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READ ME<br />
FIRST IF...<br />
Scarfing down a<br />
protein bar at your<br />
desk has been “lunch”<br />
far too often.<br />
87<br />
EAT A GIANT<br />
LUNCH, DROP<br />
5 POUNDS IN<br />
A MONTH<br />
Five hearty<br />
bento boxes that<br />
let you chow<br />
deliciously and<br />
lose weight.<br />
63<br />
SCULPT<br />
ABS LIKE<br />
THESE<br />
Fit-fluencer<br />
Emily Skye<br />
shows you<br />
how, and<br />
drops all kinds<br />
of wisdom<br />
on bullies,<br />
“dessert<br />
babies,” and<br />
why we need<br />
to stop beating<br />
ourselves<br />
up about<br />
our bodies.<br />
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: JUAN ALGARIN (SKYE); MATT RAINEY; JUAN ALGARIN; MATT RAINEY; BETH BISCHOFF; CHRISTOPHER TESTANI<br />
READ ME<br />
FIRST IF...<br />
You just can’t<br />
with another<br />
barbell squat.<br />
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TRAIN YOUR<br />
LEGS TO TRIM<br />
YOUR WAIST<br />
Meet our most<br />
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96<br />
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COVER<br />
STORIES<br />
Six major reasons<br />
you picked up the<br />
mag! What to read<br />
first? We have a<br />
few ideas.<br />
45<br />
BEACHY HAIR<br />
Top pros share the<br />
no-muss, no-fuss,<br />
no-watts way to<br />
style any texture.<br />
2<br />
(in Fitness Bonus)<br />
SEXY & TONED!<br />
Five up-andcoming<br />
trainers<br />
have surprising intel<br />
on how to get there.<br />
READ ME<br />
FIRST IF...<br />
You’ve been on/off<br />
the fitness wagon<br />
more times than<br />
you can count.<br />
On Our Cover Emily Skye photographed by Juan Algarin. Fashion editor: Jacqueline Azria. Hair: Aaron Light for Honest Beauty/The<br />
Wall Group. Makeup: Mai Quynh for Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara/Starworks Artists. Manicure: Emi Kudo for Dior Vernis/Opus Beauty. Prop styling:<br />
Abraham Latham/Art Department. For Emily’s look, try Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Tint, Neutrogena Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black,<br />
Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Eye Shadow + Built-in Primer in Mink Brown, Neutrogena <strong>Health</strong>y Lengths Mascara in Black, and Neutrogena Hydro Boost<br />
Hydrating Lip Treatment. On Emily: Lanston tank, Saha Swimwear bathing suit bottoms, Jennifer Meyer earrings, Jet Set Candy necklaces, Coco Loves Rome<br />
ring, G-Shock watch, Lotus Jewelry Studio silver bracelet, Pandora Jewelry wrap bracelet, Miansai cuff ring, Elizabeth and James ring. Flip cover: The Next<br />
Fitness Stars photographed by Juan Algarin. Styling: Gabrielle Porcaro. Hair: Eloise Cheung for Davines/Kate Ryan Inc. Makeup: Colleen Runne for Diorskin<br />
Nude/Kate Ryan Inc. Manicure: Roseanne Singleton for LVX Nail Lacquer/Art Department. Prop styling: Chelsea Maruskin/Art Department. From left:<br />
Tracksmith bra, C9 Champion shorts, Rykä sneakers; Body Language Sportswear sports bra, H&M leggings, Reebok sneakers; Elisabetta Rogiani bra,<br />
Nike leggings and sneakers; Lorna Jane bra, Kira Grace shorts, Adidas sneakers; Phat Buddha sports bra, C&C California capris, Puma sneakers.
July/August <strong>2017</strong><br />
seen female<br />
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off their waist and<br />
hips by adding targeted<br />
lower-body weight<br />
lifting to their weekly<br />
routines.”<br />
p. 20<br />
‘‘I’ve<br />
FITNESS BONUS<br />
Flip the issue<br />
for these stories!<br />
2<br />
WHO WILL BE<br />
THE NEXT<br />
FITNESS STAR?<br />
Five finalists. Five goals.<br />
Only one winner. You<br />
choose!<br />
16<br />
KICKING ASPHALT<br />
A roundup of smart<br />
running goodies to<br />
make you lighter, faster,<br />
stronger<br />
20<br />
NEVER SKIP A<br />
LEG DAY<br />
Mix-and-match moves<br />
that define your thighs<br />
and calves in the time<br />
you have<br />
28<br />
H 20, GO!<br />
The latest pool<br />
workout? Not water<br />
aerobics (sorry,<br />
Nana!). We’re talking<br />
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And now, back to<br />
the regular issue…<br />
BEAUTY<br />
50<br />
TECH MIRROR,<br />
TECH MIRROR<br />
ON THE WALL<br />
Can a high-tech gadget<br />
better your complexion?<br />
One WH writer’s<br />
surprising reflections.<br />
144<br />
UNCHARTED WATERS<br />
H 20 is a precious resource.<br />
Meet the next wave of<br />
beauty products that are<br />
helping to save it.<br />
FASHION<br />
56<br />
IN SEARCH OF THE<br />
PERFECT TEE<br />
Come for the $7 T-shirt that<br />
flatters every shape and size.<br />
Stay for eight more options<br />
that fit your personality.<br />
148<br />
COMFORT & JOY<br />
Summer heat, we feel you!<br />
So it’s out with the clingy<br />
and tight, in with the linen<br />
and light. Happy dressing!<br />
HEALTH<br />
76<br />
THE NEW MIND-BODY<br />
CURE<br />
Real women reveal how hypnosis<br />
(yes, hypnosis!) helped ease GI<br />
pain, anxiety, insomnia, and more.<br />
82<br />
URGENT CARE OR ER?<br />
The wrong medical destination<br />
could cost you thousands of<br />
dollars. Let our handy infographic<br />
guide you.<br />
84<br />
YOUR BODY ON…<br />
FIREWORKS<br />
How those colorful explosions can<br />
impact your mood and your skin<br />
and, whoa, even lengthen your life<br />
140<br />
THE TRUE COLORS OF<br />
PROBIOTICS<br />
Yogurt. Supplements. Chips?!<br />
Probiotics are everywhere. But are<br />
they cure-all bacteria or just hype?<br />
WH investigates what the buggers<br />
can actually do for your health.<br />
WEIGHT LOSS<br />
100<br />
FEEDING ON FEAR<br />
Fact: Doomsday headlines and<br />
social media are messing with<br />
your slim-down efforts. What to<br />
do to get back on track.<br />
LOVE<br />
114<br />
FIRST COMES LOVE…<br />
Cue the nostalgia (and Taylor<br />
Swift): We’re talking exes. Why<br />
we can’t seem to shake the first<br />
one we gave our hearts to.<br />
118<br />
THE THINKING MAN<br />
Actor Ansel Elgort, star of<br />
Baby Driver<br />
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LIFE<br />
107<br />
MOST LIKELY TO<br />
NERD OUT<br />
In the words of The Breakfast<br />
Club: “Each of us is a nerd.” But<br />
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120<br />
THE WELLTHIEST<br />
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132<br />
HOW TO FIND<br />
YOURSELF<br />
Inside the off-road competition<br />
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discovering what they’re truly<br />
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HEAD INTO YOUR<br />
WEEKENDS HAPPIER. P. 36<br />
In Every Issue<br />
10 EDITOR’S LETTER<br />
A word from the Boss Lady<br />
14 ADVISORS<br />
Indispensable expert tips<br />
16 #WHSTRONG<br />
Fitness, food, and style inspo<br />
for a kick-ass month<br />
20 ASK ANYTHING<br />
When it’s okay to submit a<br />
two-page résumé, plus other<br />
need-to-know answers<br />
29 DISCUSS!<br />
From health to sex to fitness<br />
and more, the juiciest news<br />
and convo starters right now<br />
104 BUY 5, DROP 5<br />
Eat your way to a smaller size<br />
158 THE GOOD BUY<br />
Summer Incense<br />
FROM LEFT: LEVI BROWN; TED CAVANAUGH; MATT RAINEY<br />
8 WOMENSHEALTHMAG.COM / July/August <strong>2017</strong>
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR<br />
THE POWER OF “WHY”<br />
It’s one of the earliest things elementary<br />
school students and journalists<br />
alike learn about constructing a story:<br />
who, what, when, where, why. “Why”<br />
always comes last (sometimes beat out<br />
by “how,” but let’s ignore that for a<br />
minute). And it’s a prime example of<br />
“last but not least.” Because without the<br />
“why,” there’s no purpose, no meaning,<br />
for all of the rest. “Why” puts things<br />
in context, it helps us understand and<br />
get better and move forward.<br />
That’s why—there it is again!—<br />
beyond a story, it’s important to have<br />
a “why” to power you through life.<br />
For me, my<br />
“why” is to find<br />
fulfillment in two<br />
crucial places: At<br />
home, it’s about<br />
providing for and<br />
nurturing my<br />
sons. At work, it’s<br />
being part of a<br />
larger good, being<br />
able to see—<br />
particularly in real<br />
time, thanks to social media—that<br />
Women’s <strong>Health</strong> can truly improve<br />
women’s lives, be it by busting mental<br />
health stigma, fighting for paid<br />
maternity leave, or simply giving easy<br />
ideas for eating a little bit better today<br />
than yesterday.<br />
This month’s cover girl, Emily Skye,<br />
has an incredibly powerful “why”; in<br />
fact, it’s why we booked her. Plagued by<br />
self-hate and body loathing for years—<br />
brought on first by schoolmates, who<br />
bullied her about her large eyes and thin<br />
frame, then later by fashion companies<br />
for being “too muscular”—the<br />
Instagram fitness star wants to ensure<br />
that other women never feel the way<br />
she did. She’s an advocate for a new type<br />
of fitspo, one that blends aspiration<br />
with reality, honesty and authenticity<br />
Pre-makeup face, post-vacay belly: Emily<br />
Skye shows it all. Ever since she was told<br />
“fitness models don’t have tummy rolls,” her<br />
mission’s been to make #fitspo #realspo.<br />
with workouts that’ll have your bod<br />
burning the next day. Emily juxtaposes<br />
images of her incredibly toned abs with<br />
pics of her “dessert baby,” a post-meal<br />
stomach pooch, and shows off big ol’<br />
chin zits—just like the ones we all get.<br />
She preaches strength over skinny, and<br />
treating yourself kindly over beating<br />
yourself up—all while challenging her<br />
followers to get healthier. And she’s<br />
thoughtful: “Before I post anything,”<br />
she tells WH, “I ask myself, ‘If I were<br />
talking to my youngest self, what<br />
would I have wanted to hear?’” (For<br />
more from Emily, see page 63 and<br />
follow her at<br />
@emilyskyefit.)<br />
Emily’s also a<br />
judge for WH’s<br />
Next Fitness Star<br />
competition, our<br />
fifth-annual search<br />
for an up-andcoming<br />
trainer<br />
who has not only<br />
the skills and<br />
the passion, but<br />
a “why” that makes you want to work<br />
out with her. Meet our five finalists on<br />
page 2 of our fitness bonus (flip over the<br />
issue), and cast your vote for the winner!<br />
And if you need help determining<br />
your “why,” fill out the questionnaire<br />
on page 14 of the fitness bonus. Then<br />
let us know what it is! Write us, tweet<br />
us, ’gram us at @womenshealthmag—<br />
because our “why,” always, is making<br />
sure you have the inspiration, the<br />
tools, the “how,” to achieve your “why.”<br />
AMY KELLER LAIRD<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
@amykellerlaird<br />
@aklaird<br />
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ADVISORS<br />
WH ADVISORY BOARD<br />
STORY OF THE MONTH<br />
“HOW TO FIND YOURSELF”<br />
On page 132, we ride beside<br />
316 women to discover what it<br />
takes to compete in a nine-day<br />
off-road race in the Moroccan<br />
Sahara. Below, WH advisor<br />
Manisha Thakor reveals her most<br />
daring moment—and what she<br />
learned by taking that risk.<br />
“After I got divorced, I needed to reboot my<br />
life in a new location. Through my own mini<br />
version of Eat Pray Love, I spent six weeks<br />
testing places from Boulder to Barcelona.<br />
Portland, Oregon, won, and I moved there<br />
without knowing a single person. I learned<br />
that having a chance to start fresh at age<br />
46 is both terrifying and exhilarating; that<br />
the brain, soul, and heart have an amazing<br />
capacity to learn and heal at any age;<br />
and that one can make some amazing new<br />
friends in yoga and Spinning classes!”<br />
ANTHROPOLOGY<br />
HELEN FISHER, PH.D.<br />
Research professor and<br />
member of the Center<br />
for Human Evolutionary<br />
Studies, Rutgers University,<br />
New Brunswick, New<br />
Jersey; author, Why Him?<br />
Why Her? Finding Real<br />
Love by Understanding<br />
Your Personality Type<br />
CARDIOLOGY<br />
MAJA ZARIC, M.D.<br />
Interventional cardiology,<br />
peripheral arterial and<br />
venous disease director,<br />
Lenox Hill Hospital,<br />
New York City<br />
CAREER<br />
AMANDA STEINBERG<br />
Founder and CEO,<br />
DailyWorth.com<br />
DERMATOLOGY<br />
FRANCESCA J. FUSCO, M.D.<br />
Assistant clinical professor<br />
of dermatology, Icahn<br />
School of Medicine at Mount<br />
Sinai, New York City<br />
ENTREPRENEURSHIP<br />
JENNIFER WALSH<br />
Entrepreneur; consultant;<br />
founder of multiple<br />
lifestyle brands<br />
FERTILITY<br />
SHEEVA TALEBIAN, M.D.<br />
Fertility specialist<br />
and reproductive<br />
endocrinologist,<br />
CCRM New York,<br />
New York City<br />
FINANCE<br />
MANISHA THAKOR,<br />
C.F.A., C.F.P.<br />
Director of Wealth Strategies<br />
for Women, Buckingham &<br />
The BAM Alliance<br />
FITNESS<br />
RACHEL COSGROVE, C.S.C.S.<br />
Certified strength and<br />
conditioning specialist;<br />
owner, Results Fitness, Santa<br />
Clarita, California; author, The<br />
Female Body Breakthrough<br />
CASSANDRA FORSYTHE,<br />
PH.D., R.D.<br />
Exercise physiologist;<br />
author, The New Rules<br />
of Lifting for Women<br />
and Women’s <strong>Health</strong><br />
Perfect Body Diet<br />
HEIDI POWELL<br />
Certified personal trainer;<br />
cohost, Extreme Weight<br />
Loss; coauthor, Choose<br />
More, Lose More for Life<br />
GASTROENTEROLOGY<br />
JACQUELINE L. WOLF, M.D.<br />
Associate professor<br />
of medicine, Harvard<br />
Medical School; author,<br />
A Woman’s Guide to a<br />
<strong>Health</strong>y Stomach<br />
GYNECOLOGY<br />
ASHLESHA A. PATEL,<br />
M.D., M.P.H.<br />
System director of family<br />
planning services, Cook<br />
County <strong>Health</strong> & Hospitals<br />
System, Chicago; director, The<br />
Dysplasia Clinic at John H.<br />
Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook<br />
County; associate professor<br />
and assistant medical student<br />
clerkship director, Feinberg<br />
School of Medicine,<br />
Northwestern University<br />
INTEGRATIVE<br />
MEDICINE<br />
FRANK LIPMAN, M.D.<br />
Founder and director, Eleven<br />
Eleven Wellness Center,<br />
New York City; author, Revive:<br />
Stop Feeling Spent and<br />
Start Living Again<br />
VICKY VLACHONIS,<br />
M.SC., OST<br />
Osteopath; pain expert;<br />
author, The Body Doesn’t Lie<br />
INTERNAL MEDICINE<br />
KERI PETERSON, M.D.<br />
Physician, internal medicine,<br />
Lenox Hill Hospital, New<br />
York City; medical advisor,<br />
<strong>Health</strong>iNation.com<br />
PAMELA YEE, M.D.<br />
Integrative internist,<br />
Blum Center for <strong>Health</strong>,<br />
Rye Brook, New York<br />
MENTAL HEALTH<br />
SHARON CHIRBAN, PH.D.<br />
Psychology instructor,<br />
Harvard Medical School;<br />
staff psychologist,<br />
Children’s Hospital<br />
Boston; registered<br />
sports psychologist, U.S.<br />
Olympic Committee;<br />
consultant, Amplifying<br />
Performance Consulting<br />
DIANA L. DELL, M.D.<br />
Assistant professor of<br />
psychiatry and ob-gyn, Duke<br />
University Medical Center<br />
NUTRITION<br />
S<strong>USA</strong>N BOWERMAN,<br />
M.S., R.D.<br />
Board-certified specialist<br />
in sports dietetics<br />
ONCOLOGY<br />
JOHNATHAN M.<br />
LANCASTER, M.D., PH.D.<br />
Gynecologic oncologist,<br />
chief medical officer, Myriad<br />
Genetic Laboratories,<br />
Inc., Salt Lake City<br />
SEXUALITY<br />
JENNIFER BERMAN, M.D.<br />
Urologist specializing in<br />
female urology and female<br />
sexual medicine, practicing<br />
in Los Angeles; cohost, The<br />
Doctors; author, For Women<br />
Only: A Revolutionary Guide<br />
to Overcoming Sexual<br />
Dysfunction and Reclaiming<br />
Your Sex Life<br />
DEBBY HERBENICK,<br />
PH.D., M.P.H.<br />
Associate director, Center<br />
for Sexual <strong>Health</strong> Promotion,<br />
Indiana University,<br />
Bloomington; author,<br />
Because It Feels Good<br />
RACHAEL L. ROSS, M.D., PH.D.<br />
Board-certified family<br />
medicine physician and<br />
sexologist practicing in Gary,<br />
Indiana; author, Down Right<br />
Feel Right—Outercourse<br />
for Her & for Him<br />
WEIGHT LOSS<br />
KERI GLASSMAN, M.S., R.D.<br />
President, Keri Glassman,<br />
Nutritious Life; author,<br />
The O2 Diet<br />
TANYA ZUCKERBROT,<br />
M.S., R.D.<br />
Author, The F-Factor Diet<br />
YOGA<br />
MANDY INGBER<br />
Celebrity yoga and<br />
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Marnie Legrand, 43, New York City<br />
Putting together fun<br />
outfits comes easily to<br />
Marnie, a fashion buyer<br />
and visual merchandiser<br />
with an eye for color.<br />
She hits the gym in her<br />
“badass workout wear”<br />
five or six times a week<br />
for cardio and weight<br />
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JACKET<br />
“I visualize outfits<br />
in my mind and<br />
comb through<br />
stores to find the<br />
pieces, like this<br />
Stella McCartney<br />
windbreaker that’s<br />
actually a kids’<br />
size 12 but was<br />
perfect for my<br />
all-yellow look.”<br />
HEADPHONES<br />
On her Beats<br />
headphones, “it’s<br />
music on—at full<br />
volume!—world<br />
off. All the songs,<br />
from pop to rap to<br />
retro, have a fast<br />
beats-per-minute<br />
to push me to<br />
finish that last rep.”<br />
LEGGINGS<br />
“These Adidas by<br />
Stella McCartney<br />
slashed leggings<br />
hold my bum and<br />
thighs well, don’t<br />
dig into my waist,<br />
and don’t cling<br />
weirdly to my<br />
lady parts.”<br />
What’s in Dove Cameron’s Workout Bag?<br />
The actress, who reprises her role in Descendants 2 (in theaters July 21), considers<br />
herself a “fitness and health junkie.” It’s a title she proudly upholds by following an<br />
all-natural diet and staying in shape with a weekly routine of cardio, body-weight<br />
strength training, and a mix of Pilates, barre, and cycling classes.<br />
Maybelline<br />
New York Clean<br />
Express! Makeup<br />
Remover wipes<br />
“These remove it all,<br />
even the waterproof<br />
stuff.” $4.30,<br />
at drugstores<br />
Coach Bleecker<br />
Backpack in Black<br />
“This men’s pack has a<br />
million compartments,<br />
zippers, and, like,<br />
secret passageways.”<br />
$698, coach.com<br />
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Kate Spade notebook<br />
“I have the journal on<br />
the treadmill to write<br />
song lyrics, my<br />
feelings, or something<br />
that happened.” $22,<br />
katespade.com<br />
Nike Air VaporMax<br />
sneakers<br />
“They feel like air<br />
but are supportive.<br />
Perfect for jump<br />
squats.” $190,<br />
nike.com<br />
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THE SANSKRIT<br />
SYMBOL FOR OM<br />
YOGA<br />
What’s the point of om-ing in<br />
yoga class?<br />
First of all, there’s the benefit of bringing the group<br />
together in a way that allows everyone to participate<br />
without worrying about standing out. The om also<br />
serves to ritualize the time you’re spending and is a<br />
way of dedicating yourself to the practice: You are<br />
caring for yourself and tuning out the noise of daily life.<br />
Plus, the actual sound and vibration you make when<br />
you chant om is the same vibrational frequency<br />
that, according to sacred geometry—a sequence<br />
of mathematical patterns that reoccur throughout<br />
nature—is in everything and is supposed to have<br />
emotional healing properties. Therefore, through<br />
making this sound, we are connecting to everything<br />
in the universe.<br />
Physically, the actual<br />
vibration the sound produces<br />
in your body slows the<br />
mind and calms the nervous<br />
system. Try feeling and<br />
sensing the peace in your<br />
body after you chant—and<br />
see what the benefits may<br />
be for you.<br />
Mandy Ingber, yoga teacher<br />
and author of Yogalosophy for<br />
Inner Strength<br />
Kathryn Minshew,<br />
founder and CEO, TheMuse<br />
.com, and coauthor of The New<br />
Rules of Work<br />
CAREER<br />
Is a two-page résumé<br />
ever okay?<br />
At a previous job of mine,<br />
we were instructed to<br />
throw away anything<br />
longer than a single<br />
page! But condensing<br />
your experience into<br />
that space seems next<br />
to impossible.<br />
Here’s how<br />
trimming works to<br />
your advantage: It<br />
forces you to delete<br />
unrelated or outdated<br />
information (e.g., a<br />
language section that<br />
includes one French<br />
class you took in<br />
college, or listing<br />
Microsoft Office<br />
Suite skills) and home<br />
in on what’s most<br />
important. If you<br />
focus on your greatest<br />
accomplishments,<br />
everything will<br />
become easier to<br />
digest and more<br />
impressive.<br />
All that said, you can<br />
consider expanding to<br />
a second page when<br />
applying for an<br />
executive position.<br />
But even then—or<br />
anytime you’ve racked<br />
up 10-plus years of<br />
experience—it should<br />
include only your<br />
relevant positions.<br />
Highlight promotions,<br />
public speaking<br />
appearances, awards,<br />
and board memberships.<br />
Then include one line<br />
each on older jobs at the<br />
bottom, or even group<br />
them together with<br />
something like “Various<br />
Marketing Roles,<br />
1992–1998,” just listing<br />
the company names.<br />
TIGHT RÉSUMÉS<br />
MAKE THE TOP<br />
OF THE PILE.<br />
MY MOM, SISTER, AND GRANDMA ALL HAD KIDS AFTER 40. WILL I BE FERTILE AT THAT AGE?<br />
Women usually follow in their female ancestry’s fertility footsteps, but it’s not a guarantee. Only way to be sure? Getting pregnant.<br />
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STYLE<br />
THIS SHOE IS<br />
MADE WITH<br />
MARINE PLASTIC<br />
WASTE!<br />
I care about ethical<br />
fashion—what are<br />
some relevant<br />
athletic brands?<br />
People used to talk about<br />
“eco” fashion—brands that<br />
had strong environmental<br />
practices. But “ethical”<br />
fashion is a broader term<br />
that stands on three<br />
pillars: environmental<br />
rights, the rights of<br />
workers producing the<br />
clothes, and—now that<br />
vegan fashion is on the<br />
rise—animal rights.<br />
Athletic companies have<br />
made great strides in their<br />
sustainability. Nike is a top<br />
buyer of organic cotton,<br />
and Adidas has pledged<br />
to use 100 percent<br />
sustainable cotton by<br />
2020. (The difference:<br />
“Organic” refers to the<br />
cotton itself; “sustainable”<br />
refers to how the land is<br />
treated.) Among smaller<br />
companies, Pact Organic,<br />
Prana, and Patagonia use<br />
only organic cotton for<br />
tanks, tees,<br />
and bottoms<br />
and, along with<br />
Fibre Athletics<br />
and Threads for<br />
Thought (which<br />
include some organic<br />
cotton), also factor<br />
in other sustainable<br />
materials and<br />
socially responsible<br />
manufacturing. Pact<br />
Organic and Patagonia<br />
use Fair Trade Certified<br />
factories, which ensures<br />
production is oriented<br />
toward sustainability<br />
and worker fairness.<br />
For technical<br />
performance kicks,<br />
Adidas makes the<br />
UltraBoost Uncaged<br />
Parley (shown, $200)<br />
from recycled marine<br />
plastic waste. Hardcore<br />
runners will be slow to<br />
give up traditional<br />
brands’ top R&D, but<br />
some smaller companies<br />
carry shoes with an<br />
ethical message: The<br />
People’s Movement and<br />
EcoAlf make sneakers<br />
from recycled materials;<br />
Veja makes vegan ones<br />
with organic materials<br />
and fair-trade sourcing.<br />
Kate Black, author of<br />
Magnifeco: Your<br />
Head-to-Toe Guide to Ethical<br />
Fashion and Non-Toxic Beauty<br />
QThe Guys<br />
Next Door<br />
Dean Stattmann,<br />
brand editor<br />
Paul Kita,<br />
senior editor<br />
Michael Sneeden,<br />
senior video producer<br />
The key word here is<br />
compromise. Of course<br />
guys won’t write you off if<br />
whipping up dinner every<br />
night and dusting every<br />
day aren’t your thing.<br />
But divvying up the<br />
workload will keep<br />
both parties happy.<br />
Real talk on relationships from<br />
three of the gents who put the<br />
“men” in Men’s <strong>Health</strong><br />
I’m not the domestic<br />
type (cooking, cleaning).<br />
Thoughts?<br />
ASK: IS HE THE ONE?<br />
If he’s a neat freak and you’re the<br />
opposite, that could become an issue.<br />
It may just mean you guys aren’t a<br />
great fit. Convinced he’s The One?<br />
Consider which domestic jobs you<br />
hate the least and put dibs on those.<br />
BE PREPARED TO<br />
DIVIDE DUTIES.<br />
Most men are happy to share the<br />
chores—remember, share. If he cooks,<br />
will you do the dishes? If he does the<br />
laundry one week, will you do it the<br />
next? Otherwise, it sounds like the<br />
relationship you need is with a butler.<br />
IT COULD PAY OFF.<br />
Use it to your advantage. Guys may like<br />
that you’re not too uptight. But if you’re<br />
going to invite him over, it wouldn’t<br />
hurt to tidy up the place a little. You<br />
don’t need to be Suzy Homemaker, but<br />
you don’t have to be a slob.<br />
THE CONSENSUS<br />
NO MOP, NO<br />
PROBLEM<br />
ANY WAY TO FIX A TENSION HEADACHE WITHOUT MEDICATION?<br />
In a dark, quiet room, breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth for 15 minutes, or ice or heat shoulder muscles.<br />
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PETS<br />
How can I really take<br />
care of pet fish so<br />
they don’t die<br />
immediately?<br />
The two starter<br />
models for pet fish<br />
are bettas and<br />
comet goldfish,<br />
which you can find at pet<br />
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properly, bettas live four<br />
to five years, and goldfish<br />
live around 15 years.<br />
To give your fish a long,<br />
healthy life, first, get the<br />
right size tank: A single fish<br />
needs at least five gallons.<br />
Fish excrete into water—<br />
feces and ammonia<br />
(their urine) build<br />
up and become<br />
fatally toxic if you<br />
don’t keep the water<br />
clean. So run a simple<br />
all-in-one filter and<br />
aerator and, once a month,<br />
use a siphon hose from<br />
the pet store to remove 30<br />
percent of the water and<br />
replace it with clean H 2 O.<br />
(Don’t dump out the whole<br />
aquarium; there<br />
are beneficial<br />
microorganisms<br />
that build up on the<br />
glass and in the gravel.)<br />
Remember to add a<br />
water dechlorinator<br />
or conditioner drops<br />
to the new water each<br />
time—almost all tap water<br />
has a form of chlorine in it<br />
that can suffocate fish<br />
within a few hours.<br />
And don’t buy too big<br />
a tub of fish food. You<br />
want to use it up in six<br />
months or the vitamin<br />
levels drop.<br />
Gregory Lewbart, V.M.D.,<br />
professor of aquatic animal<br />
medicine, North Carolina State<br />
University College of Veterinary<br />
Medicine in Raleigh<br />
Is there a non-passive-aggressive,<br />
nonconfrontational way to shush<br />
someone at the movies?<br />
Asking for a friend.<br />
QConfrontation makes me want to scream—but<br />
I wouldn’t, because it’s too confrontational. So<br />
I make someone else do my dirty work! Have your<br />
friend flag down an usher outside the theater and<br />
tell them someone’s chatting like a magpie in<br />
there. Rushing back to her seat before the<br />
usher can lower the hammer is key. After the<br />
confrontation is effectively handled by a third<br />
party, your friend should look around, like,<br />
“What was all that about?” to further distance<br />
herself from the drama. If your friend gets<br />
caught, I had nothing to do with it.<br />
WEIGHT LOSS<br />
My weight always<br />
fluctuates—I’m<br />
either hungry (from<br />
an unsustainable<br />
diet) or heavy (eating<br />
normally, I pack on<br />
pounds). How can<br />
I find stability?<br />
Think about improving<br />
your diet (as a noun) over<br />
the long-term, not dieting<br />
(as a verb) in the shortterm.<br />
Focus on whole,<br />
real foods, including as<br />
many veggies, lean<br />
proteins, and healthy fats<br />
as possible. Don’t stress<br />
out if the veggies are<br />
roasted in lots of oil, or<br />
if the lean protein comes<br />
in the form of a burger.<br />
Christy Stratton, writer and<br />
producer of Modern Family;<br />
@christysmann<br />
WHEN YOUR PLATE IS<br />
FULL…OF BAGGAGE<br />
Then learn to feel<br />
satisfied instead of full.<br />
This is key to ending that<br />
up-and-down cycle.<br />
Regardless of whether<br />
you’re eating salmon and<br />
broccoli rabe or chicken<br />
parm, learning to stop<br />
when you feel satisfied—<br />
not stuffed—is critical, and<br />
it will change the way you<br />
eat and feel forever. Begin<br />
by putting down your fork<br />
between each bite to slow<br />
down and think about<br />
your fullness.<br />
Finally, the more fit you<br />
feel, the more motivated<br />
you’ll be to eat well and<br />
work out. So rather than<br />
exercising to shed pounds,<br />
exercise to hit a goal,<br />
such as competing in a<br />
race or being able to use a<br />
20-pound kettlebell. You’ll<br />
be focused on that goal<br />
instead of thinking, I gotta<br />
hit the gym because I have<br />
to lose weight.<br />
Keri Glassman, R.D.,<br />
founder, NutritiousLife.com,<br />
and author of The New You<br />
(and Improved) Diet<br />
WILL A SPRAY TAN MESS UP MY YEARLY MOLE CHECK?<br />
Yes—the staining on your skin could affect how moles look to your doctor by mimicking suspicious lesions.<br />
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Askanything<br />
WELTS CAN BE<br />
A MEDICAL<br />
MYSTERY.<br />
Keri Peterson, M.D.,<br />
internal medicine physician, Lenox<br />
Hill Hospital in New York City<br />
HEALTH<br />
Help, I’m breaking out in<br />
hives! What’s causing<br />
them—and what can I do?<br />
Hives, a collection of red, often<br />
itchy (but otherwise harmless)<br />
welts on the skin, can erupt<br />
within minutes or up to several<br />
hours after exposure to a<br />
trigger—which can make it<br />
tough to figure out the cause.<br />
The most frequent ones<br />
include allergic reactions to<br />
medications (especially the<br />
penicillin family of antibiotics,<br />
muscle relaxants, opiates,<br />
aspirin, and ibuprofen); foods,<br />
most often fish, tree nuts,<br />
shellfish, or just contact with<br />
certain raw fruits or raw seafood<br />
(even if you weren’t allergic to<br />
them before); insect bites, like<br />
bedbugs, mites, fleas, and bees;<br />
and latex (gloves or condoms).<br />
Less common causes include<br />
physical stimuli like heat, cold,<br />
and pressure applied to the<br />
skin, or increased body heat<br />
due to exercise, hot baths, or<br />
even strong emotions.<br />
If you think an allergy is to<br />
blame, your doctor can do<br />
allergy testing. Still have no<br />
idea? Don’t panic: Welts usually<br />
go away on their own within<br />
24 hours, and to relieve the itch,<br />
you can apply cool compresses<br />
or take an over-the-counter<br />
antihistamine. If you haven’t<br />
found the trigger and your<br />
hives last for more than six<br />
weeks, see your doctor. It could<br />
still be a more benign cause,<br />
but she can look into other<br />
causes like celiac disease,<br />
hypothyroidism, and lupus.<br />
ASK US ANYTHING! Send your questions to<br />
askanything@rodale.com or tweet them to<br />
@womenshealthmag with the hashtag #AskWH.<br />
What Don’tcha Understand?<br />
PHIL O’ROURKE, our executive editor’s<br />
Bronx-bred dad, drops tough love.<br />
QAt what age should you start grabbing the check when<br />
out to dinner with your parents?<br />
If you have to ask how old you should be, you’re<br />
already too old. Relax, I’m busting your chops over<br />
here! If you’ve got a stable job and are making a<br />
decent living, most moms and dads would<br />
appreciate your treating for their birthdays or the<br />
Hallmark parent holidays. Other than that, your<br />
folks might worry that you’re putting yourself in<br />
hock if you’re always reaching for the bill.<br />
(What don’tcha understand?! We’re big<br />
softies, even yours truly.) To ease their<br />
fears, always pay with cash so they<br />
know you’re not charging your way<br />
into debt to buy them a nice meal.<br />
ARE CERTAIN CUTS OF MEAT BETTER FOR THE SLOW COOKER?<br />
Tougher cuts like beef brisket and pork shoulder get a “fall off the bone” quality.<br />
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{<br />
juicy<br />
discuss!<br />
news. shareable stats. convo starters.<br />
1<br />
2<br />
FOOD STYLING: JAMIE KIMM, PROP STYLING: CHLOE DALEY<br />
SPREAD<br />
THE LOVE<br />
Skip the salami and opt for<br />
veggie “charcuterie,” summer’s<br />
big food trend. Blah crudités,<br />
these are not: Some Whole<br />
Foods stores even have<br />
“produce butchers” to prep<br />
your bounty beautifully.<br />
Mia Russo Stern, CEO of<br />
Brooklyn Culinary Arts<br />
(an online cooking<br />
program), created<br />
this plate that<br />
tastes as good<br />
as it looks.<br />
6<br />
7<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
1/ PORTOBELLOS<br />
lend meatiness.<br />
Roast ’em with<br />
grapeseed oil,<br />
sesame oil, and<br />
tamari (a thicker<br />
soy sauce), then<br />
serve in a Bibb<br />
lettuce wrap.<br />
2/ MARCONA<br />
ALMONDS give<br />
crunch and protein,<br />
and their plump<br />
shape can fill in<br />
gaps on the board.<br />
3/ RADISHES<br />
are crisp and<br />
colorful, so<br />
max out—slice<br />
French radishes<br />
lengthwise and<br />
the watermelon<br />
varietal into thin<br />
circles, then throw<br />
in a few whole<br />
traditional ones<br />
(it’ll look rustic).<br />
4/ SHISHITO<br />
PEPPERS add salty<br />
heat. Blacken in a<br />
skillet; toss with sea<br />
salt and tamari.<br />
5/ FIG PRESERVES<br />
have a slight<br />
sweetness and<br />
complex texture.<br />
Dip everything<br />
in them!<br />
6/ YOUNG<br />
CARROTS are five<br />
inches long and<br />
come in purple<br />
hues too. Serve<br />
sliced lengthwise<br />
with tops on.<br />
7/ EDIBLE<br />
FLOWERS, like<br />
marigolds, taste<br />
herbaceous and<br />
are so damn pretty.<br />
Olive Wood Rustic Cutting Board, $59, westelm.com<br />
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eauty<br />
NATURAL<br />
BEAUTIES<br />
We all know someone riding<br />
the natural-deo train, but<br />
two impediments have<br />
historically made switching<br />
over, well, stink. No longer:<br />
New formulas fixed those<br />
beta-version bugs.<br />
THE GRIPE:<br />
GRAY PIT STAINS<br />
Natural deos can have silver in<br />
them to kill odorous bacteria,<br />
says New York City dermatologist<br />
Joshua Zeichner, M.D. When<br />
that mixes with your sweat, it<br />
can create a gray cast in the<br />
underarm area of your shirt.<br />
THE SOLUTION: A formula that<br />
replaces silver with antibacterial<br />
and antimicrobial essential oils,<br />
such as Schmidt’s All-Natural<br />
Stick Deodorant for Sensitive<br />
Skin in Geranium Flower ($11,<br />
shopwomenshealthmag.com).<br />
THE GRIPE:<br />
IRRITATION<br />
Most natural deodorants contain<br />
baking soda to absorb acidic<br />
odors and neutralize them. After<br />
repeated exposure, sensitiveskin<br />
types can confront itchiness<br />
in reaction to the basic pH of<br />
the ingredient, says New York<br />
City dermatologist Marina<br />
Peredo, M.D.<br />
THE SOLUTION: Look for a deo<br />
without baking soda<br />
(often called sodium<br />
bicarbonate on the label).<br />
Try Ursa Major No<br />
B.S. Deodorant ($18,<br />
ursamajorvt.com). It<br />
uses more neutral-pH<br />
tapioca starch to<br />
obliterate bacteriaprovoking<br />
odors.<br />
NEXT BIG THING<br />
Hair Journaling<br />
There are diaries for just about everything—even hair.<br />
We spotted the trend on the NaturallyCurly.com<br />
message boards, but now women of all strand types<br />
are giving it a shot, including beauty writer Ali<br />
Finney. She noted the products she used on her<br />
fine, loose waves, and the time between washes,<br />
so she could retrace her steps to hair nirvana. “It’s<br />
time-consuming,” Ali says. “But I was surprised<br />
by what wasn’t working.” Example: Volumizing<br />
shampoos dried out her hair, so she switched to<br />
a hydrating formula (Pantene Pro-V Daily<br />
Moisture Renewal Shampoo, $5, at drugstores),<br />
then added David Mallett Australian Salt Spray ($40,<br />
davidpirrotta.com) for texture. A few swaps later,<br />
she’s rocking her best hair yet.<br />
TRENDING<br />
RIGHT MEOW<br />
Attention, #catsofinstagram<br />
lovers! Science is on our side!<br />
A new study found that cats are<br />
not the antisocial divas that<br />
dog propagandists would have<br />
us believe: Felines love people<br />
2<br />
more than their favorite food<br />
or toys. Timed perfectly to<br />
celebrate this win? Paul &<br />
Joe—the French beauty brand<br />
that started the trend of<br />
emblazoning cats on beauty<br />
products—is releasing its<br />
15th Anniversary Makeup<br />
Collection ($85, b-glowing<br />
.com), a cat-shaped makeup<br />
case with a feline figurine<br />
lipstick (shown above)<br />
and eye-cheek duos. More<br />
3<br />
picks for tabby fans:<br />
1<br />
A DIFFERENT<br />
KIND OF CAT<br />
IN THE HAT<br />
1 / Meow Meow<br />
Tweet Makeup<br />
Remover & Cleansing<br />
Oil ($25, shopwomens<br />
healthmag.com) uses allnatural<br />
ingredients to<br />
leave skin glowy.<br />
2 / Grace by Grace<br />
Coddington ($110,<br />
gracecoddington.com)<br />
blends bergamot, basil,<br />
mint, and musk notes for<br />
a sprightly yet soft aroma.<br />
3 / Too Cool For<br />
School Max in Pocket<br />
($12, sephora.com) is a<br />
rose-tinted balm with lipsoftening<br />
mango butter.<br />
THE ELEVATOR PITCH<br />
PURPLE TOOTHPASTE<br />
Want whiter teeth? Popwhite Purple Power Duo ($36, popwhitesmile<br />
.com), a toothpaste and mouthwash set, taps color theory rather<br />
than hydrogen peroxide to fade stains. Purple, the cool-toned hue<br />
of its formulas, cancels out yellow to quickly whiten. It doesn’t go into<br />
the enamel for a perma-fix, but in our test, it instantly brightened<br />
and lasted throughout the day—perfect in a pinch.<br />
TED CAVANAUGH, STYLING: CHLOE DALEY (5); TRUNK ARCHIVE (WOMAN)<br />
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Pre-Collision System 1<br />
with Pedestrian Detection 2<br />
STANDARD<br />
Automatic High Beams 3<br />
STANDARD<br />
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 4<br />
STANDARD<br />
Lane Departure Alert<br />
with Steering Assist 5<br />
STANDARD<br />
THIS GUY’S ABOUT TO<br />
SLAM ON HIS BRAKES.<br />
WE’RE READY.<br />
Redefining what it means to feel safe.<br />
Prototype shown with options. Production model may vary. Drivers are responsible for their own safe driving. Always pay attention to your surroundings and drive safely. Depending on the conditions of<br />
roads, weather and the vehicle, the system(s) may not work as intended. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 1. The TSS Pre-Collision System is designed to help avoid or reduce<br />
the crash speed and damage in certain frontal collisions only. It is not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness is dependent on road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner’s<br />
Manual for additional limitations and details. 2. The Pedestrian Detection system is designed to detect a pedestrian ahead of the vehicle, determine if impact is imminent and help reduce impact speed. It is<br />
not a substitute for safe and attentive driving. System effectiveness depends on many factors, such as speed, size and position of pedestrians, and weather, light and road conditions. See Owner’s Manual<br />
for additional limitations and details. 3. Automatic High Beams operate at speeds above 25 mph. Factors such as a dirty windshield, weather, lighting and terrain limit effectiveness, requiring the driver to<br />
manually operate the high beams. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 4. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute for safe and attentive<br />
driving practices. System effectiveness is dependent on road, weather and traffic conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. 5. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is<br />
designed to read lane markers under certain conditions. It provides a visual and audible alert, and slight steering force when lane departure is detected. It is not a collision-avoidance system or a substitute<br />
for safe and attentive driving. Effectiveness is dependent on road, weather and vehicle conditions. See Owner’s Manual for additional limitations and details. ©<strong>2017</strong> Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
{food<br />
BEEF<br />
Steaks and<br />
chops, 145°F;<br />
ground, 160°F<br />
FISH<br />
145°F<br />
YOU EAT<br />
HIS FOOD,<br />
HE’LL EAT<br />
YOURS.<br />
COLD<br />
CUTS<br />
A new study found that<br />
a mere 6 percent of<br />
nearly 1,500 recipes from<br />
best-selling cookbooks<br />
provided readers with<br />
accurate final temps<br />
for meat; others gave<br />
the wrong number or<br />
less concrete estimates,<br />
like cook time or<br />
finished color. That’s a<br />
major issue, because<br />
meats that don’t reach<br />
the proper internal<br />
temperature could put<br />
you at risk for foodborne<br />
illness. Always grab a<br />
thermometer and ensure<br />
you heat your meat to<br />
the degrees shown here.<br />
PORK<br />
Chops, 145°F;<br />
ground, 160°F<br />
CHICKEN<br />
165°F<br />
MEET ME, EAT ME<br />
Ripple Milk<br />
“I’m making waves—and you won’t believe what I’m<br />
made of. Whipped from yellow split peas, a mildertasting<br />
sibling of green peas, I’m creamier than other<br />
mock moo juices. Plus, I’ve got eight times the protein<br />
of almond milk, none of the funky flavor of many faux<br />
milks (and no pea taste!), and my unsweetened version<br />
has exactly zero grams of sugar. You’ll especially love<br />
me in smoothies.” $5, ripplefoods.com for stores<br />
Kid’s Menu<br />
The annual National Baby Food<br />
Festival is a thing, folks, and<br />
every July, it includes cooking<br />
challenges starring the jarred<br />
food as an ingredient. Wee-one<br />
purees benefit adults too—they<br />
are nutritious, have few<br />
preservatives, and come in<br />
conveniently small portions for<br />
times you want to add a twist<br />
to a dish with minimal prep.<br />
Some ideas? Top your morning<br />
oatmeal with berry-based baby<br />
food, cinnamon, and a pinch<br />
of salt; add warmed pureed<br />
broccoli to pesto and toss with<br />
pasta; or stir pureed peaches<br />
into prosecco for a bellini.<br />
Sources: Plant-based chef Renée Loux,<br />
author of The Balanced Plate; Juli<br />
Roberts, Rodale Test Kitchen manager<br />
BREAKING BREAD<br />
Sales of wheat-free loaves are rising, but do they taste<br />
like the real thing? With some tweaks, yes.<br />
KNOW BETTER<br />
BREAD SLICES<br />
($10, knowfoods.com)<br />
Made mainly of<br />
almond flour and egg<br />
whites, these are<br />
your best bet for<br />
sandwiches. You’ll<br />
need to run them<br />
through the toaster<br />
twice for an extracrispy<br />
crunch.<br />
BARELY BREAD<br />
OLIVE BAGUETTE<br />
($10, barelybread.com)<br />
This French-style loaf<br />
(featuring flours from<br />
almonds, coconut,<br />
and cassava) is not<br />
quite as fluffy as its<br />
namesake, but dipping<br />
it in olive oil offers<br />
a near–restaurant level<br />
of quality.<br />
SIETE ALMOND<br />
FLOUR TORTILLAS<br />
($9, sietefoods.com)<br />
Heat these wraps<br />
(made with almond<br />
and tapioca flours)<br />
in a skillet for an OG<br />
tortilla taste—the<br />
heat makes them<br />
more pliable to<br />
fit all those delicious<br />
Mexican fillings.<br />
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Naturally Flavored Crackers/Colors From Natural Sources
MIXED FEELINGS<br />
FREE CLOTHES SWAPS<br />
Gained or lost lbs since you went<br />
shopping? If you bought certain<br />
clothes at Universal Standard, which<br />
sells sizes 10 to 28 (universalstandard<br />
.net, shown on these ladies), you’re in<br />
luck. The company is offering free<br />
exchanges for bigger or smaller sizes<br />
for up to a year after you click “Complete<br />
order.” The program was created to help<br />
relieve the stress, both emotional and<br />
financial, that comes with purchasing new<br />
clothes due to weight fluctuation—and snaps<br />
to the company for that. If you’re working to<br />
drop pounds, though, a word of caution: For<br />
some, aspiring to fit into the size they own may<br />
help drive their weight-loss efforts, says Keri<br />
Glassman, R.D. (For example, that dress you<br />
bought last year that’s now snug, but you want<br />
to wear it again this summer.) Knowing you can<br />
exchange it, no consequences, for a bigger size<br />
can be a slippery slope to weight gain. Bottom<br />
line: Determining what lights your dieting fire—<br />
whether it’s a certain size or being able to run<br />
that extra mile—can help you make a plan.<br />
LET’S TALK ABOUT…<br />
MEAL REPETITION<br />
How does it help you lose?<br />
Knowing what you’re going<br />
to eat takes the emotion out<br />
of the equation, so you’re<br />
less likely to choose junk on<br />
impulse. It also helps with<br />
maintenance: People who<br />
stick to a regimen are<br />
1.5 times more likely to keep<br />
off the weight they’ve lost.<br />
Okay, but I’m already bored!<br />
True, eating the same thing<br />
every day can be tough<br />
long-term. And a healthy<br />
variety of food in your diet<br />
has been shown to protect<br />
against excess body fat.<br />
So how to blend both?<br />
Be strict with meals but<br />
flexible with ingredients.<br />
Say you like to have a daily<br />
omelet for breakfast. One<br />
day, add broccoli; the next,<br />
tomatoes. Or if a salad is<br />
your lunch go-to, mix up the<br />
greens and proteins. Result?<br />
Max weight loss and flavor.<br />
WEIGH YOUR<br />
WORDS<br />
When the cover of<br />
Us Weekly showed off<br />
Lena Dunham’s<br />
weight loss, she took<br />
to Insta to clarify that<br />
it was due in part to<br />
anxiety—not<br />
aesthetics. Slimdowns<br />
aren’t an<br />
achievement for her,<br />
she says. Before you<br />
“compliment” a<br />
friend’s weight loss,<br />
think consciously.<br />
>> Trade “Wow, you<br />
lost weight!” for the<br />
less size-specific<br />
“You look great!”,<br />
which could mean<br />
her hair or dress.<br />
>> If your friend<br />
responds that she has<br />
been trying to lose<br />
weight, don’t focus on<br />
details such as how<br />
many pounds she has<br />
left—this minimizes<br />
her progress.<br />
>> Instead, ask about<br />
her experiences<br />
(“What have you been<br />
doing differently?”)<br />
and celebrate what<br />
she’s excited about,<br />
like being able to<br />
sustain a longer hike.<br />
Source: Gary Foster,<br />
Ph.D., adjunct professor of<br />
psychology in psychiatry,<br />
University of Pennsylvania<br />
Perelman School of<br />
Medicine in Philadelphia<br />
BERRIES?<br />
AGAIN?<br />
DON’T<br />
KNOCK IT.<br />
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fitness<br />
Trading Friyay cocktails for kettlebell swings? It’s a trend!<br />
Better yet, it’s a trend with benefits: A Friday evening<br />
gym class more effectively wipes away the week’s work<br />
drama and sets you up to make healthier choices<br />
throughout the weekend. Meet your match.<br />
1 / LET-IT-GO YOGA<br />
On those everything-is-a-priority<br />
weeks, you need a reset. Look for<br />
“candlelit” or “restorative” classes<br />
that encourage deep breathing,<br />
which slows your heart rate to elicit<br />
your body’s relaxation response.<br />
Also helpful: The instructor’s cueing<br />
(“That is over/Now you’re here”)<br />
keeps your head in the present.<br />
2 / DANCE PARTY!<br />
Slow workweek? Having too little to<br />
do can drain your energy just as<br />
easily as having too much. A cardio<br />
dance session might be exactly what<br />
you need to feel alive again—the<br />
amped-up choreography will give<br />
your mind a job to do (a welcome<br />
change after a zoned-out week).<br />
3 / BAD-WEEK KICKBOXING<br />
If you got your ass whupped<br />
(e.g., effed up a project), a<br />
kickboxing session will zap you out<br />
of your self-bashing headspace.<br />
Because mastering skills (like<br />
that one-two punch) and whacking<br />
stuff is totally empowering.<br />
Source: Lisa Lewis, Ed.D., psychologist<br />
in Boston<br />
QUICK HIIT!<br />
Every five seconds<br />
there seems to be<br />
a new benefit to<br />
HIIT (high-intensity<br />
interval training).<br />
Here’s the latest.<br />
Call it an antiaging<br />
serum for<br />
your muscles:<br />
Mayo Clinic<br />
researchers just<br />
discovered that<br />
three weekly<br />
sessions of<br />
high-intensity<br />
interval<br />
training on<br />
stationary bikes<br />
for 12 weeks<br />
can boost your<br />
cells’ ability to<br />
produce energy<br />
by up to 69<br />
percent—and<br />
reverse genes<br />
that decline<br />
with age, like<br />
those related to<br />
muscle growth.<br />
AN<br />
ODE TO<br />
RICHARD<br />
SIMMONS<br />
The Missing Richard Simmons podcast—an investigation into the icon’s<br />
whereabouts—brought him back into public consciousness. He’s since<br />
resurfaced (whew!), and as we did our own investigating, we found the<br />
one-time punchline was actually a fitness visionary.<br />
INCLUSIVITY: THEN<br />
Simmons made fitness<br />
accessible—and<br />
embraced everyone,<br />
featuring women (and<br />
men) of all shapes, sizes,<br />
and ages in his videos.<br />
INCLUSIVITY: NOW<br />
The body-positivity<br />
movement continues<br />
to grow—and the<br />
mainstream focus of<br />
exercise is more about<br />
strength, not size.<br />
COMMUNITY: THEN<br />
He developed a<br />
personal relationship<br />
with viewers (“I’m here<br />
for you!”), which created<br />
a sense of kinship.<br />
COMMUNITY: NOW<br />
The fit-fluencers who’ve<br />
made the biggest<br />
impression (like our<br />
cover star Emily Skye!)<br />
are the ones who<br />
actively engage their<br />
followers.<br />
Source: Natalia Petrzela, associate professor of history, the New School in New York City<br />
EATING HABITS: THEN<br />
He believed healthy food<br />
should be available at the<br />
gym (a foreign concept),<br />
so he opened a salad<br />
bar at his studio, and it<br />
quickly became a place<br />
for members to hang.<br />
EATING HABITS: NOW<br />
Today, gym chains and<br />
studios house smoothie<br />
bars or cafés, offering<br />
post-workout eats and a<br />
spot to chill with friends.<br />
TED CAVANAUGH (CHALKBOARD); MARYFAMA.COM (CALLIGRAPHY)<br />
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{health<br />
“Two months after my mastectomy,<br />
I found out my donor heart was<br />
failing and my husband and<br />
I needed to go to California to wait<br />
for a heart. I hadn’t decided if I<br />
wanted to go through that again, but<br />
my friend Jill created a spreadsheet<br />
for nine friends to rotate flying<br />
out there to be with me while I<br />
waited—I saw it as an act of love,<br />
and decided to do it. They had<br />
watched me struggle through my<br />
first transplant 29 years ago at<br />
WHEN<br />
LIGHT<br />
25 years old, and the mastectomy,<br />
but they couldn’t do as much at<br />
those times. Now, they were able to<br />
show up for me in a real way. They<br />
rubbed my feet and showered me,<br />
we had spa nights, they decorated<br />
my room, and we had our best talks<br />
ever because I thought I was going<br />
to die. They’d listen to me even<br />
if they couldn’t help, and I wanted<br />
to hear their problems too. Through<br />
all that, they saved my life as much<br />
as the transplant did.”<br />
GOES DARK<br />
Think “seasonal affective disorder,”<br />
and your mind goes to winter, but<br />
there’s also a summer version. Both<br />
are caused by seasonal changes<br />
(in this case, light and heat) that<br />
can disrupt the internal clock<br />
responsible for your sleep<br />
and hormones. If light’s<br />
your issue, stay inside as<br />
much as you can, or try to<br />
force your body into a<br />
strict pattern: a halfhour<br />
of light each<br />
morning (around 6:30<br />
a.m.) and a consistent<br />
bedtime. For heat,<br />
crank the AC and take<br />
cool baths. Since SAD<br />
is annual, see your<br />
doc next spring to<br />
ask how to<br />
proactively<br />
treat your<br />
blues.<br />
Source: Norman Rosenthal, M.D., author of Winter Blues and the psychiatrist who first researched SAD<br />
FRIENDS FOR LIFE<br />
Science shows that strong social networks can make you healthier. Real-life proof ? Author<br />
Amy Silverstein. In her new book, My Glory Was I Had Such Friends, she tells her story of<br />
surviving two heart transplants and a double mastectomy with her BFFs by her side.<br />
POP QUIZ!<br />
What item are people<br />
most likely to leave in<br />
their cars overnight?<br />
A<br />
GYM<br />
GEAR<br />
B<br />
FOOD<br />
AND<br />
DRINK<br />
ANSWER: B. A recent Jiffy Lube<br />
survey showed that more than<br />
half of people litter their cars with<br />
leftover food and drink containers,<br />
which allows illness-causing<br />
organisms (E. coli, salmonella)<br />
to thrive, says Kelly Reynolds,<br />
Ph.D., an associate professor of<br />
environmental health sciences<br />
at the University of Arizona<br />
in Tucson. And A and C are right<br />
behind—one-fifth and one-tenth<br />
of people, respectively, leave<br />
these overnight. Moisture from the<br />
resulting bodily fluids can increase<br />
humidity in the car, extending<br />
the survival of E. coli and other<br />
bacteria by weeks. Clean out<br />
your car nightly, and disinfect it<br />
with antibacterial wipes weekly.<br />
C<br />
SOILED<br />
DIAPERS<br />
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HOLDING<br />
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AGAIN<br />
A NOVEL WAY<br />
TO CLIMAX<br />
Sex therapists seem to<br />
discover orgasms as<br />
frequently as NASA<br />
finds signs of life on<br />
remote planets. In the<br />
latest exploration,<br />
they’re taking us past<br />
the familiar terrain of<br />
clitoral and vaginal Os<br />
to experience the<br />
cervical orgasm, which<br />
can have an intense, fullbody<br />
finale. To get there:<br />
1 / Attempt a few days<br />
before your period, when<br />
your cervix is lower and<br />
easier to reach.<br />
2 / Begin with missionary,<br />
to stimulate blood flow to<br />
the pelvic region.<br />
3 / Switch to a deeper<br />
position (like missionary,<br />
with your legs raised 90<br />
degrees) when you feel<br />
you’re close to climaxing.<br />
This gives him direct access<br />
to your cervix.<br />
4 / Have him move in slow,<br />
circular motions with the<br />
tip of his penis gently<br />
massaging the spot.<br />
5 / Apply lube and flip<br />
to doggy style (the<br />
deepest position of all).<br />
6 / Score celestial Os!<br />
Source: Sexologist Jessica<br />
O’Reilly, Ph.D., creator of the<br />
Sexual Pro webinar series<br />
He still wears ’em, but per<br />
a study by the Center for<br />
Sexual <strong>Health</strong> Promotion<br />
at Indiana University in<br />
Bloomington, 68 percent<br />
of women agree that men<br />
shouldn’t be the only<br />
ones buying condoms—<br />
but also, 65 percent of<br />
women have never<br />
bought one. As a result,<br />
Trojan made black-andlavender<br />
’doms. Our take?<br />
Prettier packaging can<br />
seem patronizing. And<br />
aren’t condoms the one<br />
birth control guys should<br />
supply? But if stylish<br />
rubbers empower<br />
women to feel in control,<br />
we’re into it. In the end,<br />
choose the method—<br />
or product—that suits<br />
your sex life.<br />
K Is for Kegels<br />
A toned pelvic floor is the literal foundation of good sex (increased blood flow to<br />
boost arousal; stronger Os). Since those muscles can loosen from aging and<br />
pregnancy, several products have come out to help women shape them<br />
up. Elvie (shown here, $199, elvie.com) is a gadget with an app that<br />
guides you through Kegel exercises and tracks your progress. The<br />
price point could be worth it if you’re a Kegels newbie, since<br />
doing them wrong or overstimulating the area can lead to<br />
pain, says Leah Millheiser, M.D., director of the female sexual<br />
medicine program at Stanford University. For women whose<br />
muscles have weakened too much to do Kegels, there’s Yarlap<br />
($299, yarlap.com), which uses electric stimulation to<br />
tone the area for you. Better sex awaits!<br />
WHAT’S THE DIFF?<br />
Relationship Break vs Separation<br />
When David Schwimmer recently announced that he and his wife were taking a “relationship break,” we wondered:<br />
What does that even mean? You know, besides being a pit stop on the way to Splitsville?<br />
IT’S REALLY JUST A BREAK IF…<br />
Your intention is to repair your bond. Whether you’ll see other<br />
people, how often you’ll contact each other, and how long it<br />
should last (three months is good; any more and you’re<br />
waffling) have also been decided to avoid misunderstanding.<br />
IT’S A STEP TOWARD SEPARATION IF…<br />
You can’t compromise on big issues, and you’ve<br />
acknowledged that you might dissolve the relationship.<br />
You’ve sought guidance from a therapist on whether you<br />
should part and, if so, how to move on in a healthy way.<br />
Source: Jane Greer, marriage and sex therapist in New York City and author of What About Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship<br />
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FASHION+ BEAUTY<br />
THE WIND<br />
IN YOUR HAIR<br />
KYLE ALEXANDER<br />
Nobody wants to fire up an 1,800-watt blow-dryer when it’s 90 degrees out.<br />
But air-drying (even minus the car window) seems a recipe for unruly curls or for<br />
strands as flat as this page. That’s why we went to pros who style their own hair<br />
unplugged—and who, no matter your texture, can teach you how to beat the heat too.<br />
By Ali Finney<br />
July/August <strong>2017</strong> / WOMENSHEALTHMAG.COM 45
BEAUTY<br />
THE TOWEL FOR<br />
EVERY TEXTURE<br />
The microfiber towel<br />
is an air-dryer’s dream!<br />
Because the ultrafine fibers<br />
are stitched more tightly<br />
together, it dries hair five times<br />
faster than a cotton number<br />
and minimizes frizz by limiting<br />
friction between strands.<br />
Try Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair<br />
Towel ($30, sephora<br />
.com).<br />
Frizz is the single biggest problem for curls when air-drying. Because spirals are drier than other textures<br />
(hydrating scalp oil doesn’t slide down a coiled strand as easily as it does a pin-straight one), the H 20<br />
from humid air can swell the cuticle and send hairs a-flyin’. No fretting! By moisturizing at every step of<br />
your routine, you can keep strands ultrasmooth and show the fuzz who’s boss.<br />
Conair Wide Tooth Comb<br />
($4, at drugstores)<br />
Pre-shower, work through<br />
dry hair with a wide-tooth<br />
comb, starting at the<br />
bottom and moving up.<br />
Water breaks down the<br />
hydrogen bonds in<br />
hair, resetting your curl<br />
pattern—so if you comb<br />
post-shower, you’re<br />
just begging for frizz.<br />
Renpure Coconut<br />
Mint Curly Cleansing<br />
Conditioner<br />
($8, walgreens.com)<br />
Reach for a co-wash with a<br />
frizz-inhibiting surfactant,<br />
such as cetrimonium<br />
chloride, and megamoisturizing<br />
ingredients<br />
like coconut and argan<br />
oils; it’ll cleanse without<br />
drying out hair.<br />
Suave Professionals<br />
Coconut Oil Infusion<br />
Damage Repair<br />
Oil Treatment<br />
($6, at Walmart)<br />
Out of the shower, pat this<br />
all over (don’t rake! it’ll<br />
break up curls). Tweak the<br />
amount of oil based on<br />
your hair’s thickness: Thin<br />
twists need a quarter size;<br />
coarser coils, a poker chip.<br />
THE SIX-MONTH AIR-DRY FIX<br />
Virtue The One For All<br />
6-in-1 Styler<br />
($36, virtuelabs.com)<br />
Follow the oil with a<br />
keratin-infused cream,<br />
scrunching in a dollop from<br />
top to bottom; it gives curls<br />
hold without crispiness<br />
(avoid gels and mousses<br />
for this reason). Plus, a<br />
smoother hair surface<br />
leaves curls looking glossy.<br />
So we’ve established that frizz is quite the air-drying gripe. To eliminate 80 percent of it for up to six months, New York City<br />
hairstylist Nunzio Saviano recommends the formaldehyde-free Cezanne Professional Products Classic Keratin Treatment<br />
(about $250, cezannehair.com for salons). It pumps a silk derivative, keratin, and glycolic acid into the cuticle to put the<br />
kibosh on fuzz while keeping your waves or curls intact (as opposed to other smoothing treatments, which can flatten<br />
them). Even when exposed to humidity—and even when you air-dry!—hair is intensely moisturized, so the extra H 20 in the<br />
air can’t get inside to poof strands. Our wavy-curly editor-in-chief has had three treatments and swears it’s a game changer.<br />
MATT RAINEY/RODALE IMAGES (STILLS); REGAN CAMERON/ART + COMMERCE (MODEL)<br />
46 WOMENSHEALTHMAG.COM / July/August <strong>2017</strong>
BEAUTY<br />
DISCOVER OUR<br />
DETERGENT<br />
WITH A<br />
SKIN-FRIENDLY<br />
FRESH SCENT<br />
Preferred 2 to 1<br />
over the leading<br />
Free detergent. *<br />
ARM & HAMMER <br />
Sensitive Skin Plus Scent is<br />
our first scented detergent<br />
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THE CLEAN YOU NEED<br />
AT A FRACTION OF THE COST. †<br />
*In a nationwide survey; among those with<br />
a preference; preference based on scent.<br />
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per load vs. the leading detergent
Playa Every Day<br />
Shampoo and<br />
Supernatural<br />
Conditioner<br />
($32 and $34,<br />
violetgrey.com)<br />
The ’poo<br />
contains a<br />
gentle<br />
surfactant<br />
derived from<br />
coconuts; the<br />
conditioner<br />
uses brassica<br />
and copaiba<br />
oils to smooth<br />
but not<br />
smother hair.<br />
Often mistaken as “curls lite,” waves actually require an<br />
approach all their own. Wavy girls become product<br />
dependent: Too much creates a crunchy effect; too little<br />
gives no definition. We have the just-right prescription.<br />
Wet Brush Mini<br />
Pop Fold<br />
Detangler in<br />
Rose Gold ($8,<br />
thewetbrush<br />
.com)<br />
Post-condition,<br />
run a flexiblebristle<br />
brush<br />
through<br />
strands to undo<br />
tangles (sans<br />
breakage).<br />
Perk: This<br />
gadget folds up<br />
to the size of<br />
an early-aughts<br />
flip phone.<br />
Living Proof<br />
Perfect Hair<br />
Day In-Shower<br />
Styler ($24,<br />
livingproof.com)<br />
Work this<br />
water-activated<br />
styling cream<br />
through<br />
strands after<br />
you brush ’em.<br />
It creates tiny<br />
bumpers<br />
between hairs.<br />
This separation<br />
helps volumize<br />
and define<br />
waves.<br />
Sachajuan<br />
Ocean Mist<br />
($31, david<br />
pirrotta.com)<br />
Towel-dry hair,<br />
then spritz<br />
on this<br />
vitamin-rich<br />
spray. The<br />
crystalline<br />
structure of<br />
the salt adds<br />
texture, while<br />
the panthenol<br />
helps hair<br />
retain moisture,<br />
nixing any<br />
crispy feeling.<br />
AMP<br />
UP<br />
YOUR<br />
LOOK<br />
1 ACCESSORY.<br />
ENDLESS LOOKS.<br />
This texture can lack lift at the roots, which<br />
makes air-drying seem like a great way to get<br />
a deflated mop. But a smart mix of tools and<br />
texturizers can keep you from falling flat.<br />
WILL WHIPLE/THE LICENSING PROJECT; MATT RAINEY/RODALE IMAGES (STILLS)<br />
IGK 1995 2-in-1<br />
Shampoo &<br />
Texturizer<br />
($25, sephora<br />
.com)<br />
As it cleanses, it<br />
boosts volume<br />
with polymers<br />
called quats<br />
that don’t rinse<br />
off, while<br />
imparting<br />
lightweight<br />
safflower seed<br />
oil that adds<br />
the ideal (not<br />
too much!)<br />
amount of<br />
conditioning.<br />
Tangle Teezer<br />
The Ultimate<br />
Styler ($27,<br />
sephora.com)<br />
Out of the<br />
shower, flip<br />
your head<br />
upside down<br />
and comb hair<br />
forward, then<br />
flip back and<br />
let it sit on top<br />
of your head<br />
for 10 minutes.<br />
When you<br />
shake your hair<br />
out, you’ll<br />
have perkedup<br />
roots.<br />
Garnier Fructis<br />
Style Smooth<br />
Air Dry ($4.29,<br />
at drugstores)<br />
Rake a dimesize<br />
amount of<br />
this argan oil–<br />
enriched,<br />
shine-enhancing<br />
(and flyawaypreventing!)<br />
cream from<br />
mid-lengths<br />
down. The<br />
formula adds<br />
gleam and<br />
sleekness to<br />
the bottom<br />
of hair.<br />
Phyto Paris<br />
Phytovolume<br />
Actif<br />
Volumizing<br />
Spray ($30,<br />
phyto.com)<br />
Hold this<br />
protein-packed<br />
bottle 12 inches<br />
away from your<br />
head (so the<br />
mist won’t<br />
feel sticky on<br />
damp hair).<br />
Spritz it evenly<br />
through your<br />
roots and<br />
prepare for<br />
liftoff. Q<br />
Sources: Randy Schueller, cosmetic chemist in Chicago and founder of The Beauty Brains blog;<br />
Jim Hammer, cosmetic chemist in Boston; Rubi Jones, hairstylist in New York City; Jenny Cho, Suave<br />
Professionals hairstylist in Los Angeles; Mara Roszak, hairstylist in Los Angeles; Aviva Perea, hairstylist<br />
in Los Angeles; and Dana Tizzio, hairstylist in New York City<br />
HAIR ACCESSORIES<br />
www.scunci.com
BEAUTY<br />
TECH<br />
MIRROR,<br />
TECH<br />
MIRROR<br />
ON THE WALL<br />
What if we aren’t the harshest critics of our reflections?<br />
What if it’s the reflection itself? Writer Marisa Meltzer looks<br />
into a cutting-edge mirror for real-time guidance on her<br />
skin—and finds that’s not the only thing staring back at her.<br />
50 WOMENSHEALTHMAG.COM / July/August <strong>2017</strong> P H OTO G R A P H BY M AT T R A I N E Y
Your eczema may be<br />
hiding something.<br />
You may think you know eczema, but what<br />
you might not know is that it’s a term used to<br />
describe a variety of skin conditions. The most<br />
common form of eczema is actually a chronic<br />
disease called atopic dermatitis.<br />
You can see the signs of atopic dermatitis<br />
on the surface, but a key underlying cause<br />
remains hidden. Inflammation beneath the<br />
skin can lead to the red, itchy rashes that<br />
you try to manage, but just keep coming<br />
back. This underlying inflammation is always<br />
active, meaning your next flare-up is just<br />
waiting to return.<br />
Don’t just focus on the symptoms; learn more<br />
about what may be happening beneath the<br />
skin’s surface at EczemaExposed.com.<br />
US.DUP.16.11.034<br />
US-ILF-12140d<br />
© <strong>2017</strong> Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
BEAUTY<br />
Like the evil queen in Snow White,<br />
I consult a talking mirror every<br />
morning. “HiMirror, listen” is<br />
my prompt—the <strong>2017</strong> version of<br />
“Mirror, mirror on the wall”—but<br />
instead of telling me I’m the fairest<br />
of them all, it proceeds to take<br />
my photo and analyze my skin for<br />
flaws. It’s the brand-new HiMirror<br />
Plus ($369, himirror.com), a<br />
next-level image-processing gadget<br />
designed to help me achieve my<br />
complexion goals…and bring me<br />
face-to-face with my own vanity.<br />
ON TRACK<br />
In this era of quantifiable<br />
data, tracking our personal<br />
health and fitness has become<br />
the new norm. I already use<br />
technology to monitor the<br />
steps I take, the calories I<br />
consume, the water I drink,<br />
and my heart rate at any<br />
given moment. But we haven’t<br />
had anything to track our<br />
most prominent features: our<br />
faces. Until now.<br />
And, oh, what perfect<br />
timing. On the cusp of 40,<br />
I’ve become keenly aware<br />
of the fine lines blossoming<br />
across my face. I feel like<br />
I need to care for my skin a<br />
little more purposefully.<br />
This device—an innovation<br />
award honoree at this year’s<br />
Consumer Electronics Show<br />
(read: the tech Olympics)—<br />
promised to give me detailed<br />
information on how I’m doing<br />
skin-wise without my having<br />
to stalk my dermatologist<br />
like a bloodhound.<br />
Once hung, the mirror<br />
takes an HD photo of your<br />
face (sans makeup—this is<br />
key) that it will use hereafter<br />
to recognize you and as a<br />
baseline to measure any skin<br />
changes. (The company<br />
swears that encryption<br />
software keeps the data<br />
anonymous—mercifully, as<br />
these photos are some of the<br />
least flattering ever taken of<br />
me. ) When the mirror detects<br />
that I’m nearby, the facialrecognition<br />
system activates.<br />
A sensor at the bottom is<br />
supposed to work with a swipe<br />
of your palm. Mine wasn’t<br />
functioning, so I ended up<br />
using my voice to command<br />
it—an extra fairy-tale touch.<br />
DAILY RATINGS<br />
As you stand in front of the<br />
mirror, a box shows up that<br />
centers on your face and snaps<br />
another makeup-free photo.<br />
Using a proprietary imageprocessing<br />
algorithm, the<br />
mirror checks your skin for<br />
eight attributes: red spots,<br />
fine lines, complexion (your<br />
skin color), pores, wrinkles,<br />
roughness, dark spots, and<br />
undereye circles. The results<br />
are then rolled together to<br />
create a personalized Skin<br />
Index Synthesis. This report<br />
scores you from 0 (bad) to 100<br />
(perfect)—more on the scoring<br />
system in a bit—in five areas:<br />
texture, firmness, clarity<br />
(a.k.a. tone), brightness (which,<br />
oddly enough, refers to how<br />
small your pores are, according<br />
to the developers), and overall<br />
healthiness. All of this info<br />
appears on the mirror and is<br />
also sent to an app on your<br />
phone for your reading<br />
pleasure.<br />
Today, for example,<br />
HiMirror rated me 99.34 for<br />
brightness, up 1.60 since I<br />
first measured my skin just<br />
eight days ago. My lowest<br />
score, firmness, is down 3.54<br />
to 92.53. My skin averages in<br />
the mid-90s, which would be<br />
an A if I were still in high<br />
school. I feel a moment of joy<br />
for my good report card until<br />
Fixating on even<br />
a suggestion of a<br />
crease used to be<br />
a solo sport—<br />
no longer, now<br />
that technology<br />
has settled<br />
comfortably into<br />
our bathrooms.<br />
I realize I’m not even sure<br />
what it means. Is anyone out<br />
there actually flunking?<br />
According to Simon Shen,<br />
the founder and CEO who<br />
created the device with the<br />
help of dermatologists, healthy<br />
people’s scores should be in<br />
the 90s. I am not superior.<br />
And I am not alone in my<br />
confusion about these scores.<br />
The brand, flush with user<br />
feedback, is already looking<br />
into changing the rating<br />
system. In the near future,<br />
instead of giving elements of<br />
your face a score, it may give<br />
you a percentage by which, say,<br />
your red spots reddened.<br />
On the plus side, the device<br />
doesn’t just coldly spit out<br />
numbers; it also sends helpful<br />
alerts, like weather updates<br />
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that pop up on the mirror itself<br />
and ding on the app throughout<br />
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apply SPF; if temps drop, it might<br />
recommend you slather on something<br />
more moisturizing.<br />
Speaking of moisturizer, the<br />
HiMirror and its app are supposed to<br />
be able to scan the bar codes of products<br />
you’re using and then monitor whether<br />
they’re good for your skin issues<br />
over time. If the analysis deems the<br />
products aren’t working, it should show<br />
you similar products to try. But tech<br />
problems arise again, and I’m unable to<br />
scan the Kate Somerville cleanser and<br />
Kiehl’s eye cream that I regularly use.<br />
Beauty tech isn’t immune to the glitches<br />
most beta-version devices have (my<br />
first AppleWatch was convinced I didn’t<br />
have a heartbeat). So I wing it: Looking<br />
at my slumping firmness score, I apply<br />
Tracie Martyn Firming Serum, and,<br />
noting the mirror’s warning of humid<br />
weather, I replace my rich face cream<br />
with a lighter hydrator from Glossier.<br />
The company’s working on fixing these<br />
bugs too, but for now, there’s a support<br />
hotline to help you circumvent most<br />
tech issues; if that doesn’t work, a new<br />
device could be sent to you.<br />
REALITY BYTES?<br />
After a few weeks of hyperconnected<br />
hypervigilance, it feels a bit like I’m<br />
getting a daily Uber rating for my face.<br />
Is this progress?<br />
I call Amy Wechsler, M.D., who is<br />
both a dermatologist and a psychiatrist,<br />
and tell her about my new project.<br />
Wechsler isn’t on board with HiMirror<br />
as a diagnostic tool. She compares it to<br />
those blue-light mirrors that some<br />
dermatologists use to show where sun<br />
damage has occurred. “All those did was<br />
freak out my patients and make things<br />
sound worse than they were,” she says.<br />
Using a skin-care tracking device may<br />
make someone’s self-esteem suffer if<br />
the feedback is negative.<br />
It can also trigger unhealthy<br />
behavior. These ratings of our skin<br />
should be a metric that can gauge our<br />
progress and goals. But in the same<br />
way stepping on a scale can lead to a<br />
downward emotional spiral (or worse),<br />
daily skin reports can be problematic<br />
for people with confidence issues or<br />
anxiety. “Knowing your skin is a tiny<br />
percentage more or less firm could<br />
promote a kind of obsessive worry,”<br />
says Joan Chrisler, Ph.D., a professor<br />
of psychology at Connecticut College<br />
in New London, who specializes in<br />
women. Then again, it might be worth<br />
using sparingly, she says. “The first step<br />
toward behavior change is knowing<br />
what you’re doing.” For some people<br />
it might be a relief to know that your<br />
skin is bright and well hydrated,<br />
and that what you need to think about<br />
are just frown lines.<br />
SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE<br />
Like all Disney fairy tales, though, there<br />
is a happy ending here. Mona Gohara,<br />
M.D., a dermatologist at the Yale School<br />
of Medicine, says a device like this<br />
could track the use of cosmeceuticals.<br />
“When I give out a retinol, I always<br />
say it should be four to six weeks before<br />
it works,” she says. “A sunspot fading<br />
gradually might not be something you<br />
can see, but this might be a nuanced<br />
way to track it.” In other words, you’ll<br />
keep using a product before giving up<br />
on it. The mirror can detect microscopic<br />
changes in wrinkles, for example, so it<br />
is a more scientific way to evaluate<br />
whether my eye cream is actually<br />
plumping out my fine lines, or if that<br />
ferulic acid serum is legit fading the<br />
sun-dappling on my cheeks.<br />
To be honest, I’m now less interested<br />
in using the tool to chastise my face<br />
for daring to age than I am in using it<br />
to Kondo my shelves of the bottles that<br />
just aren’t cutting it. I’ve spent enough<br />
time zooming in; moving forward, I’m<br />
focusing on the big picture. Q<br />
THE DISRUPTORS<br />
Other beauty-tracking tools revolutionizing our routines:<br />
•Olay Skin Advisor (free, skinadvisor.olay.com) gives you a skin<br />
quiz and snaps a photo of your face to determine your skin’s real age,<br />
then suggests appropriate products.<br />
•Wayskin ($129, en.wayskin.com) uses sensors to measure the moisture<br />
levels of your skin and provides real-time info on UV and humidity.<br />
•Samsung Lumini (price and launch date not finalized) takes your<br />
photo and then recommends products that address your skin issues,<br />
and/or a tele-consultation with a dermatologist.
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BRIEF SUMMARY<br />
ParaGard ® T380A<br />
Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive<br />
This brief summary does not take the place of talking to your doctor about<br />
your medical condition or your treatment.<br />
ParaGard ® T 380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive is used to prevent<br />
pregnancy. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually<br />
transmitted diseases.<br />
What is ParaGard ® ?<br />
ParaGard ® (intrauterine copper contraceptive) is a copper-releasing device that<br />
is placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy for up to 10 years. ParaGard ® is<br />
made of white plastic in the shape of a “T.” Copper is wrapped around the stem<br />
and arms of the “T”. Two white threads are attached to the stem of the “T”. The<br />
threads are the only part of ParaGard ® that you can feel when ParaGard ® is in<br />
your uterus. ParaGard ® and its components do not contain latex.<br />
How long can I keep ParaGard ® in place?<br />
You can keep ParaGard ® in your uterus for up to 10 years. After 10 years, you<br />
should have ParaGard ® removed by your healthcare provider. If you wish and<br />
if it is still right for you, you may get a new ParaGard ® during the same visit.<br />
What if I change my mind and want to become pregnant?<br />
Your healthcare provider can remove ParaGard ® at any time. After discontinuation<br />
of ParaGard ® , its contraceptive effect is reversed.<br />
How does ParaGard ® work?<br />
Ideas about how ParaGard ® works include preventing sperm from reaching<br />
the egg, preventing sperm from fertilizing the egg, and possibly preventing the<br />
egg from attaching (implanting) in the uterus. ParaGard ® does not stop your<br />
ovaries from making an egg (ovulating) each month.<br />
How well does ParaGard ® work?<br />
Fewer than 1 in 100 women become pregnant each year while using ParaGard ® .<br />
Who should not use ParaGard ® ?<br />
You should not use ParaGard ® if you<br />
• Might be pregnant<br />
• Have a uterus that is abnormally shaped inside<br />
• Have a pelvic infection called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or have current<br />
behavior that puts you at high risk of PID (for example, because you are<br />
having sex with several men, or your partner is having sex with other women)<br />
• Have had an infection in your uterus after a pregnancy or abortion in the past<br />
3 months<br />
• Have cancer of the uterus or cervix<br />
• Have unexplained bleeding from your vagina<br />
• Have an infection in your cervix<br />
• Have Wilson’s disease (a disorder in how the body handles copper)<br />
• Are allergic to anything in ParaGard ®<br />
• Already have an intrauterine contraceptive in your uterus<br />
How is ParaGard ® placed in the uterus?<br />
ParaGard ® is placed in your uterus during an office visit. Your healthcare provider<br />
first examines you to find the position of your uterus. Next, he or she<br />
will cleanse your vagina and cervix, measure your uterus, and then slide a<br />
plastic tube containing ParaGard ® into your uterus. The tube is removed, leaving<br />
ParaGard ® inside your uterus. Two white threads extend into your vagina.<br />
The threads are trimmed so they are just long enough for you to feel with your<br />
fingers when doing a self-check. As ParaGard ® goes in, you may feel cramping<br />
or pinching. Some women feel faint, nauseated, or dizzy for a few minutes<br />
afterwards. Your healthcare provider may ask you to lie down for a while and<br />
to get up slowly.<br />
How do I check that ParaGard ® is in my uterus?<br />
Visit your healthcare provider for a check-up about one month after placement<br />
to make sure ParaGard ® is still in your uterus.<br />
You can also check to make sure that ParaGard ® is still in your uterus by reaching<br />
up to the top of your vagina with clean fingers to feel the two threads. Do<br />
not pull on the threads.<br />
If you cannot feel the threads, ask your healthcare provider to check if<br />
ParaGard ® is in the right place. If you can feel more of ParaGard ® than just the<br />
threads, ParaGard ® is not in the right place. If you can’t see your healthcare<br />
provider right away, use an additional birth control method. If ParaGard ® is in<br />
the wrong place, your chances of getting pregnant are increased. It is a good<br />
habit for you to check that ParaGard ® is in place once a month.<br />
You may use tampons when you are using ParaGard ® .<br />
ParaGard ® T 380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive<br />
What if I become pregnant while using ParaGard ® ?<br />
If you think you are pregnant, contact your healthcare professional right away.<br />
If you are pregnant and ParaGard ® is in your uterus, you may get a severe<br />
infection or shock, have a miscarriage or premature labor and delivery, or even<br />
die. Because of these risks, your healthcare provider will recommend that you<br />
have ParaGard ® removed, even though removal may cause miscarriage.<br />
If you continue a pregnancy with ParaGard ® in place, see your healthcare provider<br />
regularly. Contact your healthcare provider right away if you get fever,<br />
chills, cramping, pain, bleeding, flu-like symptoms, or an unusual, bad smelling<br />
vaginal discharge.<br />
A pregnancy with ParaGard ® in place has a greater than usual chance of being<br />
ectopic (outside your uterus). Ectopic pregnancy is an emergency that may<br />
require surgery. An ectopic pregnancy can cause internal bleeding, infertility,<br />
and death. Unusual vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain may be signs of an<br />
ectopic pregnancy.<br />
Copper in ParaGard ® does not seem to cause birth defects.<br />
What side effects can I expect with ParaGard ® ?<br />
The most common side effects of ParaGard ® are heavier, longer periods and<br />
spotting between periods; most of these side effects diminish after 2-3 months.<br />
However, if your menstrual flow continues to be heavy or long, or spotting<br />
continues, contact your healthcare provider.<br />
Infrequently, serious side effects may occur:<br />
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): Uncommonly, ParaGard ® and other IUDs<br />
are associated with PID. PID is an infection of the uterus, tubes, and nearby<br />
organs. PID is most likely to occur in the first 20 days after placement. You<br />
have a higher chance of getting PID if you or your partner have sex with more<br />
than one person. PID is treated with antibiotics. However, PID can cause<br />
serious problems such as infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic<br />
pain. Rarely, PID may even cause death. More serious cases of PID require<br />
surgery or a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). Contact your healthcare<br />
provider right away if you have any of the signs of PID: abdominal or pelvic<br />
pain, painful sex, unusual or bad smelling vaginal discharge, chills, heavy<br />
bleeding, or fever.<br />
• Difficult removals: Occasionally ParaGard ® may be hard to remove because<br />
it is stuck in the uterus. Surgery may sometimes be needed to remove<br />
ParaGard ® .<br />
• Perforation: Rarely, ParaGard ® goes through the wall of the uterus, especially<br />
during placement. This is called perforation. If ParaGard ® perforates the<br />
uterus, it should be removed. Surgery may be needed. Perforation can cause<br />
infection, scarring, or damage to other organs. If ParaGard ® perforates the<br />
uterus, you are not protected from pregnancy.<br />
• Expulsion: ParaGard ® may partially or completely fall out of the uterus. This<br />
is called expulsion. Women who have never been pregnant may be more<br />
likely to expel ParaGard ® than women who have been pregnant before. If you<br />
think that ParaGard ® has partly or completely fallen out, use an additional<br />
birth control method, such as a condom and call your healthcare provider.<br />
You may have other side effects with ParaGard ® . For example, you may have<br />
anemia (low blood count), backache, pain during sex, menstrual cramps, allergic<br />
reaction, vaginal infection, vaginal discharge, faintness, or pain. This is not<br />
a complete list of possible side effects. If you have questions about a side effect,<br />
check with your healthcare provider.<br />
When should I call my healthcare provider?<br />
Call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about ParaGard ® . Be<br />
sure to call if you:<br />
• Think you are pregnant<br />
• Have pelvic pain or pain during sex<br />
• Have unusual vaginal discharge or genital sores<br />
• Have unexplained fever<br />
• Might be exposed to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)<br />
• Cannot feel ParaGard ® ’s threads or can feel the threads are much longer<br />
• Can feel any other part of the ParaGard ® besides the threads<br />
• Become HIV positive or your partner becomes HIV positive<br />
• Have severe or prolonged vaginal bleeding<br />
• Miss a menstrual period<br />
Teva Women’s <strong>Health</strong>, Inc.<br />
A Subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals <strong>USA</strong>, Inc.<br />
North Wales, PA 19454<br />
This brief summary is based on ParaGard ® FDA-approved patient labeling,<br />
Rev. 9/2014.<br />
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FITNESS<br />
Emily<br />
Skye has to pee.<br />
Badly. “Thank<br />
god we’re here,<br />
I’m busting!”<br />
the 32-year-old fitness guru<br />
exclaims in her cheeky Aussie<br />
accent after an hour-long,<br />
iced-almond-milk-latte-fueled<br />
drive across the San Gabriel<br />
Valley to Burbank, California.<br />
Yep, she’s as frank in person<br />
as on her wildly popular social<br />
media feeds, where she<br />
cops to zits, digestive drama,<br />
and “dessert babies”—a.k.a.<br />
post-sweets bloat.<br />
That openness not only sets<br />
Emily apart from the gaggle<br />
of sculpted fit-fluencers out<br />
there, but has boosted her to<br />
the apex of the fitness market.<br />
The figures tell the story:<br />
13 million followers across<br />
Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter,<br />
Facebook, and YouTube;<br />
a number-three spot on<br />
Forbes’s <strong>2017</strong> list of the 10<br />
most influential fitness stars<br />
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audience of 250,000 for her<br />
online workout program,<br />
F.I.T. On this sunny SoCal day,<br />
Emily is further plumping up<br />
her portfolio with back-toback<br />
meetings about potential<br />
collaborations—makeup,<br />
TV, workout shoes, all the<br />
expected stops on the fitspostar<br />
express.<br />
She is driving that train<br />
in a new direction, though.<br />
“It’s so important for women<br />
to remember that the people<br />
who inspire them are human<br />
and shouldn’t be put up on<br />
pedestals,” she says. Emily is<br />
essentially creating a new<br />
version of fitspo that aspires to<br />
be fit but not obsessed, a place<br />
where she can be unabashedly<br />
proud of her cut-andcurved<br />
self one minute, and<br />
vulnerable and pal-nextdoor<br />
the next—with a touch<br />
of armchair psychologist.<br />
Case in point: Her strengthtraining<br />
workouts are tough<br />
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like “Don’t dull your sparkle<br />
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“Sweat is just your fat crying”<br />
memes. She wants women to<br />
be strong, but not too hard on<br />
themselves as they work<br />
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she could teach that kind of<br />
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however, she had to<br />
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A PAINFUL PAST<br />
It didn’t come easily. “My<br />
father left when I was 2,” she<br />
reveals, a life-changing event<br />
she now believes instilled in<br />
her the “feeling that I could<br />
never be loved” and ultimately<br />
led her to fall for a string of<br />
abusive boyfriends.<br />
Emily was also mercilessly<br />
bullied by other girls. “In grade<br />
school, they’d make frog noises<br />
when I walked past because<br />
I had big eyes, and they called<br />
me Stick Creature because<br />
I was skinny,” she remembers.<br />
By age 11, she was so unhappy<br />
that her doctor prescribed an<br />
antidepressant. When her wide<br />
blue-gray eyes and willowy<br />
legs caught the attention of<br />
male students, the girl-on-girl<br />
torment escalated: Emily was<br />
pushed into lockers and chased<br />
home from school.<br />
Hoping to boost Emily’s<br />
confidence in her looks, her<br />
mother enrolled her in a<br />
modeling course at 13. By her<br />
late teens, she was scoring gigs<br />
for fashion and bikini shoots,<br />
but that made her feel worse.<br />
“I’d go to castings and compare<br />
myself to the other women,”<br />
she says. “I would think, I’m not<br />
pretty enough or skinny enough.<br />
But I kept modeling because<br />
I needed praise to feel loved.”<br />
By her early twenties, Emily<br />
was “on the verge of an eating<br />
disorder,” she says. Daily<br />
two-hour cardio sessions and<br />
a diet of carrots, celery, and<br />
hummus kept her at a size 0,<br />
“but I wasn’t fit or healthy.<br />
I had so much self-hate that<br />
sometimes I didn’t feel like<br />
I wanted to live.” She also<br />
had a “nasty boyfriend” who<br />
was not only unfaithful and<br />
controlling but threatening<br />
and physically abusive. “I had<br />
to get a restraining order on<br />
him,” she says. “In retrospect,<br />
it was like a horrible movie.”<br />
THE TURNING POINT<br />
There was no place to go but<br />
up, and Emily’s first moves in<br />
that direction began to take<br />
shape in 2009, when she was<br />
24. “I started looking at<br />
muscle and fitness magazines,<br />
and the women seemed so<br />
strong and healthy. I loved<br />
the idea of using weights to<br />
transform your body, to look<br />
and feel powerful.” At the gym,<br />
she traded cardio machines<br />
for the weight room, playing<br />
around with lat pulldowns<br />
and biceps curls that, she now<br />
admits, “I was probably doing<br />
all wrong.”<br />
At the same time, Emily<br />
reconnected with a friend<br />
of a friend, Declan Redmond,<br />
a former commando in the<br />
Australian army and an<br />
experienced weightlifter. The<br />
two started training together,<br />
with short bursts of HIIT<br />
and heavy weights. Emily<br />
noticed a difference in her<br />
physique within six weeks: Her<br />
arms and legs had grown more<br />
defined and she’d begun<br />
etching out abs.<br />
As she continued reshaping<br />
her body from “twig” to<br />
“strong, fit machine”—in<br />
the process gaining almost<br />
30 pounds, most of it pure<br />
muscle—her confidence<br />
blossomed too. Fueled by a<br />
steady stream of post-workout<br />
endorphins, her depression<br />
melted away, and she<br />
was able to stop taking the<br />
antidepressants that had<br />
been part of her life for a dozen<br />
years. “Before, I had this<br />
cloudy feeling, and now, the<br />
sun was shining. I thought,<br />
This is what being alive is like.<br />
I felt like a superhero.”<br />
Not everyone was on board<br />
with Emily’s new passion.<br />
“Some friends wrinkled<br />
their noses at my muscles.<br />
One looked at my arms and<br />
shoulders and said I looked<br />
‘disgusting, like a man.’” A<br />
bikini company airbrushed her<br />
abs out of photos. A fashionhouse<br />
rep gestured at Emily’s<br />
sculpted arms and said, “It’s<br />
too much.” “And I was tiny<br />
then compared to now!” Emily<br />
marvels. It was high school all<br />
over again—not fitting in, not<br />
being accepted.<br />
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FITNESS<br />
The Many Faces (and Bods) of Emily Skye<br />
After Emily recovered from disordered eating, perfectionism, and self-image issues, she wanted<br />
to help other women do the same. Enter: a platform-shattering honesty about her body’s awkward<br />
moments, along with a message to “just be you!” Here, a few of her most powerful posts.<br />
October 2013: In an early post, Emily took on<br />
the thigh-gap obsession, writing that it’s “not<br />
only unrealistic but ridiculous and unhealthy!”<br />
About her own amazing thighs, she added,“I<br />
don’t have a gap and I don’t want one!”<br />
October 2014: Accused of making women<br />
feel insecure, Emily posted zits-and-stretch<br />
marks photos on Facebook, and a passionate<br />
personal note about her own unhealthy past.<br />
Number of views: 91 million.<br />
August 2016: “There’s a big difference<br />
between what most people post online and<br />
‘real life,’” Emily told followers. The proof?<br />
Her face, pre- and post-makeup. “It took me<br />
years to be comfortable with my ‘raw’ self.”<br />
November 2016: Emily documented her<br />
transformation in an Instagram post that<br />
revealed an almost 30-pound weight gain.<br />
Her earlier self was “starving” and depressed;<br />
now she’s “happier than I have ever been.”<br />
February <strong>2017</strong>: Belly rolls rule! After a monthlong<br />
trip, Emily wrote, “Sometimes I look like<br />
the pic on the left, sometimes like the pic on<br />
the right.” Lesson: Even fitness icons “don’t<br />
always have abs”—and that’s totally cool.<br />
March <strong>2017</strong>: “I have something to tell you...<br />
I have a dessert baby!” Emily told Instagram<br />
followers, another step in her “perfection<br />
doesn’t exist” campaign. “Here’s a reminder<br />
that I bloat,” she wrote. “It was SO worth it.”<br />
Only this time, she had the<br />
(BOSU) balls to speak up. The<br />
feeling of power in her body,<br />
she says, had “paved the way<br />
to mental changes.” Emily<br />
began stripping away sources<br />
of negativity from her life,<br />
dropping unsupportive<br />
“friends,” traveling with<br />
Declan (now her boyfriend),<br />
and modeling for fitness<br />
companies instead of fashion<br />
and beauty labels. When her<br />
76-year-old grandma saw her<br />
flexing and said, “Stop lifting<br />
weights. You’re supposed to be<br />
feminine,” she simply smiled…<br />
and flexed again.<br />
REDEFINING #FITSPO<br />
It wasn’t long before Emily<br />
had a wider audience for her<br />
strong-not-skinny philosophy.<br />
By 2011 she had become a<br />
certified personal trainer and<br />
was blogging and posting on<br />
Facebook, then later Instagram<br />
and other platforms, about<br />
her meals, workouts, and<br />
experiences at body-building<br />
and swimsuit competitions.<br />
Her timing was impeccable:<br />
The fitspo movement was just<br />
springing up as a reaction to<br />
thinspo, the trend celebrating<br />
an ultra-skinny ideal—and<br />
fitspo’s emphasis on strength<br />
and health dovetailed with<br />
Emily’s physical and mental<br />
transformation. “I decided<br />
everyone deserved to feel as<br />
incredible as I did,” she says.<br />
But a funny thing happened<br />
to fitspo over the next few<br />
years. It began morphing into<br />
something that could trigger<br />
perfectionism and body-size<br />
preoccupation—much like<br />
thinspo. In 2014, an Australian<br />
professor wrote an article<br />
blaming social media fitness<br />
stars for making young women<br />
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FITNESS<br />
feel guilty about their bodies…<br />
with Emily Skye’s photo front<br />
and center.<br />
Emily was incensed. “The<br />
professor hadn’t bothered to<br />
read my content—she just<br />
cherry-picked some photos<br />
and made assumptions,” she<br />
says. Emily responded by<br />
posting a collage of zits and<br />
stretch marks, together with a<br />
heartfelt statement about her<br />
own “struggles, insecurities,<br />
and flaws.” The story got more<br />
than 91 million views and<br />
ignited Emily’s career.<br />
Now her social media secret<br />
sauce is a refreshing blend of<br />
look-at-me aspiration and<br />
I’m-like-you honesty. Between<br />
the posts on moves that will lift<br />
your butt, there are tricks for<br />
lifting yourself out of the<br />
occasional sad mood…which<br />
Emily admits she still falls into.<br />
In one YouTube video, she<br />
confesses, “I’m feeling down in<br />
the dumps…I don’t wanna do<br />
anything. I wanna sleep all the<br />
time; I wanna cry all the time.”<br />
Her solution: “Do what you<br />
need to do to feel good in that<br />
moment —cry, skip the gym,<br />
eat chocolate—then get back to<br />
what you know works for you.”<br />
Clearly that’s a message that<br />
resonates, and Emily keeps<br />
compiling more ways to send it<br />
out. Reebok made her a global<br />
ambassador last September,<br />
and she is spearheading its<br />
“Hands” campaign, designed<br />
to spark conversations about<br />
body positivity. She is also<br />
working with the company on<br />
a new shoe, a training sneaker<br />
designed to handle everything<br />
from squats to plyometric<br />
box jumps to sprints. And her<br />
F.I.T. program has led to a<br />
partnership with an Australian<br />
gym chain, with “Emily/Skye<br />
Ignite” strength-training<br />
classes offered at 75 locations.<br />
Through the maze of<br />
new opportunities, though,<br />
Emily never loses touch<br />
with the vulnerable girl she<br />
once was. “Before I post<br />
anything, I ask myself, ‘If<br />
I were talking to my youngest<br />
self, what would I have<br />
wanted to hear?’” Q<br />
’Gram-Slam Abs!<br />
No gym required. Instead, hit the sand (or anywhere!) with this routine from<br />
Emily. Three times a week, do this circuit in order: Perform each exercise for<br />
40 seconds, then rest for 20 seconds before moving on to the next. After doing<br />
all five moves, rest for one minute, then repeat five times for six total rounds.<br />
a<br />
1. BODY-WEIGHT SQUAT<br />
Stand with your feet a little more than shoulder-width apart, toes turned<br />
out slightly and hands at your sides (a). Keeping your core tight and chest<br />
upright, sit your hips back and bend your knees to lower your body until<br />
your thighs are parallel to the ground, bringing your hands together in<br />
front of you for balance (b). Press through your heels to return to start.<br />
2. CURTSY LUNGE<br />
Stand with your feet<br />
shoulder-width apart, hands<br />
together in front of you at<br />
chest height (a). Keeping<br />
your torso upright, take a<br />
big step back with your left<br />
leg, crossing it behind your<br />
right, then bend your knees<br />
and lower until your right<br />
thigh is nearly parallel to<br />
the floor, keeping your hips<br />
and shoulders as square as<br />
possible (b). Press through<br />
your right heel to return<br />
to standing. Repeat on the<br />
other side and continue<br />
alternating.<br />
a<br />
a<br />
3. SPIDER-MAN MOUNTAIN CLIMBER<br />
Start in pushup position, hands directly below your shoulders, legs<br />
extended and feet together (a). Brace your core, then bend your left knee<br />
out and up toward your left elbow, keeping your hips as parallel to<br />
the ground as possible (b). Return to start. Repeat with the other leg<br />
and continue alternating.<br />
b<br />
b<br />
b<br />
a<br />
b<br />
4. MODIFIED V-UP<br />
Lie faceup on the ground with<br />
legs straight, arms at your sides,<br />
and shoulders off the ground (a).<br />
Quickly lift your torso to an upright<br />
position as you pull your knees to<br />
your chest (b). Keeping your hands<br />
next to your hips on the ground for<br />
support, slowly lower back to start.<br />
a<br />
b<br />
5. MODIFIED PUSHUP<br />
Start on your hands and knees in a<br />
modified pushup position, hands<br />
slightly more than shoulder-width<br />
apart, and your body forming a<br />
straight line from head to knees<br />
(a). Squeeze your glutes and brace<br />
your core, then bend your elbows<br />
to lower your chest toward the<br />
floor (b). Press through your palms<br />
to return to start.<br />
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HEALTH<br />
Suspend your disbelief about hypnosis, and while you’re at it, forget about<br />
swinging watches and the phrase “You’re getting sleepy.” Despite the fact<br />
that people have been using hypnotherapy for decades to help them<br />
ditch behaviors like overeating and smoking—and that major medical<br />
organizations recognize it as valid therapy for a range of health issues—<br />
it’s still viewed as mental sleight of hand, a tool of stage performers,<br />
not doctors. But thanks to a spate of recent research—most notably<br />
a study that showed, via MRI imaging, how the brain actually changes<br />
during hypnosis—the practice has gained more legitimacy and is<br />
often combined with talk therapy or meds. Now, “people are signing<br />
up for it at the recommendation of their physician,” says health<br />
psychologist Laurie Keefer, Ph.D., director of psychobehavioral research<br />
at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.<br />
During a session, a therapist will ease you into a hyper-focused<br />
relaxed state (by having you concentrate on, say, soothing words), then<br />
give you suggestions to help you conquer your health problem. You’ll<br />
be physically alert but mentally calm, similar to what happens when<br />
you are driving and reach your destination but don’t remember<br />
how you got there. Here, why over a half a million people couch-surf<br />
away what ails them each year, and what you can expect.<br />
INSOMNIA<br />
New York City writer Patricia Morrisroe<br />
could fall asleep easily. But four hours<br />
later, she’d be up again, her mind reeling.<br />
The problem started in childhood<br />
and gradually worsened. Patricia tried<br />
cognitive behavioral therapy and<br />
meds; when they didn’t help, she decided<br />
to visit a hypnotherapist. Patricia was<br />
hypnotized once, then given a recording<br />
to listen to nightly. Immediately, the<br />
then 50-year-old had what she describes<br />
as “the best sleep of my life.” The<br />
results wore off after 10 days (Patricia’s<br />
hypnotherapist suspects this is<br />
because she was only partly susceptible to<br />
hypnosis; about a third of the population<br />
can’t be hypnotized at all), but many<br />
people see results as long as they listen<br />
to the recording.<br />
People with stress-linked sleep<br />
disturbances are great candidates for<br />
hypnotherapy, says psychotherapist<br />
Marty Lerman, Ph.D., author of Mindshift.<br />
That’s because hypnosis can teach you<br />
how to acknowledge and release spinning<br />
thoughts. The payoff: A study found women<br />
who listened to hypnotic suggestions<br />
for sleep (such as a fish swimming deeper<br />
into water) at night experienced up to 80<br />
percent more restorative slow-wave sleep<br />
compared with when they heard a<br />
nonhypnotic text.<br />
That stress connection is why you’ll see<br />
the best results if you have a session or two<br />
with a therapist who can tailor a recording<br />
to your specific stressors. For example, if a<br />
jam-packed schedule is stealing your Zs,<br />
she might include a statement like “You<br />
have time to complete all your daily tasks.”<br />
Nonpersonalized sleep hypnosis apps are<br />
okay, say experts, as long as you choose one<br />
that’s been created or vetted by a certified<br />
hypnotherapist (check the description<br />
in the app store). Try Sleep Well Hypnosis<br />
(free), a 25-minute session you listen to<br />
nightly; it promises consistent, deep sleep<br />
in one to three weeks.<br />
GUT TROUBLES<br />
When she was 25, Amber Ponticelli<br />
started getting sharp abdominal pains<br />
every time she ate. ER and gastro docs<br />
thought she had IBS, but their suggested<br />
dietary tweaks (like eating six small meals<br />
As far back as ancient times, healers have used forms of hypnosis. A brief look back, from hokey to legit.<br />
3000 B.C.<br />
Ancient Greeks go to “sleep<br />
temples” dedicated to<br />
Aesculapius, the god of healing,<br />
to be treated in rituals that<br />
use hypnotic-like trances.<br />
The temples are filled with<br />
snakes, Aesculapius’s symbol.<br />
Um, not soothing.<br />
1843<br />
English doctor James<br />
Braid coins the term<br />
hypnosis (after Hypnos,<br />
the Greek god of sleep)<br />
and studies how it can<br />
be used to help ease<br />
anxiety and pain.<br />
1960<br />
The American<br />
Psychological<br />
Association recognizes<br />
hypnotherapy<br />
as a valid medical<br />
procedure.<br />
1774<br />
Austrian physician<br />
Franz Anton Mesmer<br />
(mesmerized; get it?)<br />
claims the hypnotic<br />
state is controlled by<br />
an occult force. He<br />
is soon discredited.<br />
1860s<br />
Civil War surgeons<br />
hypnotize injured<br />
soldiers before<br />
amputations.<br />
2008<br />
Research in<br />
the journal Nature<br />
finds evidence<br />
that hypnotherapy<br />
is effective at<br />
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a day instead of three large ones) didn’t<br />
ease her symptoms. Finally, an M.D.<br />
diagnosed the culprit: rapid gastric<br />
emptying, a condition that causes the<br />
body to force undigested food through the<br />
gut. She was referred to a doctor who was<br />
using hypnotherapy to treat GI patients.<br />
Amber didn’t have great expectations, but<br />
the now 35-year-old Chicago Pilates<br />
instructor was desperate.<br />
People with gut problems often find<br />
relief with hypnotherapy—on average,<br />
75 percent of women get significant relief<br />
after treatment and more than 80 percent<br />
continue to feel better for up to six years<br />
later—because of the close link between<br />
mind and gut, says Olafur Palsson, Psy.D., a<br />
professor of medicine at The University of<br />
North Carolina’s Center for Functional GI<br />
and Motility Disorders in Chapel Hill. The<br />
brain sends signals to the gut to influence<br />
how much it should contract or relax to<br />
move food through your intestines. But<br />
sometimes that message can come across<br />
too intensely (which can lead to diarrhea)<br />
or not firmly enough (resulting in<br />
constipation). Hypnotherapy can help iron<br />
out these mind-gut missives so your<br />
intestines contract properly, says Palsson.<br />
Each session, Amber would stare at a<br />
penny glued to the ceiling to help her<br />
relax. Then her doctor would describe a<br />
soothing location and say how Amber<br />
should tap into it to ease her symptoms<br />
(think: being on a beach and feeling the<br />
warm sun moving through and healing her<br />
intestines, and her stomach acting<br />
like the waves, breaking down food).<br />
Amber saw her symptoms ease up<br />
immediately; the majority of people find<br />
relief after six sessions (most women have<br />
one every other week over the course of<br />
about three months). People who begin to<br />
experience pain again (to date, Amber<br />
hasn’t) can go back for “tune up” visits or<br />
listen to a taped session provided by their<br />
doctor or therapist.<br />
out of control of my body or say something<br />
embarrassing,” says the Denver resident.<br />
But that wasn’t the case. Once Megan was<br />
put into a relaxed state, her hypnotherapist<br />
talked her through ways to release<br />
negative thoughts. When Megan was<br />
anxious about an upcoming trip, her<br />
therapist helped her envision going<br />
through the process—packing her bags,<br />
driving to the airport, getting through<br />
security, boarding the plane, the actual<br />
flight—without anxiety. It worked; she was<br />
far less tense than usual during her trip.<br />
Hypnosis is similarly successful for<br />
depressed individuals, who often receive<br />
messaging geared toward identifying and<br />
releasing uncomfortable emotions (“As<br />
sad feelings surface, you can let them go”).<br />
When hypnosis is incorporated into<br />
cognitive behavioral therapy sessions, it<br />
usually reduces the number of sessions<br />
needed by at least half, compared with<br />
using behavioral therapy alone.<br />
Today, Megan’s anxiety is managed with<br />
self-hypnosis, a technique she learned<br />
during her sessions. She relaxes her mind,<br />
then repeats some of her therapist’s<br />
frequently used phrases in order to guide<br />
herself through whatever upcoming<br />
stressful situation (like going to the<br />
dentist) she’s facing.<br />
PAIN<br />
Rumor has it Gisele Bündchen<br />
and Kate Middleton used hypnotherapy<br />
to ease labor contractions sans epidural.<br />
The Gisele anecdote, together with the<br />
documentary The Business of Being Born,<br />
helped convince Lauren Fong Barlow, the<br />
CEO of a Los Angeles digital production<br />
company, to enroll in a hypnobirthing<br />
class when she was five months pregnant.<br />
For the next four months—and during<br />
the 36-hour unmedicated birth of her<br />
daughter—she listened to recordings and<br />
birthing affirmations (e.g., “My muscles<br />
are working in harmony to make birthing<br />
easier”) recommended by her teacher.<br />
During delivery she had periods of<br />
discomfort, “but I was never in pain or<br />
screaming,” says Lauren, now 37 years old.<br />
Experts aren’t positive how hypnosis<br />
helps with labor pain, but Palsson suspects<br />
it may lessen the so-called fight-or-flight<br />
response, which can cause muscle tension<br />
that makes it harder for the baby to move<br />
through the birth canal.<br />
Baby-delivering pains aren’t the only<br />
ouch hypnosis can heal, though.<br />
Studies show it can lessen the chronic pain<br />
that comes from conditions such as<br />
fibromyalgia or even a years-old injury (to,<br />
say, your back or ankle). Here’s how:<br />
Typically, when you’re hurt, the nervous<br />
system sends pain cues to the brain<br />
until the problem heals. But with chronic<br />
pain, the neurons misfire, making the<br />
signals—and the agony—continue.<br />
“Hypnotherapy can help tamp down these<br />
signals,” says David Patterson, Ph.D., a<br />
professor of psychology in the departments<br />
of rehabilitation medicine, surgery,<br />
and psychology at the University of<br />
Washington in Seattle.<br />
So if you see a hypnotherapist for that<br />
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about ways to ease or completely get rid<br />
of the discomfort. (One example: Telling<br />
you to imagine you’re putting your spinal<br />
pain into a series of progressively larger<br />
boxes, locking each one shut, then putting<br />
the last box on a train to take it away for<br />
good.) Most patients with chronic<br />
pain report feeling less achy after a single<br />
appointment and significantly better<br />
after about four sessions. Q<br />
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Twenty-five-year old Megan McGovern<br />
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She first tried it when a therapist suggested<br />
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hypnosis so that your mental state and the root of your issue can be<br />
determined. Sessions (you’ll probably need five to seven) cost about $100 to<br />
$150 a pop—though they may be covered by insurance if the therapist codes<br />
them as regular psychotherapy sessions.<br />
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URGENT<br />
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OR ER?<br />
That is the Q you now face<br />
when a medical crisis strikes—<br />
and a recent survey found<br />
that 89 percent of people<br />
would head to the ER for<br />
problems that could be<br />
treated at an urgent-care<br />
clinic. Those unnecessary<br />
ER visits add up: Wait times<br />
can be hours longer, and<br />
care can cost thousands<br />
of dollars more. Use our<br />
cheat sheet to determine<br />
the right destination for<br />
common ailments.<br />
By Jamie Hergenrader<br />
.BROKEN BONE.<br />
URGENT CARE<br />
Suspect you broke a peripheral bone (foot,<br />
ankle, wrist, finger)? Urgent-care docs<br />
can X-ray it and put on a temporary splint,<br />
then refer you to an orthopedic M.D. for<br />
follow-up care and (if needed) a long-term cast.<br />
EMERGENCY ROOM<br />
Hit up the ER for a broken long bone (arm or leg)<br />
or centralized one (skull, neck, hip), any break<br />
that restricts blood flow (it’ll feel numb), or a<br />
fracture in which the bone is sticking out of your<br />
skin—you’ll need a cast and possibly surgery.<br />
.FEVER AND VOMITING<br />
URGENT CARE<br />
A temp of up to 102.5°F, with or without<br />
vomiting, is likely a temporary bug or the flu.<br />
You can ride it out, or if symptoms last longer<br />
than 24 hours, see an urgent-care doctor<br />
for anti-nausea meds to avoid dehydration.<br />
EMERGENCY ROOM<br />
Hightail it here if that high temp and puking<br />
come with sharp abdominal pain or a headache.<br />
The former can signal gallbladder issues (which<br />
may require surgery); the latter, meningitis<br />
(ER M.D.s can confirm with a spinal tap).<br />
.ABDOMINAL PAIN.<br />
URGENT CARE<br />
Choose this if a previously diagnosed gut<br />
problem (such as IBS or acid reflux) is<br />
making you more miz than usual and your<br />
primary-care M.D. is booked solid.<br />
EMERGENCY ROOM<br />
A severe, out-of-the-blue belly ouch can signal<br />
appendicitis, kidney stones, or inflammation in<br />
the gallbladder, liver, or pancreas. ER docs<br />
have high-tech equipment (CT scanners, MRIs)<br />
to ID the cause—and powerful painkillers to<br />
make you more comfortable.<br />
.CUTS<br />
URGENT CARE<br />
These docs can clean out a shallow cut (you<br />
can’t see muscle or bone) with an antiseptic<br />
to prevent infection, then seal the edges with<br />
stitches or medical glue, even on your face.<br />
EMERGENCY ROOM<br />
If you can see bone or the bleeding hasn’t<br />
stopped after 15 minutes of pressure,<br />
head here. Ditto puncture wounds (e.g., you<br />
stepped on a nail or an animal bit you);<br />
advanced imaging tools let ER docs check<br />
for damage to nerves, arteries, or veins.<br />
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Sources: David Shih, M.D., chief medical officer, CityMD, a chain of urgent-care clinics; Nicholas<br />
Kman, M.D., emergency physician, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus
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FOOD<br />
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YOGURT<br />
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4 quartered<br />
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In a saucepan,<br />
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WHOLE BENTO BOX: 656 cal, 22 g fat<br />
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Cook 8 oz<br />
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¼ cup halved<br />
cherry tomatoes,<br />
¼ cup cucumber<br />
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cold or flu coming on<br />
Taste: Spicy, tangy, and<br />
exotic—sweet with a kick!<br />
E Ginger’s active<br />
component, gingerol—a<br />
natural anti-inflammatory<br />
and pain reliever—also<br />
has antimicrobial and<br />
antifungal properties,<br />
which can help your body<br />
battle illness.<br />
E Pomegranate, with three<br />
times as much antioxidant<br />
activity as green tea, fights<br />
the oxidative stress that wears<br />
down your immune defenses.<br />
E Capsaicin, the spicy<br />
compound in cayenne, helps<br />
unstuff your nose. Q<br />
E<br />
Batch Craft<br />
To save time, make a<br />
whole pitcher of shots at<br />
once. Just multiply the<br />
amounts above by seven,<br />
mix it all together,<br />
refrigerate, and dispense<br />
daily. They’ll keep in<br />
the fridge for up to one<br />
week—or freeze them<br />
in large ice cube trays<br />
and thaw as needed.<br />
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Sources: Ali Miller, R.D., author of Naturally Nourished;<br />
Maribeth Evezich, R.D., dietitian in Seattle
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WEIGHT LOSS<br />
FEEDING ON<br />
FEAR<br />
Round-the-clock headlines,<br />
political rants, dire global events—it’s<br />
enough to drive you to the nearest<br />
bag of cookies. If you’re feeling the<br />
weight of the world in places other<br />
than your shoulders, we can help.<br />
By Leslie Goldman<br />
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WEIGHT LOSS<br />
Cindy Hamilton, 40, of<br />
Highwood, Illinois, has<br />
a trainer, works out four times<br />
a week, and ran the Marine<br />
Corps Marathon last year—and<br />
yet she’s gained seven pounds<br />
since November’s contentious<br />
presidential election.<br />
“I’ll watch cable news while<br />
eating straight from a fivepound<br />
vat of licorice,” she<br />
confesses. “It numbs my worry.<br />
Plus, I’m like, ‘Everything’s<br />
going to shit, so I might as well<br />
eat candy.’ I never understood<br />
emotional eating before,<br />
but now, having a bagel and<br />
cream cheese makes me<br />
feel better in the moment.”<br />
Studies, and scales<br />
nationwide, show that<br />
Hamilton isn’t alone. The<br />
sordid combination of heated<br />
political sparring and 24/7<br />
news coverage of world<br />
calamity and crises—made<br />
worse by the attendant social<br />
EXTRA! EXTRA! HOW NOT TO EAT YOUR FEELINGS<br />
media chatter and trolling—<br />
has driven more than half<br />
the U.S. population to eat,<br />
drink, or smoke as a result of<br />
the election, according to<br />
a survey by online health-care<br />
portal CareDash.com. Six<br />
percent of women have gained<br />
enough weight to cause them<br />
to see, or consider seeing,<br />
a doctor about it.<br />
“Eating habits are<br />
greatly influenced by<br />
stress, anxiety, and<br />
other negative emotions,<br />
regardless of what triggers<br />
them—politics, work, or<br />
personal relationships,” says<br />
Darnestown, Maryland,<br />
psychotherapist Steven Stosny,<br />
Ph.D., who coined the 2016<br />
phrase “election stress<br />
disorder” and, more recently,<br />
“headline stress disorder.”<br />
Constant exposure to<br />
terrorism scares and climatechange<br />
warnings, Stosny says,<br />
“creates a war-zone mentality<br />
in your brain, with each<br />
headline seeming like a little<br />
missile attack you’re hoping<br />
doesn’t hit you.” Small wonder<br />
that Ashley Womble, a<br />
36-year-old communications<br />
director in New York City, has<br />
been avoiding the gym. “They<br />
play cable news nonstop,” she<br />
says. “I listen to music on my<br />
headphones, but whenever<br />
I look up from the treadmill,<br />
all I see is the news.” Womble<br />
estimates she’s now running<br />
five or so miles a week, as<br />
opposed to the 10 to 15 she<br />
was logging a year ago.<br />
Some have called postelection<br />
weight gain the<br />
“Trump 15,” but headlineinduced<br />
anxiety is<br />
nonpartisan: A post-election<br />
survey by the American<br />
Psychological Association<br />
found that national<br />
stress levels saw the<br />
sharpest rise in<br />
10 years, with 59 percent of<br />
Republicans and 76 percent<br />
of Democrats begging for a<br />
Brexit from reality.<br />
CLICK WEIGHT<br />
It’s not uncommon to put on<br />
pounds in response to major<br />
life stressors, sometimes<br />
called “weight shocks” by<br />
researchers, whether the<br />
shocks are personal or global in<br />
nature. (Germans call weight<br />
gained from emotional<br />
overeating kummerspeck—<br />
literally, “grief bacon.”) Simply<br />
thinking about a stressful<br />
event that you’ve experienced<br />
makes you burn 104 fewer<br />
calories—about 11 pounds’<br />
worth per year—per a study in<br />
Biological Psychiatry, and<br />
the study authors expect that<br />
a similar effect could happen<br />
when we ruminate about<br />
a nerve-wracking headline.<br />
One culprit is hormones, says<br />
Fatima Cody Stanford, M.D., an<br />
obesity-medicine physician at<br />
Massachusetts General<br />
Hospital and Harvard Medical<br />
School in Boston. “When you’re<br />
upset, levels of the stress<br />
hormone cortisol rise,<br />
prompting cravings for sweet or<br />
high-fat foods.” Those urges are<br />
a throwback to prehistoric<br />
times, when we would stockpile<br />
calories in anticipation of<br />
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famine. Similarly,<br />
when you freak<br />
out over current<br />
events, “your body<br />
thinks, Something I<br />
care about is at stake,<br />
and it compels you to<br />
eat,” says Washington, D.C.,<br />
dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield, R.D.<br />
You’re apt to choose comfort foods like<br />
mac ’n’ cheese or doughnuts, because<br />
carbs act “like edible Xanax,” she says,<br />
“stimulating the body to produce the<br />
feel-good chemical serotonin.”<br />
NO REST FOR THE WORRIED<br />
A social media habit can also make<br />
you lose sleep, another pathway to extra<br />
pounds. When you lag behind in Zs,<br />
your body can release ghrelin, the “feed<br />
me!” hormone, says Scritchfield.<br />
Late-night scrolling compounds the<br />
problem: The headlines may get your<br />
blood boiling, and the blue-screen light<br />
from your device affects how much and<br />
how well you sleep. Christine Knapp,<br />
a 39-year-old massage therapist in Los<br />
Angeles, blames her recent yo-yoing<br />
weight on bad bedtime rituals. “I look at<br />
the news on Twitter and I’m mindlessly<br />
munching, and suddenly an hour has<br />
gone by. I crawl into bed and can’t fall<br />
asleep, then I wake up with nightmares.”<br />
She has gained back six of the 12 pounds<br />
she’d lost before the election.<br />
Sleep deprivation also hinders your<br />
greatest weapon in the fight against<br />
headline-induced stress: exercise. Not<br />
only does working out spur endorphins,<br />
but it fuels emotional resiliency.<br />
“When you work out hard,” says<br />
Scritchfield, “your mind often says,<br />
‘I want to stop.’ But if you press<br />
through those pushups or that last five<br />
minutes of a run, it’s like strength<br />
training for your brain. It builds mental<br />
toughness.” So the next time you’re<br />
faced with an emotional challenge—<br />
like reading an upsetting article—and<br />
you want to eat a cookie, you realize,<br />
“You know what? I’m stronger than<br />
this.” And you are. Q
WEIGHT LOSS<br />
BUY 5,<br />
DROP 5<br />
Put these power foods on your plate and eat your way to a smaller size.<br />
By Keri Glassman, R.D.<br />
Whole-Wheat Panko<br />
Get that “fried” crunch<br />
without the fat. The Asian<br />
version of breadcrumbs<br />
is flakier and crispier<br />
and absorbs less oil than<br />
the traditional kind.<br />
Tomato<br />
These vine-ripened<br />
beauties—lusciously in<br />
season right now—are<br />
teeming with fiber,<br />
which keeps you full<br />
without extra calories.<br />
Basil<br />
Fresh herbs intensify<br />
your food’s flavor so you<br />
can use less salt and fat,<br />
and studies show this<br />
fragrant, summery leaf<br />
helps steady blood sugar.<br />
Honeydew<br />
A good reason to do this<br />
’dew: A single cup nets<br />
you nearly half your daily<br />
quota of vitamin C, which<br />
research shows may aid fat<br />
burning during exercise.<br />
Shrimp<br />
Protein doesn’t get much<br />
leaner than this shellfish,<br />
which packs 10 grams of the<br />
muscle-building stuff into<br />
a mere two ounces, along<br />
with a dose of omega-3s.<br />
BREAKFAST<br />
LUNCH<br />
SNACK<br />
DINNER<br />
DESSERT<br />
Honeydew Basil<br />
Smoothie<br />
Blend together 1 cup<br />
cubed honeydew, ½ cup<br />
vanilla yogurt, ½ cup ice,<br />
and ¼ cup basil leaves<br />
until smooth. Garnish<br />
with melon wedge.<br />
HAVE ON HAND<br />
Vanilla yogurt<br />
Lemon<br />
Mixed greens<br />
Tortilla scoops<br />
Scallion<br />
Shrimp Salad<br />
Mix 2 Tbsp panko with<br />
½ tsp lemon zest and 1 tsp<br />
oil on a baking sheet, and<br />
crisp in a 350°F oven, 5<br />
minutes. Whisk 2 tsp each<br />
olive oil and lemon juice<br />
with 1 tsp chopped basil.<br />
Layer 2 cups greens, ½ cup<br />
diced tomato, ½ cup diced<br />
honeydew, and 6 cooked<br />
shrimp. Top with dressing<br />
and toasted panko.<br />
Taco seasoning<br />
Aged white cheddar<br />
Garlic<br />
Brown sugar<br />
Tex-Mex Shrimp Bites<br />
Arrange 10 baked tortilla<br />
scoops on a baking sheet.<br />
Stir together ¼ cup<br />
chopped cooked shrimp,<br />
¼ cup chopped tomato,<br />
1 chopped scallion, and<br />
1 tsp taco seasoning. Divide<br />
among tortilla scoops and<br />
top each with ½ tsp grated<br />
cheddar. Bake at 350°F<br />
until cheese melts,<br />
4 minutes. Garnish with<br />
more chopped scallion.<br />
Pesto Shrimp<br />
over Tomato<br />
In a food processor,<br />
combine ½ cup basil<br />
leaves; 1 Tbsp each grated<br />
cheddar, panko, and olive<br />
oil; 2 tsp lemon juice; and<br />
1 clove garlic. Transfer to<br />
a bowl and toss with<br />
7 cooked medium shrimp.<br />
Thickly slice 1 large<br />
tomato; sprinkle with salt<br />
and pepper. Arrange on<br />
a plate and top with pesto<br />
shrimp. Garnish with<br />
more cheese.<br />
Honeydew<br />
Yogurt Pop<br />
In a small nonstick skillet,<br />
toast ½ tsp panko with<br />
¼ tsp brown sugar, about<br />
1 minute. Thread three<br />
cubes of melon on a wood<br />
skewer. Spread 2 Tbsp<br />
vanilla yogurt over melon<br />
in a thin layer and place on<br />
a parchment-lined plate.<br />
Sprinkle with sweetened<br />
breadcrumbs and freeze<br />
until the yogurt is solid,<br />
about 30 minutes.<br />
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MOST<br />
LIKELY TO<br />
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LIFE<br />
There’s a “nerd” revolution happening, and the definition is a<br />
million miles from the stereotype. Women are claiming the<br />
term—including our yearbook of A-listers and WH staffers—and<br />
giving it a positive slant. The old version, of course, was a booksmart,<br />
socially awkward goody-goody with a math or science<br />
bent—the female fictional versions being Hermione Granger, Lisa<br />
Simpson, and The Big Bang Theory’s Amy Farrah Fowler. And<br />
there are plenty of purists who still swear by this—picture the<br />
devoted Trekkies and hardcore gamers who relish their alpha<br />
nerd status and police the noobs. But on a looser scale, nerding out<br />
has come to mean delving embarrassingly deep into your<br />
passion—even if it’s the nichest of niches. “I probably know more<br />
about ecologically innovative fabric made from mushrooms than<br />
someone should,” says Marijana Sprajc, 44. As for crafter Jenny<br />
Ryan, 43, “I get worked up about types of glues and their<br />
appropriate usage.” Stamp collector Rachel Ridout, 31, recently<br />
dragged her mother to the Postmuseum in Stockholm. “It was just<br />
us and an elderly German couple. It was so cool.”<br />
Thanks to today’s self-selected<br />
feeds beamed directly into our phones,<br />
the very idea of “mainstream” is<br />
disappearing, says Robert Thompson,<br />
Ph.D., director of the Bleier Center for<br />
Television and Popular Culture at<br />
Syracuse University in New York. That<br />
opens the door for new voices and ideas<br />
to carve out a platform within popular<br />
culture—and IRL. “We’re seeing people<br />
focus more on individualism rather<br />
than just following trends,” says Lucie<br />
Greene, worldwide director of the<br />
Innovation Group at J. Walter<br />
Thompson. And leaning into your<br />
quirks = nerding out.<br />
Grace Sun is one woman living<br />
that concept. Last October, the<br />
creative strategist at Instagram and<br />
Facebook started the @bethenerd<br />
Instagram account. Inspired by Mark<br />
Zuckerberg’s advice to young women to<br />
“be the nerd” in their school (instead<br />
of dating one), Sun posts mini videos of<br />
high-profile women about their<br />
greatest fascinations. For example:<br />
Samantha Power, the youngest-ever<br />
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations,<br />
is a Red Sox superfan; Mindy Kaling<br />
nerds out about comedies like the old<br />
BBC sitcom Fawlty Towers. “I wanted<br />
to celebrate intellectual curiosity<br />
and inspire young women to pursue<br />
their passions,” says Sun. Her words of<br />
wisdom? “Find that thing that makes<br />
time feel like it’s hit the fast-forward<br />
button—it can be coding, playing<br />
the ukulele, taking photos,”<br />
she says. “There’s this magic that<br />
happens when you’re doing a thing<br />
you love.”<br />
There are real-world payoffs to this<br />
thinking. For one, a quirky interest<br />
can help you stand out in a crowded<br />
job market, Greene explains. Delving<br />
into your passion also drives positive<br />
changes in your brain. The euphoric<br />
feeling you get when you’re sucked<br />
into something is called a flow state,<br />
described by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,<br />
the Hungarian psychologist who<br />
discovered it, as “a source of mental<br />
energy in that it focuses attention and<br />
motivates action.” Research shows<br />
that in the workplace, executives are<br />
five times more productive when they<br />
experience flow. Plus, one study<br />
found that being absorbed in your<br />
interests brings more oxygenated<br />
blood to the part of the brain linked<br />
with emotion and reward processing.<br />
And perhaps the biggest payoff of<br />
all: In Bill Nye’s new book, Everything<br />
All at Once: How to Unleash Your<br />
Inner Nerd, Tap into Radical<br />
Curiosity, and Solve Any Problem, the<br />
scientist and TV show host says that<br />
today’s nerds—by applying a curious<br />
mindset to their passions—are<br />
making the world not just a more<br />
interesting place, but a better one.<br />
—Meirav Devash<br />
WH NERDS OUT ABOUT...<br />
Sports Nutrition<br />
The world of endurance races has<br />
its very own food group—and as an<br />
editor who dabbles in runs 13.1 miles<br />
and up, I can recognize the subtle<br />
complexities in texture and flavor in<br />
gels, chews, and blocks like an<br />
oenophile relishes her favorite<br />
pinot. Here are the varietals I prefer.<br />
BLOCKS<br />
TASTING NOTES:<br />
Fuller-bodied and denser than most in-race<br />
sports nutrition options, blocks give you<br />
something you can really savor.<br />
WINNING FLAVORS: A subtle fruit note and<br />
kick of caffeine make Black Cherry a<br />
dependable running go-to, while Ginger Ale<br />
gives a nice freshness when you want to mix<br />
things up flavor-wise.<br />
Clif Bloks Energy Chews, $2.79 for 6, clifbar.com<br />
CHEWS<br />
TASTING NOTES: These<br />
have a bite-ability similar<br />
to blocks, but they’re<br />
smaller and chewier, with<br />
a candy-like finish.<br />
WINNING FLAVORS:<br />
Cherry Blossom and Pink<br />
Lemonade pack a nice, not-too-sweet effect.<br />
Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews, $27<br />
for 12, honeystinger.com<br />
GELS<br />
TASTING NOTES: Some people are skeeved by<br />
gels’ consistency. The key is to “sip” them: Take<br />
a small taste and pair it with a big<br />
gulp of water, which thins the gel<br />
out and expands the sensation.<br />
WINNING FLAVORS: Salted<br />
Watermelon has tangy zip, and<br />
Salted Caramel is a halfwaypoint<br />
treat on long runs.<br />
Gu Energy Gel, $28.80 for<br />
24 packets, guenergy.com<br />
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LIFE<br />
WH NERDS OUT ABOUT...<br />
Nature Documentaries<br />
These shows and movies make<br />
up about 99 percent of the<br />
TV I watch. Research has found<br />
that viewing this type of doc<br />
makes people happy and<br />
less anxious, and that exposure<br />
to the outdoors—even via a<br />
screen—decreases stress,<br />
increases calm, and improves<br />
cognitive ability. And there’s an<br />
old favorite or new one for every<br />
taste. Check out my own awards.<br />
BEST DRAMA<br />
Planet Earth II<br />
The sequel to the<br />
original BBC series<br />
sucks you in with<br />
state-of-the-art<br />
footage and the<br />
narration of 91-year-old British<br />
naturalist Sir David Attenborough. It’s<br />
part nail-biting drama (will the baby<br />
iguana escape from a mass of hungry<br />
snakes?), part science lesson (who knew<br />
sloths—like this guy—can swim?).<br />
BEST CLASSIC<br />
Blue Planet<br />
My very fave<br />
episode is “The<br />
Deep.” It features all<br />
kinds of alien-like,<br />
glowing creatures<br />
on the bottom of the sea. Blue Planet<br />
will get a reboot, also narrated by<br />
Attenborough, next year, and it will<br />
include new underwater discoveries<br />
like a species of hairy-chested crab<br />
nicknamed the “Hoff” (yep, after David<br />
Hasselhoff himself ).<br />
BEST COMEDY<br />
Bears: Spy in the<br />
Woods<br />
Bears aren’t exactly<br />
funny, but I get a<br />
kick out of the spy<br />
cams—cameras<br />
disguised as ordinary objects—that<br />
provide a unique view. The true stars<br />
of this three-part series: boulder cam<br />
(in the forest), snowball cam (in the<br />
Arctic), salmon cam (in a stream), and<br />
trash-can cam (in the suburbs).<br />
BEST HORROR<br />
Great White<br />
Serial Killer Lives<br />
Shark Week, to me,<br />
is as can’t-miss as<br />
the Superbowl is to<br />
football fans—so I’m<br />
going out on a limb to say that this<br />
summer’s lead doc will be a winner:<br />
Shark experts will try to figure out<br />
whether the same great white shark<br />
has been behind a years-long spate of<br />
attacks off the central California coast.<br />
Duunnn dunn…Duuuunnnn dunn…<br />
WH NERDS OUT ABOUT...<br />
Encapsulation<br />
Nothing makes me scooch<br />
forward in my chair more than<br />
a product that uses encapsulation.<br />
This staple of cosmetic chemistry<br />
means one ingredient is swaddled<br />
inside of another, keeping the<br />
inner one protected from air and<br />
light, which could degrade it.<br />
It’s primarily a delivery system—<br />
ferrying an active ingredient<br />
where it needs to go to be<br />
effective—but it has other<br />
benefits. Here, my latest picks.<br />
DEODORANT<br />
There are itty-bitty molecules<br />
of perfume encapsulated<br />
in this spray. The scent<br />
molecules are activated by<br />
your sweat, which unleashes<br />
them—and freshens you<br />
up—with a slightly floral<br />
aroma when your underarm<br />
situation gets stanky.<br />
Secret Invisible Spray in Cool<br />
Waterlily, $5, at drugstores<br />
July 15<br />
BODY WASH<br />
While you lather up, microscopic<br />
conditioning spheres get left<br />
behind on your skin postshower.<br />
Later, when you<br />
touch your skin or it rubs<br />
against your clothing, the shell<br />
breaks and the moisturizing<br />
agent releases, giving a dose<br />
of hydration to your legs, arms,<br />
and everything else.<br />
Dial Coconut Milk Body<br />
Wash, $4.49, at drugstores<br />
ANTI-AGING CREAM<br />
Retinol is a notorious<br />
skin agitator (my guess<br />
is you’ve heard this<br />
one before). But this<br />
formula encapsulates<br />
the wrinkle-smoothing<br />
ingredient, allowing a slow<br />
rollout into the skin—which de-ages<br />
your complexion without irritation.<br />
Clark’s Botanicals Retinol Rescue<br />
Overnight Cream, $98,<br />
clarksbotanicals.com<br />
NAIL POLISH<br />
Enamel can dry out nail beds, but<br />
moisturizing oils haven’t<br />
been soluble in polish—until<br />
now. By encapsulating<br />
argan oil, this lacquer<br />
keeps the oil suspended,<br />
separating the hydration<br />
from the color until you’re<br />
ready to paint it on.<br />
Sally Hansen Color Therapy<br />
Nail Polish in Warm and<br />
Toasty, $9, at drugstores<br />
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LOVE<br />
FIRST COMES<br />
LOVE...<br />
Then comes a tsunami of what-ifs. Your first relationship is like<br />
no other, which is why its shadow lingers and shapes every romance<br />
that follows. How do you make peace with those memories—and is<br />
there such a thing as a second chance? We dig into the nostalgia files.<br />
B y A nna Bresla w<br />
“I often wonder what would have happened if we met at the right<br />
time”....“The hardest part about the whole thing is that I lost you<br />
as a friend too”....“I’ll never be able to love him like I loved you,<br />
and I feel bad about it but it’ll only always be you.”<br />
When artist Rora Blue asked a single Q—“What would you say<br />
to the first person you fell for?”—those were three of the 34,000<br />
responses she received. The messages became a Web installation<br />
called The Unsent Project, which continues to grow. Why the<br />
lasting intensity? “It’s called primacy,” says Jennifer Talarico,<br />
Ph.D., a cognitive psychologist at Lafayette College in Easton,<br />
Pennsylvania. “Memories of a first experience are more vivid than<br />
similar events that come later.” Like baby ducks thinking a dust<br />
mop is “mom,” a part of you can’t shake that imprint of “partner”—<br />
enticing some to toy with (or even act on) rejoining that partner<br />
years later. Turn for intel on how to live with the enduring<br />
presence of the one who taught you about love, good and bad.<br />
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LASTING IMPRESSION<br />
ALISON,* 24<br />
She still uses her high<br />
school boyfriend’s nickname<br />
and birthday for her Web<br />
passwords—seven years after<br />
they broke up. “I lost my<br />
virginity to him,” Alison says.<br />
“It was New Year’s Eve, with<br />
literal fireworks going off in<br />
the background. Cheesy, but<br />
awesome.” Beyond the fact<br />
that sex releases a surge of<br />
oxytocin and dopamine, first<br />
sex partners also play a key role<br />
in developing our identities,<br />
says Michelle Skeen, Psy.D.,<br />
author of Love Me, Don’t Leave<br />
Me. “She became a sexual being<br />
with him, and he was the first<br />
person to reflect that new self<br />
back to her.”<br />
Now Alison is “happily<br />
settled in a relationship with<br />
the person I know is The<br />
One”—and yet, paradoxically,<br />
she still thinks about her first<br />
and secretly hopes she might<br />
run into him someday and<br />
get coffee together. “He just<br />
left such an impression on my<br />
heart. Even though I haven’t<br />
spoken to him in ages and<br />
probably never will, I feel like<br />
I’ve been permanently molded<br />
by him.” Skeen’s response?<br />
First, change those passwords,<br />
which keep memories of the ex<br />
alive. “When we’re continually<br />
looking back at the past, it<br />
impacts the present.” Research<br />
bears out the dangers: A new<br />
Kansas State University study<br />
of 7,000 couples shows that the<br />
more accepting people were of<br />
their partners being in touch<br />
with former flames on social<br />
media, the more harmful it was<br />
to their relationship—partly<br />
because it can create a<br />
“slippery slope” of temptation<br />
during difficult times.<br />
The other problem with<br />
musing about him is that<br />
it’s too easy to embellish the<br />
past, especially when you’re<br />
feeling ticked off at your SO.<br />
“Remembering something<br />
isn’t like replaying a video,”<br />
says Talarico. Instead, she<br />
explains, it’s a process of<br />
reconstruction. The basic<br />
elements stay the same, but<br />
you put them together a bit<br />
differently each time. So for<br />
instance, a trip you shared that<br />
had real moments of conflict<br />
can seem, in gauzy retrospect,<br />
like one long romantic high.<br />
UNFINISHED BUSINESS<br />
SANDRA,* 30<br />
When she was 18, a college<br />
sophomore studying abroad at<br />
Cambridge, Sandra met her<br />
first boyfriend; he was British<br />
and 22. “Ever since then I’ve<br />
thought that this is how love<br />
should feel—like a force of<br />
nature greater than yourself,”<br />
she recalls. When she returned<br />
to the States, they kept it up<br />
long-distance for a year. “We<br />
planned our future together,<br />
from the apartment we’d share<br />
to the daughter we were sure<br />
we’d have, named Chloe.”<br />
Sandra was blindsided when he<br />
broke up with her right before<br />
her graduation, saying he<br />
needed to focus on his career.<br />
“For weeks, I lay in bed hardly<br />
eating or sleeping,” she says. “I<br />
fell into a deep well of selfloathing—I<br />
felt like the only<br />
logical conclusion was that I<br />
was so horrible, a man wouldn’t<br />
want to be with me.”<br />
The intensity of Sandra’s<br />
anguish actually has a<br />
neurological basis, says Helen<br />
Fisher, Ph.D., anthropologist<br />
and research fellow at the<br />
Kinsey Institute at Indiana<br />
University in Bloomington.<br />
Fisher analyzed the brains of<br />
people who’ve been dumped,<br />
using an fMRI scanner, and<br />
found that when they thought<br />
about their former love,<br />
they experienced a “brain<br />
explosion” that targeted areas<br />
linked to cravings, addiction,<br />
and physical pain. That<br />
chemical storm can lead to a<br />
sense of unfinished business—<br />
even, as in Sandra’s case, a<br />
decade later.<br />
“I’ve had plenty of<br />
passionate romances since<br />
then, but have never felt<br />
consumed like that,” she says.<br />
And she may never again, says<br />
Skeen: “When we’re younger,<br />
we’re much more emotional,<br />
and we haven’t been burned<br />
yet.” So we enter into the<br />
relationship at full speed, and<br />
with very little self-protection.<br />
Sandra still occasionally<br />
dreams about him, and she<br />
wonders if meeting up with<br />
him once would break the<br />
spell. But what haunts her,<br />
says Skeen, “is not so much the<br />
loss of him, but the visceral<br />
memory of her hurt, younger<br />
self.” Skeen advises a dose of<br />
self-compassion. “Her<br />
30-year-old self is judging the<br />
18-year-old she once was. I<br />
would have her write a letter<br />
to that younger self, saying,<br />
‘Look, you were only 18. You<br />
didn’t have all the answers, so<br />
don’t beat up on yourself.’ ”<br />
ANOTHER SHOT<br />
LORI AND JOHN,* 51 AND 53<br />
They dated innocently in high<br />
school, at ages 15 and 17: no<br />
sex, just lots of time together.<br />
Then her family moved, and<br />
despite love letters and phone<br />
calls, they eventually lost<br />
touch—but neither ever forgot<br />
the other, even though<br />
both married other people.<br />
“I dreamed of John so many<br />
times,” says Lori. “And I<br />
wished my husband was like<br />
John, who became the<br />
epitome of who I thought a<br />
man and husband should be.”<br />
These long-lasting<br />
memories are due to a<br />
“reminiscence bump,” says<br />
Talarico; you tend to recall<br />
best the life events that<br />
occurred from ages 15 to 30,<br />
perhaps because those years<br />
contain the bulk of our first<br />
experiences. When Lori’s<br />
unhappy marriage broke up,<br />
she tracked down John online<br />
and found out he was also<br />
divorced. They talked on the<br />
phone that night, and soon<br />
after they were Skyping daily.<br />
Eighteen months later, they<br />
got engaged. Says Lori, “I felt<br />
compelled to find the kind of<br />
love I knew before.”<br />
Will it last the second time<br />
around? Two circumstances<br />
can improve your odds of<br />
success, says Nancy Kalish,<br />
Ph.D., author of Lost & Found<br />
Lovers, and Lori and John fit<br />
both: having met at age 22 or<br />
younger, and breaking up<br />
because of “situational factors,”<br />
like a move, rather than<br />
core disagreements. Kalish’s<br />
20 years of research show that<br />
three-quarters of reuniting<br />
couples will stay together<br />
long-term—if both parties are<br />
single when they reconnect.<br />
“Many people who reunite say<br />
their ‘lost love’ became the<br />
‘standard for all the rest,’” she<br />
says. “It’s not just nostalgia,<br />
or sex, or an unresolved issue.<br />
It’s real love.” Q<br />
That first one lights<br />
up all the feel-good<br />
chemicals.<br />
GALLERY STOCK<br />
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*All names and identifying details have been changed.
LOVE+LIFE<br />
THE<br />
THINKING<br />
MAN<br />
ANSEL ELGORT<br />
23, star of Baby Driver,<br />
reluctant adult, armchair<br />
philosopher<br />
ON STILL DATING<br />
HIS HIGH SCHOOL<br />
SWEETHEART<br />
[DANCER VIOLETTA<br />
KOMYSHAN, 21]:<br />
I’ve never been with<br />
somebody from Hollywood,<br />
so I don’t know what it’s<br />
like, but I like having my<br />
love be away from my work.<br />
It’s nice that she knows<br />
me as me before I was<br />
influenced by success or the<br />
stress and responsibility<br />
of being an adult. I feel like<br />
everyone’s at their purest<br />
when they’re just a kid.<br />
ON “ACTOR ANSEL” VS<br />
“REAL-LIFE ANSEL”:<br />
My work life and my regular<br />
life are very different—I feel<br />
like it’s two personalities.<br />
There’s actor Ansel, where<br />
I have to play a role and be<br />
“on.” I take photos with<br />
everybody who asks, and<br />
I try to be professional.<br />
But when I’m real-life<br />
Ansel, I’m not on all<br />
the time. If I’m riding the<br />
subway with my father<br />
[fashion photographer<br />
Arthur Elgort], I might<br />
not want to take a picture.<br />
When I’m home in New<br />
York, I feel like that same<br />
kid that went to high school<br />
here and nobody knew.<br />
I can still blend in, which is<br />
nice. You can’t lose that,<br />
you know?<br />
ON FINDING YOUR<br />
OWN HAPPINESS:<br />
Sometimes the way society<br />
wires us to believe that<br />
“this is the way you have to<br />
live your life to be happy”<br />
isn’t always true. Yes, you<br />
have to work hard, but if<br />
the only way you find<br />
happiness is through<br />
success, then your life can<br />
be very up and down and<br />
you’ll never feel satisfied.<br />
We’re not on the earth<br />
for that long, so there’s<br />
nothing wrong with finding<br />
happiness all over the<br />
place, and I want to find<br />
happiness in many<br />
different ways. It’s great<br />
to take a step back, take<br />
a deep breath, feel your<br />
presence here, and not<br />
allow all the societal<br />
pressures to dictate the<br />
way you live your life.<br />
ON HABITS HE’D<br />
LIKE TO CHANGE:<br />
I feel myself developing<br />
certain tics that come<br />
from my parents. When<br />
I find myself adopting my<br />
dad’s sarcasm, I have to<br />
stop and think, like, Hey,<br />
you didn’t like it when he<br />
was like that to you. Why<br />
are you doing this?<br />
ON WHETHER IT’S<br />
EVER OKAY TO LIE<br />
TO YOUR S.O.:<br />
I try to protect my<br />
partner by leaving out<br />
something that I know<br />
is going to make her<br />
upset. But I’m realizing<br />
that’s not the right move.<br />
Even white lies, when<br />
you’re trying to help<br />
somebody and not hurt<br />
them, aren’t good. It’s<br />
just always better to be<br />
up front and transparent.<br />
—Marina Khidekel<br />
And One Shallow<br />
Thought<br />
Ansel on his favorite<br />
kid snack:<br />
“I love a bowl of<br />
cereal—Lucky Charms<br />
are always good. And<br />
sour straws and belts.”<br />
WILLIAMS + HIRAKAWA/AUGUST<br />
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PORTLAND, OR<br />
THE<br />
WELLTHIEST<br />
SIOUX FALLS, SD<br />
BERKELEY, CA<br />
BOULDER, CO<br />
OVERLAND PARK, KS<br />
HENDERSON, NV<br />
PHOENIX, AZ<br />
ALBUQUERQUE, NM<br />
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ANCHORAGE, AK
NEWTON, MA<br />
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DURHAM, NC<br />
AMERICA<br />
And by that, we mean the<br />
healthiest, happiest,<br />
outdoors-iest, Zen-iest<br />
towns in the U.S. Women’s<br />
<strong>Health</strong> teamed up with<br />
Yelp to uncover them—<br />
and they’re not the biggies<br />
you’d expect! If you live<br />
in one, congrats. If not,<br />
we’ve just handed you<br />
15 vacation ideas.<br />
B Y K R I S T E N D O L D A N D<br />
JAYME MOYE<br />
PHOTOGRAPH BY TED CAVANAUGH
There are a healthy number<br />
of “healthiest cities in<br />
America” lists. Lists<br />
that celebrate locations<br />
teeming with gyms and doctors<br />
and parks. Lovely lists, really.<br />
But we wanted to celebrate<br />
wellthy zip codes. Places that<br />
have all of the above but also<br />
nail that elusive quality-of-life<br />
thing—restaurants with farmfresh<br />
food, landscapes that<br />
energize and calm you, and lots<br />
of opportunities to stay social.<br />
So where are these magical<br />
places? WH partnered with Yelp<br />
to find them. To arrive at our list,<br />
Yelp’s data scientists parsed<br />
how many healthy-lifestyle<br />
businesses and amenities U.S.<br />
cities offered in relation to their<br />
population size, then looked<br />
at how often people used or<br />
searched for those businesses,<br />
and how highly they were<br />
rated. Once the numbers were<br />
crunched, we grilled Yelp’s<br />
local experts and other cool<br />
residents about their towns’<br />
buzziest wellness trends and<br />
recommendations. Here, the<br />
results of our six-month search:<br />
15 superstar cities, each wellthy<br />
in its own unique way.<br />
ALBUQUERQUE, NM<br />
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WEATHER CHECK “There’s nothing better than waking up in a new<br />
city, opening the curtains, and seeing the sun shine,” says Dylan Dreyer,<br />
meteorologist for NBC News Weekend TODAY, who gave WH the intel on bestweather<br />
months to visit each city (look for the icon throughout the story).<br />
PORTLAND, OR<br />
With 350 miles of bikeways, 6,500 public bike racks,<br />
and 7 percent of commuters riding two wheels to<br />
work (the highest of any large U.S. city), Portlanders<br />
are as hot for their bikes as they are for their craft<br />
burger-and-beer scene. Locals call the balance of the<br />
two “pay to play.” And a growing number of foodie<br />
hot spots are serving organic fare to keep people from<br />
derailing their wellthy goals. Follow this 9.25-mile bike<br />
tour for a screengrab of Portland’s yummiest grub.<br />
LUNCH<br />
Broth Bar (brothbarsft<br />
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broths abound. Pick from<br />
proteins like bison, chicken,<br />
or lamb, topped with<br />
kimchi or pickled duck egg.<br />
DINNER<br />
Virtuous Pie (virtuouspie<br />
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100 percent plant-based,<br />
and flavor-bomb toppings<br />
like braised jackfruit and<br />
buffalo cauliflower stand<br />
up to any meat-lover’s pie.<br />
SNACK<br />
Kure (kurejuicebar.com) Sip<br />
smoothies with energizing<br />
add-ons like maca and green<br />
algae. Try the Extra Mile, with<br />
almond butter, coconut<br />
water, and local honey.<br />
BREAKFAST<br />
Harlow (harlowpdx<br />
.com)The menu is<br />
packed with veggie<br />
scrambles and<br />
breakfast bowls, minus<br />
any dairy, gluten,<br />
refined sugar, or<br />
preservatives.<br />
DESSERT<br />
Eb & Bean (ebandbean.com)<br />
Pick from a rotating roster of<br />
organic fro-yo flavors like salty<br />
caramel and palm sugar<br />
pecan. Crown yours with<br />
dye-free sprinkles.<br />
Visit: July to September<br />
Sandia Mountains<br />
Albuquerque marries a small-town vibe<br />
with larger-than-life desert scenery.<br />
(Look east and catch the Sandia<br />
“watermelon” Mountains melting into<br />
a yummy shade of pink at sunset.) With<br />
310 days of sun a year, locals live for<br />
outdoor adventures. Try one of these<br />
sunny-day pursuits, depending on how<br />
active you want to be.<br />
Feeling chill: Take in some major eye candy<br />
at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta<br />
(balloonfiesta.com; tickets start at $10), a<br />
nine-day event held every October in a park<br />
where hundreds of rainbow-hued hot-air<br />
balloons bedeck the sky.<br />
Up for a stroll: Explore the multifaceted ABQ<br />
Biopark (cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark),<br />
which includes an aquarium, one of the<br />
country’s best botanic gardens, a beach for<br />
fishing and boating, and a zoo where you<br />
can coo over baby elephants and hippos.<br />
Energy to burn: Kayak or raft down the<br />
mammoth—yet totally mellow—Rio Grande<br />
River (there are no technical rapids in<br />
the Albuquerque stretch). Gape at the<br />
cottonwood trees, great blue heron, and<br />
even the occasional bald eagle while getting<br />
a workout with your oars.<br />
Craving a challenge: Grab friends and go<br />
bouldering (rock climbing minus the ropes<br />
and harnesses, plus a few crash pads—a<br />
full-body blast) on the coarse granite<br />
boulders at the U-mound. At the base of the<br />
Sandia Mountains, these rocks are great for<br />
finding footholds but less kind to scraped<br />
knees, so toss a few bandages in your bag.<br />
Visit: May to June, August to October<br />
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL<br />
St. Pete Bike Co-op<br />
Castle in the Air<br />
BERKELEY, CA<br />
In this land of the enlightened, you’ll find dozens of yoga and meditation<br />
studios, plus nature’s own Zen zones: the Berkeley Hills, César Chávez Park,<br />
and Tilden Regional Park, where locals head to hike and picnic. Emiliana<br />
Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., science director at Greater Good Science Center at the<br />
University of California at Berkeley, studies mindfulness and happiness, so we<br />
asked her to suggest some of the best spots around town.<br />
Berkeley Yoga Center<br />
(berkeleyyoga.com) “The studio is<br />
quiet, warm, and full of light—you can<br />
even hear birds!—and instructor<br />
Melanie is like a modern-day shaman;<br />
she’s enchanting and nurturing but<br />
still challenging. Her class is a great<br />
energetic cleanse.”<br />
The Cheese Board Collective<br />
(cheeseboardcollective.coop) “There’s<br />
usually a line to get in, but when you do,<br />
this cooperative bakery and cheese shop is<br />
pure happiness: People spill out onto the<br />
patio and there’s live music, rare cheeses<br />
to sample, and world-famous pizza—it’s<br />
so good, my relatives from Paris always<br />
take a pie home on the plane.”<br />
Fourth Street Shops<br />
“A slew of small businesses makes this<br />
two-block stretch a cheerful place to<br />
spend an afternoon.” Take a crepe paper<br />
flower–making class at Castle in the Air<br />
(castleintheair.biz), or connect with pals<br />
over super-fresh coffee—roasting happens<br />
on demand—at Artis (artiscoffee.com).<br />
Inspiration Point on Wildcat Canyon Road<br />
“Follow this paved trail way up in the hills<br />
for stunning views of San Francisco, Mt.<br />
Tamalpais, Mt. Diablo, and, on lucky days,<br />
cows,” says Simon-Thomas. Check out the<br />
Peace Grove, where Berkeleyites lounge<br />
near giant sequoia trees, many of which<br />
are dedicated to legends like Nelson<br />
Mandela and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />
Visit: May to October<br />
Year-round beach temps mean these<br />
coastal Floridians love themselves<br />
some water sports, but they’re also<br />
landlubbers. In fact, the percentage of<br />
searches for businesses in wellthy<br />
categories in St. Pete’s beats any other<br />
city on our list. Here’s where residents<br />
hang when dry.<br />
St. Petersburg Shuffle Club (stpeteshuffle<br />
.com) Friday nights are free at this historic<br />
(founded in 1924) shuffleboard club, where<br />
local artists and history buffs have banded<br />
together to revive the nostalgic game.<br />
St. Pete Bike Co-op (stpetebikecoop<br />
.wordpress.com) Jump on one of the free<br />
bike tours of the city’s crazy-colorful murals,<br />
like the abstract “Space Rainbows” and a<br />
cool tribute to ’60s icon Twiggy.<br />
Lassing Park (stpeteparksrec.org) Relax<br />
at this off-the-beaten-path space; bring a<br />
picnic from nearby Old Southeast Market,<br />
play Frisbee with your friends, and watch the<br />
sun set over the water.<br />
Karma Juice Bar & Eatery (karmajuicebar<br />
.wordpress.com) On 90-degree days, cool<br />
down here with fresh-pressed juice.<br />
Visit: January to May, September to November<br />
doctors—thanks to the dozens of world-class hospitals in the area—but trendy boutique fitness studios as well.<br />
The buzziest spots to sweat now, as selected by Newton’s hot-shot female physicians:<br />
Cardio High<br />
(cardiohigh.com) “I’m a<br />
runner, and I love the<br />
workouts here—lowimpact<br />
interval training<br />
with a heart-rate monitor<br />
strapped on—because<br />
they balance my usual<br />
cardio by pushing my<br />
entire body.”<br />
—Susanne Muehlschlegel,<br />
M.D., M.P.H., neurologist,<br />
University of<br />
Massachusetts Memorial<br />
Medical Center, Worcester<br />
SoulCycle at Chestnut Hill<br />
(soul-cycle.com) “For an<br />
athlete, this class provides<br />
a real challenge. As a<br />
mom and physician, it<br />
gives me a chance to<br />
bring my emotions into<br />
the room, process them<br />
during the ride, and leave<br />
with more mental clarity.”<br />
—Heidi Werner, M.D.,<br />
assistant professor<br />
of pediatrics, Boston<br />
University School<br />
of Medicine<br />
CrossFit Newton<br />
(crossfitnewton.com)<br />
“It’s a way for me to beat<br />
stress and gain mental<br />
toughness, and I’ve<br />
learned more about<br />
functional movements—<br />
how to lift, sit, walk—<br />
which is so important for<br />
beating pain.”<br />
—Eva Selhub, M.D.,<br />
adjunct scientist, Jean<br />
Mayer USDA Human<br />
Nutrition Center on Aging<br />
at Tufts University, Boston<br />
NEWTON, MAQuaint, suburban Newton (seven miles outside Boston and home of Boston College) is crawling not only with<br />
Cardio High<br />
Modern Barre<br />
(modernbarre.com)<br />
“Classes here are small,<br />
intense, convenient, and a<br />
wonderful escape from<br />
my usually demanding<br />
schedule—it’s everything<br />
we physicians advocate<br />
for on a daily basis.”<br />
—Anasuya Gunturi, M.D.,<br />
Ph.D., medical oncologist,<br />
Lowell General Hospital,<br />
Massachusetts<br />
Visit: June to October<br />
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA<br />
into Henderson’s 180-mile trail system and you’ll feel light years from the<br />
casinos. Whether you want to fire up your quads going uphill or conquer<br />
a high-mileage trek, there’s a diverse selection of terrain. Play by our matrix.<br />
HENDERSON, NVIt’s only a 15-minute drive from the Las Vegas strip, but wind your way<br />
SHORT<br />
Mummy Springs Trail at<br />
Mount Charleston<br />
(6 miles)<br />
When the heat hits, locals<br />
make the hour-long drive<br />
to Mount Charleston,<br />
where a higher elevation<br />
translates to temps<br />
that are cooler by up<br />
to 30 degrees.<br />
Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail<br />
(4.4 miles)<br />
Follow the railroad beds (used in<br />
the ’30s to build the Hoover<br />
Dam) that duck in and out of<br />
25-foot-wide tunnels for<br />
majestic views of the iconic dam.<br />
Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon<br />
Rock ’n’ Roll Half<br />
Marathon,<br />
September 3<br />
(runrocknroll.com)<br />
Nineties-throwback<br />
alert: Sister Hazel is<br />
performing at the<br />
finish line.<br />
Visit: April to May, September to October<br />
The mild climate and flat terrain make VB a runner’s paradise, but the new<br />
Hillier Ignite oceanfront fitness park is another cool draw. It’s got rope<br />
climbs, gymnastics rings, pullup bars, balance beams, and a slackline, with<br />
plenty of soft sand if you fall. Follow up a run along the three-mile boardwalk<br />
with a strength circuit there, or race one of these:<br />
Wicked 10K,<br />
October 28<br />
(wicked10k.com)<br />
On the playlist:<br />
“Thriller” and<br />
“Monster Mash.” But<br />
it’s worth it just for<br />
the wacky costumes.<br />
DIFFICULT<br />
EASY<br />
Black Mountain 404 Trail<br />
(7.6 miles)<br />
The trail gets steep at the summit, but<br />
views of the sprawling Las Vegas<br />
Valley are worth the sweat.<br />
McCullough Hills Trail<br />
(8 miles)<br />
Gather some friends and hike this one<br />
at night to see Vegas’s twinkling lights.<br />
River Mountains Loop Trail<br />
(Up to 34 miles)<br />
Hop on at the Equestrian Park<br />
trailhead and clock about<br />
15 miles on this paved trail<br />
(great for both hikers<br />
and bikers), and you’ll land<br />
at Lake Mead National<br />
Recreation Area, where you<br />
can swim in the lake, canoe,<br />
and camp overnight.<br />
Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler,<br />
December 16<br />
(surfnsanta5miler<br />
.com) The world’s<br />
largest Santa run.<br />
Swag bag (for all!)<br />
includes a five-piece<br />
Santa suit.<br />
LONG<br />
Shamrock Marathon,<br />
March 18<br />
(shamrockmarathon<br />
.com) Qualify for<br />
Boston on this<br />
certified course—<br />
while wearing green.<br />
Or run a relay or 8-K.<br />
Visit: June to September<br />
ANCHORAGE, AK<br />
Salmon fishing at Ship Creek River<br />
The prospect of hunting and fishing<br />
amid the scenic mountains lured<br />
Katie Lloyd, 39; husband, John; and<br />
their two young kids from Denver in<br />
2015. They own a chiropractic and<br />
massage clinic (popular in Anchorage<br />
since many people have physical<br />
jobs). Her Rx for a perfect day:<br />
9 a.m. Breakfast<br />
Fuel up with crab Benedict (a popular dish<br />
in Anchorage) and the beloved local brew,<br />
Kaladi Brothers Coffee, at South Restaurant<br />
+ Coffeehouse (southak.com).<br />
10 a.m. Hike<br />
Trek 1.5 miles to the summit of Flattop<br />
Mountain in Chugach State Park (alaska.org/<br />
detail/flattop-mountain) for a killer workout<br />
and breathtaking mountain views.<br />
12:30 p.m. Farmers’ market visit<br />
The Anchorage Market & Festival,<br />
Alaska’s largest open-air farmers’ market<br />
(anchoragemarkets.com/anchoragemarket-festival),<br />
goes down every weekend<br />
from May to September. Find unique food<br />
trucks (reindeer sausage!), Alaskan artisans,<br />
and oversize local produce (long summer<br />
daylight hours equals ginormous veggies).<br />
3:00 p.m. Salmon fishing<br />
Cast a line for wild salmon in the center of<br />
town. Rent poles and bait at The Bait Shack<br />
(thebaitshackak.com)—a one-day<br />
nonresident fishing license is available for<br />
$25 at grocery stores and Walmart. New<br />
Sagaya City Market (newsagaya.com) can<br />
gut and clean your catch and ship it home<br />
for you anywhere in the continental U.S.<br />
6:30 p.m. Dinner<br />
Bridge Seafood (bridgeseafood.com), on<br />
the bridge over Ship Creek River, is popular<br />
with tourists because you can watch anglers<br />
in action, and with locals because every fish<br />
on the menu is fresh from Alaska.<br />
8:30 p.m. Berry picking<br />
The summer sun doesn’t set until past<br />
midnight(!), leaving evenings open for<br />
berry picking (free and legal on public<br />
lands). Those in the know take a 35-minute<br />
ride to the hamlet of Girdwood. (Drive to<br />
the lot at the end of Crow Creek Road<br />
for the best trails).<br />
Visit: July to September<br />
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AUSTIN, TX<br />
DURHAM, NC<br />
The birthplace of Whole<br />
Foods, Austin is a bastion<br />
of healthful eating and one<br />
of the fittest cities in the<br />
nation. But wait, aren’t<br />
Austinites hardcore BBQ and<br />
taco fanatics? That’s true<br />
too! Four local nutritionists<br />
share their favorite<br />
restaurants where foodies<br />
can eat healthy.<br />
FOR BBQ<br />
Franklin Barbecue (franklinbarbecue<br />
.com), regarded as the best in Texas, is<br />
also dietitian Brooke Zigler’s pick for the<br />
wellthiest. The pitmaster here found that<br />
hormone- and antibiotic-free beef yields<br />
more readily to the low heat of the pit,<br />
so it’s especially moist and flavorful.<br />
FOR BURGERS<br />
Wholly Cow Burgers (whollycowburgers<br />
.com), a favorite of Lauryn Lax (founder<br />
and CEO at Thrive Wellness and<br />
Recovery), uses local, organic, grass-fed<br />
beef. Get the Fit Cross Burger, dubbed<br />
“the Paleo” by locals, served between<br />
two portobello mushroom caps.<br />
Ironic as it may be, Durham’s<br />
history as the capital of the<br />
American tobacco industry<br />
is responsible for its current<br />
wellthiness. The city’s Duke<br />
University (founded with big<br />
tobacco money) <strong>Health</strong><br />
System is one of the most<br />
highly respected in the<br />
country. Old tobacco plants<br />
have been revitalized into<br />
galleries, restaurants,<br />
and more. With an average<br />
temp of 70 degrees yearround,<br />
residents prefer to<br />
travel on foot. Try this<br />
downtown walking tour.<br />
Franklin Barbecue<br />
FOR MEXICAN<br />
Fresa’s (fresaschicken.com) is where you’ll<br />
find Carly Pollack (owner of Nutritional<br />
Wisdom) and her friends. This Austin<br />
original does a modern take on classic<br />
Mexican fare like tacos and burritos. Try<br />
the Power Bol with agave-lime chicken,<br />
avocado, and roasted cauliflower.<br />
FOR VEGETARIAN<br />
Bouldin Creek Café (bouldincreekcafe<br />
.com), a vegetarian eatery inside a<br />
converted car-repair station, is Colleen<br />
Flynn’s (founder of Nutritional Zest)<br />
go-to. The Tarzen Salad packs a nutrient<br />
punch: a mound of veggies sprinkled with<br />
their crave-able chipotle pecan pesto.<br />
Pick up a map<br />
at the Durham<br />
Visitor Info Center<br />
(durham-nc.com/<br />
maps-info/)<br />
inside the<br />
historic Beaux<br />
Arts–style<br />
Trust Building.<br />
Visit: April to May, October to November<br />
Head west on Main Street<br />
for a visual feast of varied<br />
architecture, including<br />
the 1909 Spanish<br />
colonial–style Temple<br />
Building, the 1925<br />
Georgian revival Old Hill<br />
Building, and the 1933 art<br />
deco Snow Building.<br />
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1<br />
G Camping<br />
Show your dog the great outdoors<br />
with a camping trip. Pack the essentials—<br />
leash, lots of water, healthy premium<br />
dog food like Nature’s Recipe, and<br />
a comfy dog bed that rolls up.<br />
2<br />
Hit the Road<br />
Escape the dog days of summer with a<br />
road trip to cool destinations like U.S.<br />
National Parks and Forests (tip: Bring<br />
along a leash no more than six feet<br />
long to meet most park regulations).<br />
3<br />
Upgrade Fetch<br />
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BOULDER, CO<br />
Boulder may be best known as an endurance-sports<br />
mecca—it’s home to Olympic cyclists, famous rock<br />
climbers, and some of the fittest weekend warriors<br />
on the planet—but the town’s longtime focus<br />
on alternative medicine and healing is its defining<br />
wellness element. Yoga studios outnumber bike<br />
shops, and medical and recreational marijuana<br />
centers are legal here! Follow a workout with one<br />
of these alternative recovery treats.<br />
AFTER HIKING…<br />
Foot Bath at The<br />
Dragontree Spa<br />
(thedragontree<br />
.com) Inside this<br />
Ayurveda-inspired<br />
spa, guests sit with<br />
warm towels<br />
around their necks<br />
while soaking tired<br />
feet in copper<br />
bowls filled with<br />
hot water, healing<br />
stones, essential<br />
oils, and medicinal<br />
herbs. A heavenly<br />
experience after<br />
trekking on steep,<br />
rocky trails.<br />
AFTER ROAD-<br />
BIKE RIDING…<br />
Ice Bath at The<br />
Recovery Lab<br />
(thefixtmovement<br />
.com/therecovery<br />
lab) At this walk-in<br />
clinic, pro road-bike<br />
racers (a Boulder<br />
staple) accelerate<br />
their recovery<br />
by treating sore<br />
legs to an ice bath<br />
immediately after<br />
a hard ride. The<br />
therapists teach<br />
cyclists of all levels<br />
how to do the<br />
polar practice.<br />
AFTER ROCK<br />
CLIMBING…<br />
Cranial Sacral<br />
Therapy at<br />
BodyWork Bistro<br />
(bodyworkbistro<br />
.com) Highadrenaline<br />
sports<br />
like rock climbing<br />
can spike your<br />
anxiety levels.<br />
Find calm with<br />
cranial sacral<br />
therapy, a light<br />
head and spine<br />
massage said to<br />
release stress by<br />
rebalancing<br />
cerebrospinal fluid.<br />
Cannabis Massage at<br />
Boulder Healing Hub<br />
AFTER<br />
MOUNTAIN<br />
BIKING…<br />
Cannabis Massage<br />
at Boulder Healing<br />
Hub (boulder<br />
cannabismassage<br />
.com) A rub with<br />
cannabis-infused<br />
lotion or oil can be<br />
an antidote to<br />
tension and pain<br />
after biking rugged<br />
terrain. You won’t<br />
get high unless you<br />
request a salve with<br />
THC, which your<br />
skin can absorb for<br />
a mild buzz.<br />
Visit: November to March, May to September<br />
PHOENIX, AZ<br />
Sanctuary Spa<br />
No one worries about vitamin-D<br />
deficiency in sprawling Phoenix, thanks<br />
to 325-plus days of sunshine per year (no<br />
wonder it’s known as The Valley of the<br />
Sun). But locals and visitors often take<br />
cover in Phoenix’s world-class wellness<br />
resorts and spas. Four of the best:<br />
Sanctuary Spa (sanctuaryoncamelback.com/<br />
spa-fitness) A tranquil, Asian-themed spa and<br />
resort—complete with a meditation garden—<br />
Sanctuary offers The Satori (the Japanese term<br />
for “awakening”) experience: a personalized<br />
multiday spa boot camp that combines fitness<br />
training, services like massages and facials, and<br />
healthy meals by Food Network star and<br />
executive chef Beau MacMillan.<br />
Joya Spa at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at<br />
Montelucia (omnihotels.com/hotels/scottsdale<br />
montelucia/spa) This exotic, Moroccan-inspired<br />
oasis contains the only hammam, or traditional<br />
Turkish bath, in Arizona. The Moroccan<br />
Cleansing Ritual is the ultimate full-body detox.<br />
Follow the Downtown Loop<br />
clockwise and check out the<br />
Civil Rights Mural (local artists<br />
funded this vibrant work via<br />
Kickstarter!). Then snap a pic<br />
with The Major—a one-ton<br />
bronze bull in the City Center<br />
Plaza that’s been a Durham<br />
symbol since the 1800s.<br />
Hang a right on Foster Street,<br />
which becomes Blackwell,<br />
into the American Tobacco<br />
District. You’ll spy the<br />
Old Bull Building, an 1874<br />
Italianate-style brick tobacco<br />
warehouse (one of the<br />
nation’s oldest) that’s been<br />
restored as apartments.<br />
Pass the red-brick American<br />
Tobacco campus. Once the<br />
center of that industry, it now<br />
serves as a hip shopping<br />
and entertainment district.<br />
Grab lunch at Saladelia Cafe<br />
(saladelia.com), and peep<br />
the giant stage at Durham<br />
Performing Arts.<br />
Well & Being Spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale<br />
Princess hotel (fairmont.com/scottsdale/spa)<br />
Get relaxed and ripped: Besides trendy<br />
therapies like cupping, Well & Being offers a<br />
cutting-edge fitness facility with Pilates, TRX,<br />
and aerial yoga classes; a rooftop pool; a<br />
health-conscious eatery; and state-of-the-art<br />
diagnostic services that measure cardio<br />
endurance and calorie burn.<br />
Spa Lamar (spalamar.com) The day-spa darling<br />
boasts a fun island vibe, award-winning<br />
massages, and a coed swimming pool,<br />
whirlpool, steam room, and sauna. And the<br />
price is right: A Swedish massage paired with<br />
a spa lunch and a yoga class runs $140.<br />
Visit: April to June, September to October<br />
Visit: May to June<br />
4<br />
Hang Out in a Dog Park<br />
Dogs love being social, and city dog<br />
parks are some of the coolest spots for<br />
meeting and playing with old and new<br />
friends. Socializing is especially important<br />
for pets that spend time on their own<br />
while you’re at work.<br />
5<br />
Blaze Hiking Trails<br />
Head out to a nearby state park<br />
or rec area with pet-friendly trails<br />
for fresh air and a good workout.<br />
Bring along plenty of water and a<br />
high-quality protein lunch for your<br />
dog from Nature’s Recipe ®<br />
made with no corn or wheat.
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MILWAUKEE, WI<br />
OVERLAND PARK, KS<br />
Milwaukee has mastered<br />
the art of quirky wellness.<br />
Its residents play ice<br />
hockey in the summer at<br />
the Pettit National Ice<br />
Center (thepettit.com),<br />
stroll the three-mile River<br />
Walk in the dead of snowy<br />
winters, take yoga classes<br />
in an art museum, and mix<br />
trampolining with beer<br />
(read on). A sampling:<br />
Bounce your way to fitness (and a buzz) at<br />
Bounce Milwaukee (bouncemilwaukee<br />
.com), an indoor inflatable-trampoline park,<br />
rock-climbing wall, and bar. Friday and<br />
Saturday nights are adults-only after 9 p.m.<br />
Stretch with a side of art at the Milwaukee<br />
Art Museum (mam.org), where one<br />
Saturday a month, hundreds do downward<br />
dog beneath the glass roof. The $15 fee<br />
includes a day pass to the museum.<br />
A mainstay on “Best Quality of Life” lists, the city<br />
offers amazing health care, air quality, schools,<br />
and recreational facilities. Oh, and it’s in the heart<br />
of our country’s farmlands, which means the<br />
freshest meats, grains, and produce. Be sure to<br />
visit these cool spots.<br />
Scheels Overland Park<br />
Soccer Complex (opkansas<br />
.org/things-to-see-and-do/<br />
soccer-complex), the only<br />
one of its kind in the U.S.,<br />
features 12 regulation-size,<br />
synthetic-turf fields, and<br />
electronic scoreboards.<br />
One of America’s best,<br />
the Overland Park<br />
Farmers’ Market<br />
(downtownop.org/<br />
market), open April<br />
through November,<br />
offers free-range meats,<br />
local produce, cooking<br />
demos, and musical<br />
performances.<br />
CHICAGO: Even the historic meatpacking<br />
district of this carnivore’s mecca (dare you<br />
to find a town that loves hot dogs more)<br />
is now home to veggie-forward destinations.<br />
At Bad Hunter (badhunter.com), chow on<br />
farfalle with root bolognese. Publican Anker<br />
(publicananker.com) serves grilled cucumbers<br />
with whipped ricotta and zhoug (a Middle<br />
Eastern herb sauce).<br />
Milwaukee Art Museum<br />
More than 250 animals and<br />
birds call Deanna Rose<br />
Children’s Farmstead<br />
(artsandrec-op.org/<br />
farmstead) home.<br />
Not just for kids, the<br />
12-acre educational farm<br />
community, complete<br />
with a turn-of-the-century<br />
schoolhouse, is a unique<br />
way to learn about the<br />
Midwest’s frontier history.<br />
But really, they had us at<br />
bottle-feeding baby goats.<br />
Get your sausage fix (even if you’re a<br />
vegetarian) at The Vanguard (vanguardbar<br />
.com), a café that pairs gourmet sausages<br />
with beer or cocktails and offers vegan<br />
versions of the made-from-scratch links.<br />
Eat (rooftop) farm fresh. Braise restaurant<br />
(braiselocalfood.com) sparked the concept<br />
of rooftop gardens, opening the city’s first<br />
in 2013 to grow veggies and herbs used in<br />
their dishes, like kohlrabi carrot soup.<br />
Visit: June to September<br />
Scheels Overland<br />
Park Soccer Complex<br />
The 300-acre Overland<br />
Park Arboretum and<br />
Botanical Garden<br />
(artsandrec-op.org/<br />
arboretum) is a naturalist’s<br />
dream. Hike, bird-watch, or<br />
check out rotating art<br />
and cultural exhibits of<br />
photography, painting, and<br />
even container gardening.<br />
Visit: April to October<br />
SIOUX FALLS, SD<br />
THE WELLTHIEST BIG CITIES<br />
High-five to these major players for their health-forward tune-ups!<br />
PHILADELPHIA: The boutique<br />
fitness scene is buzzing, but so are<br />
free classes: November Project (November<br />
-project.com/philadelphia-pa) offers no-cost<br />
hour-long workouts twice a week; daily yoga<br />
at Race Street Pier (delawareriverwaterfront<br />
.com/events/free-yoga) is free through fall;<br />
and run club City Fit Girls (cityfitgirls.com/<br />
philadelphia) meets weekly at Dilworth Park.<br />
Santosha Hot Yoga<br />
As picturesque as waterfall-laden<br />
Sioux Falls can be, it’s also frigid,<br />
so residents head indoors for their<br />
workout fix. The city boasts an<br />
unusually large per-capita ratio of<br />
micro fitness studios—many owned<br />
by women—with something for<br />
everyone. Locals love these:<br />
Santosha Hot Yoga (santoshahotyoga.com)<br />
We all know the body-tightening benefits of<br />
barre, but with small movements, it’s easy<br />
to cheat. Not so in this class. “Using the right<br />
technique is the number one thing I teach,”<br />
says founder Rachael Halgerson.<br />
AMT (amymillertraining.com) “Hot sculpt”<br />
yoga with dumbbells gets results fast. It<br />
also builds your brain: “The heat makes it a<br />
mental exercise in modulating your internal<br />
landscape when you can’t control your<br />
external one,” says founder Amy Miller.<br />
Thrive Pilates Studio (thrivepilatessf.com)<br />
The Stott style is arguably the safest form<br />
of Pilates because it maintains the natural<br />
curvature of the spine (instead of forcing it<br />
straight). “With a class size of five, everyone<br />
receives individualized attention and gets<br />
to know each other—it’s a true fitness tribe,”<br />
says founder Tracy Nielson.<br />
Soul Movement This twist on yoga uses<br />
chairs, bolsters, straps, and stability<br />
balls to push your body’s capabilities. “It’s the<br />
class where somebody does a backbend for<br />
the first time, where people move through<br />
something they’ve been holding on to for five<br />
years,” says founder Gretchen Borgum.<br />
Visit: June to September<br />
LOS ANGELES: Busy Angelenos crave<br />
natural ways to chill, so city hot spots<br />
are adding adaptogens (herbs, roots,<br />
and mushrooms that fight fatigue and lower<br />
stress hormones) into their juices, smoothies,<br />
and teas. Swing by Moon Juice (moonjuice<br />
shop.com) for a Golden Tonic, made with<br />
ashwagandha (Indian ginseng), cardamom,<br />
black pepper oil, and turmeric. Q<br />
GET WELLTHY WITH US! Yelp and WH are holding events in many of our winning cities this summer. Come mingle with locals and Yelp<br />
staffers and score swag from WH and some of the businesses mentioned in this story! Get info at <strong>Womens</strong><strong>Health</strong>Mag.com/Wellthiest-Cities.<br />
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You could binge-read self-help books. Or you could race through the grueling heat and endless<br />
sand of the Moroccan desert for nine days—with no GPS, no mechanics, and no prize at the end.<br />
Writer Alyssa Giacobbe joined 316 female drivers on a road truly less traveled and discovered<br />
a fierce camaraderie…and a powerful form of self-discovery.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRISTOPHER CHURCHILL<br />
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French competitor<br />
Pauline Fierling, 28,<br />
surveys the horizon<br />
from atop her Land<br />
Rover, trying to get<br />
her bearings.<br />
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THEY WERE<br />
LOST<br />
—REALLY LOST.<br />
Friends Julie Dufour, 41, and Genevi è ve<br />
MacEachern, 49, had spent the past<br />
three days driving in circles around the<br />
sweltering desert, eating sardines out<br />
of a can and braving wild sandstorms.<br />
Perched at the top of a 450-foot sand<br />
dune as darkness began to fall, they<br />
faced their reality: This is exactly what<br />
they’d signed up for.<br />
Julie and Gen are one of the 158 teams<br />
of two (one driver, one navigator) that<br />
competed in March at the Gazelles Rally: a<br />
nine-day, 1,500-mile off-road trek through<br />
the Moroccan Sahara. The world’s first and<br />
longest-running all-female motorsport<br />
event, it brings together women from<br />
around the globe to compete in a totally<br />
analog race, with no satellite navigation<br />
and—except in emergencies—no<br />
mechanical assistance. Instead, teams<br />
maneuver their vehicles (SUVs, trucks,<br />
quad bikes) through a series of<br />
checkpoints hundreds of miles apart,<br />
using only paper maps from the 1950s<br />
and a compass. The team that completes<br />
the course in the shortest distance,<br />
with the fewest penalties (for repairs or<br />
missed checkpoints), wins. There’s no<br />
monetary prize; in fact, each team has to<br />
cough up around $16,000 just to enter.<br />
It sounds brutal, and it is. I know<br />
because I followed six of the teams<br />
around for five days to write this story.<br />
And a month after returning home, I was<br />
still discovering desert dust in my ears<br />
and had a case of athlete’s foot—picked<br />
up in the porta-showers—that I couldn’t<br />
shake. But despite such discomforts, the<br />
popularity of off-roading is skyrocketing<br />
among women. Participation in the Rally<br />
has doubled in the past decade, and<br />
the race has inspired similar events,<br />
including the U.S.-based Rebelle Rally. It’s<br />
even permeated entertainment: Female<br />
gearheads are fan-girling for shows<br />
like Spike TV’s Xtreme 4x4, and network<br />
execs are introducing new shows like<br />
Velocity’s All Girls Garage to their lineups.<br />
These off-the-grid, down-and-dirty<br />
experiences kick sand in the face<br />
of our current realities: cushioned butts,<br />
scrolling fingers, and Purell-sanitized<br />
everything. But experts like Michael<br />
Gervais, Ph.D., a Los Angeles sports<br />
psychologist, says it makes sense.<br />
“We spend a chunk of our days behind<br />
screens, so there’s a yearning to get<br />
back in touch with the land, with each<br />
other, and with ourselves—in an<br />
extremely physical way.”<br />
It goes beyond even that. When<br />
French entrepreneur and car aficionado<br />
Dominique Serra founded the race in<br />
1990, her goal was to foster women’s<br />
confidence and self-trust. Nearly three<br />
decades later, this still resonates—<br />
compounded by recent threats to our<br />
political, reproductive, and financial<br />
freedoms. “The danger of losing our<br />
power has pushed many women to do<br />
things that society says they ‘shouldn’t’<br />
do,” says Peggy Drexler, Ph.D., a gender<br />
scholar and assistant professor of<br />
psychology at Weill Cornell Medical<br />
College in New York City. Some women<br />
march in protests, some run for office—<br />
and others travel to the desert to test<br />
their physical and mental abilities,<br />
proving to themselves that they can,<br />
and will, survive.<br />
THE NAME OF THE GAME<br />
“Gazelle” is the Moroccan nickname for<br />
“pretty woman,” but more important, it’s<br />
a nod to the swift, graceful animals that<br />
tenaciously thrive in the punishing desert.<br />
It’s an apt moniker for the mothers,<br />
grandmothers, lawyers, engineers, and<br />
more who come to race. Some are as<br />
young as 22; others, as old as 66. This<br />
year, nearly three-quarters were first-time<br />
competitors, and most had minimal,<br />
if any, off-road driving experience; many<br />
had never even changed a tire. But all<br />
had an underlying determination, a drive<br />
to do something…more.<br />
Each woman was drawn to the desert<br />
for her own reasons. Julie and Gen—the<br />
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4<br />
5<br />
2<br />
1 / Gazelles, like<br />
Switzerland’s Tania<br />
Lio-Martinez, 46,<br />
must fix their own<br />
cars (or be penalized<br />
for getting help from<br />
course mechanics).<br />
2 / Ombeline Garnier,<br />
34, of France, added<br />
wings to her helmet<br />
to match her team<br />
name, “Les Z’ailées”<br />
(ailes means<br />
“wings” in French).<br />
3 / Linda Papasidero<br />
Torres, 34, of Spain,<br />
tends to her SUV.<br />
4 / Competitors get a<br />
daily topographical<br />
map of checkpoints.<br />
5 / Canadian<br />
teammates Julie<br />
Dufour and Geneviève<br />
MacEachern<br />
strategize over a<br />
lunch of army rations.<br />
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women who got lost in the dunes—were<br />
seeking to push themselves in ways<br />
they couldn’t in their Canadian desk jobs<br />
(Julie’s an attorney; Gen’s an insurance<br />
adjuster) and trying to (temporarily)<br />
escape the drudgery of carpool duty.<br />
Amal Morse, a 53-year-old police officer<br />
from Texas, entered as a way to spend<br />
more time with her younger sister Asma<br />
Chakroun, 49, who lives in Canada. New<br />
Yorker Kiera Chaplin, 35, an actress and<br />
model, took part on a whim. None were<br />
consciously looking for what they’d later<br />
tell me was the biggest reward of all: a<br />
connection with a community of women<br />
they never would’ve met had they not<br />
sought adventure at the world’s edge.<br />
Turns out, that connection is rooted<br />
in science. Sharing a challenging<br />
experience with others floods your<br />
brain with a cascade of neurochemicals,<br />
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1 / New Yorker<br />
Kiera Chaplin<br />
scopes the best<br />
route to the next<br />
daily checkpoint.<br />
2 / Staffer Valérie<br />
Sanfourche, 43,<br />
directs morning<br />
starts; teams leave<br />
in waves every<br />
two minutes.<br />
3 / Steep dunes<br />
dot the unforgiving<br />
terrain.<br />
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1 / France’s Sylvie<br />
Freches, 43, a<br />
six-time Gazelle<br />
competitor<br />
2 / Fifty-year-old<br />
Lydie Foucher<br />
from France<br />
3 / Five of the<br />
teams competed<br />
on nimble<br />
quad bikes.<br />
including oxytocin, that make it easier to<br />
create a strong kinship, says Gervais.<br />
The women describe it far less clinically.<br />
“The rally is a bit of a drug,” says<br />
Jeanette James, a 54-year-old British<br />
driving instructor who has competed<br />
in the event nine times. “You have<br />
hundreds of women who have gotten<br />
off their backsides and said, ‘I’m going<br />
to go do something exceptional<br />
with my life.’ Being in that environment<br />
together is amazing.”<br />
ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL<br />
After driving to find the day’s<br />
checkpoint, the Gazelles come together<br />
at a base camp most nights. They<br />
shower in mobile trailers and rehash the<br />
latest trials and triumphs over plates of<br />
rice and chicken tagine cooked by staff.<br />
Post-dinner, they crowd around tables,<br />
poring over their maps, before heading<br />
off to sleep in tents. Conversations about<br />
the evils of camel grass (a hardened<br />
patch of turf that looks soft but feels like<br />
driving over a block of concrete) are<br />
peppered with excited reports of hearing<br />
from their husbands, wives, and kids<br />
(Gazelles can receive e-mail messages<br />
from home via staff but not send<br />
them—they hand over their phones at<br />
the start of the race). In line for the<br />
porta-shower one night, I listen in as two<br />
women—a blonde with a heavy Austrian<br />
accent and dirty-olive hiking pants, and<br />
a brunette in aviators speaking a mix of<br />
French and English—cycle through<br />
topics that included the then-upcoming<br />
French presidential election, “cowashing”<br />
your hair with conditioner<br />
instead of shampoo, and their 401(k)s.<br />
The divisive nationalism that is so<br />
prominent in many of the women’s home<br />
countries fades away amid the rolling<br />
dunes. Women from all countries<br />
and native tongues simply connect.<br />
“Out here, everyone feels different but<br />
so alike,” says 27-year-old French civil<br />
engineer Amélie Mourneau. She and her<br />
coworker Tiphaine Danguy, 29, met and<br />
bonded with Guylaine Robert, 40, and<br />
Karine Elward, 38, both from Canada,<br />
during one of the nights when the racers<br />
camped out in the desert instead of the<br />
base camp. As darkness set in, they<br />
discussed the day’s obstacles, blasted<br />
electronica music in hopes of scaring off<br />
scorpions, and laughed over the<br />
differences in their accents. “It is like we<br />
are one person, and we all feel the<br />
spirit of the Gazelle,” Amélie told me.<br />
“The spirit of the Gazelle” is a phrase<br />
that comes up often, and it refers to<br />
the camaraderie and willingness most<br />
participants have to go the extra mile,<br />
often quite literally, to help out a<br />
competitor. It wasn’t unusual to see<br />
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3<br />
women stopping their car to tow a rival<br />
out of a patch of sunken earth or change<br />
a flat tire. Part of the eagerness comes<br />
from self-interest (after all, you could<br />
be the one in distress tomorrow). Still,<br />
there was a kindness in the execution<br />
and an acceptance that collaboration<br />
is the best way forward, which the<br />
women told me they didn’t always find<br />
in their day-to-day lives. “In my work,<br />
sometimes women don’t support each<br />
other because it feels like we’re<br />
competing for the same projects and<br />
promotions, but here, even in the tensest<br />
moments, it’s more important to support<br />
each other than to compete,” says Julie.<br />
LESSONS FROM THE (OFF) ROAD<br />
As most of us know by now, life itself is<br />
more like an unmarked course than a<br />
paved highway, with twists and turns<br />
and unexpected obstacles. And the<br />
challenges the Gazelles Rally presented<br />
were too much for some participants.<br />
By day four of the race, five teams had<br />
dropped out (here, that’s viewed less as<br />
a failure and more as just an unfortunate<br />
reality). One team’s car broke irreparably.<br />
Another competitor was hit by her own<br />
truck while trying to dig out from a<br />
riverbed (she was shaken but not hurt).<br />
Still, the women told me, it was the<br />
hardest moments that led to the<br />
greatest rewards. The second time<br />
Julie and Gen had to conquer massive<br />
dunes, they were better prepared. They<br />
plotted their course, deflated their tires<br />
(to better maneuver on soft sand), and<br />
even remembered to take a selfie. They<br />
started to believe that not only could<br />
they complete the race, but that they<br />
had a good shot at finishing near the<br />
top. (They were right: Out of 104<br />
first-time participants, Julie and Gen<br />
placed seventeenth.) That kind of<br />
self-assuredness doesn’t always come<br />
easily to women, who, historically, and<br />
ridiculously, haven’t been seen as<br />
capable of conquering this type of<br />
physical challenge.<br />
Having seen their own strength—<br />
and reconnecting to what’s really<br />
important—it’s not unusual for Gazelles<br />
to go home and quit their jobs, divorce<br />
their husbands, or make other big<br />
changes. That confidence in knowing<br />
what truly matters to you is worth<br />
developing, whether it takes a risky<br />
desert race or a less extreme experience<br />
to shake up your POV.<br />
For some Gazelles, the takeaway was<br />
learning to love what they already had.<br />
“My life isn’t perfect, but if I’m able<br />
to do this rally, I’m able to figure out<br />
everything else,” says Julie. “I was<br />
reminded that when you get lost, you<br />
don’t get found. You find yourself.” Q<br />
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Nearly 4 million people a year swallow them,<br />
hoping to balance their bellies, soothe their<br />
skin, eliminate allergies, even ease depression.<br />
But could the claims about these friendly<br />
strains of bacteria be…fraudulent?<br />
WH puts them under the microscope.<br />
BY LAURA BEIL<br />
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here are foods with health<br />
halos. And then there<br />
are probiotics, which<br />
have practically been<br />
canonized. The word itself<br />
means—no big whoop—<br />
“to give life.” Probiotics are<br />
now a nearly $37 billion<br />
industry in the U.S. Sales<br />
of probiotic-rich yogurt and kefir surged<br />
nearly 30 percent in the past three years.<br />
And just slapping “contains probiotics” on a<br />
product helps it sell better, says San Diego<br />
attorney Tim Blood, who specializes in<br />
consumer protection in advertising. Not too<br />
shabby for bacteria, right?<br />
Indeed, their initial claim to<br />
fame was hardly sexy: soothing<br />
digestive disorders such as<br />
diarrhea, constipation, and acid<br />
reflux, which plague 70 million<br />
people (mostly women). But<br />
that take on pro-b’s now feels<br />
as dated as a Jamie Lee Curtis<br />
Activia ad.<br />
In their second act, probiotics—<br />
both in food and supplement<br />
form—are being promoted as a<br />
magic wellness bullet, said to<br />
defeat allergies and depression,<br />
boost immunity, and even<br />
combat chronic conditions like<br />
Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and<br />
migraines. As a result, they’re no<br />
longer limited solely to foods<br />
that naturally contain them<br />
(such as yogurt and fermented<br />
fare like kimchi and miso);<br />
everything from bottled water<br />
to tortilla chips is being laced<br />
with the friendly microbes.<br />
Look, it makes sense that<br />
the gut would be ground zero for<br />
easing all kinds of ailments.<br />
In the past decade, scientists<br />
have discovered that the three<br />
pounds of microbes inside<br />
the digestive system—some<br />
40 trillion bacteria, fungi, and<br />
viruses collectively known as<br />
the microbiota—aren’t squatters<br />
mooching off a nutrient-rich<br />
environment. They’re like a<br />
living organ unto themselves,<br />
working with the body to lap up<br />
nutrients from food, squeeze out<br />
germy invaders, and calibrate<br />
our immune systems. And since<br />
changes in the microbiota have<br />
been linked to gastrointestinal<br />
conditions like irritable bowel<br />
syndrome, adding “good”<br />
bacteria in the form of probiotics<br />
should boost your health.<br />
But put down your kombucha,<br />
friends, because science has<br />
not quite proven that’s the case<br />
yet, says Robert Hutkins, Ph.D.,<br />
a scientist at the Nebraska Food<br />
for <strong>Health</strong> Center in Lincoln.<br />
Of the hundreds of identified<br />
probiotic strains, studies have<br />
only ID’d a handful that<br />
are helpful in treating specific<br />
conditions (see “Go Pro,”<br />
opposite page). And there’s no<br />
evidence they have much effect<br />
on the microbiota of healthy<br />
individuals, per recent studies.<br />
Officials in the E.U., where<br />
supplements are more heavily<br />
regulated than in the U.S.,<br />
haven’t authorized the use of<br />
the word probiotic to back any<br />
health claim. The only approved<br />
use related to microorganisms<br />
is “live yogurt cultures and<br />
improved lactose digestion.”<br />
It can all feel like, well, a punch<br />
to the gut. So we asked scientists<br />
at the forefront of probiotic<br />
research to help us separate<br />
fact from hype, and pros…<br />
from cons.<br />
Kimchi:<br />
funky taste,<br />
friendly benefits<br />
LEVI BROWN, PROP STYLING: ANGELA CAMPOS/BERNSTEIN & ANDRIULLI, FOOD STYLING: BRETT KURZWEIL/ART DEPARTMENT<br />
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THEY’RE<br />
ONLY VISITING.<br />
When you nosh or swallow a<br />
probiotic, it doesn’t take up<br />
permanent residence in your<br />
intestinal ecosystem with the<br />
bacteria that’s there already,<br />
says Hutkins. It might help<br />
crowd out a microorganism<br />
that’s making you sick (which<br />
is likely why probiotics have<br />
proven most useful against<br />
infectious diarrhea), but it<br />
eventually just passes through<br />
the gut. That’s why it’s<br />
impossible to take too many;<br />
you’ll just poop them out. This<br />
in-and-out nature also means<br />
that if you’re aiming for a<br />
health benefit, you need to<br />
ingest them almost daily.<br />
YOU MAY NOT<br />
BE CONSUMING<br />
A-LISTERS.<br />
Many of the probiotic strains<br />
added to foods are chosen<br />
because they are safe and<br />
can be manufactured cheaply<br />
and easily. They’re not<br />
necessarily the ones that are<br />
best at maintaining health or<br />
treating disease. Researchers<br />
are still trying to determine<br />
which strains are optimal for<br />
specific conditions.<br />
THE DETAILS<br />
MATTER.<br />
Make sure you have the right<br />
strain for your health<br />
problem (get specific; some,<br />
like lactobacillus, have<br />
multiple forms, such as<br />
Lactobacillus acidophilous<br />
and Lactobacillus reuteri ,<br />
which help with different<br />
conditions). Check that there<br />
are at least 1 billion CFUs<br />
(colony-forming units) per<br />
serving, the approximate<br />
amount shown to be<br />
Gut Feelings<br />
beneficial. If the latter isn’t<br />
on the label, don’t assume<br />
you’re getting it. Consumer<br />
Lab, an independent group<br />
that tests supplements,<br />
found CFU counts ranging<br />
from 2.5 million per serving<br />
to around 900 billion.<br />
For kefir and yogurt, look<br />
for “live cultures” or “live<br />
active cultures.”<br />
THEY’RE<br />
SENSITIVE.<br />
Mind the shelf life. Even if a<br />
product’s label shows it has<br />
the jackpot billion CFUs,<br />
they may not all be present<br />
when you swallow the pill.<br />
That’s because probiotics are<br />
living organisms; they can die<br />
when it’s too hot (if the label<br />
says to refrigerate, do it), and<br />
if they swelter too long in<br />
transit or on a shelf, the<br />
bacteria may be DOA.<br />
Meaning, if you’re out<br />
running errands, pick up<br />
your probiotic supplements<br />
last, as they may lose some<br />
of their potency if left in a<br />
hot car. The good bugs also<br />
decay over time, so when<br />
you’re shopping, choose the<br />
container with the furthestout<br />
expiration date.<br />
STOMACH ACID IS<br />
THEIR KRYPTONITE.<br />
Some strains can’t survive<br />
the acidity of your gut. So if<br />
you’re taking a supplement,<br />
make sure it’s coated; the<br />
outer shell will help it reach<br />
your intestines intact. If you<br />
can find only an uncoated<br />
version, take it with food to<br />
help protect it from the<br />
aggressive environment.<br />
IT’S NOT ONE-<br />
STRAIN-FITS-ALL.<br />
Even with antibioticassociated<br />
diarrhea, which<br />
has the best evidence, “you<br />
could have seven people<br />
take the same probiotic<br />
and only have one report a<br />
definite difference,” says<br />
gastroenterologist Matthew<br />
Ciorba, M.D., a medical<br />
professor who studies<br />
human gut microbiota at<br />
Washington University<br />
School of Medicine in<br />
St. Louis. That’s because each<br />
person’s microbial makeup<br />
is as unique as a fingerprint,<br />
influenced by age, genetics,<br />
and gender. For example,<br />
animal research from the<br />
University of Texas at Austin<br />
found the microbes living in<br />
the guts of males and females<br />
react differently to the same<br />
diet. Scientists are now<br />
studying ways to harness a<br />
person’s own microbes to<br />
treat illnesses, rather than<br />
going for a mass approach.<br />
PROBIOTICS<br />
NEED PREBIOTICS.<br />
The bacteria in your gut—both<br />
visitors and residents—need<br />
to eat too. Enter prebiotics,<br />
nondigestible carbs that feed<br />
friendly bacteria and help<br />
them multiply. They may even<br />
be helpful on their own, at<br />
recalibrating microbiota that<br />
have been thrown out of whack<br />
by stress; a recent study found<br />
mice who ate prebiotics<br />
slept better after a stressful<br />
experience. Hutkins advises<br />
taking them daily in the form<br />
of food, not pills, because it’s<br />
difficult to get the needed<br />
amount from a supplement.<br />
Prebiotics are found in wholegrain<br />
oatmeal, bananas,<br />
onions, garlic, and asparagus. Q<br />
Researchers have long suspected that your gut bacteria can “talk” to your brain in<br />
ways that affect mood. Now, they’re eavesdropping on those chats. Irish researchers<br />
dubbed gut microorganisms that may help a person’s mental state “psychobiotics,”<br />
and early studies have shown that increasing the number of one strain of probiotic,<br />
Bifidobacterium longum, can reduce depression, anxiety, and stress. If ongoing<br />
research backs this up, doctors may one day prescribe probiotics alongside meds.<br />
Go Pro<br />
The jury’s still<br />
out on most probiotic<br />
strains, but researchers<br />
have evidence that<br />
these good-natured<br />
microbes can help<br />
many people with<br />
certain conditions.<br />
Consume daily as long<br />
as needed unless the<br />
label says otherwise.<br />
FOR DIGESTIVE<br />
HEALTH<br />
Lactobacillus acidophilus<br />
FIND IT IN<br />
Some yogurt and kefir<br />
(check the label), miso,<br />
tempeh, and kimchi<br />
_______<br />
HELPS WITH<br />
Antibiotic-associated<br />
diarrhea (such as Clostridium<br />
difficile infections) and<br />
irritable bowel syndrome<br />
FOR VAGINAL<br />
HEALTH<br />
Lactobacillus reuteri<br />
Lactobacillus rhamnosus<br />
FIND THEM IN<br />
Supplements such as<br />
Fem-Dophilus and<br />
UltraFlora Women’s<br />
_______<br />
HELPS WITH<br />
Preventing recurring<br />
yeast infections<br />
and bacterial vaginosis<br />
FOR IMMUNITY<br />
Lactobacillus plantarum<br />
FIND IT IN<br />
Most fermented foods<br />
Lactobacillus paracasei<br />
FIND IT IN<br />
Some yogurt and kefir<br />
(look at the label);<br />
supplements such as<br />
UltraFlora Cold Support<br />
_______<br />
HELPS WITH<br />
Warding off viruses and<br />
easing cold symptoms;<br />
take at the first sign<br />
of getting sick<br />
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UNCHARTED<br />
WATERS<br />
Let this soak in for a second: Every day that goes by, water gets<br />
closer to becoming a nonrenewable resource on this planet—so<br />
what is it doing taking up so much space in your skin-care routine?<br />
There’s a wave of smarter products and strategies that, without<br />
compromising your skin, help you make every last drop count.<br />
BY KAYLEIGH DONAHUE HODES<br />
THAYER ALLYSON GOWDY/AUGUST<br />
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Y<br />
You recycle plastic, rock a<br />
wind-powered energy plan,<br />
and take meticulous care<br />
of that precious resource<br />
known as your Adidas by<br />
Stella McCartney leggings.<br />
But…water? Chances<br />
are, you disregard it daily<br />
without realizing it. And it’s<br />
a big deal: Experts project<br />
that 3.5 billion people<br />
will live in water-scarce<br />
or stressed areas by 2025,<br />
meaning there won’t be<br />
enough to even drink.<br />
Beyond turning off the<br />
tap while brushing your<br />
teeth, there are other ways<br />
to reduce the H 2 0 footprint<br />
in your regimen. Nearly<br />
every beauty product in<br />
your bathroom has a water<br />
surplus. It can serve a<br />
purpose (like helping drive<br />
ingredients into skin), but<br />
often it’s just a cheap base.<br />
That said, we’re realists…<br />
and product lovers. But<br />
we can all—easily—be more<br />
water-mindful, especially<br />
since most beauty brands<br />
no longer take H 2O for<br />
granted. Whether it’s<br />
reaching for products<br />
without water, looking for<br />
ones that don’t require<br />
you to use water, or making<br />
strategic routine shifts,<br />
you can be part of the<br />
solution to this worldwide<br />
issue. And still look great—<br />
in those Stella McCartney<br />
leggings, no less.<br />
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PRODUCTS<br />
MADE<br />
WITHOUT<br />
WATER<br />
Yes, there’s no water in these formulas, but<br />
you may still need a splash from the sink to<br />
activate these babies. No internal H 20 means<br />
they’re inhospitable to bacteria and mold—<br />
so they have a longer shelf life and there’s<br />
also no need for preservatives like parabens<br />
(which a lot of consumers want to avoid<br />
anyway). A not-insignificant plus? You can<br />
pack most of these in your carry-on with<br />
abandon—no liquid, no hassle at security.<br />
BARS<br />
Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, even<br />
self-tanner, like Ethique Self Tanning<br />
Bar ($32, ethiquebeauty.com), now come<br />
in block form. And because they’re more<br />
concentrated—for three bottles of, say, body<br />
lotion you’d normally buy, you would only<br />
need to buy one lotion bar—you save both<br />
water and money. (Some traditional bars do<br />
contain water, so check the label before you<br />
virtuously hit “add to cart.”)<br />
POWDERS<br />
They’re ideal as scrubs (the granules provide<br />
a gentle exfoliation), but they’re also great for<br />
getting your dose of topical vitamin C (the<br />
antioxidant destabilizes in liquid, so a powder<br />
form helps maintain efficacy). Mix it with<br />
your favorite serum to instantly enhance the<br />
protective powers. We like True Botanicals<br />
Vitamin C Booster ($90, truebotanicals.com).<br />
BALMS<br />
Like bars, balms are super concentrated.<br />
Usually a blend of oil and wax, they can take<br />
the place of traditional cleansers and<br />
moisturizers—the latter don’t need added<br />
H 20 to work (just slather and go). They’re a<br />
godsend for dry and/or irritated skin (this<br />
also makes them too heavy for acneprone<br />
or oily skin). Try Earth tu Face<br />
Face Balm ($68, earthtuface.com), a<br />
rose-spiked moisturizing concentrate.<br />
OILS<br />
They make excellent cleansers—oil dissolves<br />
residue—as well as dry-skin moisturizers,<br />
since oil traps water in the skin. But even oily<br />
complexions can benefit. Rosehip seed and<br />
jojoba oils, found in Burt's Bees Complete<br />
Nourishment Facial Oil ($20, at drugstores),<br />
have a dry finish, meaning they won’t make<br />
your face look like a grease pan.<br />
DRY SHEET MASKS<br />
Unlike traditional sheet masks, which are<br />
soaked in a nourishing serum, these have the<br />
ingredients baked in. When you put one on<br />
your face and gently rub, the heat and oils<br />
from your skin release the ingredients. And<br />
because these masks are not only free of<br />
water, but also never interact with it, they<br />
don’t harbor bacteria, so you can use each<br />
three times before tossing. They’re a little less<br />
hydrating than their moisture-rich<br />
predecessors and are better for functions like<br />
firming. Try Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic<br />
Dry Facial Sheet Mask ($22, netaporter.com);<br />
it infuses skin with collagen-revving peptides.<br />
PRODUCTS<br />
YOU USE<br />
WITHOUT<br />
WATER<br />
Unless you’re visibly dirty or sweaty, derms<br />
say you can go an entire week without a<br />
proper shower (just washcloth off your feet<br />
and lady parts with water and soap daily).<br />
Too au naturel for you? Shower every other<br />
day, then get squeaky clean the no-rinsingrequired<br />
way using these two methods:<br />
STOCK A MICELLAR CLEANSER.<br />
Although these guys contain water, the tiny<br />
cleansing-oil molecules floating around the<br />
formula act like traps for dirt and sebum, which<br />
you apply and then whisk away with a cotton<br />
pad. Derms say they’re a particularly good<br />
move for sensitive types who react to<br />
traditional cleansers, which, by virtue of simply<br />
having more ingredients, increase your<br />
chances of irritation. We’re loving Simple<br />
Skincare Water Boost Micellar Cleansing Water<br />
($10, at drugstores), a formula spiked with<br />
plant extracts that help skin retain moisture.<br />
REACH FOR A TOWEL-OFF<br />
BODY WASH.<br />
Watered-down soaps in foaming dispensers,<br />
these formulas remove oils and dirt when<br />
applied with a washcloth (using only your<br />
hands spreads around what’s on your skin).<br />
WH staffers are pretty devoted to Yuni Flash<br />
Bath No-Rinse Body Cleansing Foam ($22,<br />
sephora.com), which contains bacteriabusting<br />
essential oils and skin-softening aloe.<br />
French Girl<br />
Organics Facial<br />
Polish ($22,<br />
shopwomens<br />
healthmag.com)<br />
IN GOOD COMPANY<br />
Sixty-one percent of U.S. consumers would rather companies “green”<br />
their business practices than simply make donations to green<br />
organizations, according to a report by market research firm Mintel.<br />
Execs at behemoth beauty companies are listening.<br />
Procter & Gamble<br />
(the parent company<br />
of Olay and Pantene)<br />
has reduced the<br />
water it uses by 24<br />
percent per product<br />
since 2010. It has<br />
also set a goal to<br />
provide 1 billion<br />
people with access<br />
to water-efficient<br />
products (like twoin-one<br />
conditioners<br />
that allow you to use<br />
less H 20) by 2020.<br />
Johnson & Johnson<br />
(which makes Aveeno<br />
and Neutrogena<br />
products) reduced<br />
its overall use of<br />
water by 7.2 percent<br />
between 2010 and<br />
2015 (with efforts<br />
ongoing). How? By<br />
installing waterreutilization<br />
systems<br />
and improving<br />
the wastewater<br />
treatment to recycle<br />
more H 20.<br />
Unilever<br />
(the company<br />
behind Dove and<br />
Suave) hopes to<br />
halve the water<br />
associated with<br />
the consumer use<br />
of its products by<br />
2020. To do this, it is<br />
designing items that<br />
require less water<br />
but provide the same<br />
experience (such as<br />
Dove’s self-foaming<br />
body washes).<br />
L’Oréal<br />
has saved, over<br />
the past decade,<br />
the equivalent<br />
of one and a half<br />
years’ water use<br />
across industrial<br />
facilities. It did so via<br />
small changes like<br />
recycling all types<br />
of water throughout<br />
the manufacturing<br />
processes (except<br />
the stuff used<br />
in products). Q<br />
GETTY IMAGES (POWDER)<br />
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Herbivore<br />
Botanicals Pink<br />
Clay Bar Soap<br />
($12, herbivore<br />
botanicals.com)<br />
LEVI BROWN, PROP STYLING: ANGELA CAMPOS/BERNSTEIN & ANDRIULLI (SOAP)<br />
ABOUT THOSE<br />
EIGHT GLASSES...<br />
It’s perhaps the biggest skin myth<br />
floating around the beauty blogosphere:<br />
Drinking eight glasses of water daily is the<br />
secret to a glowing complexion. But there’s<br />
actually no scientific data to support the idea<br />
(and no research showing downing fewer than<br />
eight is harmful). Still, it’s not completely bogus—if<br />
your gastrointestinal tract and kidneys don’t have<br />
enough H 20 to do their jobs, they do start to suck<br />
the water out of other cells, which could make<br />
skin cells look parched. To maintain peak<br />
hydration, monitor your urine. Yellow?<br />
Up the agua! You can also get it<br />
from watery fruits and veggies<br />
like watermelon (duh)<br />
and zucchini.<br />
Sources: Ava Shamban, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology, UCLA-Geffen School of Medicine<br />
in Los Angeles; Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in the department of<br />
dermatology, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City; Bruce Aker, San Francisco cosmetic chemist; Jim<br />
Hammer, Boston cosmetic chemist; Brianne West, biochemist and founder of Ethique beauty company<br />
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&<br />
Welcome to summer <strong>2017</strong>, where breezy is the new black!<br />
We put together seven outfits free of anything tight—or uptight, for that<br />
matter—but woven with such gorgeousness, you’ll keep your cool,<br />
literally and figuratively. Happy dressing!<br />
C O M F O R T<br />
J O Y<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRIS CRAYMER<br />
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SHEER DELIGHT<br />
Wearing a parachute dress feels as<br />
if you’re floating through air—or a<br />
dreamy meadow. The bronze hue<br />
continues the earthy vibe.<br />
COS dress, $135, cosstores.com; Mikoh<br />
dress (underneath), $242, mikoh.com<br />
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FORWARD MOTION<br />
Whimsical birds and sporty<br />
accessories make this shirtdress<br />
not so buttoned up.<br />
Mara Hoffman dress, $225,<br />
marahoffman.com; ASOS jacket, $72,<br />
asos.com; One x Oneteaspoon shorts,<br />
$99, oneteaspoon.com; Nike Court<br />
sneakers, $200, nike.com; Hobo<br />
crossbody bag, $158, hobobags.com<br />
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BUSINESS CASUAL<br />
What’s better than stripes?<br />
Stripes on stripes! A scoop-neck<br />
top and wide-leg pants provide<br />
a cute alternative to denim Fridays.<br />
Abercrombie & Fitch tee, $48,<br />
abercrombie.com; dRA pants,<br />
$110, draclothing.com; Loeffler<br />
Randall slides, $295, bergdorf<br />
goodman.com<br />
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THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT<br />
Full-length sleeves atop microshorts<br />
is so fresh—and thanks to the<br />
sweater’s lace edges, even romantic.<br />
French Connection sweater, $128,<br />
frenchconnection.com; Linksoul<br />
shorts, $75, linksoul.com<br />
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EVERYDAY SUPERHERO<br />
The linen fabric, the frayed edges,<br />
the graduated cut: This cape<br />
makes any outfit look polished,<br />
even nubby sweats and a tank.<br />
Acler cape, $370, us.acler.com.au;<br />
Old Navy tank, $12.94, oldnavy.com;<br />
Junk Food Clothing sweatpants,<br />
$70, junkfoodclothing.com<br />
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For complete shopping information, see Where to Buy on page 156.<br />
TOUGH AND TENDER<br />
When a sweatshirt hoodie meets<br />
a feminine maxi dress—and its<br />
swoon-worthy crocheted top—sparks!<br />
Mossimo Supply Co. dress, $30, target<br />
.com; Splendid hoodie, $168, splendid<br />
.com; Teva sandals, $90, teva.com<br />
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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES<br />
Introducing the maxi shirt! Hardly<br />
short on versatility, it lets you cover<br />
up to the ankles, or air out your abs<br />
and show some leg.<br />
The Blue Shirt Shop shirt, $198, dl1961<br />
.com; Mikoh shorts, $68, mikoh.com<br />
Fashion editor: Jacqueline<br />
Azria<br />
Hair: Eric Gabriel for Oribe/<br />
The Wall Group<br />
Makeup: Jenna Anton for<br />
Giorgio Armani/Forward Artists<br />
Manicure: Emi Kudo for<br />
Dior Vernis/Opus Beauty<br />
Prop styling: Abraham Latham/<br />
Art Department<br />
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WHERE TO BUY<br />
On the Cover<br />
Lanston wrap-back tank, $70,<br />
lanstontees.com<br />
Saha Swimwear bottoms, $58,<br />
sahaswimwear.com<br />
Jennifer Meyer diamond long-bar<br />
studs, $800, barneys.com<br />
Jet Set Candy Sydney luggage<br />
tag charm, $68, Brisbane luggage<br />
tag, $68, Bondi surfboard charm,<br />
$68, and small plane charm, $58,<br />
jetsetcandy.com<br />
Coco Loves Rome Step & Repeat<br />
ring, $14, cocolovesrome.com<br />
G-Shock S Series Vivid Color<br />
Collection watch, $130. gshock<br />
.com/s_series<br />
Pandora Jewelry double leather<br />
charm bracelet, $45, pandora.net<br />
Lotus Jewelry Studio Latitude<br />
Longitude bar bracelet, $60,<br />
lotusjewelrystudio.com<br />
Elizabeth and James Marieta ring,<br />
$95, bloomingdales.com<br />
Miansai thin screw cuff ring, $125,<br />
miansai.com<br />
Inside Cover<br />
AStars crop tank top, $55,<br />
astarswomens.com<br />
Roxy Star Day strappy ’70s bikini<br />
bottoms, $42, roxy.com<br />
Gabriel & Co. fashion necklace, $540,<br />
gabrielny.com<br />
Nashelle Jewelry Heritage diamond bar<br />
necklace, $153, nashelle.com<br />
Bluma Project Cala bracelet, $48,<br />
blumaproject.com<br />
Skye-High Confidence<br />
PAGES 63 TO 72<br />
Abercombie and Fitch crop tee, $34,<br />
abercrombie.com<br />
Peixoto Bella bottoms, $59,<br />
xandraswimwear.com<br />
Jennifer Meyer Jewelry mini triangle<br />
studs, $1,075, ylang23.com<br />
Pandora Jewelry Essence Collection<br />
beaded bracelet, $60, pandora.net<br />
On the Flip Cover<br />
From left<br />
Tracksmith Run bra, $55,<br />
tracksmith.com<br />
C9 Champion compression<br />
boyshorts, $17, target.com/c9<br />
Rykä Elita sneakers, $70, ryka<br />
.com<br />
Body Language Sportswear Posh<br />
top, $75, bodylanguagesports<br />
wear.com<br />
H&M three-quarter-length yoga<br />
tights, $25, hm.com<br />
Reebok Hayasu sneakers, $90,<br />
reebok.com<br />
Elisabetta Rogiani Space bra,<br />
$72, rogiani.com<br />
Nike Power Legendary leggings,<br />
$100, and Metcon DSK Flyknit<br />
sneakers, $160, nike.com<br />
Lorna Jane Surrender sports bra,<br />
$66, lornajane.com<br />
Kira Grace Warrior shorts, $68,<br />
kiragrace.com<br />
Adidas Alphabounce engineered<br />
mesh sneakers, $110, adidas.com<br />
Phat Buddha St. Marks sports bra,<br />
$77, shopbop.com,<br />
phatbuddhawear.com<br />
C&C California Varsity Band<br />
capris, $68, tjmaxx.com<br />
Puma Ignite Limitless training<br />
shoes, $110, puma.com<br />
Lotus Jewery Studio initial bar bracelet,<br />
$58, lotusjewelrystudio.com<br />
Mulberry & Grand Sugar Blossom<br />
beaded bracelet, $12, mulberry-grand<br />
.com<br />
Thomas Sabo skull pavé love<br />
bridge bracelet, $198, thomassabo.com<br />
Page 66<br />
Elisabetta Rogiani Tiger 1 shoulder bra,<br />
$69, rogiani.com<br />
Mossimo Supply Co. retro cropped<br />
jogger, $20, target.com<br />
Page 68<br />
Urban Outfitters Out from Under<br />
sweatshirt, $34, urbanoutfitters.com<br />
Skins DNAmic compression superpose<br />
two-in-one shorts, $100, skins.net/usa<br />
Garmin Forerunner 35 tracker, $200,<br />
garmin.com<br />
Page 72<br />
Sweaty Betty Upbeat padded workout<br />
bra in neon, $70, sweatybetty.com<br />
Reebok Hero Power bra, $60, One<br />
Series hot shorts, $35, and Hayasu<br />
studio shoes, $90, reebok.com<br />
Comfort & Joy<br />
PAGES 148 TO 155<br />
R.J. Graziano raffia bangles, $25 to $35<br />
each, rjgraziano.com<br />
Page 150<br />
Pandora sparkling strand bracelet, $50,<br />
pandora.nett<br />
Lotus Jewelry Studio petal bangles,<br />
$125 for 3, lotusjewelrystudio.com<br />
The2Bandits Arrowhead ring set, $44,<br />
the2bandits.com<br />
Page 152<br />
Talula for Aritzia Eau Claire hat, $30,<br />
aritzia.com<br />
Right arm<br />
Nissa Jewelry Diamond Sky cuff, $105,<br />
nissajewelry.com<br />
Pandora Jewelry silver gray braided<br />
double-leather charm bracelet, $50,<br />
pandora.net<br />
Left arm<br />
The2Bandits Harvest Moon cuff, $78,<br />
the2bandits.com<br />
Sorrelli metal and crystal square<br />
pendant necklace, $45, and rhinestone<br />
bar toggle pendant, $50, sorrelli.com<br />
Kendra Scott Riley pendant necklace,<br />
$55, kendrascott.com<br />
Page 153<br />
Maison Miru Colette chain earrings,<br />
$54, maisonmiru.com<br />
Adorn512 CZ bar choker, $68,<br />
adorn512.com<br />
Jennifer Meyer Heart by-the-inch<br />
necklace, $1,725, ylang23.com<br />
Nashelle Jewelry Dainty diamond bar<br />
Heritage necklace, $125, nashelle.com<br />
Maison Miru XO necklace, $59,<br />
maisonmiru.com<br />
Right arm<br />
Lizzie Scheck Jewelry diamond<br />
monogram ID bracelet, $825,<br />
lizziescheck.com<br />
Bluma Project Chandi bracelet, $48,<br />
blumaproject.com<br />
Maya Brenner diamond cut bracelet,<br />
$460, mayabrenner.com<br />
Mulberry & Grand Sugar Blossom<br />
beaded bracelet, $12, mulberry-grand<br />
.com<br />
Left arm<br />
Nashelle Jewelry diamond heart<br />
stamped Heritage bracelet, $133,<br />
nashelle.com<br />
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Jennifer Meyer long-bar stud earrings,<br />
$275, ylang23.com<br />
Nashelle Jewelry diamond half-circle<br />
Heritage necklace, $133, nashelle.com<br />
Lotus Jewelry Studio Rail necklace, $75,<br />
lotusjewelrystudio.com<br />
Lizzie Scheck Jewelry zodiac necklace,<br />
$150, lizziescheck.com<br />
Right arm<br />
Sequin bracelet, $68, sequin-nyc.com<br />
203 Jewelry Sunny Peach double-band<br />
ring, $560, 203jewelry.com<br />
Noir Jewelry Palm Leaves ring, $40,<br />
noirnyc.com<br />
Left arm<br />
Bluma Project Cala bracelet, $48,<br />
blumaproject.com<br />
Nashelle Jewelry small coil pure ring,<br />
$65, nashelle.com<br />
203 Jewelry diamond Splendor ring,<br />
$1,210, 203jewelry.com<br />
Page 155<br />
Alex Woo mini addition peace sign<br />
earrings, $118, alexwoo.com<br />
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MY TRAINING M.O.<br />
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MY TAKEAWAY TIPS<br />
Get holistic. Fitness is nothing<br />
without a clean diet. Eat foods<br />
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HOMETOWN: PORTLAND, OR<br />
MY WHY<br />
For five years, I played bass in a<br />
rock band. I loved it, but it zapped<br />
my energy. The first boot camp<br />
class I went to with a friend, I felt<br />
miserable; it was so hard. But also<br />
sort of amazing. The hype I felt<br />
from performing didn’t come<br />
close to what I felt while training.<br />
I worked with clients on the side<br />
for a few years, then quit the<br />
band and committed to fitness.<br />
Knowing what makes you feel<br />
good should be simple, but it<br />
requires recognizing what makes<br />
you feel crappy—which we can’t<br />
always identify until after the<br />
fact. I never feel more alive than<br />
I do after a tough workout.<br />
MY TRAINING M.O.<br />
My goal is to help women find a<br />
balance between tough and<br />
functional with their workouts, so<br />
they can feel great now and later.<br />
As a Nike master trainer, I lead<br />
workouts that include functional<br />
strength moves, plyometrics,<br />
and core work at the Nike World<br />
Headquarters in Portland for<br />
employees, visitors, and athletes.<br />
I also train privately through<br />
my company, Canvas Training.<br />
MY TAKEAWAY TIPS<br />
Add it up. Break down big goals<br />
with smaller tasks. Set a<br />
progressive monthly plan: Pick<br />
one easy task (like “do two ab<br />
workouts”) for the first week; each<br />
week, add another, so by the end<br />
of the month, you’re doing four<br />
things to help you meet your goal.<br />
Don’t neglect your neck. It can<br />
make or break your workouts,<br />
especially for deadlifts and<br />
bent-over rows. Instead of looking<br />
in the mirror—which strains<br />
your lower back—ask a trainer<br />
to quickly check your posture.<br />
Compete against yourself. When<br />
your mind wanders to what<br />
others are doing or how they<br />
look, think, I am [insert activity or<br />
exercise here]. The word “I” alone<br />
helps bring you back to yourself.<br />
AVOCADO SPORTS BRA, NIKE LEGGINGS<br />
12 WOMENSHEALTHMAG.COM / July/August <strong>2017</strong>
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FITNESS BONUS<br />
FIND YOUR WHY<br />
Follow this guide to uncover your deepest workout intention<br />
so you can stay fit through life’s ups and downs.<br />
What’s your objective? (For example, “I want to lose 15 pounds.”)<br />
Why do you want it? (“So I can fit into my medium shirts again without my love handles<br />
sticking out.”)<br />
But why? (“So I can feel more attractive and not so self-conscious.”)<br />
But why? (“So I can feel happier with myself.”)<br />
Why? (“So I have more confidence to go after what I really want in life.”)<br />
Why? (“Because I’m tired of settling for less than I’m capable of.”)<br />
Your own road map might take fewer or more “whys.” The point is to keep asking why<br />
until you arrive at your ultimate reason for pursuing your goal. When you’ve found it,<br />
hang on to that why. Tape it somewhere visible and return to it whenever your<br />
motivation falters, or when you’re struggling to see the results of your hard work.<br />
AND NOW...THE JUDGES!<br />
Along with your vote, we’ve enlisted a panel of experts to help us decide who should be the Next Fitness<br />
Star. In the spirit of getting to know them, what better question to ask than “What’s your exercise why?”<br />
Hilaria Baldwin<br />
Yoga instructor, author of<br />
The Living Clearly Method *<br />
“We are made to move.<br />
I never feel so alive and<br />
present as I do when I have<br />
thoroughly exercised my<br />
body. And the purpose of<br />
life is to live it to the fullest,<br />
no? Otherwise what are<br />
we doing here? I don’t<br />
want to waste a moment.”<br />
Emily Skye<br />
F.I.T. program founder,<br />
WH cover star<br />
“Exercising makes me feel<br />
strong, capable, and<br />
motivated—like I can<br />
achieve anything I set my<br />
mind to. I feel more<br />
positive, have a clearer<br />
mind, and have more<br />
energy for embracing all<br />
life has to offer.”<br />
Debbie<br />
Matenopolous<br />
Cohost of The Insider<br />
“I exercise so I can live a<br />
long and healthy life. Not<br />
only does exercise<br />
strengthen our bodies<br />
and keep us in shape,<br />
but it’s also been<br />
documented how much it<br />
can improve our mental<br />
and emotional well-being.”<br />
Jen Ator, C.S.C.S.<br />
WH fitness director, Kona<br />
Ironman finisher<br />
“For me, workouts are<br />
about building resiliency—<br />
physically, but more so<br />
mentally. Training helps<br />
teach my body, and mind,<br />
that no matter what I’m<br />
going through, I can<br />
always find a way to keep<br />
moving forward.” Q<br />
CAST YOUR VOTE<br />
Only one can win. Go to <strong>Womens</strong><strong>Health</strong>Mag.com/NextFitnessStar to watch videos of<br />
the contestants and support your favorite between June 20 and August 4.<br />
TUNE IN!<br />
Watch The<br />
Insider on<br />
August 22<br />
to find out<br />
which of<br />
the fabulous<br />
ladies will<br />
take home<br />
this year’s<br />
title and<br />
appear in<br />
her very own<br />
WH workout<br />
video series.<br />
Check<br />
TheInsider<br />
.com for the<br />
reveal time<br />
and more<br />
details.<br />
FROM LEFT: MITCH MANDEL; MARCUS SMITH; ROBBY KLEIN/GETTY IMAGES; TED CAVANAUGH<br />
14 WOMENSHEALTHMAG.COM / July/August <strong>2017</strong><br />
*The Living Clearly Method is published by Rodale Inc., publisher of Women’s <strong>Health</strong>.
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ou should be careful. You should be nice. Sweet. Cute. You should be<br />
atient. You should be successful. But not too successful. You should<br />
e gentle. Be happy. You should be quiet. You’re supposed to be modest.<br />
raceful. Grateful. You should smile more. You should just play nice.<br />
ou’re supposed to set a good example. You should be in good shape.<br />
ou should be more approachable. More feminine. You should be less<br />
ramatic. You should take care of it. You’re supposed to take care<br />
f them. You should keep it down. You should listen up. You should<br />
ind your manners. You should do something with your looks. You<br />
hould do something with your life. You’re supposed to find someone<br />
nd settle down. You’re supposed to get married. You’re supposed to<br />
ave kids. You should want to stay at home. You should be happy just<br />
o have this job. You should not worry your pretty head. You should<br />
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ometimes. You should stop scaring the boys. You should know your<br />
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FITNESS BONUS<br />
NEVER SKIP<br />
LEG DAY<br />
It’s not just an Instagram mantra—it’s the<br />
unanimous conclusion of researchers and<br />
trainers alike. Get in on the action.<br />
By Marissa Gainsburg<br />
If you think of your body as its own stock market, your lower<br />
half is the safest bet for maximum returns. “The muscles<br />
here—your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves—are the<br />
largest, so collectively, they possess the most potential to<br />
change your physique,” says Lee Boyce, a strength coach in<br />
Toronto. Every time you engage all that muscle-fiber power at<br />
once, you burn more calories per rep. And doing that regularly<br />
is like adding lighter fuel to your body’s metabolic fire, helping<br />
you torch more fat around the clock. In fact, “I’ve seen female<br />
clients successfully lose a few inches off their waist and hips in<br />
as little as six weeks by adding targeted lower-body weight<br />
lifting to their weekly routine,” says Boyce.<br />
There are literally dozens upon dozens of exercises<br />
that’ll blast your legs, but the four you’ll meet here are<br />
the most beneficial. Each emphasizes crucial<br />
movement patterns for a lean yet powerful lower<br />
body, and we’ve amped them up—either in the<br />
form of resistance, stance, or elevation—to<br />
better challenge the glutes for an increased<br />
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FITNESS BONUS<br />
THE MOVES<br />
GOBLET SQUAT<br />
No leg routine would<br />
be complete without a<br />
squat—it gets more<br />
muscles and joints working<br />
together than any other<br />
stand-in-place exercise.<br />
As a result, you release<br />
hormones that can speed<br />
muscle hypertrophy<br />
(a.k.a. growth) and fat loss,<br />
studies show. The goblet<br />
type is king among this<br />
royal crew: Holding a<br />
weight by your chest<br />
keeps you from slumping<br />
forward and forces you to<br />
shift weight into your heels<br />
(so you don’t tip over).<br />
Both tweaks bring your<br />
hips closer to the ground<br />
for a better burn.<br />
a<br />
First must-do for more sculpted stems: Master this quartet of standout<br />
exercises. Then flip to page 24 for four workouts using these moves.<br />
b<br />
DUMBBELL STEP-UP<br />
Such a simple move, this<br />
one. All it involves is<br />
stepping up onto a box<br />
or bench. Except that you<br />
hold weights at your sides<br />
for extra resistance, and<br />
you lower back down<br />
onto the floor with<br />
control—emphasizing the<br />
“negative” or “eccentric”<br />
phase of the exercise,<br />
which research suggests<br />
builds more muscle mass<br />
than focusing on the<br />
lifting portion alone. And<br />
because your muscles<br />
spend a relatively long<br />
time under tension to<br />
complete one full rep,<br />
you can nuke a lot of cals<br />
with a single set.<br />
a<br />
b<br />
DO IT: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell<br />
vertically in front of your chest, both hands cupping the top of the<br />
weight, your elbows pointing toward the floor (a). Push your hips<br />
down and back and bend your knees to lower your body until your<br />
thighs are at least parallel to the ground, your elbows brushing the<br />
insides of your knees (b). Push through your heels and squeeze<br />
your glutes to return to start. That’s one rep.<br />
DO IT: Stand in front of a box or bench about 12 to 18 inches<br />
tall and hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides at arm’s length.<br />
Place your right foot firmly on the step (a), then push<br />
through your right heel to lift your body up until your right leg<br />
is straight and your left foot is elevated (b). Keeping your torso<br />
tall, step your left foot, then your right, back onto the floor to<br />
return to start. That’s one rep.<br />
DEFICIT REVERSE LUNGE<br />
Essentially the<br />
exaggerated motion of<br />
walking and running, the<br />
lunge lights up every<br />
muscle in your legs—even<br />
the tiny stabilizing ones,<br />
like your inner thighs. A<br />
reverse lunge requires the<br />
same balance and neuromuscular<br />
coordination of<br />
the forward type, but it<br />
engages your posterior<br />
chain first, helping even<br />
out quad dominance<br />
(and taking stress off your<br />
knees). And that “deficit”<br />
part? It’s just a fancy<br />
term for propping your<br />
front foot on a step, so<br />
your glute has to travel<br />
farther—and work<br />
harder—to return to start.<br />
a<br />
DO IT: Stand on a six-inch step or box and hold a pair of<br />
dumbbells at your sides at arm’s length (a). Keeping your torso<br />
tall, step backward off the box with your right leg and slowly<br />
lower your body until your left knee is bent at least 90 degrees<br />
and your right knee nearly touches the floor (b). Push through<br />
your left heel to return to start. That’s one rep.<br />
b<br />
SINGLE-LEG PULL-THROUGH<br />
The movement pattern<br />
here is the hip hinge, a<br />
foundation of most<br />
posterior-chain exercises<br />
(think deadlift, swing, and<br />
hip thrust). It’s essential<br />
for hitting the hamstrings<br />
and glutes as well as<br />
boosting hip stability. The<br />
pull-through, however,<br />
is an easier-to-learn, more<br />
universal exercise that<br />
allows you to train<br />
those backside muscles<br />
without overloading<br />
pressure on your spine.<br />
Plus, this single-leg style<br />
increases activation<br />
to the working-side<br />
glutes and hamstrings<br />
and recruits your core<br />
for balance.<br />
DO IT: Stand in front of the cable machine at your gym, or loop a<br />
resistance band around a stable anchor behind you. Prop your left<br />
foot, knee bent, on a bench behind you, grab the band between<br />
your legs with your left hand, and hinge forward at your hips until<br />
your torso is about parallel to the floor (a). Pull the band through<br />
as you thrust your hips forward (b). That’s one rep.<br />
b<br />
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FITNESS BONUS<br />
THE WORKOUTS<br />
Four different (and simple) ways to mix and match your main moves into<br />
übereffective routines to sprinkle throughout your week<br />
1. The Warm-Up<br />
No matter what workout you have planned, use this pair to get your session started. “When performed together,<br />
this duo helps open up your hips from both angles—horizontal for the squat, vertical for the lunge—and eases<br />
the knee joint into action, all while priming the muscles for any activity that comes next,” says Boyce. You’ll<br />
also improve your range of motion with two added tweaks: At the bottom of your squat, gently push your knees<br />
outward with your elbows; as you lunge, shift the hip of your back leg forward slightly and reach your opposite<br />
arm overhead. Spend two and a half minutes on each exercise, moving slowly through every rep.<br />
Quick Tweak! Ditch<br />
the dumbbell but<br />
keep your hands at<br />
chest height.<br />
BODY-WEIGHT GOBLET SQUAT WITH HOLD<br />
3-second hold<br />
Quick Tweak!<br />
Drop the weights<br />
and place your<br />
hands on your hips.<br />
REVERSE LUNGE WITH HOLD AND REACH<br />
3- to 5-second hold, alternating sides<br />
Quick Tweak!<br />
Put both feet<br />
on level ground<br />
(lose the step).<br />
2. The Power Circuit<br />
This 15-minute workout starts with the most complex neuromuscular movement (the squat) and ends with the<br />
exercise that requires the least amount of neural attention to execute (the pull-through). “It’s the most effective<br />
way to get as much good work done—meaning with solid form and maximum force—as you can before you fatigue,<br />
because your body is the most prepared at the beginning of every set,” says Boyce, who recommends knocking<br />
out this baby two or three times a week. Keep your heart rate up (bonus cardio!) by performing the bunch as a<br />
fast-paced circuit: Complete the prescribed number of reps for each exercise, moving from one to the next without<br />
rest. Take a quick breather if needed, then repeat for three or four total rounds.<br />
HOW<br />
ABOUT<br />
THREE<br />
MORE<br />
PERKS?<br />
Sexy, sculpted gams<br />
are the gift that<br />
keeps on giving<br />
(and giving).<br />
THEY PRESERVE<br />
YOUR BALANCE.<br />
Proprioception, or<br />
knowing where your<br />
body is in space, is one<br />
of the first things to go<br />
as we age. Training<br />
your legs now helps<br />
prevent this loss by<br />
improving your<br />
neuromuscular<br />
coordination. You’ll<br />
also be better<br />
equipped to recover<br />
from any falls, if they<br />
do happen.<br />
THEY SAVE<br />
YOUR KNEES.<br />
Research shows<br />
strengthening the leg<br />
muscles, particularly<br />
the thigh area,<br />
removes some stress<br />
from the knees,<br />
protecting them from<br />
pain, injuries, and<br />
osteoarthritis—a trio<br />
of issues us ladies<br />
face more than men.<br />
(Researchers say<br />
our fattier tissue<br />
could be the culprit,<br />
but performance<br />
experts blame our<br />
wider hips and<br />
wearing heels too.)<br />
GOBLET SQUAT<br />
8–10 reps<br />
DEFICIT REVERSE<br />
LUNGE<br />
10 reps per side<br />
DUMBBELL STEP-UP<br />
10 reps per side<br />
SINGLE-LEG<br />
PULL-THROUGH<br />
12–15 reps per side<br />
THEY KEEP YOUR<br />
MIND SHARP.<br />
Sound like a leap?<br />
Science shows<br />
otherwise: A study on<br />
female twins found<br />
that the fitter your<br />
legs, the better brain<br />
function you’ll likely<br />
have 10 years later.<br />
Precise reason TBD,<br />
but pretty smart stuff,<br />
if you ask us.<br />
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CRUNCH ON
FITNESS BONUS<br />
3. The Strength Set<br />
When you challenge your lower half with substantial resistance (we’re talking 40, 50, 60 pounds and more), you<br />
break down muscle fibers, which your body rebuilds on your recovery day. The result? Bigger, more defined muscles<br />
for shapely legs and a perky butt. These two moves allow your body to handle those loads safely, since your entire<br />
lower-body musculature activates, putting less strain on your upper half, explains Boyce. “You also train both your<br />
bilateral [two-leg] and unilateral [one-leg] systems at once, which is the best of both worlds for moving well on a<br />
daily basis.” Fit this workout into your routine once a week, using a weight that you can manage for only 10 squats<br />
at a time. (Note: It’s probably heavier than you think—it should be at least 25 percent of your body weight.) Perform<br />
the pair as a superset: Complete all the reps of the first exercise (that would be 20 reps, with 10-second rest breaks<br />
between each mini set), then move immediately to the second. Rest up to two minutes, then repeat five more times.<br />
GOBLET SQUAT<br />
2 reps, 3 reps, 5 reps, 10 reps<br />
(10-second rest between each mini set)<br />
DEFICIT REVERSE LUNGE<br />
10 reps per side<br />
4. The Extra Credit<br />
A quick way to max out your workouts is to tack on a finisher—an exercise that squeezes out any drop of juice you<br />
may have left in the tank—to the end of your sesh. Problem is, when your body is sufficiently taxed, your form tends<br />
to break down, so it’s not the best time for a difficult or high-impact exercise (like, say, a burpee). “The pull-through, by<br />
contrast, is a modified swing movement, which is smooth and easy on your tired joints, a killer glute and core blaster,<br />
and a great cardio burst, as it kicks up your heart rate quickly,” says Nancy Newell, a certified strength and conditioning<br />
coach at Cressey Sports Performance in Hudson, Massachusetts. Because you’re working for speed and intensity<br />
instead of balance and control, you’ll perform this guy with both feet on the ground instead of with one foot raised—<br />
it’s safer and more effective when you have more muscles sharing the load. At the end of any workout, perform as<br />
many reps with perfect form as you can in 30 seconds. Rest up to 60 seconds, then repeat up to five more times.<br />
CAP IT WITH<br />
CARDIO<br />
Add in any of these<br />
aerobic workouts once<br />
or twice a week for<br />
even radder results.<br />
HIKE UP A HILL.<br />
Whether it’s manipulated<br />
on the treadmill or au<br />
naturel on a trail, walking<br />
on an incline increases<br />
activation of pretty much<br />
every muscle in your legs.<br />
Obviously, the steeper<br />
the incline, the harder<br />
your legs have to work—<br />
but research indicates<br />
a 9 percent grade sparks<br />
some serious action<br />
(we’re talking six times<br />
more activation for<br />
your hamstrings, and<br />
three times for your<br />
glutes, than walking<br />
on level ground).<br />
CARRY SOMETHING.<br />
All it takes is walking<br />
with a heavy object<br />
in one hand at your<br />
side—like a kettlebell,<br />
dumbbell, or sandbag—<br />
to stress your bottom half<br />
and sculpt flatter abs (the<br />
muscles there jump in to<br />
prevent your torso from<br />
being dragged down by<br />
the load), says Newell.<br />
Find the heaviest weight<br />
you can carry safely<br />
(with a tall back and no<br />
pain) for 30 yards (that’s<br />
about the length of a<br />
basketball court), then<br />
subtract 20 pounds and<br />
perform three or four<br />
30-yard walks on each<br />
side, resting 60 seconds<br />
in between. Each week,<br />
increase the load by at<br />
least five pounds.<br />
Quick Tweak!<br />
Nix the bench and<br />
place both feet on<br />
the ground.<br />
Quick Tweak!<br />
Grab the band<br />
between your legs<br />
with both hands.<br />
PULL-THROUGH<br />
As many reps as possible<br />
EMBRACE THE SPRINT.<br />
If you want to boost<br />
your muscles for heavy<br />
strength workouts,<br />
you need to refine your<br />
fast-twitch muscle fibers,<br />
which provide explosive<br />
power, says Boyce. Swap<br />
any steady-state cardio<br />
(a run, the stair stepper,<br />
etc.) for intervals: Sprint<br />
all out for 20 seconds,<br />
recover for 60, repeat<br />
seven more times. Q<br />
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FITNESS BONUS<br />
H 2 0, GO!<br />
Strength training has ditched the weight room<br />
for the pool. Dive into the latest hydro-powered<br />
workout and score major body benefits.<br />
By Jen Ator<br />
Gotta give it up to the ancient<br />
Hawaiians. They’re credited<br />
with being the first to develop<br />
strength training in water.<br />
Sure, it was a bit makeshift—<br />
they’d carry large rocks into<br />
the ocean and hold them<br />
underwater as they slogged<br />
along the seabed. And okay, it<br />
was sort of a macho test of<br />
strength, but hey, they were<br />
onto something!<br />
Since then, ocean lifeguards<br />
to elite athletes have used that<br />
move in training to kick their<br />
fitness up a notch. And now,<br />
gym chains across the U.S.<br />
have taken notice, adding<br />
classes that bring HIIT and<br />
weight training—paddles,<br />
dumbbells, and kettlebells; no<br />
rocks!—into the pool.<br />
SO WHY WATER + WEIGHTS?<br />
Stronger, leaner muscles are<br />
built in H 2O. Imagine trying to<br />
do a super-explosive move—<br />
like a tuck jump—underwater.<br />
Not as fast or as powerful as<br />
doing it on dry land, right?<br />
That’s because the harder you<br />
push or pull through water,<br />
the more resistance you<br />
experience. Which makes it an<br />
awesome method for building<br />
muscular strength and power.<br />
The extra resistance doesn’t<br />
just make you work harder,<br />
it helps you work smarter too.<br />
Take the pistol squat, a<br />
notoriously tough single-leg<br />
exercise. “Even if you can’t<br />
do it on the ground, you can<br />
probably do it in a pool,” says<br />
Rob Glick, senior director of<br />
programming and innovation<br />
at Life Time, which now offers<br />
an exclusive aquatic boot<br />
camp class called WTRX<br />
Water Xtreme. “The density of<br />
water naturally slows down<br />
motion, helping to emphasize<br />
proper body position and<br />
SQUAT JUMP: Stand with<br />
feet slightly more than<br />
hip-width apart, then bend<br />
your knees to lower into a<br />
squat, arms out to the sides<br />
at shoulder height, just<br />
under the water’s surface.<br />
In one explosive motion,<br />
extend through the hips<br />
and straighten your legs<br />
while pushing your arms<br />
down to jump as high as<br />
you can out of the water.<br />
maintain control through<br />
difficult movements.”<br />
LIGHTER, FASTER, STRONGER<br />
Less gravity to weigh your body<br />
down also means less of that<br />
pound-after-pound impact on<br />
your joints, says Glick. Plus<br />
there’s water’s natural<br />
compression qualities, which<br />
can boost circulation to help<br />
your muscles bounce back<br />
faster. “You wouldn’t<br />
recommend having someone<br />
do three intense land workouts<br />
in a row because of the risk<br />
for injury,” Glick says. “But the<br />
pool allows athletes to work<br />
out harder at a higher intensity<br />
several days in a row, without<br />
wear and tear on their joints or<br />
excessive muscle soreness.”<br />
Nursing an injury? Switch up<br />
your HIIT workouts to twice a<br />
week in the water, once on land.<br />
Or, better yet, use the pool<br />
for recovery itself. Just grab<br />
a few pool noodles to support<br />
your neck, hips, and ankles.<br />
Close your eyes, stretch your<br />
body as long as possible,<br />
and focus on deep breathing<br />
through your nose. It’s like<br />
savasana—only weightless.<br />
FOUR CLUTCH POOL MOVES<br />
Most cardio water workouts are done neck-deep, but for strength training you should be at chest level.<br />
Complete as many reps as possible in 30 seconds, then rest 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat up to four times.<br />
PUSH-PULL: Stand in<br />
a split stance with your<br />
arms at your sides, palms<br />
facing up. Keeping your<br />
arms straight, raise them<br />
in front of you to just<br />
below the surface of the<br />
water, then turn your<br />
palms over and push the<br />
water down and back<br />
behind you. Do this with<br />
both arms at the same<br />
time, or alternate.<br />
CORE ROTATION: Stand<br />
with your feet wider than<br />
shoulder-width, knees bent<br />
and arms in front of you,<br />
palms together, shoulders<br />
under water. Keeping your<br />
arms straight and core<br />
tight, pull your hands over<br />
to your right shoulder;<br />
then quickly pull your<br />
arms over toward your left<br />
shoulder. Continue quickly<br />
alternating back and forth.<br />
HIGH KNEES: Stand with<br />
arms bent to 90 degrees<br />
at your sides. Raise one<br />
knee to hip height so<br />
your thigh is parallel to<br />
the pool floor as you<br />
swing your opposite arm<br />
forward. Quickly reverse<br />
movement and repeat<br />
on the other side.<br />
Continue alternating as<br />
quickly as possible, like<br />
you’re running in place.<br />
GET IN THE WATER! Score water-circuit videos or find locations for the new WTRX Water Xtreme classes (created in<br />
partnership with Speedo <strong>USA</strong>) from top experts at speedousa.com.<br />
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