Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, founder of Get Healthy U TV, and board member of the American Council of Exercise. In fact, a 2015 Risk Analysis study found […]
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How Many Carbs Should I Eat If I’m Trying To Lose Weight?
Question: What’s the first thing you think about ditching when you’re looking to lose weight? Carbs, right? I mean, the most popular diets out there right now — like Whole30, or the keto diet — focus on limiting carbohydrate intake, and they seem to yield pretty legit results. So it only makes sense that if […]
The Two Most Important Things My Dad Passed Down to Me: My Love of Bikes and a Strong Character
Growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, my dad had a paper route on his bicycle and then his scooter—perhaps discovering then his love of two wheels. I picture him as a teenager on his Vespa, sky blue with bloody clouds of rust, crackling and smoking across the bridges of Pinellas County. The evening papers, hot […]
This Is What Running In A Face Mask Does To Your Skin
It’s safe to say that COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of regular life: The office has been replaced by a makeshift work-from-home set-up, happy hour is now held virtually on Zoom, and your go-to workout routine has moved from the gym to your living room. Luckily, there’s some good news: According to the CDC, it’s still […]
This Gourmet BBQ Chicken Recipe Will Change Your Lockdown Cooking Game
Chef Jason Whitehead is here to teach you to cook like a chef while you’re under lockdown! He created a digital cookbook logging the recipes he created at home – fit for any gourmet kitchen — and is now sharing them with you… For a good cause. For years, Jason has supported the Streetscapes NGO. […]
Your Dreams About Cheating Could Mean A Few Different Things
If your ‘ship is solid, you probably wouldn’t dream of cheating on your partner… until welp, you had actual dreams about cheating on your partner. Sigh. But before you start confessing your slumber sins to your S.O., know that you’re not a terrible person just because your subconscious might not identify as monogamous. “Dreams just don’t […]
These Pants And Knits Are So Comfortable You’d Want To Live In Them — And They’re On Sale RN!
Confession: since lockdown started, I have not worn ‘real’ pants. If you’re anything like me, your new business attire consists of yoga or track pants with an oversized T-shirt or hoody. Yoga and track pants offer maximum comfort and so much freedom (perfect for that lunchtime yoga sesh). And who can forget a roomy hoodie […]
12 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight While Doing Intermittent Fasting, According To An RD
There’s nothing more buzzy than intermittent fasting (IF) when it comes to current weight-loss trends. Tons of celebs tout it as their go-to eating approach to get or stay in shape — including Halle Berry, Jenna Jameson, Jennifer Garner, and Vanessa Hudgens, to name a few. And the benefits of IF aren’t limited to weight loss. Research (albeit […]
Does Acupuncture For Acne Really Work?
When it feels like you’ve tried every pharmacy remedy, every derm-prescribed cream, and every high-end potion available, it’s only natural to be curious about the treatments alternative medicine can offer. Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese medicine practise of inserting hair-thin stainless steel needles into key points along the body, is one alternative treatment growing more and […]
There Are Major Health Benefits When You Masturbate On Your Period
Oftentimes on your period, the only acts of self-love you feel like treating yourself to are Advil, Netflix, elastic-waist pants, and gargantuan tubs of ice cream. But if you haven’t yet given yourself some literal self-love while you’re menstruating, you’re missing out. Hear us out: Your period is actually a really good time to masturbate. There’s […]
4 Intimate Sex Positions That’ll Help You Prolong Your Pleasure
We’re into day who-knows-what of lockdown and each day is melting into the next. You haven’t washed your hair in five days and your “work” tights have food stains from two lunches ago. Yup, welcome to a whole new world! While you might have been beyond excited to go into lockdown with your favourite person […]
The 12 Best Chest Exercises To Add To Your Upper-Body Workouts ASAP
The 12 Best Chest Exercises To Add To Your Upper-Body Workouts ASAP Your posture will thank you. Leigh Gerson | 15 May 2020 SHARE THIS ON When it comes to chest exercises, standard pushups tend to get all the praise — they are pretty freaking good for you — but they aren’t the only way to […]
We Tried Stepping Out Of Our Makeup *Comfort Zone* And The Results Were Surprising
Whether you’re someone who’s always rocking a red lip or never strays from their nude eyeshadow, we all have that signature makeup look. And while I’m sure that you’re happy with blending the same two shades from your 14 shade pallet, it can become really easy to get stuck in a rut. That’s why I […]
The 7 Best Running Jackets That Won’t Turn You In To A Sweaty Mess
While running outside on a sunny, 25 degree day is an absolute dream, we can’t control the weather and don’t always have the luxury of perfect conditions (especially if you live in Cape Town). As a result, we need the absolute best running jacket to keep us protected from whatever Mother Nature might throw our […]
The Skin Ingredient That Fights Acne AND Wrinkles At The Same Time
Your 30s are a strange time. Your friends are settling down and getting married and having kids, grey hairs start popping up in the mirror, and you experience a strange skin care phenomenon: acne AND wrinkles. Cute. And while the stuff that you used when you were 16 might not cut it anymore, there is […]