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[I'm not a doctor, and this diet involves restricted eating. This post should be taken as anecdotal advice, not gospel. Also, if you've struggled with disordered eating, you might want to skip this post/trend. For a counter-perspective on intermittent fasting, check out this article by licensed counselor Kate Sutton.] The Basics Intermittent Fasting, by its … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting 101
"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands; they just don't." Elle Woods There are a lot of reasons to exercise: managing stress, losing weight, avoid shooting your husband, using up those ClassPass credits that you impulse bought, etc. But with all the new-age workout classes available, it's … Continue reading How to Pick a Workout
Too often when people think of abusive relationships, they envision the worst of it: black eyes, women's shelters, mournful country songs about liquor and fists. But abuse isn't always so black and blue. There are more subtle kinds of abuse that, if left unchecked, can fester and overtake you until you feel hopeless and lonely … Continue reading Recognizing Emotional Abuse
It's getting colder which means I'm getting scalier. It was worse when I lived in New England - much worse. But even living in the South, I still suffer from cracked, bleeding knuckles and flaky skin around my mouth. Sexy, right? Here are some products and habits I've discovered to combat my personal wintery skin … Continue reading How To Combat Wintertime Dryness
I want to preface all of this by saying I have zero medical knowledge and all of this is purely anecdotal. I also don't know if the ketogenic diet is a healthy option. But I do know that eating keto was a boon for me. When I went keto for six months straight earlier this year, I … Continue reading 5 Reasons Keto Flu Is A Bitch
From the trending 10-step Korean Skincare Routine to the magical blackhole that is r/skincareaddiction and every beauty guru between, the cyber-world of skincare is a place full of overwhelming possibility. Unlike the razor industry, skincare companies are expanding their product ranges in cross-cultural and (at least somewhat) scientifically-based directions. This means a lot of options, a lot … Continue reading Four Ways to Upgrade Your Skincare Routine