For many Gen X and Millennial women, fitness was introduced through the lens of diet culture—workouts were about burning calories and getting smaller. But as we’ve grown older, we’re realizing that those outdated messages aren’t serving us anymore. In this…
Fiber—it’s not exactly the most glamorous part of your diet, but when it comes to midlife health, it’s an absolute superstar. Many of us think of fiber as the thing that “keeps you regular” or might help with heart health,…
Diet culture is making a resurgence and we couldn’t be more pissed off about it. The signs are everywhere. New weight loss drugs that are making people think our bodes are more changeable than they actually are and promise in…
It’s no secret—our work lives and personal lives often feel like they’re competing in a never-ending tug-of-war. Whether you’re a business leader, a high achiever, trying to carve out a little more time for your health and wellbeing, or simply…
We hear so much about cortisol, the “stress hormone,” on social media these days. Cortisol has become a buzz word in the health and fitness industry—part of a cautionary tale used to warn women away from intense bouts of exercise…
Low back pain is very common, particularly when your body is recovering from giving birth. I don’t think I’ve experienced low back pain quite so acutely as when I was pregnant and postpartum. One of the big reasons for this…
With a new year, comes new goals and new resolutions. The end of one year and the beginning of another provide the perfect opportunity to pause, take stock, and reflect on the goals we want to achieve and the habits…
Let’s face it: modern life can feel like a whirlwind of chaos mixed with mayhem, especially for women juggling careers, families, friendships, and wellness goals. Your stressed-out self may even have resolved in the new year to focus on finding…
Have you ever tried to learn to meditate but the thought of sitting still to meditate made you so squirmy you threw in your meditation cushion across the room? For many, quieting the mind feels more like a chore…
At the start of every year, we’re bombarded with the same message: it’s time to fix ourselves. It’s an avalanche of ads for treadmills, exercise bikes, gym memberships, diet plans, and supplements. The corporate marketing strategy is simple: make you…
