I’m playing with my baby on the floor and all of a sudden he’s decided he’s hungry. The challenge: Get the two of us from the rug to the nursing chair before my son’s whimper turns into a full blown howl. Also, bring my phone along so I can track my feeding session. Holding my […]
There’s a reason an especially annoying situation (or person) is called a “pain in the neck.” Neck pain, while common and usually not a cause for concern, can really ruin your day. It’s impossible to ignore; every nod, turn, and head shake offers an instantaneous reminder. Rest doesn’t always help (if you’ve ever woken up […]
Being a person who doesn’t lean into cooking repetition, I have moments where I forget different types of meals even exist. That is, until I remember, and I then spend a few weeks obsessed. Take, for example, this asparagus pasta salad. I had forgotten that pasta, in what we call a ‘salad,’ was a thing. […]
Exercise is often seen as “me time”—a moment to focus solely on yourself, your body, and your mind. So it’s no wonder traditional movement practices, whether it be weightlifting, running, or Pilates, are performed with earbuds in and zero small talk. But there’s a case for incorporating some socialization into your fitness routine: Moving with […]
When you’re pregnant, your body goes through massive changes (you are growing an actual human being, after all!). Some are expected: bigger boobs, swollen feet, stretch marks, etc. Some aren’t—like “mom butt,” aka the loss of glute muscle. Say what? Yep, your derriere may deflate during pregnancy. Chalk it up to another strange pregnancy phenomenon. […]