s exactly what you’ll find here. There’s something about that Disney magic — from animated classics to the Disney Channel tunes that defined

Time just named climate change activist Greta Thunberg 2019 Person of the Year, and she’s the youngest individual ever to be granted that title by the publication. She’s pretty amazing, and you can read Time‘s cover story about her and this honor here. Other women who’ve unabashedly fought for change? The members of the US

Megan Rapinoe is a household name in soccer not just because she’s a phenomenal athlete — she won the coveted Golden Boot for most 2019 World Cup goals and Golden Ball for the best 2019 World Cup player — but also because of the fearless way she fights for equal pay and stands up for

Feeling nervous is a natural — though certainly unpleasant — human emotion that we all experience from time to time. Although some people are more prone to nervousness than others, everyone has dealt with that pit in their stomach before a job interview, a first date, or an important test. But while the words “nervous”

Your personal trainer is your guardian angel . . . and sort of maybe your worst nightmare, depending on the day. They can get your butt into gear when you’re feeling less than motivated, correct your form to help prevent injury, and debunk those pesky fitness myths you never quite seem to escape online. You

For as long as I can remember, I’ve worried constantly. As a kid, I worried about school, my social life, my looks, my family. Everything. It wasn’t until I was about 12 or 13 that I finally understood there was a word to describe what I was feeling: anxiety. Everyone experiences anxiety from time to

I’ve always been fascinated with Mount Everest. From watching every documentary I could find to reading Into Thin Air to being completely gripped in the theater while watching 2015’s Everest, I’ve always found the mountain — and those who choose to visit it — mysteriously alluring. While I never had the desire to actually summit

Sex should leave you feeling euphoric, but if your stomach has ever felt unsettled afterward, it’s important that you get to the bottom of it. “It’s never normal to feel nauseous after sex,” Lauren Streicher, MD, an ob-gyn and medical director of Northwestern Medicine’s Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause, told POPSUGAR. That said, it

Barre workouts can help you sculpt and shape muscles you didn’t even know you had, but if taking a class at a local studio isn’t an option right now — or you’re just a little intimidated — you’ll love this 30-minute, at-home workout from Bar Method instructor Nicole Bulcher, co-owner of the brand’s studio in

Caroline Wozniacki, the formerly ranked No. 1 singles player in women’s tennis, has announced her retirement. In an emotional Instagram post — as well as in a note on Twitter — Caroline said that she’s competing in the 2020 Australian Open before hanging up her racket. Caroline, 29, who won the Australian Open back in

The birth control pill has a number of benefits beyond preventing pregnancy. It can ease painful cramps, help better manage conditions like endometriosis, and yes, even clear up your skin. But if you want to take advantage of its acne-fighting benefits, it’s best to choose from one of three FDA-approved medications: Yaz, Estrostep, and Ortho

I’ve always been a healthy eater, ever since childhood. My diet is plant-based, and I rarely eat processed foods or dairy. I’m not someone who overeats during meals, either. But for as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with trying not to snack after dinner. One of the reasons I often wander into the

We’ve all felt personally victimized by an intense workout before, but leave it to Amy Schumer to actually threaten to take legal action over one. On a recent episode of her podcast, 3 Girls, 1 Keith, the comedian shared a story about the time she jokingly sent her personal trainer, AJ Fisher, a cease and

I have a confession: even though I’m a yoga instructor, I’m not a fan of meditation. It’s not that I don’t want to revel in the present moment, reduce stress, embrace stillness, and all that good stuff. It’s that I don’t like how it feels like time just disappears. I’ve done all kinds of meditations