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which took us into some deep,
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ANTHROPOLOGY
HELEN FISHER, PH.D.
Research professor and

member ofthe Center for
Human Evolutionary Studies,
Rutgers University; author,
Why Him? Why Her? Finding
Real Love by Understanding
Your Personality Type
CARDIOLOGY
MAJA ZARIC, M.D.
Interventional cardiology,
peripheral arterial and venous
disease director, Lenox Hill
Hospital, New York City
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AMANDA STEINBERG
Founder and CEO,

DailyWorth.com
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FRANCESCA J. FUSCO, M.D.
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dermatology, Icahn School
of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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RACHEL COSGROVE, C.S.C.S.
Certied strength and

conditioning specialist; owner,
Results Fitness,Santa Clarita,
California; author, The Female
Body Breakthrough
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PH.D., R.D.
THE
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I play tennis or
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HEIDI POWELL
Certied personal trainer;

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SHEEVA TALEBIAN, M.D.
Fertility specialist and
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FARNOOSH TORABI
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JACQUELINE L. WOLF, M.D.
Associate professor of
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ASHLESHA A. PATEL,
M.D., M.P.H.
System director of family planning

services, Cook County Health
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County; associate professor and
assistant medical student clerkship
director, Feinberg School of
Medicine, Northwestern University
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Editorial Director
Mary Ann Naples
SVP, Publisher, Rodale Books
NUTRITION
SUSAN BOWERMAN,
M.S., R.D.
Board-certied specialist
in sports dietetics
Robert Novick
SVP, International,
Business Development and Partnerships
ONCOLOGY
JOHNATHAN M.
LANCASTER, M.D., PH.D.
Director, Center for Womens
Oncology, Tampa, Florida;
chair, department of womens
oncology, Moitt Cancer Center
Joyceann Shirer
SVP, Marketing
Renee Appelle
VP, Corporate Sales
SEXUALITY
JENNIFER BERMAN, M.D.
Urologist specializing in
female urology and female
sexual medicine, practicing
in Los Angeles; cohost, The
Doctors; author, For Women
Only: A Revolutionary Guide to
Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction
and Reclaiming Your Sex Life
DEBBY HERBENICK,
PH.D., M.P.H.
Associate director, Center
for Sexual Health Promotion,
Indiana University; author,
Because It Feels Good
RACHAEL L. ROSS, M.D., PH.D.
Board-certied family medicine
physician and sexologist
practicing in Gary, Indiana;
cohost, The Doctors; author,
Down Right Feel Right
Outercourse for Her & for Him
We inspire health,
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Starting with you.
WEIGHT LOSS
KERI GLASSMAN, M.S., R.D.
President, Keri Glassman,
A Nutritious Life; author,
The O2 Diet
TANYA ZUCKERBROT,
M.S., R.D.
Author, The F-Factor Diet
YOGA
MANDY INGBER
Celebrity yoga and wellness
expert; author, Yogalosophy:
28 Days to the Ultimate MindBody Makeover; creator,
Yogalosophy DVD
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YOGA PRO
I take myself out of my
typical environment to
a spiritual bookstore or a
museum, or even go for
a picnic. Creativity
comes from being in
the present
moment.
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stress, compadre.
We rounded up a
list of the most
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OUR BREW IS
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Winning
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was crowned
our 2016 Next
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now you can
mimic her moves
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her abs) with
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The day-off activity she

considers her heaven.
Watch her video now at
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Is It Nippy in Here?
How much do you know about your
personal set of high beams? Head
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about your most underrated body
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We got it for my son.
Its huge and it keeps
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I try to keep my
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The P90X commercial

came on at two in the
morning, and I got
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The actresswho reprises her role in

Zoolander 2recently got back into
tennis. My husband [Ben Stiller] is
better than I am, and I dont
think I can accept that.
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all-stars! Keep posting those
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NUTRITION
How do I know
if I should
get tested for
a vitamin
deciency?
Is it a bad idea to work out

if I have a headache?
A/
If youre eating balanced

meals and generally feel well,
youre probably ne. Get
HOLD YOUR
HORSE
PILLS.
Depends on the headache.

Dehydration is a common
cause, so start with a couple
of glasses of water and give
it a few hours. No dice? If
its intense enough that you need to be in a dark,
quiet room, close your eyes and restexercise
could make things worse. A mild
ache, though, could improve
with gentle activity, thanks to
pain-busting endorphins.
Release any tension in your
upper back and shoulders
with a foam roller, then
Rachel Cosgrove, C.S.C.S., owner
of Results Fitness in Santa
ease into a walk to see if
Clarita, CA, and author of The Female
Body Breakthrough
the pain subsides.
IS IT TRUE YOU ARENT SUPPOSED TO EAT SUSHI ON SUNDAY OR MONDAY?
Noa quality restaurant wont serve sh past its prime. Just be wary of cheap specials: Those are the kitchens way of cleaning out the fridge.
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March 2016
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FITNESS
tested if your diets out of

whack or youve been
consistently fatiguedboth
are linked to deciencies.
Other symptoms can be red
ags too: Heavy periods,
shortness of breath, and
chewing ice (an odd,
unexplained phenomenon
called pica) could mean
youre iron decient.
Tingling hands or feet and
a smoother-than-usual
tongue can be signs youre
low in B12 (often an issue for
vegans and vegetarians).
And if you dont get at least
15minutes of sunlight
exposure per day, you could
be lacking vitamin D. If
something feels of, tell your
doctor. Shell be able to
parse your symptoms and
determine a deciency.
Like you, we at Natural Balance believe every dog has something

that makes them unique. Which is why they deserve food made
with ingredients such as venison, salmon, duck and sweet potato.
Food with substance
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dogs with character.
Askanything
Guy Next
Door
vs
Clint Carter
Girl Down
the Hall
Faye Brennan
Clint is a senior editor at

Mens Health; Faye is a senior
editor at Womens Health.
Here, they take sides on your
pressing relationship probs.
How soon into dating someone

can I unveil my kooky habitslike
cooking in my underwear?
I want to start a business. How do

I know if my idea is too similar to
one that already exists?
When creating a business concept or model, you
must do an elaborate amount of research before
development or execution begins. Look tirelessly at
the trade newspapers, websites, and magazines for
that given eld. Then ask yourself: Does this idea ll a
need or niche? Or if its not something new, does it
reach your target audience in a diferent way than
the competitors do? Also, touch base with your
network and ask if anyone
has seen a similar concept.
Even if their expertise is
unrelated, you never know
who knows who! They might
be able to connect you with
someone who can help, and
at the very least theyll
bring a fresh perspective,
Jennifer Walsh, entrepreneur,
consultant, and founder of The Beauty
which will help you see
Bar and Pride & Glory
potential obstacles.
GDTH:
Are you getting busy?
Your quirkseven those that

dont induce fantasies of
morning sex on the kitchen
oorare the things that
should make him fall in love
with you. You can start
divulging on day one, but
remember theres an art to
revealing yourself. Building a
relationship is a two-way
exchange: You expose a little
of yourself (guratively), then
he does the same. Start with
the smaller stuf, like sauting
in your skivvies, then get
more intimate as time goes
on. Anything that youre
sensitive about, like a weird
nickname that hurt your
feelings as a kid, should wait
until youre totally sure hell
comfort younot add to
the ridicule. If he seems
weirded out by any of your
revelations, chances are hes
not the right guy for you.
When youre comfortable

enough to get naked with
him, thats when you can let
your freak ag y. Because
what feels more vulnerable
than sex? Not much! So
whether that means one
date, three dates, or a few
weeks in, when you decide
youre okay with dropping
trou, you should also feel
comfortable dropping the
fact that you cant reach for
the cookies in your kitchen
cabinet without saying Me
want cookie! in Cookie
Monsters voice. Or that you
like to ballroom dance with
your Dyson while cleaning
your place on Sunday
mornings. These things make
you the unique gem that
you are. If anyone you date
seems to be put of by them,
then you have every right to
put him of of you.
Bottom Line
Bust out your eccentricities once you feel at ease, but pace
yourselfthink steady stream of info, not gushing waterfall. If
he holds anything against you, dudes not worth your time.
THIS FELLA
WONT
JUDGE.
NEITHER
SHOULD
YOUR NEW
GUY.
IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE DRY CLEANER TO SHRINK THINGS?
Ugh, yes. If its one piece youve serviced often, the problem is likely due to worn bers. Multiple garments? Time to nd a new cleaner.
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GND:
Its already Go Time.
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chef and restaurateur,
NoHo Hospitality Group, NYC
FOOD
Any time I get my

curly hair cut, I end
up looking like a
cartoon character.
Whats going wrong?
Most likely, its too-short layers
causing your hair to look round and
poofy. Ask for long layers (the
diference between the nal length
and the shortest layer should be four
to ve inches). Also: Show up to the
salon with your hair naturally dried
no products or styling!so your
stylist can see the way your hair looks
on its own. Talk through your desired
nal look so he can tailor the length to
suit your texture and features. And
avoid razor cuts, which can make
curly ends frizzy and unruly.
The best would be a 10or 12-inch chefs knife.

Specically, Id recommend
a Masamoto from Chubo
Knives. Itll run you around
$200, but you can basically
do anything with itbutcher
a chicken, chop parsley, cut
onions. Theyre super easy to
maintain and will really help
get you pro results.
PANTENE 3 MINUTE MIRACLE

A deep conditioner that melts into
hair, leaving nothing but smooth.
Nunzio Saviano, hairstylist and owner,
Nunzio Saviano Salon, NYC
IS IT RUDE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC (WITH EARBUDS) AT MY DESK?
At many oices, yes, but if its the norm at yours, just ditch the buds around VIPs.
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If Im investing in
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one is the most
important to buy?
strong is
When your hair is strong, you can go further than you ever
thought. The new Pantene shampoo and conditioner system
has a PRO-V Formula that micro-targets weak spots,
for stronger hair.* So you can love it even longer.
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Help! Is there an
easy way to combine
401(k) accounts?
Nope. The process is annoying,

SEX
and you cant outsource it (you must
ll out the forms yourself ). And
your current employer might not
accept 401(k) rollovers. Another
option is to move the money
into an IRA. They usually
Tune in to
ofer a wider variety of
The Doctors weekdays
investment options and
for more health and
possibly lower fees, which
relationship advice.
could translate to more
For listings, go to
money long-term. Open
thedoctorstv.com.
A painless lesion could be just a
one at a local bank and ask
pimple
or related to an ingrown
for a direct transfer of
hair. But it could also be a Bartholin
your 401(k) funds to avoid
gland abscess or a cyst, both of which can
early-withdrawal penalties.
develop if excess uid builds up; these
two tend to be larger, are most often
esh-colored, and go away on their own.
Herpes could be another culprit, if
the bump looked like a wart or blister.
Any time there is an unusual mass in that
area, consult your health-care provider.
Should I be concerned
by a pimple-like
mound I found
near my vagina?
It went away on
its own.
Farnoosh Torabi, nance expert and host

of the So Money podcast
Adding Hydroxycut helped me get

the edge to reach my goal.
Individuals used the key ingredient in Hydroxycut with
diet and exercise and were remunerated.
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Brian
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can change yours too.
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specializing in female urology and
sexual medicine, cohost of The Doctors
Q
A
&
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questions to [email protected] or tweet
them to @womenshealthmag with the hashtag
#AskWH.
How evil is it to sell a

family heirloom to
finance a vacation?
Asking for a friend.
My beloved 95-year-old, boxed-wine-loving
mother, Maggie, is a living family heirloom.
If I could sell her for the right price,
I probably would (I kid, I kid). Still, its
better to be safe than sorry: Go to your
elders with your saddest I-need-abreak spiel. Maybe theyll give you
an even better piece to hawk. If all
Kathy Griin, Emmy and
else fails, just burst into tears and tell
Grammy Awardwinning
them youve always thought you
comedian currently on her
80-city Like a Boss U.S. tour
were adopted.
HOW COME I ALWAYS SNEEZE IN SETS OF THREE?
For most schnozes, it often takes a few tries to blow out germs, dust, or other irritants.
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CRUNCH
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If you think homemade
granola is uninspired
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hippie food, we have

a bridge to sell you:
the delicious craft mix
on the left. Unlike most
processed options, its
laced with nutrient-dense
superfoods like chia seeds
and sweetened with fruit
and honey (see ya, sugar
crash!). No wonder it hails
from the borough of all
things hipster-cool:
Brooklyn. Alex Crosier
of Granola Lab, a smallbatch granola shop
featured in the new book
Made in Brooklyn, is
behind the recipe. Munch
on it solo or with Greek
yogurt for a hunger x.
MAKE IT
1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine
3cups rolled oats, cup
unsweetened shredded coconut,
cup roughly chopped walnuts,
2Tbsp hemp seeds, 1 Tbsp
axseed, 1 Tbsp chia seeds,
and tsp salt.
3. In a smaller bowl, whisk
together cup honey, cup olive
oil, and 1 tsp vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry
ingredients and stir.
5. Spread evenly onto a
parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake until granola is golden
brown, about 30 minutes, stirring
halfway through.
6. Let cool, then sprinkle 1 cup
dried cherries on top.
MAKES ABOUT 4 CUPS. Per
serving ( cup): 220 cal, 11 g fat
(2 g sat), 27 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 40
mg sodium, 5 g ber, 4 g protein
P H OTO G R A P H B Y T E D C AVA N A U G H
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Listen up, Kardashians: Theres a diferent type of highlighter for

enhancing your bone structure. Ian Michael Black, Avedas global artistic
director for hair color, explains how strategic streaks can complement
your face shape (ovals can pull of any color comboluckies!).
LONG
ROUND
SQUARE
Ask for ombrits

gradient effect can be
vertically shortening. It
doesnt have to be a
blonde look, or a major
contrast, as long you
keep the top darkest.
Subtle darkness slims

curves. On fair hair, ask
for lowlights between
cheekbone and jaw level.
On dark hair, lighten your
base color by two or three
shades, but leave it
darkest between the
temples and jaw.
Hair that is darkest near

the nape of your neck
softens the appearance of
a strong jawline. Ask your
colorist to paint in lighter
highlights throughout
your hair, with the
brightest pieces at the
level of your temples.
LETS TALK
ABOUT
SKIN-ENHANCING DRINKS
At grocery stores and cafs, Ive seen drinks boasting

complexion perks. Are they BS or worth a try?
Not a gimmick, so long as produce like carrots, spinach, and papaya
top the ingredient list. These are rich in yellow and red carotenoids,
which can brighten your complexion after seven
weeks of two-cups-daily chugging, a PLOS ONE study found.
Nice. But thencouldnt I just down OJ for a glow?
You could. Drinking two cups of OJ each day can
boost carotenoid levels too, says an International
Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition study.
Any other sips with skin benets?
Taking about one and a half tablespoons
of culinary argan oil a day can tighten and
smooth skin all over your bod. The nutty oil
contains vitamin E and ferulic acid, which
may rev up the levels of collagen and elastin,
says a Clinical Interventions in Aging study.
FINALLY!
A FIX FOR
PATCHY BROWS
Pencils and powders are great for beefing up sparse arches
but if your brows are seriously thinning, the new Toppik
Brow Building Fibers Set ($20, toppik.com) is a more onpoint fix. Its pigmented keratin fibers are microscopically
ridged and statically charged, so they cling to existing
brow strands in a crosshatch pattern, truly camouflaging
holes in between until you wash them off. Previously,
brow fillers were available only in shiny, unrealistic-looking
gel formulas, but these loose fibers deliver natural 3-D thickness
you can build gradually, says cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.
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March 2016
Got no mani skills

or time? Nails Inc
Paint Can Polish
($12, nailsinc.com) is
as simple and quick
to apply as perfume.
After brushing on a
thin layer of base
coat, hold the can
four to six inches
away and spray. In
our test, it dried in
30 seconds, and the
excess washed off
with soap and water.
How? A special
polymer-silica blend
forms a lm that
clings to any
basecoat but wont
stick to skin.
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30 IS
THE NEW 20
HOW SAFE IS IT?
And it blows: Thirty-somethings

used to be happier than people
in their teens and twenties, but a
new study found that advantage
has declined over the past five
years (the authors cite financial
and professional pressures).
Chin up, buttercup: Joy is a skill
you can learn, not just a feeling,
says Kristi Ling, author of
Operation Happiness.* How to
turn crappy to happy, below:
Were not talking about

waistlines, folks: The
Environmental Working
Group recently outed a
list of bread products
containing potassium
bromate, a potentially
toxic additive. It helps
loaves rise higher, but
studies have linked it to
cancer, and the World
Health Organization
considers it a possible
human carcinogen.
The FDA claims that
most of it is destroyed
in the baking process.
But experts are still
concerned: Its not just
a carcinogen; theres
also data showing that it
could lead to thyroid
problems, says Michael
Doyle, Ph.D., director of
the Center for Food
Safety at the University
of Georgia. Until the FDA
bans itas the U.K. and
Canada have done
avoid foods containing
potassium bromate or
bromated our.
on positivity when things get neggy by thinking

of three things youre grateful for in your life
youll take back the power over how you feel and
how you view the world.
Simplify everything. Downer people, packed
schedules, and cluttered rooms can weigh you
down, says Ling. Donate the stuff you dont love,
cut haters out of your life, and gracefully step
out of commitments that arent necessary. Ahhh.
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PAGING DR. FREUD!
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Paging? Girl, please. Texting

and FaceTiming a licensed
therapist is the new way to
get your head right. WH
senior editor Faye Brennan
tried Talkspace (iPhone and
Android) for a week and
plotted the highs and lows.
with a friend, her

responses werent instant.
(Hello? I just poured my
heart out!) Luckily, the
latest app update has a
time stamp that tells you
when you can expect a
reply. Phew!
NO APPOINTMENT, NO PROB
I loved that if something
was bothering me at 10
p.m. on a Tuesday night, I
could text my therapist
right then privately in the
app. But unlike texting
MUG IT UP
One day, my therapist
sent me a video message.
It was a bit of a shock: She
was real and knew my
deepest thoughts! But I like
that she asked me to
respond via video too. It

was a reminder that
expressing myself aloud is
just as helpful as writing.
DO THE MATH
The cost ($99 per month
to exchange unlimited
texts, audio, and video
messages) is cheaper than
a weekly co-pay plus
subway fare to the shrink.
But if I didnt use the app
at least once a week, Id
worry that I wasnt getting
my moneys worth.
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Try hooponopono. Its funny to say, and this

Hawaiian practice can boost your mood too.
When a stressful situation comes to mind (think:
a ght with your mom), mentally repeat, Im
sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.
It can erase negative emotions.
Separate feelings from circumstances. You
cant help how your boss treats you, but you can
help how you react to it. Ling suggests focusing
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A 2005 study in the

journal Obesity
Research found no
link between evening
noshing and gaining
extra pounds,
prompting nutrition
pros to declare that
bedtime snacking
while watching The
Daily Show isnt slimdown suicide. Break
out the ice cream!
In 2008, researchers
showed that people
who ate between
11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
consumed more total
calories per day and
gained more weight
over time. If your
freewheeling diet has
you eating at oddball
hours, chances are
youre eating more
overall.
A new study found

that when people
who tended to eat a
third of their calories
between 6 p.m. and
midnight switched to
a schedule where
they stopped eating
between 7 p.m. and 9
a.m., they lost weight
and slept better.
The time of day

doesnt matter as
much as how much
youre eating within
24 hours. To reduce
that amount, stick to
a food window of
10 or 11 hours, says
Satchin Panda, Ph.D.
It may keep your
circadian rhythm and
weight steadier.
TWITTER ME THIS
Smart move, you Rebel, you! People panic when they go off
their diet, and then they eat too much and feel too guilty to
enjoy the food, says Jean Kristeller, Ph.D., coauthor of The Joy
of Half a Cookie. Beat the Ive blown it effect: Make sure youre
truly hungry, then give yourself permission to have what youre
craving, checking in as you chew to gauge your pleasure. A few
mindful bites will likely satisfy you, and you can move on.
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Neon tracksuits may be one

of 25 Things Only 80s Kids
Would Understand (BuzzFeed,
still cant quit you), but the speed
walkers who wore them were
on to something: A new study
found that people who walked
briskly for 30-plus minutes a day
for one month had lower BMIs and
smaller waists than those who did
tougher activities, like cycling.
Moderate exercise may be easier
to stick with long term, the
authors say. Just add some hill
intervals to your swift walks, says
trainer Harley Pasternak.
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WHATS THE DIFF?
Chicken-friendly eggs have gone mainstream (fast-food joints

even use them!). The words may conjure images of hens frolicking
on a farm, but thats not always the case. The lowdown on labels:
CAGE-FREE
This label means that
the hens live in large
barns. They dont have
outdoor access, and they
get about 1.5 square
feet of space each. Not
ideal for bwok bwok!-ing
around, but still an
improvement from caged
farming. They can
move more and socialize,
which makes for happier,
healthier chickens.
FREE-RANGE
In this scenario, the fowls
are housed in barns,
but now they have access
to a minimum of two
square feet of outdoor
spaceand vegetation.
More plants to nosh
on means more nutrients
for the hens and for
their eggs. Good news
for you when one of
them lands in your
breakfast sandwich.
PASTURE-RAISED
These chickens get a
minimum of 108 square
feet of outdoor space,
plus indoor space for
resting and roosting. This
more natural environment
results in less-stressed
hens and, some studies
show, better foodeggs
from pasture-raised
chickens have more
vitamins and twice the
omega-3 fatty acids.
LOOK FOR THE CERTIFIED HUMANE LOGO TO ENSURE THESE LABEL STANDARDS ARE MET.
Sources: Adele Douglass, executive director of Certied Humane; Matt OHayer,

founder of Vital Farms
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Hate to break it
to you: A square of
dark chocolate
isnt as nutritiously
noble as we thought.
Youd actually
have to eat 12 (!) per
day to reap the
antioxidant benets
(like heart-disease
protection) of
the cacao beans
avonols, says JoAnn
Manson, M.D., a
Harvard Medical
School professor. Less
processed raw cacao
nibs pack a more
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Resistance-Band Pants
Blufffor now. We were intrigued when we heard several companies had

invented leggings with built-in elastic resistance bands to help tone your
lower half (cost runs from $98 to $125). The theory: Your muscles have to
work harder to move against the weight of the bands. On treadmill lab tests
conducted by the companies, they scored well: Wearers of one brand burned
an extra 30 to 40 calories walking for 30 minutes, while anothers running
group saw an increase in max heart rate, muscle activation, and calorie burn.
But independent experts arent buying it. Adding bands to clothing might
create more resistance to movement, but not enough to really make a
difference, says exercise physiologist Pete McCall. We gave them a shot
and it wasnt the right t. Literally. One pair felt heavy and looked bulky; the
others kept sliding down. In the end, wed rather wear our fave leggings,
crank up the incline to get a burnand, of course, save a Benji.
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How far you can hop on one leg in a single jumpor

rather, how far you cantis a strong predictor of your
hamstring-injury risk, says a new study in the European
Journal of Sport Science. The ideal distance depends on
your age, size, and athletic level, but whatever your
result, your odds of getting hurt dip an extra 12 percent
for every added centimeter you jump. Since strong
hammies are crucial for speedy movements and healthy
knees, youll want to beef up yours with the glute bridge
and curl: Lying on your back with knees bent, slowly
push a ball toward and away from you with your feet.
Sweat the
Rainbow
Back in Black: Played out AC/DC

song and workout look. Instead,
use the right hues to hack your
sweat session, says color expert
Caroline Small, whos worked on
studies about color and exercise.
Try her shade swaps for any sitch.
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RED can boost

adrenaline and
excitement, so
youll feel
more alert and
ready for boot
camp or any
challenging
workout.
March 2016
If youre
sluggish, put
on YELLOW.
It evokes
happy vibes,
motivating
you to hit the
gym on a
dreary day.
Focusing on
your trouble
spots? Wear
GREEN. We
associate it
with nature,
which makes
us more
appreciative.
People are most

likely to stick to
their workout at 6 a.m.,
according to data from
the Jawbone tracker app.
(Kinda duh when you think
about it: Any later and youre
slicing minutes of shower
timeand everything gets
in the way come evening.)
Not a morning person? Tuck
your alarm clock into your
sneaks across the room, sleep
in workout clothes, and
download an app like Sleep
Cycle that wakes you during
your lightest Zs.
Rock BLUEtinted lenses

for a big race.
It may calm
jitters while
reducing how
hard you think
youre
working.
PURPLE
is clutch for
evening yoga.
A nerve
depressant, it
helps clear
your mind so
you can focus,
then sleep.
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Early Bird
Gets the
The number one Q people ask A-list astrophysicist Neil

deGrasse Tyson: Whats it like to join the 50-mile-high
club? He explains that intergalactic nooky requires a lot of
straps to hold things down, which got us wondering
whats the deed like in other unexpected places?
Sexologist Emily Morse, Ph.D., sets some surreal scenes.
> IN AN IGLOO
Since the central re
and your body heat
would warm you,
you wouldnt need to
boink in parkas. Still,
its not exactly Miami
in there: Light layers
would keep your
60F love shack
oh-so hot. Rubbing
noses optional.
> UNDER A
WATERFALL
H20 can wash away
your natural lube
(and shrink his
manhood!). Youd be
better off in reverse
cowgirl away from
the stream, since
youd be able to soak
in the view without
blocking your ow.
POP QUIZ!
Whats the most

popular steamy dream?
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YOUR BRADLEY
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The perfect setting
for slow, sensual sex
(think spooning to
the rhythm of the
waves). After all, you
wouldnt want to
rock the boat unless
youd like to get
caught. (Couple
overboard!)
LETS TALK ABOUT
Weed: yea or nay for sex?

It depends on who you ask: A Skyn
Condoms survey found that people
who smoke pot daily had better
sex compared with nonsmokers, but
the data was self-reporteddoh!
Studies have also linked toking up
with erectile dysfunction and lower
sperm count. Still, some experts
say grass can heighten your senses
and enhance sexual intimacy.
So could joints bring us closer?

Not so fast, Mary Jane. One study
found that daily or near-daily weed
use as a way to manage stress can
signal underlying emotional distress,
which can harm your bond, says
addiction specialist Adi Jafe, Ph.D.
Another thing that could harm it?
Hiding your habit from each other.
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March 2016
ANSWER: A! What does it all mean?

Not that you want to stray, per se.
Dreaming allows you to explore your
sexuality without sacricing the stability
of a monogamous relationship, but it
can also indicate dissatisfaction or a
desire for adventure, says Kelly Walden, a
hypnotherapist and author of The Love,
Sex, and Relationship Dream Dictionary.
How can you tell if your scandalous
subconscious means trouble? Notice
how you feel when you wake up. Are you
satiated, like you got it out of your system,
or are you even more dissatised in
your relationship? If your dream leaves you
lacking, its time to chat with your other half.
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You only think your high-maintenance
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We had top dermatologists take a trip around
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with baller ingredients for acne, wrinkles, even
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B E AU T Y
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ACNE
You can nd the dynamic ingredient duosalicylic
acid and benzoyl peroxidefrom Target to
Nordstrom. Theyre not expensive ingredients; the
diference is that, in high-end brands, theyre
released more slowly into the skin and mixed with
hydrators, says dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D.
Meaning: less-drying results for your face.
Now, yay, a few budget brands ofer the same!
ZIT ZAPPER
Clean & Clear Advantage
Acne Spot Treatment
($6.49, at Walmart) The
2 percent salicylic acid
is balanced with hydrating
glycerin and natural
astringents like cedar bark.
My patients love it because
it smooths on easily and
takes down redness and
swelling, but it doesnt
make their skinand
makeupaky the next
day, says Bowe.
WEEKLY EXFOLIANT
Bior Acne Clearing Scrub ($7, at drugstores) My acne
patients have used scrubs that left their skin bleeding, says
Bowe. (Ouch!) While its essential to slough of the dead
cells gunking up your pores, you dont want to actually
rupture zits (an open wound takes longer to heal). This
exfoliators delicate particles (and 1 percent salicylic acid)
do the job with kid gloves. My patients swear its better
than some of the expensive scrubs.
WRINKLES
Sometimes, the only thing jacking
up the price of a luxe anti-aging
cream is the hefty glass jar. Not to
mention that mass-market brands
are known for putting a ton of
money and resources into the
research and development of their
formulas. The other boon for your
bank account? Less is more. My
patients tend to overdo it, using too
many products in their regimen,
says Jeannette Graf, M.D., a clinical
assistant professor of dermatology
at Mount Sinai Medical Center in
New York City. You dont need all
that. Here, what you do.
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ANTIOXIDANT SERUM
LOral Paris Age Perfect Hydra
Nutrition Advanced Skin Repair
Serum ($20, at drugstores)
I like that this serum has soy
proteinits a great antioxidant
that helps repair wrinkle-causing
cell damage, says Graf. Its
also packed with skin-plumping
lipids called ceramides. (A new
way of extracting lipids from
plant sources have made
ceramides more afordable, she
says.) Slather on in the morning
under sunscreen.
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P.M. RETINOL CREAM

Neutrogena Skin Anti-Wrinkle
Cream Night ($15, at
drugstores) The most efective
non-Rx wrinkle-ghting
ingredient is sold at Walmart?
You bet. Dermatologists say
retinol, a vitamin A derivative,
legitimately stimulates collagen
and boosts sluggish cell
turnover. This cream has pure
retinol (many OTC products
contain a less potent version),
says Graf. Use only at night to
avoid sun-sensitivity.
GENTLE EYE CREAM

Garnier Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle
Eye Cream ($15, garnierusa
.com) Its hard to nd an eye
cream with retinol at the
drugstoreespecially under
$20because the ingredient
can be too harsh for delicate
undereye skin, says Graf.
I like this one because it
contains a nonirritating form
of vitamin A. Before bed, apply
to clean skin, using your ring
nger to gently tap and
smooth the cream on.
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PREVENTIVE PRODUCT
Avon Clearskin Blemish
Clearing Overnight
Treatment ($6.49, avon.com)
How you treat your skin
today can impact how it
looks three months from
nowthats how long it takes
for a microscopic clogged
pore to turn into a pimple,
says Bowe. This cream
contains 2 percent sal acid
(the highest OTC level) and
soothing green tea. Apply a
thin layer all over every night.
Percentage of women
who purchase facial skin-care
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superstore (such as Target or
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ROSACEA
CALMING WASH
Eucerin Redness Relief Soothing
Cleanser ($10, at drugstores)
When you have rosacea, just
washing your face could be
enough to make you see
red. The combo of massaging
your skin and warm water can
dilate blood vessels, says
Bowe. Laced with licorice root
extract, an anti-inammatory
that can stabilize those blood
vessels, this gel cleanser
wont cause the angry
post-wash ush.
REDNESS-REDUCING
NIGHT CREAM
Aveeno Ultra-Calming
Nourishing Night Cream ($15,
drugstore.com) This is one of
the few mass-market brands that
ofers feverfew extract, which
studies say can pacify ery
patches. If you just rubbed the
plant on your skin, it might
cause irritation, says Bowe. The
scientists at Aveeno removed
the ofending part, then added
glycerin and dimethicone to
help strengthen skins barrier.
NONIRRITATING SUNSCREEN
Cetaphil DermaControl Moisturizer SPF 30 ($20, at drugstores) Its a
calm-skin catch-22: Sun exposure inames rosacea, but sunscreen
can too. This formula uses Oleosome technology, which means it
has lower concentrations of sunscreen ingredients but still provides
an efective broad-spectrum SPF 30. My rosacea patients tell me
this is the only sunscreen they can tolerate, says Bowe. That same
UV-protective zinc also boosts skins barrier function.
DARK SPOTS
Like Olivia Pope
and her gladiators,
pigment attackers
work best in a team.
Brighteners and skin
sloughers are often
bottled together
to make a more
potent treatment; as
Graf explains, the
exfoliants remove
pigment on skins
surface and allow the
brighteners to
penetrate more
efectively. But that
can cause irritation if
you pile on multiple
products at once.
Graf suggests using
one daily treatment
(apply it once a day at
rst, working up to
twice daily after a
week), under your
moisturizer, with a
weekly mask as a
bonus brightener.
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DAILY FADER
Ambi Fade Cream ($7, at
drugstores) Hydroquinone,
which blocks the pigmentstimulating enzyme tyrosinase,
is the most efective OTC skin
lightener. This cream pairs 2
percent hydroquinone (the
OTC max) with exfoliating alpha
hydroxy acids and a UV lter
(extra protectionwoot!). And
good news: It wont bleach out
darker skin tones, which are
more prone to pigment issues.
BRIGHTENING SUNSCREEN
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily
Moisturizer SPF 30 ($15, at
drugstores) Sunscreen is
essential, since the sun can
create more spots, says Graf.
This SPF 30 cream also contains
nonfermented soy enzymes that
may stop pigment from coming
to skins surface. But not to
worry about overkill: Soy
knows how to play nicely with
other fading ingredients without
causing irritation.
WEEKLY MASK
Masque Bar by Look Beauty Brightening Sheet Mask
($10, target.com) Sheet masks typically have high concentrations
of ingredients in them (in this case, a pigment-lightening trio of
vitamin C, orange extract, and licorice root extract), and the cotton
sheet design helps drive them into the skin, says Graf. The
moisturizing and soothing hyaluronic acid and glycerin in this sheet
will help prevent your skin from going postal. Q
Virtual
Realities
Budget pros share their
best tricks for scoring
online skin deals.
1.
Time it right. Shopping
deal sites like RetailMeNot
.com keep tabs on the best
times to save a buck.
According to the site, great
skin-care sales spike
the rst week of May
(averaging 54 percent off)
and the second week of
August (nearing
50 percent off).
2.
Leave a digital trail. Most
online retailers use tracking
technology, so use it to
your advantage, says Trae
Bodge, shopping expert at
TraeBodge.com. Put that
pricey cream in your cart,
but dont buy it just yet, she
says. Wait a day or two;
you may get an e-mail or
see a promo pop up on
Facebook with an incentive
to close the deal.
3.
Go off-site. Before you buy,
check out cash-back sites
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Theres a Magic 8 Ball of perfume, and its called Seven Scent,

a firm that predicts the aromas well all be spritzing each
season. What signs point to now? Praline, freesia, sorbetyum!
With the help of three visionarieswho play word association
with the fragrance notes hereyoull find
the blend thats perfect for you. It is decidedly so.
By Hannah Mor rill
Artist
New York City
fashion illustrator
Izak Zenou has
collaborated
with Henri Bendel,
Cline, and
Guerlain, among
dozens of other
fashion and
beauty brands.
Chef
Amanda Cohen is
the chef and owner
of Dirt Candy,
a vegetable
restaurant in New
York City.
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WHEN YOU HEAR PRALINE, YOU THINK...

PERFUMER SAYS:
Addiction
CHEF SAYS:
Luxury
People gravitate toward praline, but they

dont know why theyre drawn to it, so
in that way, it works like an addiction. In
this case, consider it a sugar addiction,
thanks to pralines saccharine nuttiness.
Chelariu likes it mixed with woodsy notes
like cedar and sandalwood, to bring a
uidity to the scent and lift any heaviness. It
brings attention in a playful, sparkling way.
Praline isnt an easy thing to make, and

the more complicated something is in
the kitchen, the more decadent it
becomes. Traditionally, praline is a
combination of caramelized sugar and
nuts, but Cohen likes combining nuts with
sugary vegetables or fruits like beets or
raisins, and then using the praline drizzle
on popcorn or cheesecake.
TRY: Lancme Trsor Lumineuse

($58, lancome-usa.com), with praline,
rose, and sandalwood.
TRY: Donna Karan Liquid Cashmere Black

($88, macys.com), a praline-andsandalwood scent with black cherries.
ARTIST SAYS:
Nostalgia
I see a child entering
a candy store thats
all powdery pastels.
Its almost an Alice in
Wonderland feeling of
happiness and excitement,
with rosy cheeks and pink
luscious lips ready to bite
into something sweet.
TRY: Tocca Emelia ($68,
sephora.com), which
serves up praline with
savory clementine, g
notes, and a powdery
Florentine Orris nish.
JUDY HORTON/OFFSET (PR ALINES); IZAK ZENOU (ART WORK); COURTESY OF SUBJEC TS (HEADSHOTS)
Perfumer
Gabriela Chelariu,
a perfumer at
Firmenich in New
York City, has
created fragrances
for Victorias
Secret, Jennifer
Lopez, and Gwen
Stefani.
B E AU T Y
PERFUMER SAYS:
ARTIST SAYS:
ARTIST SAYS:
CHEF SAYS:
Sensuality
Happiness
Health
Summer
Theres a duality to freesia:

It is truly one of the most
delicate and beautiful
orals, and yet at the same
time remains powerful
and sensual. Freesia has a
crisp, peppery aspect that
makes it pair wonderfully
with traditionally masculine
notes like vetiver, smoke,
leather, and spice.
If I were going to bring

owers for someone who is
sick, I wouldnt bring roses.
They are too solemn and
formal. Id bring a bouquet
of whimsical yellow
freesia. Freesia has that
sunny quality thats not too
overwhelming.
Theres just something so

vibrant about sorbet. You
never feel heavy or weighed
down after eating it. Its not
an ice cream sundae. Im
seeing big, tumbling piles
of red fruitsraspberries,
strawberries, cherriesthat
leave you feeling light
and refreshed.
Warm weather and sorbets

are besties, clearly. And
as the temp rises, theres
always a vegetable
sorbet on Cohens menu.
Well do sorbets in one of
two ways: either with sweet
vegetables like corn or
carrot, or with mild ones like
celery or cucumber that
benet from sweetness.
TRY: Dior Addict Eau

Fraiche ($100, dior.com).
Grapefruit and bergamot
add to freesias
upbeat vibe.
TRY: Atelier Cologne

Oolang Inni ($80,
ateliercologne.com), whose
blonde leather, tobacco
ower, and gaiac wood
play up freesias sexiness.
CHEF SAYS:
A veggie salad
with oral touches,
from Cohens Dirt
Candy kitchen
Easter
Its an early
ower, the type
that starts coming
out in April. In
food, Cohen
believes oral
accents should be
very light and
paired with strong
avors. She
mixes buds
and stems with
spicy greens.
The whole thing
gets topped with
a tangy vinaigrette
spiked with the
oral scent.
TRY: Marc Jacobs
Daisy Dream Blush
($78, macys.com).
Vetiver serves as
a base for freesia,
violet, and lily of
the valley.
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WHEN YOU HEAR SORBET,

YOU THINK...
TRY: Thierry Mugler Angel

Eau Sucre ($80, mugler
.com). It features crisp,
clean red berries
(specically, cherries and
cranberries).
PERFUMER SAYS:
Cold
To be clear, sorbet
isnt technically a
note. Its more
conceptualthe
idea of ice, sugar,
and fruit as
translated
by a blend of
other ingredients.
Chelariu likes to
mix them with
aromatics like
basil, lavender, or
sage. By infusing
them with the
sweet iciness of
sorbet, you get a
modern contrast.
TRY: Armani Code
Pour Femme ($45
for 1 oz, sephora
.com). It has pear,
lavender honey,
and aquatic notes
for a sorbet efect.
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TRY: Comme des Garcons

Series 5 Sherbet: Rhubarb
($45 for 30 ml, shop
.doverstreetmarket.com).
When green rhubarb pairs
with vanilla and watery
lychee, you get a rhubarb
sorbetlike scent. Q
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BORN-AGAIN
CHRISTINA
Christina Aguilera is a new woman. Yeah, shes
still rocking the pinup aesthetic (and that powerhouse
voice), but take a closer look. Her mind is stiller, her
body more at ease, and her sense of self stronger than
everand its all thanks to yoga.
B y L o r i Maje w sk i
PH OTOG R APHS BY B RIAN BOWEN S M ITH
71
Floating down the white marble staircase of her sun-drenched

Mediterranean mansion, a barefoot Christina Aguilera smiles
and ofers a soft greeting: Welcome to my sanctuary.
The 35-year-old singer is clad in a black, oor-skimming cotton
dress and supersoft white cotton sweater, her platinum hair
pulled into a messy-on-purpose pony with whisps framing her
face. Shes not makeup-free, but the little shes wearing (nude
gloss, dewy foundation) harks back to the doe-eyed 21-year-old
who gave us the anthemic Beautiful way back in 2002.
DANCERS POSE
To prevent a leg
cramp, keep your
raised foot exed
during this chest
opener.
72
Maybe wed all look this well rested if

we lived in Christinas Beverly Hills
hideaway. Seriouslythe place is so
chill, you half expect a masseuse to
waltz up and ask Swedish or shiatsu?
at any moment. Three replaces are
ablaze, despite the 73F weather, and
every room sparkles with new-agey
crystals, including two humongous
purple geodes that are almost as tall as
the 5'2" star herself. They breathe as
you do, explains Christina of the
hollow, amethyst-lined rocks. Its not
like you just put them in your house
you have to give them your energy.
It isnt until the white-and-gold living
room that you spot any evidence that
theres a celebrated musician in
residence, not some glamorous mystic
guru. Just past a massive gilded Buddha,
theres a grand piano, a microphone,
and a turntable, along with multiple
awardsexcept, wheres her Grammy?
Grammys, corrects the six-time
winner (including one Latin Grammy).
Would you like to see them?
Christina strolls into her recording
studio where high up on a shelf are
the half-dozen mini gramophones and
her favorite laurel: the 11th Annual
George McGovern Leadership Award,
which she earned for her volunteer
work with the World Food Program
USA. Along with photos of her
children, Max, 8, and Summer, 1,
her other most prized possession
hangs in the family room next
door: Girl with Red Balloon, a
wall-size piece by graffiti artist
Banksy. I got in with him
earlyIm proud of that,
says Christina, whos lost
count of how many of his
pieces she owns. But this,
one of the Brits most
famous works, depicting
a child letting go of a red
heart-shaped balloon, is
particularly telling.
It says so much
about how I try to
live my life, she
reects. Just
surrendering and
knowing that Ive
done my best.
In the grand
scheme of things,
Im not in control,
and thats okay,
you know?
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HEAD-TOKNEE POSE
This twist
energizes
the spine
and opens
tight hips.
COV E R E XC LU S I V E
FINDING PEACEAND YOGA

If you think this ultra-Zen woman sounds
like a far cry from the divalicious Xtina of
the aughts, youd be right. In 2014, about
a year after moving in with her anc,
Burlesque production assistant Matthew
Rutler, 30, Christina became pregnant
with their child (her second). Shed been
the main provider for her family since
she began singing at weddings and block
parties at age 7, but with her daughter on
the way, Christina decided she was on
a mission to take better care of herself.
I said, Im looking to open that next
chapter of my life and build something
rooted in positivity, truth, and love. That
was when I found yoga.
Her doctor put her in touch with Krista
Cahill, a yoga teacher in Venice, California,
who shares Christinas tness philosophy.
Health shouldnt be a tortuous process,
says the singer. Healthy is a state of mind,
and it has to come from inside. It is not a
situp; its not a calorie countI hate that!
I dont go by scales, I go by how I feel in my
clothes, how good I feel in my body, how
well I can pull of a show.
Christina and Krista meet for private,
one- to two-hour hatha-Vinyasa sessions
up to ve times a week. Rather than focus
on getting buf or slimming down, the duo
approaches the process from a standpoint
of exchanging love and good energy. But
that isnt to say their routines arent
challenging: The poses Christinas striking
in the photos on the previous pages are
intermediate level and take a fair amount
of warming up. And yep, 17 months after
giving birth to Summer, the voluptuous
star is looking quite svelte, but she hasnt
been angsting over losing the pregnancy
poundsfor her, it just happens to be a
nice by-product.
MOVES LIKE XTINA

Instructor Krista Cahill designed this energizing 20-minute sequence to
t into Christinas lming breaksand now, between your daily meetings.
6
5
1. CROSSED LEGS Settle into a

comfy position. For ve minutes,
focus inward and observe your
breath, striving to make the
inhales and exhales smooth and
evenly spaced. It may help to
place your hands on your rib
cage; think about shifting your
diaphragm down.
2. SEATED TWIST Bring your

right hand to your left knee,
twisting your torso so your left
hand rests behind you. Hold for
ve breaths, stretching taller
through the crown of the head.
Come back to center, recross your
legs so the opposite is in front,
and repeat on the other side.
3. RUNNERS LUNGE Stand in

a lunge, with your left knee
above the left ankle. The right
heel should be on a wall behind
you to ensure you open your
hip. Gaze down and place your
hands on the oor under your
shoulders and on each side of
the front foot.
4. HIGH LUNGE After a few full

breaths in runners lunge, root
your front foot rmly into the
ground and rise up, lifting both
arms overhead, keeping your
shoulders down. Lift your torso,
and square your hips to face
forward. Take a few more full
breaths, then repeat poses 3 and
4 with the other foot in front.
5. FIGURE-4 HIP OPENER Lie

faceup on the oor, lift both legs,
and bend them to a 90-degree
angle, with your left foot at on
the wall. Cross your right knee
over the left, using your hands to
gently pull your left leg toward
you, opening your hips. Do this
for 60 seconds, then switch legs.
Repeat on the other side.
6. SPINAL TWIST Hug both

knees into your chest and drop
them to one side at hip height.
Lift your legs on an inhale,
return to center, then twist to
the other side on an exhale. To
end, lie on your back with your
legs extended straight out in
front of you (corpse pose) for
a few full breaths.
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March 2016
Christina followed every ounce of her

own advice following Summers birth,
opting to sit out seasons six and seven of
The Voicea choice that gave her some
pause. Though shed vacated her judges
chair for season four, it was to promote an
album, 2012s Lotus. This time, it was for
maternity leave, which took some getting
used to for the consummate hustler. The
fact that my mom was pushed around by
my fatherI decided early on that Im not
going to be that woman. Im not going to
allow myself to be in a situation where I
have to rely on this man or that person for
nancial means, she says. So I strived to
be that workhorse. I felt like, Okay, I cant
be weak; I cant say no. I always have to be
strong. Im going to get the work done.
But ultimately, Christina realized that a

parent taking time of to bond with her
baby isnt about being feeble or selsh. Its
taking care of myself so I can take care of
everybody else, she says. She shares this
viewpoint with presidential candidate
Hillary Clinton, a proponent of paid-leave
laws and someone Christina has known
and admired for years. The connection
doesnt end there: Former Secretary
Clinton, a George McGovern Leadership
honoree herself, was the one who
presented the award to Christina on behalf
of the World Food Program, and Christina
decided to support Clintons campaign in a
big way by cohosting a $1 million fundraiser with Rutler at their home back in
November. Hillary was like, I listened to
K AGEN MCLEOD (ILLUSTR ATIONS)
MOTHER KNOWS BEST

Giving birth to her children shifted both
Christinas perspective and her priorities,
and not just in that clichd seless-mom
way. Mothers are constantly expected to
be the nurturers, the givers, the providers
of a comfortable home, she says. Were
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breast-feed once we have the babies. And
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right? Keep our husbands and boyfriends
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Another thing Christina
isnt rushing: her wedding to
Rutler. Though the pair got
engaged on Valentines Day
2014, theyre taking their
time with the planning. We
discuss it when were
snuggling in bedbut its a
casual conversation, she
says. Their no-pressure
approach has even inspired
her to write a new song. The
lyrics are like, We dont
need a big audience/A dozen
roses and a wedding dress
Its about how we dont need
anything ostentatious to
celebrate our love.
Fighter on the way hereits a song that inspires

and empowers me, recalls Christina. Im like,
Oh my god, I cant believe Hillary is saying this!
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Political soirees aside, Christinas schedule is
ramping way up: At the time of the interview, she
was busy taping the blind auditions for her return
to The Voice (season 10 begins airing February 29)
while writing and recording her new album with
fellow Voice coach Pharrell Williams, among
others. While its been three years since her last
release (the tepidly received Lotus), shes
contributed vocals to an array of smashes: Moves
Like Jagger by Maroon 5, Feel This Moment

by Pitbull, and the one that gave Christina her
last Grammy: Say Something, by A Great Big
World. As an enduring force in the music
industry, she doesnt feel the need to rush her
next record just to get something out there.
Im not going to collect a bunch of songs from
writers and producers and think, Im going to put
my voice on that and call it a day, she says. I
have to be invested, because [thats when] youre
going to get your Fighters, your Beautifuls.
Instead, shes borrowing a page from Adele, who
took four years to make her record-breaking 25.
She has a way of singing with such truth, says
WHAT A GIRL WANTS

Women need to spend more time loving and trying to pamper themselves,
declares Christina. Here, three ways she chooses to chill.
1. Bubble baths! I find water to be very therapeutic. I treat myself with luxurious bath oils and
balmsIm always on the hunt for new products. I love eucalyptus.
2. Video games! Christina plays corny mystery games on her iPhone but she also has an entire
home arcade with Mario Kart and the Addams Family, plus pinball machines and a pool table.
3. Disneyland! The former Mouseketeer heads to the Anaheim, California, park at least once a
month, even for date night.
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Its taken a lot of time,
introspection, and, yes,
forgiveness for Christina
to reach this turning point,
where everything is nally
falling back into place. It
started with ensuring she
and ex-husband Jordan
Bratman could remain
friends and happily share
custody of their son. I
never wanted Max to be
around arguing
or unnecessary discomfort,
says Christina, alluding
to the alleged domestic
abuse she grew up around.
I could be bitter about my
childhood, but if anything,
Im thankful that I have
that experience. I know
my bigger purpose is to
empower, to encourage
other people to nd their
voice. Through her new
music and her yoga practice,
Christina has rediscovered
her own too. My whole life
has been about ght or
ight, but yoga has helped
me to appreciate the
moment and be okay with
the now, she says. No
matter what chaos is around
me, it gets me back into my
body. [Ive learned that] the
stronger you get within
yourself, everything else
just bounces of. Q
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Stand about two feet in front of a bench and extend your left
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Keeping your chest upright and core tight, bend both knees to
lower your hips as much as you can (b). Push through your
right heel to return to start. Thats one rep; do eight to 12, then
repeat on the other side.
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pushups), this tweak changes
the angle of the exercise and
forces your shoulders, arms,
chest, upper back, and core
to work harder to support
your body weight. For
lower-body moves (like split
squats and hip presses),
raising your feet increases
how far you have to move with
every rep (a.k.a. your range of
motion), which calls more
muscle bers into action.
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start, hold for 20 seconds, then repeat on the other side.
b
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on the edge, knee bent about 90 degrees, and your right leg
straight up, arms at your sides (a). Press through your left
heel and raise your hips as high as possible, keeping your
right foot in the air (b). Slowly lower your hips back down.
Thats one rep; do eight to 12, then repeat on the other side.
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mens bracketologist
BEST BUTT EXERCISE
activating (and building) your

glute muscles is key.
Had your money on squats,

eh? Turns out, the itty-bitty
thrustlifting your hips off the
ground using your tushis the
move to get behind. It leads
in glute activation, requires
little coordination (a perk for
the balance- challenged),
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and res up your butt faster
than any other move, says
Glute Guy Bret Contreras,
Ph.D., a certied strength and
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Favor teams
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and the three-point line. Its
almost impossible to win if
a team is outscored in those
categories.
Charlie Creme,
ESPN womens
bracketologist
This bilateral move builds

strength evenly on both
sides and can be easier
to execute correctly than
a deep squat, which
tends to place extra
stress on your knees.
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End Back PainNow

Its the number one excuse for missing work, the second most common reason for
doctors visits, and something 80 percent of people will experience in their lifetime.
In fact, one in three women is currently in spinal agony. But! Study this guide
to the surprising triggers and best treatments, and you can outsmart the ache.
By Jessica Migala
MID-BACK
Breathing: Its both
culprit and cure. Quick,
shallow inhales and
exhales dont engage
the muscles around
your central spine,
leaving it unsupported
and sore. The harm can
happen suddenly or
over months or years.
Your move: Practice
deep belly breathing
until its second nature.
UPPER PELVIS
Sitting disease is the
new smoking, but a
standing desk can put
just as much pressure
on your backs disks if
youre on your feet
24/7. Alternate sitting
and standing every half
hour, then stretch for
30 seconds every hour
to ease tension where
your back meets your
pelvic bones.
SHOULDERS
Nothing hammers
this area like an It
bagor the wrong
bra. If youre rocking
spaghetti-width straps
(especially C cups and
larger), a small section
on each shoulder bears
the entire weight of
your boobs, causing
pain and throwing
of posture. Go for
thicker (at least
half-inch) straps.
LOWER BACK
Stuf you already
know isnt lowerlumbar friendly: high
heels, excess lbs. But
skinny jeans? Nooooo!
Their constricting
t alters your stride,
which stresses the
joints in your back.
You dont have to
perma-shelve your
favorite pair; just work
looser, boyfriend-style
types into the rotation.
Sources: Kenneth Hansraj, M.D., New York Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine in New York City; Emily Kiberd, D.C., Urban Wellness Clinic in New York City; Edgar Ross, M.D.,
Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston; Frank Valente, D.C., C.C.S.P., New York City chiropractic sports physician
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NECK
Dont be so quick to
blame tech neck. That
achy stifness could be
coming from your
arms. Weak upper
limbs leave muscles
taut and unable to
contract properly.
That spells throbbing
and a heightened
risk for neck injury
(double ouch). Add
pushups and biceps
curls to your strengthtraining routine.
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We now collectively shell
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and surgeriesto little
effect. But new research
reveals you could save
that cashand constant
back agonywith these
less-intense therapies.
OTC DRUGS
Anti-inammatories work just

as well as hard-core opioids (!)
to quell back pain. Try naproxen
or ibuprofen for a few days. If
the discomfort doesnt abate,
see your doc.
YOGA
Research shows 12 weeks of

yoga can signicantly reduce
backaches, possibly because it
boosts levels of a neural protein
that regulates pain. No time
for a class? Another study found
three months of back and leg
stretches were equally efective.
CORE WORK
The Adjustment Bureau

If a natural route is more,
ahem, aligned with your
ideals, pick a chiro who has
completed four years of
grad school at an accredited
college and passed the
national licensing exams
(the American Chiropractic
Association can help you
ID one; acatoday.org).
These pros can perform
spinal adjustmentsliterally,
adjusting your spinal
column into positionand
prescribe exercise to treat
back, neck, and joint pain.
Still, it really comes down

to the one-on-one. Ive
worked with excellent
chiropractors who are very
knowledgeable about the
biomechanics of the bodybut
Ive also known some not-sogreat ones, says Sheila Dugan,
M.D., a rehabilitation specialist
at Rush University Medical
Center in Chicago. Patients
agree: After chiro treatments,
half of back pain suferers feel
relief; the other half feel nada.
Check these boxes to nd the
most helpful t:
er.
The chiropractor is recommended by a trusted friend or cowork
Hes taking continuing-education classes. (Just ask!)

To find the root of your pain, he takes your history and does
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ACUPUNCTURE
No one knows how needling

works, but research shows it
does. And back patients who
kept up an optimistic attitude
during treatment had a stronger
recovery compared with those
who felt skeptical or hopeless.
MOVEMENT
a physical exam
one needs 12 visits).

and then doesnt default to a one-size-fits-all plan (Every
He has experience in a movement therapy like Pilates.
A NEW DIET
Specically: less processed

stuf, more plants and
anti-inammatory foods such
as salmon, nuts, and olive oil.
Experts believe inammatory
grub (red meat, sugary snacks,
rened grains) may ratchet
up pain levels in your back.
Contrary to the old bed-rest

advice, researchers now
believe that moving around
puts you on a faster path to
recovery. Doing light exercise
like walking sends a message
to your brain that says I can do
this, which sends a message
back to the body that says Let
go of the pain, says Roth. Q
CAVAN IMAGES/OFFSET
Gone are the days when

chiropractors were often
shunned as quacks. In the past
year, some 34 million
Americans went to one, and
the profession itself is poised
to swell by 28 percent in the
next decade, per the U.S.
Department of Labor. The
trend mirrors a shift toward
less-expensive drug-free and
surgery-free treatments
(most insurers cover chiro
visits, which can be, all told,
around 20 percent cheaper
than seeing an M.D.).
Planks target all of your ab

and back muscles, stabilize
the spine, and can alleviate
lower-back woes, says
neurosurgeon Patrick Roth,
M.D. Start by doing them every
other day. Hold for 15 seconds;
as you get stronger, add ve
seconds every few days.
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H E A LT H
Group On!
One is more than the loneliest number
its potentially the unhealthiest. Time
to embrace a pack mentality.
Remember day care? Okay, probably not. How about science fairs? Carpools? Your gradeschool soccer team? Chances are, most kid activities you can recall have one thing in common
groups. For good reason: We are a social species, says psychologist Tristen Inagaki, Ph.D., a
professor at the University of Pittsburgh. We have evolved to rely on, to need, other people.
And not just for basic survival. Romantic relationships aside, having a few supportive pals
boosts happiness, and new research in the eld of emotional synchrony (a.k.a. our social and
emotional ties to each other) shows hanging in larger packswhether its a 20-person cycling
class or a thousands-strong concertis clutch to mental and physical wellness. Were talking
slashed risks for anxiety, heart disease, even cancer. Group hugs, coming right up.
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Now, lets be clear: Standing

in a bathroom line at Six Flags
on a Saturday in July aint
going to score you anything
beyond annoyance. The real
benets happen when people
feel a sense of connectedness
to, or support from, others,
says Laura Richman, Ph.D.,
an assistant professor of
psychology and neuroscience
at Duke University. The
perks are even bigger when a
crowdbe it 1,000, or 10,000
peopleis pulled together by
a common purpose (beyond,
you know, having to pee).
Just the act of sharing
an experience lights up
a so-called mirroring system
in the brain that fosters
feelings of empathy. Those
then signal your mind that
youre with others who
get you, and voil: Stress
levels can fall while happy
hormones such as dopamine
may rise. The process works
with friends and strangers;
hitting a busy movie theater

solo, for example, still yields
a boost. As the room LOLs
together, each persons joy can
be amplied by that mirroring
efect (this, by the way, is why
some TV sitcoms have laugh
trackslearn something new
every day, dont ya?).
Even somber gatherings
can deliver health boons.
One new study of ovarian
cancer patients found that
those who joined support
groups lived nearly a year
and a half longer than those
who didnt. Spending time
together lowered the womens
stress levels and calmed their
sympathetic nervous systems,
which, in turn, slowed tumor
growth. (In otherwise healthy
people, having less long-term
stress cuts risks for a slew of
health conditions, including
diabetes, depression, cancer,
and obesity.)
Find Your Tribe

In theory, getting with the gang
is easy. In practice, you could
face subconscious social

roadblocks. We have built a
culture that says we must stand
on our own two feet, says Amy
Banks, M.D., a psychiatrist at
the Jean Baker Miller Training
Institute in Wellesley,
Massachusetts. Personal goals
and success reign, and more
people are spending more
time alone; about one in four
now live on their own, per the
U.S. Census Bureau.
But being in a group
doesnt mean you have to
give up your sense of self.
Simply nd one to suit your
mentality and motivation
level. Fearless extroverts
can throw themselves into
any en masse activity (see
Hive Minds, at right).
Horde-averse introverts
may be more comfortable
grabbing a friend and signing
up for a smaller, low-key
club (think: a dozen-member
cooking class). Still too
much? Head online. As
long as youre engaged in a
virtual communityyou
post frequently, reply to
others, and are respectful
youll put yourself in a
position to reap the benets
of social interaction, says
psychologist Karen
North, Ph.D., a professor
at the University of
Southern California.
In all cases, show up as
often as possible. One-of
crowds like plays and
festivals can momentarily
slay stress. But committing
to a group venture once a
monthor, even better,
once a weekmight give
your well-being and your
happiness a permanent lift.
As they always say: Strength
in numbers. Q
HIVE MINDS
No need to get all BFF
or even talk to a soulto
score group rewards.
SPORTS FANS
First of, studies show
theyre less likely to sufer
from depression. And those
who cheer at live games
(or from a sports bar stool)
thrive on a tight feeling of
community.
BELIEVERS
Research shows
frequenting religious
services or ceremonies can
augment your immune
system and increase your
feeling of social support.
VOLUNTEERS
As few as 100 volunteer
hours a year can lead to
better health, per research.
Giving to others activates
the brains pleasure center
and quashes stress levels.
STUDENTS
Taking a class, whether
yoga or pottery, connects
you to people learning the
same skill. Social support
means lower stress.
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Earthy and green, meet crispy and pepperyyou two will get
along great. Theres also plenty of ber at this avor party, since
asparagus packs more than almost any other veggie.
Out of broth?
Use H2O. Just
remember to
season well with
salt, one of the
main ingredients
in most storebought stocks.
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2 / Add asparagus
tops, beans, chicken,
and ditalini and cook
until asparagus is
tender and pasta
is al dente, about
12 minutes. Season
to taste with salt
and pepper. Ladle
into bowls and
top with radishes,
Parmigiano, and a
squeeze of lemon.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per serving: 230 cal, 3.5 g fat
(1.5 g sat), 26 g carbs,
3 g sugar, 470 mg sodium,
5 g fiber, 23 g protein
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1 bunch asparagus,
trimmed and
sliced on a
diagonal
10 oz baby spinach
2 cups cubed
cooked chicken
breast
1 can white beans
(15 oz), rinsed
and drained
2 Tbsp extra-virgin
olive oil
3 Tbsp fresh lemon
juice
4 radishes, cut into
matchsticks
In a large bowl,
combine asparagus,
spinach, chicken,
and beans. Drizzle
with olive oil and
lemon juice, season
to taste with salt
and pepper, and
toss. Divide among
serving plates and
top with radishes.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per serving: 280 cal, 10 g
fat (1.5 g sat), 21 g carbs,
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4 cups low-sodium
chicken broth
1 bunch asparagus,
tops chopped and
stems reserved
1 can white beans
(15 oz), rinsed
and drained
1 cup shredded
cooked chicken
breast
cup ditalini or
similar small
pasta
4 radishes, cut into
matchsticks
cup grated
Parmigiano
Reggiano
1 lemon, cut into
wedges
1 / In a large pot,
combine chicken
broth with asparagus
stems. Bring to a
boil, reduce heat,
and simmer for
15minutes. Remove
and discard stems
and bring stock back
to a simmer.
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When you dont fry them, spuds can be remarkably healthy:

Their resistant starch can help burn body fat. Leeks pull
their own weight with antibacterial and antiviral properties.
THATS RICH!
As the soups on
these pages show,
you dont need
creams extra
calories to master
a velvety veggie
soup. Make one
out of anything in
your crisper drawer
by following this
formula.
Heat fat
(2 tablespoons
butter or oil)
+
Cook aromatics
(1 onion, 1 leek,
or 1 shallot,
chopped)
until soft
+
Add any veggie
(4 cups,
chopped)
+
Cover with
vegetable or
chicken stock
and cook until
tender. Season
with salt and
pepper, then
blend. Done!
1 small leek, white

and light-green
parts only,
coarsely chopped
cup + 1 Tbsp olive
oil, divided
1 lb gold potatoes,
cut into wedges
Salt
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2 Tbsp white wine

vinegar
tsp Dijon mustard
6 cups baby
arugula (4 oz)
1 cup shredded
radicchio
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1 / Preheat oven to 375F.

Toss leek with 1 teaspoon
oil and arrange on half of a
baking sheet. Toss potatoes
with 2teaspoons oil and a
pinch of salt and arrange on
the other half. Roast until
leeks are caramelized and
potatoes are tender, about
20 minutes. Cool briey.
oil. Season to taste with salt

and pepper. Coat potatoes
with 1 tablespoon of the
dressing and toss arugula
and radicchio with remaining
dressing.
2 / To make the dressing, puree

caramelized leeks with vinegar,
mustard, and remaining cup
MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving:

247 cal, 17 g fat (2.5 g sat), 22 g carbs,
3 g sugar, 193 mg sodium, 3 g fiber,
3 g protein
3 /To serve, divide potatoes

among serving plates,
arranging in a circle on each,
and top with greens.
2 Tbsp unsalted
butter
3 large leeks, white
and light-green
parts only, halved
and sliced
4 cups low-sodium
chicken broth
2 lbs gold potatoes,
peeled and diced
2 sprigs fresh
thyme
1 tsp salt
cup snipped
chives
cup plain low-fat
yogurt
1 / In a large pot over

medium heat, melt
butter. Add leeks and
cook until softened,
about 10 minutes.
Add broth, potatoes,
thyme, and salt,
and bring to a boil.
2 / Reduce heat
to medium low
and simmer,
partially covered,
until potatoes are
extremely tender,
15 to 20 minutes.
Discard thyme
sprigs, and puree
potatoes. To
serve, sprinkle with
chives and add a
dollop of yogurt.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per serving: 341 cal, 8 g fat
(4 g sat), 60 g carbs,
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This lean green duo is good for body and

mind: Peas pack immune systemenhancing
vitamin C; mint helps sharpen mental focus.
1 / In a jar, combine
oil, vinegar, shallot,
and mustard. Cover
and shake until
combined. Season
to taste with salt
and pepper.
2 / Toast baguette
slices and rub each
while hot with the
whole garlic clove.
Cube and set aside.
of ice water ready.

Add peas to the
boiling water and
cook until they turn
bright green, about
2 minutes. Strain
and plunge into the
ice water to shock,
about 30 seconds.
Drain well.
and toss. Serve

topped with feta
and croutons.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per serving: 219 cal, 16 g
fat (3 g sat), 13 g carbs,
4 / In a large bowl,
combine peas,
lettuce, parsley, and
3 / Bring a pot of
mint. Add enough
water to a boil and
have a separate bowl dressing to coat,
TOP TOPPERS Gimme some garnish! cry salads and soups. For texture and avor,
try a tablespoon or so of these crunchy (and healthy) sprinkles.
Toasted walnuts Chopped pickles

Crumbled
turkey bacon
A vegan source of
Their acid cuts
omega-3s, these
through hearty Extra protein! And
nuts are a natural chowders. Plus:
a great foil
with bold avors
gut-balancing
for brothy soups
like sharp cheese.
probiotics.
or avocado.
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Pumpkin seeds
Mild enough for
zesty chilies or
citrus-based
dressings, and
iron-loaded too.
Plain popcorn
The perfect
whole-grain
partner for any
tomato-based
soup or salad.
2 Tbsp unsalted
butter
1 yellow onion,
chopped
2 cloves garlic, one
minced
32 oz fresh or frozen
peas
4 cups low-sodium
chicken broth
2 Tbsp minced mint
8 baguette slices,
-inch thick
cup crumbled
feta
1 / In a large pot
over medium heat,
melt butter. Add
onion and cook until
softened, about
10 minutes.
2 / Add minced garlic,

peas, and broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce
heat, and simmer
until peas are tender,
about 5 minutes.
Puree, then stir in
mint. Keep warm.
3 / Toast baguette
slices, and rub each
while hot with the
whole garlic clove.
Serve soup with a
sprinkle of feta and 2
slices of baguette.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per serving: 347 cal, 10 g fat
(6 g sat), 47 g carbs, 13 g
sugar, 653 mg sodium, 11 g
fiber, 20 g protein Q
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cup extra-virgin
olive oil
2 Tbsp sherry
vinegar
1 Tbsp minced
shallot
1 tsp Dijon mustard
4 baguette slices,
-inch thick
1 clove garlic
1 cup fresh or
frozen peas
2 heads butter
lettuce, torn into
bite-size pieces
cup parsley
leaves
2 Tbsp mint leaves
cup crumbled
feta
FOOD
Eat My Dust
The trendiest superfood supplements
arent hard to swallow: Theyre powders.
And they go way beyond whey.
Our newest (edible) crush? Pulverized nutrition. As in, ground-up

goodness you can easily add to any meal. Trust, these latest vitaminand mineral-rich powders are worthy of adulationtheyre less
processed than pills and are no sweat for your tum to absorb.
But before you sprinkle with abandon: Powders are not well
regulated, says Tamara Duker Freuman, R.D., a New York City
based nutritionist. One report found that only ve of 11 tested
products met quality standards; others contained lead, arsenic, or
bacteria (eek). And some products dont live up to their claims.
Confused yet? Let us help. Turn the page for six types thatll rev up
everything from your energy levels to your love life.
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By Allison Young
FOOD
MACA
BEE POLLEN
Yes, its made with
insect spit, but
(stay with us!) bee
pollen is worth its
buzz. It tastes
lightly oral and
boasts ample
protein, energizing
B vitamins, and
leucine, a
metabolism
sparker that shows
promise as a fat
burner. The only
thing not to love?
If youre allergic to
pollen, you must
steer clear.
TRY ITdusted on
oatmeal or cereal.
ACAI
One teaspoon of
this sweet-tart
dust has the same
inammationghting prowess
as many more
common berries.
Plus, the
Amazonian
powder delivers
amino acids for
repairing muscles
post-workout, as
well as fatty acids
that give your
mood and brain a
lift. Buying tip:
Look for freezedried, ground
acai sans added
sweeteners.
TRY ITmixed
with yogurt or
salad dressing.
COCOA
BAOBAB
The ground pulp
of this African tree
fruit has one of the
highest antioxidant
contents of any
food. Plus, its an
amazing source
of soluble ber
(one tablespoon
has more than
an entire pear),
and a solid
defense against
constipation, says
Duker Freuman.
The palatable
citrus taste doesnt
hurt either. Bonus:
A high pectin
content makes it a
great thickener.
TRY ITfrozen in
juice pops, stirred
into tea, or added
to water for a DIY
sports drink.
Youve heard about

cocoas hearthealthy avonols,
but its also a super
source of ber
one tablespoon
has more ber
than half a cup of
brown riceand
magnesium, a
mood-elevating
mineral. Go for
regular or raw
but not Dutch
process or
alkalizedthose
treatments
slash its avonol
content.
TRY ITwhisked
into chili or regular
or chia pudding.
Consult your doctor before taking any supplements.
PIY
Or: Pulverize
It Yourself.
Dust of your
cofee grinder
and give
these other
healthy powders
a whirl!
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Oranges
Slice the fruit paper-thin,
then dry it in a food
dehydrator or on a rack in
an oven at 150F for several
hours until crisp. After
cooling, buzz to a powder
so you can add a hit of
vitamin C to smoothies or
almost any dish.
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Chia Seeds
Finally, all the O-3s,
ber, calcium, and
iron without the
worry about getting
a dark seed lodged
between your teeth.
Whiz, then mix into
baked goods
(brownies, cakes).
Quinoa
Naturally gluten-free and
vegan, it makes a great
protein-powder substitute,
especially for people with
whey allergies. Grind it into
a ne dust, store in an
airtight container, and
scoop at will for a
muscle-building boost.
SPIRULINA
This powdered
freshwater algae is
seriously
swimming with
perkswere
talking almost 10
times more iron
than spinach, four
grams of protein
per tablespoon,
and through-theroof levels of
immune-system
strengthening
vitamin A. While
the slight shy
avor can turn
some people of,
dont fret, says
McKel Hill, R.D., a
Nashville dietitian:
It typically
disappears when
mixed with food.
TRY ITsprinkled
on pesto, popcorn,
or soups. Q
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The calcium-rich,
malt-avored
Peruvian root is
good for bones
and, possibly, for
helping you bone.
One study found
that around half a
teaspoon a day for
12 weeks helped
women on
antidepressants
get their sexual
mojo back. But
beware: Too much
may raise blood
pressure or mess
with your liver, says
Duker Freuman.
TRY ITstirred
into nut milk or
peanut butter.
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Maybe it was my budding

nutritionist instincts, but in
college, I came up with a brilliant
(I thought) way to evict myself
from the Freshman 15 club. I
wrote a willpower manifesto
Keri will not eat any candy for the
rest of the semestersigned it,
and taped it to my wall. Done. No
more shu-ga for this girl. And true to
my word, not a single Swedish Fish
passed my lipsfor exactly one day.
You get it: How many times have
you sworn of nachos or chocolate or
bread or whatever? As a society, and
especially when it comes to weight
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of willpower, that being tough enough
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One key thing the research on self-control has yet
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Keri Glassman, R.D., explains why you dont need
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top of a fried muscle, mean

added stress. In response, your
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can trigger cravings for exactly
the kinds of fatty, sugary foods
you want to avoid!
> A DIFFERENT
KIND OF POWER
Now imagine giving up on
willpower. Not by faceplanting in a tub of frosting,
but by shifting your thinking.
Instead of I cant eat pie, try,
Ill just enjoy a bit. Then
when you indulge, it comes
from a place of power (Im
choosing this), not defeat (I
might as well). When youre
not stuck in the want it, cant
have it cycle, you may even
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slack. Because my candy

realize that blueberries would
contract was built on
be just as satisfying.
willpower alone, one Swedish
Establishing good habits
Fish led to I guess Ill just
can make thinking of
berries versus pie instinctual. nish the bag. But one piece
of candy wont make you
Since habits are handled
obese any more than not
by a diferent part of the
eating it will
brain than the
reduce you to
section that
your ideal
runs selfThe ranking adults gave
proportions.
control, getting
a lack of willpower
When you
into the groove
among reasons they
stop obsessing
of reaching for
hadnt made the lifestyle
about willpower,
fruit after a meal
changes they wanted to
youll be able
means you wont
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survey by the American
to make more
even engage
Psychological Association
empowered
the should I or
and Harris Interactive
choices. And that
shouldnt I part
will make you
of your mind.
healthier, maybe a little
When you do eat something
slimmer, and denitely a
you wish you hadnt (and you
whole lot happier. Q
will), cut yourself some
#1
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Willpower is like a muscle

you can increase its strength,
but it still has limits. And,
unlike your quads or glutes,
youre exing this one every
time you see mouthwatering
images on social media or
pass fast-food joints that make
junky grub available 24/7.
It can also be worn out by
nonfood situations: We spend
about three hours every day
resisting impulseshappy
hour instead of gym time,
splurging on pricey shoes
instead of saving. It all draws
from the same mental
reservoir. No wonder youre
tapped out by dinnertime!
Yet when willpower falters,
we take the blame, believing
were lacking discipline,
motivation, or organization (as
the majority of respondents in
one national survey did).
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compounded by the constant
focus on what you cant have
(that cupcake) or wont do (eat
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BEFORE
240 lbs
top three
Tips: Aprils
strategies for crushing it
AFTER
145 lbs
APRIL ALEXANDER was
raised by a mom who
cooked fresh, balanced
meals. Then came middle
school, where bullying
led April to gorge on
junk food. A disdain of
gym class and sports,
compounded by her
poor diet, brought Aprils
weight to more than
200 pounds by age 16.
Throughout high school
and college, and well
into her career as a
government contractor,
she flip-flopped between
binge eating and stints
of calorie deprivation.
In 2013, the then 30-yearold Virginia resident
balked when the scale
tipped 240 pounds,
but it took a double
whammy of life events
for her to actually
prioritize her health.
Start simple.
I like using resistance bands
with clients who are just
beginning to lift. It helps with
form and strengthens muscles.
October 2013
After losing her job in June, April loses her mother to a heart
attack, which spurs her to nally change her habits. She starts eating
organic, ditches processed carbs, and tracks her meals to shed
58 pounds in six months.
January 2014
February 2014
Eager to drop even more,

April begins working
out: 30 minutes of cardio
daily, plus three days of
weight lifting.
After other gym goers start

asking for tips on form,
April decides to become a
certied personal trainer.
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December 2014
Seeing her muscle denition

encourages April to strength
train ve days a week. She also
meets with a nutritionist,
who notices April is overdoing
her protein and adds more
complex carbs to the mix.
April realizes shes reached her

goal of 145 pounds, and shes
built up 10 clients for her training
business, Beautiful Bodies.
People telling me that Ive
motivated themthats the best
reward, says April, now 33.
March 2016
Stay persistent.
No matter how many times
I fell trying to perfect this
handstand, I told myself
Id get back up because
Im not a failure.
SO MUCH
INSPO!
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(GREEN SAL AD, HANDSTAND, FLEXING BICEPS, WEIGHT LIFTING, BEFORE SHOT)
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Down to about 160 and

steadily losing a few pounds per
month, April bumps up her lifting
to four days a week. She favors
Ezekiel bread, egg whites, and fruit
for breakfast; a green salad with
chicken and nuts for lunch;
and veggies with lean
protein for dinner.
April improved her lifting

by following pro tips from
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There are Health Awards. And Organic Awards. And every kind of Green Award. But at
WH, we strive to be well-thyphysically and mentally fit, eco-friendly, and able to
balance work, friends, and kids with the rest of our crazy-busy lives. No doubt its hard!
So together with 13 experts (whose own definitions of well-thy are below), we rounded
up time-saving, health-boosting products to help usand youget there.
HAVING FAMILY WHO SUPPORTS YOU,

HAVING DEEP FRIENDSHIPS, AND GIVING IMPORTANCE
TO THE THINGS IN YOUR LIFE THAT MATTER MOST.
NATALIE MORALES, COHOST OF NBCS TODAY (AND A MARATHONER!)
FINDING AND USING PRODUCTS
Being confident and
EFFECTIVE, AND
SUSTAINABLE.
about your body,
THAT ARE HIGH QUALITY,
ABBY LERNER, HEAD OF CONTENT AT GREATIST.COM,

A HEALTH AND FITNESS WEBSITE
RENE LOUX, NATURAL BEAUTY EXPERT,

AUTHOR OF EASY GREEN LIVING*
Being physically, emotionally, and mentally wholeand
having a whole lot of fun!
SHAWN STEVENSON, AUTHOR OF SLEEP SMARTER, AND CREATOR OF THE MODEL

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joyful
mind, and person.
EMILY NAGOSKI, PH.D., SEX
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OF COME AS YOU ARE
FINDING JOY
IN
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LIKE COOKING A BIG DINNER ON SUNDAY NIGHT
FOR LOVED ONES.

AND GETTING OUT IN NATURE.
JAMES OSELAND, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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AUTHOR OF 10 REASONS YOU FEEL OLD AND GET FAT
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the ozone layer: This
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we present the stellar seven.
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This separating, lengthening

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us converted.
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Mineral-based
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Because spending 40 hours (at least!) a

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Cheaper than a spa day and way

more practical (and portable!):
This massage-slash-ice-therapy
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juicerthe perfect
size for lemons, limes,
or orangeshas made
staying hydrated
something I actually
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Abby Lerner
Zing Anything Citrus
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Varidesk Pro Plus 36,
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This tea contains

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it perfect before bed.
James Oseland
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Boll and Branch
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The alarms simulated sunrise

signals your brain to release its
time to get up chemicals, which
wakes you more gently than a
super-loud buzzing noise.
Philips HF 3520 Wake-up
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LIFE
Turn food scraps into

rich soil with this
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keeps odors in check.
Ironwood Small Wood
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Bin, $150, rodales.com*
A sustainable alternative to plastic

food storage, these beeswaxcoated cloths can be shaped and
sealed around grub (or bowl tops).
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Bees Wrap, $18 for three, beeswrap.com
I love to cook but
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Instant Pot allows
me to prepare meals
in half the time,
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much less cleanup!
Natalie Morales
Instant Pot 7-in-1
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Pressure Cooker,
$119, amazon.com
Gear to help you eat healthier, prep

a speedy meal, and show Mother Nature
some love.
Carbs are my comfort food,

but this BPA-free, dishwashersafe gadget helps me replace
some of that pasta with healthier
veggies. Colleen Clark
Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer,
$50, williams-sonoma.com
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Organic wines come

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delectably with soft
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W E L L -T H Y H O M E
Womens Health
and Domino have joined
forces to take you inside
the gorgeous spaces
of inspiring women
and bring you their top
(totally attainable) home
decor and wellness
tips. Make yourself
comfortable.
MORNING GLORY
To boost immunity,
Beth starts her day with
a tea containing ginger,
lemon, and cayenne.
Shes a cupcake-baking entrepreneur on the hit series

2 Broke Girls, but Beth Behrs tells WH that
at home, nixing junk foodand learning how to cook
from scratchis the real secret to transforming
her skin, her body, her life.
By Tracy Middleton
Beth Behrs believes in love at rst sight. I knew this

was my house the moment I walked in, she says of her
L.A. abode. The lush green landscaping and cloud-white
walls were instantly calming. Keeping things clean
and basic makes me feel much less stressed, says the
30-year-old actress, who stars in Hello, My Name Is Doris
(out March 11). Plus, the kitchenher favorite room,
with its double oven and glass-fronted refrigeratorwas
the perfect place to hone her newly acquired chef skills.
I used to be a junk-food-aholic, Beth confesses. She
subsisted on pizza, soda, and doughnuts until, during the
second season of Broke, she contracted a virus that caused
her skin to break out in head-to-toe red aky patches. When
her M.D. couldnt nd a cause, she followed the raw-foods
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FAVORITE THINGS
A few of hers: a copper
kettle, white enamel, and
a double oven
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vegan diet suggested by a
naturopath. Within two days,
my skin was almost totally
clear, she says. I realized the
food I was putting into my
body was causing this Game of
Thrones greyscale reaction.
(To all the non-GoTers out
there, its a ctional disease
that leaves skin cracked and
you guessed itgray.)
She stuck with the hard-core
regimen for a month until
her complexion cleared,
then downgraded to a more
manageable clean-eating plan.
Instead of reaching for sweets
after a killer day of lming,
she whips up a smoothie made
from berries, spinach, and
almond milk in her Vitamix.
I use it every day to make
hummus, soup, and smoothies.
Its the one thing I couldnt
live without in my kitchen,
she gushes. The other: her
boyfriend, actor Michael
Gladis. We entertain a lot.
Many of my friends are
vegan, or mostly vegetarian,
like me, so we whip up a batch
of butternut squash chili
and gather around the table
in the dining room.
But dont expect her
upcoming memoir-slashlifestyle guide to be all quinoa
and chia seeds. You dont
have to give up meat to be
healthy and happy. Its about
moderate, slow changesand
still enjoying wine! Q
TOP DOG
Snuggling her pooch,
Betty, is Beths go-to
stress buster.
BY THE BOOK
Beths sustainable-food
superheroes include
Mark Bittman and
Alice Waters.
FRIDGE CLUB
Almond butter,
fresh smoothies, and
coconut oil are always
on hand.
WHITE OUT
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ON BOARD
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Minimalist, with a
stay-cool handle.
Enamel Tea Kettle, $168,
domino.com
Elegant brass gures

control clutter. Gazelle
Bookends, $175,
dwellstudio.com
As functional as it
is pretty. Classic Wide
Cutting Board, $85,
butternutbrooklyn.com
Industrial metal is surprisingly

homey. Reeves Polished
Nickel/Glass Pendant, $1,230,
arteriorshome.com
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H OT FA M O U S D U D E
with
Ryan Reynolds,
39, star of Deadpool,
husband of Blake Lively
Youre playing Deadpool, your

third superhero character. But
who is your hero?
I tend to like those who walk the line
between superhero and supervillain.
So Elon Musk [CEO of Tesla Motors,
SpaceX, and cofounder of PayPal] is
one of my superheroes. He has the foresight
of a supervillain but the altruistic nature of a
hero. Al Gore is another, for what he does for
the planet. Im a bit of an environmentalist.
What do you think

when you look in
the mirror?
Lately its exhaustion
staring at me. Ive
been ying back and
forth to Australia [for
work] and raising a
1-year-old daughter.
These are uptown problems. But
still, I see the wear and tear.
If you had a month off, the

rst thing youd do is
The me from ve years
ago would have said a
motorcycle trip across some
continent other than North
America. But now, I just want to be home
with my family. I wish I had something
crazier, like Id re a Roman candle
from my asshole of of some high-rise.
But no. I travel a ton, so being home
feels like a vacation.
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Where do
you take
Blake
when you
want to impress her?
I mean, nothing
beats New York City.
Nothing beats Lincoln
Center and whatever
theyve got going on
there at any given time.
Faye Brennan
Fast Talk
> Makeup or
natural?
Oh, natural.
> Twitter or
Instagram?
Twitter.
> Your favorite
dish to cook?
Water. [WH: So
you dont cook,
then?] No, Im
not very good
at that.
> Shower song?
Hold On by
Wilson Phillips.
> If your life were
a reality show,
what would it be
called?
Probably
Canceled.
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J UICY QUESTIONS
Opposites attract:
true or false?
I think opposites do
attract to a certain
extent, but then they
eventually repel. Its not a
lasting thing. Sometimes
when you see great
chemistry on-screen in a
lm, theres a tremendous
amount of friction ofscreengood or bad.
BY
WH
WOMEN IN 2016
Kick it off, Chelsea Handler!
When Womens Health asked me to write the

intro to their Women in 2016 issue, I thought:
There is no greater time to be one. In the eight years I hosted Chelsea Lately, I cant
tell you how many times people asked me how hard it was to be a woman in a mans
game. Each time, I wanted to scream and say, Do you think Id be successful if thats
what I sat around thinking about?
Were at a place in history where, when a woman speaks out, she has the power to
change things. After the Sony hacks leaked how much male actors were making,
Jennifer Lawrence and Charlize Theron both asked for (and received) equal pay.
Its unfortunate how they found out, but at least it resulted in parity, and in a public
way. Women have to ask for what they want, and then be prepared to explain why
they deserve it. Men usually dont have to do either. But rather than bemoaning all
the unfair advantages, lets be proactive.
And lets be kinder to each other. When I rst started doing stand-up, one of my
closest girlfriends landed a big agent and television deal at NBC. I was jealous and
ashamed of being so. I felt I was the one who worked harder and so clearly wanted
it more. My sister, who is an attorney, told me it was natural to be jealous. Then she
said, Acknowledge it, embrace it, but never act on it.
You can have feelings of competitiveness or jealousy with other women, but the
biggest favor we can do to help each other is to move out of the way. Make the path
bigger for all of us. No one can steal something that was never yours. When we make
room for others, a new direction we hadnt yet considered opens up. Let yourself be
good simply for the sake of it, and see where that takes you. Lets lift each other up
so that in 50 years, men will be asked how hard it is to be a man in a womans game.
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HELL, YEAH!
WEVE FOUND THE BOOT CAMP WORKOUT TO END
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MUSCLE. YOU READY TO ENLIST OR WHAT?
PHOTOG R APHS BY STE VEN LIPPMAN
MEET TEE MAJOR

That would be the commanding gentleman to
the righta guy with quite the tting name
and a ne body of work. The native Texan
who runs his own personal training biz, Tee
Major Fitness, in Los Angeleshas served as a
personal trainer for the U.S. Army and a group
tness instructor for the U.S. Air Force and U.S.
Navy, training thousands of frontline troops.
Oh, and if you havent noticed, the camera
kinda loves him: Major has modeled for Adidas,
Nike, Puma, New Balance, and Reebok.
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ARMED AND READY

(Previous spread)
The modern way to wear military? With a hit
of athleisure. Sporty touches like a neon
windbreaker give distressed army pants a
much needed lift.
Under Armour printed sports bra, $30, ua.com;
Alala yellow sports bra, $75, alalastyle.com;
Greg Lauren pants, $1,312, greglauren.com;
MPG Sport windbreaker, $160, mpgsport.com;
Citizen watch, $235, citizenwatch.com
On Tee Major: Tailor Vintage shorts (worn
throughout), $98, tailorvintage.com
HANG TIGHT
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Because theyre two-toned, these drop-crotch

pants lend the militaristic impression of
layering without bulk.
Golden by TNA for Aritzia knit top, $60, aritzia
.com; Electric & Rose bralette, $62, electricand
rose.com; Greg Lauren pants, $1,000,
greglauren.com; Danner boots, $140, danner
.com; See Eyewear, $99, seeeyewear.com
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SPECIAL FORCES
Battle ropes carve out lean legs and a taut core.
Itty-bitty olive-green fatigues emphasize the spoils.
Greg Lauren tank, $275, and jumpsuit, $1,375,
greglauren.com; Palladium boots, $110,
palladiumboots.com; IVI sunglasses, $190,
ivivision.com; Streets Ahead wrap belt, $165,
streetsaheadinc.com
TACTICAL MEASURE
Wear a one-piece swimsuit as a bodysuit.
The jacket, slung low around the waist, makes
it more 90s grunge than over-the-top racy.
Kovey swimsuit, $100, bikini.com; Lurv
leggings, $71.31, lurv.com.au; A. Moss anorak,
$360, 323-464-1185; Burton hat, $28, burton
.com; Tissot watch, $495, tissotwatches.com
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TAKE A LOAD OFF

Fashion peeps love to say prints can be a
neutraland in the case of these camo
joggers, its truth! Here, they play of an army
parka with a feminine drape collar. Switch
out the rugged boots for sneakers and score
a lounge-like vibe. Or dress things up with
raffia wedges. Orororso many options!
Greg Lauren jacket, greglauren.com; Cabi tank,
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Bout Time
The Marines recently
lifted a ban on women
wearing their hair
in braids, locks, and
twists. Critics claimed
the policy was racially
biased against
black troops.
BOOT CAMP,
REBOOTED
When you think of military workouts, what comes to mind? Demi Moore as GI Jane cranking out
endless pushups? Recruits crawling through barbed-wire mud pits or climbing over sky-high walls? No
doubt, military trainingor boot camp, as it is broadly knownhas long been synonymous with bodyweight exercises performed to complete exhaustion. But basic training is moving beyond the cinematic
drill-sergeant clich, says Tee Major, our stud of an instructor. So rather than, say, test upper-body
strength with pushups or endurance with a long run, todays troops are getting tougher by being smarter:
Theyre incorporating mobility exercises, speed work, and explosive power moves, all designed to make
them stronger, faster, less fatigued, and less prone to injury. Were training our military more like top
athletes, says Major. We still need to keep them on their toes and improve physical and mental
toughness, but its more about building them upnot breaking them down.
Whats in it for you? This total-body routine, which Tee created exclusively for WH. Its how he trains
his everyday military athletes (i.e., those not currently deployed), as well as troops in areas with limited
resources. Your biggest opponent here: the clock. By using the stress of a 30-minute time limit, this
workout requires you to stay focused and grit through those moments when you want to give up.
Two or three times a week, perform the exercises in the order instructed as one circuit. Your mission:
Complete three rounds in 30 minutes or less. Youll need to move quickly, stopping to rest only when
absolutely necessary. But the payoff is worth ita more exible, more powerful, more sculpted you.
Inchworm
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, then fold forward and place your
hands on the oor in front of you, bending your knees slightly if needed
(a). Walk your hands away from your feet, keeping your core tight (b),
into a pushup position, then slowly drop your hips and raise your chest
toward the ceiling (c). Pause, then press into your hands and raise
your hips toward the ceiling, keeping your legs straight (like youre in
downward dog), then return to pushup position and slowly walk your
hands back toward your feet and stand. Thats one rep. Do ve.
b
c
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON BASIC TRAINING

The variety. The group camaraderie. Boot campstyle workouts have plenty of mental bennies.
But the way you talk to yourself during these drills can have a huge impact on your workouts
effectiveness. Unfortunately, many women are their own worst enemy. When it starts to feel tough,
we start to get negative. Hearing that gloomy chatter? Repeat a positive mantra (like You can
do this or One more rep) for one minute, which can help you push through and silence the haters
in your head. The goal of every workout should be to make you feel stronger and empowered,
says Tee. Its about working smarter, not just harder.
I L L U S T R AT I O N B Y K A G E N M C L E O D
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Train Smarter
Burpees tend to get
sloppyfast. Instead
of thinking of it as one
seamless movement, imagine
the burpee as a series of
distinct steps and focus on
hitting each one rather
than rushing
through.
a
c
Deep Lunge with Rotation
Burpee
Step your left foot forward and bend your left

knee to lower into a forward lunge, then bend
your torso forward and place your hands on the
oor on each side of your left foot (a). Keeping
your right leg nearly straight, rotate your torso to
the left and raise your left arm toward the ceiling
(b); pause, then slowly reverse the movement to
return to start. Thats one rep. Do 10, then switch
sides and repeat.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and

your arms at your sides (a). Push your hips back,
bend your knees, and lower your body as deep
into a squat as you can, then place your hands on
the oor in front of you and shift your weight onto
them (b). Step or jump your feet back into a
pushup position (c). Quickly reverse the movement
to return to start. Thats one rep. Do 10.
Train Smarter
Channel your inner
yogi, keeping the
lunge slow and controlled
to help improve mobility
and strength. This prevents
tweaking your back
or hip exor.
Sprint Shuttle
Find an open space (like a court, eld, or long driveway) and place two
cones or markers 50 yards apart, then position three additional markers
roughly equidistant between them. Standing at the rst marker, sprint to the
second marker and bend your knees to touch the ground there with your
hand, then immediately sprint back to the rst marker, touching the ground
again. Repeat this pattern without stopping, running as quickly as possible
to the third marker, then back to the beginning, and then the next farthest
marker and so on, until you have run to the last marker and back.
Train Smarter
Its easy to slack at
sprinting (and not even
realize it!) when youre
on your own. Track
each shuttle run with
a stopwatch and see if you
can beat your fastest
time each round.
a
c
b
a
a
b
Kettlebell Swing
Kettlebell Goblet Squat
Dumbbell Deadlift to Curl and Press
Holding a kettlebell with both hands at arms

length in front of you, stand with your feet
slightly more than hip-width apart and push your
hips back, bending your knees slightly to bring
the weight between your legs (a). Squeeze your
glutes and thrust your hips forward to swing the
weight to shoulder height, keeping your arms
straight and core tight (b). Reverse the
movement, bringing the kettlebell between
your legs, and continue swinging back and forth
for 10 total reps.
Standing with your feet slightly more than

hip-width apart, hold a kettlebell at chest height
with both hands, elbows bent and pointing
toward the oor (a). Sit your hips back and bend
your knees to lower your body until your thighs
are parallel to the oor (b), your elbows brushing
the insides of your knees. Pause, then press
through your heels to return to standing. Thats
one rep. Do 10.
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly

bent, and hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides
(a). Keeping your chest up, push your hips back
and bend your knees to lower your body toward
the oor (b). Press through your heels to stand;
bend your elbows to curl the weights toward
your shoulders (c), then press them directly
overhead until your arms are fully extended (d).
Reverse the movement to return to start.
Thats one rep. Do 10.
a
a
Renegade Row
Get into a pushup position with your hands resting on dumbbells and
your feet slightly more than hip-width apart (a). Brace your core
and keep your hips parallel to the oor as you pull one weight toward
the side of your rib cage (b). Slowly lower the weight, then repeat
with the other arm. Thats one rep. Do 10.
REPORTING FOR DUTY

Never has womens role in the military changed more drastically than in the past three years. In 2013, the Pentagon lifted a
65-year-old policy that excluded women from serving in frontline combat (because they didnt seem capable). A big win, yes,
but women were still barred from special operations units like the Navy SEALs and Army Rangersthe Armys most exclusive
squad. Last spring, the notoriously grueling Ranger School was opened to women for the rst time, initially as a test to see how
they could perform (less than half of all students pass). Today, three women have graduated: Captain Kristen Griest, 1st Lieutenant
Shaye Haver, and Major Lisa Jaster. Their real-life victories have paved the way for true equality: This past December, the secretary
of defense made the landmark decision to allow women service members to join the militarys most elite forcesnot just the
Army Rangers, but the Green Berets, Marine Corps infantry, Air Force parajumpers, and all other former boys-only clubs. Q
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These sleek, shiny little piggies dont go to market, and they sure as hell dont stay
home. Pair with deep lipstick and youre ready for whatever the night may bring.
SMUDGY LINER
Lipstick the color of Hubba Bubba? Oh, nostalgia! Middle school! Trips to the mall!
Messy liner recalls morning-after-the-party college days. Together, theyre timeless.
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BUBBLEGUM LIPS
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FEMALE LEADS
Loving lipstick doesnt make you any less powerful.
Three inspiring, gutsy women speak out.
THE ACTRESS
THE ATHLETE
THE SPORTSCASTER
(EMMY AWARD WINNER,

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK)
(ALPINE SKI RACER, WINNER

OF FOUR WORLD CUPS)
(FOX SPORTS, COHOST OF

DANCING WITH THE STARS)
uzo aduba
lindsey vonn
erin andrews
I play a character who wears

a prison jumpsuit every day.
Theres something freeing
about being on TV with little
to no makeup. Ive seen my
face, and my face is ne just
as it is. [Of set], if I forget
my lipstick when I leave
the house to buy groceries
and a friend calls to meet
up, I dont have that
terrorWhat am I going to
do? Do I need to race over to
Sephora and ask one of the
associates to do my face?
As much as I have come
to realize that I dont
need makeup, it does make
me feel beautiful. I love
the process of putting on
makeup and getting dressed
up for award shows. Theres
something ceremonial and
ritualistic about it: going to
get your nails done, picking
out your dress, being
surrounded by a group of
women. I relate that to the
feminine experience. Youre
really looking at your face
and your hair and choosing
to accentuate and honor
who you are. Its taking
the time to say, What is
beautiful about me?
Standing in celebration
of yourself doesnt take
away or detract from your
feminist position.
I love racing, but I dont

always love being in my ski
gear. I keep my hair long
enough so you can see it
under my helmet. Ill wear a
loose braid so that when I
take my helmet of, my hair
has a nice wave to it. Doing
this helps balance my strong
side and my feminine
side. Its a way to put my
personality out there.
Ive also noticed that
wearing makeup gives me
more condence when
Im skiing. Some of my best
friends on the World Cup
used to make fun of me
when I rst started wearing
it. They were like What are
you doing? Youre skiing,
you dont need makeup!
But I dont think being sexy
undermines my character
or my performance as an
athleteit makes me feel
better and makes me
feel like Im putting my
best foot forward. You can
look beautiful and still
be powerful.
Its taken me years to feel

like its okay to want to look
pretty on the job. You used
to have to be a tomboy
to t in. I get my nails done
and have hair extensions,
and I like to put on fake
eyelashes. So I was the
mist in this industry. It
was, Oh, shes into makeup,
shes into clothesso shes
not serious about sports.
The industry is changing,
but its still a struggle.
Bloggers will take shots
at what Im wearing, and
there are people who dont
think women should be
working the sidelines at
games at all. Those people
keep me motivated every
single day. They are the
reason why I study so much,
and I care so much, and
I take my job so seriously.
I love sportsin my Dancing
with the Stars dressing room
Im watching footballbut
at the same time, Im never
going to be embarrassed
for wanting to look good on
camera. You can be girlie
and still be interested in
how the defense is going
to stop the ofense on
Sunday afternoon.
DOLL LASHES
ROCKER BRAIDS
Raggedy Ann lashes and thin braidsoffset by roughly

textured hairhardly look prissy. More like potent.
BUBBLEGUM LIPS
LOW PIGTAILS
RYAN OLSZEWSKI/RODALE IMAGES (STILLS); PROP ST YLING: ANNIE EDWARDS; LISA SHIN (MASCAR A). JAY GODFRE Y TOP
On towel-dried hair, run a

few pumps of hydrating
oil or serum from mid-shaft
to ends. Try Aveda Dry
Remedy Daily Moisturizing
Oil ($29, aveda.com).
Make a center part,
and blow-dry with a at
paddle brush.
On each side of your part,
grab a small section of
hair that starts two to
three inches up from the
nape of the neck and clip
it out of the way.
Pull remaining hair into
two tight ponytails, securing
each with an elastic. Unclip
the sections of hair youd
put aside and wrap each
around the base of its
pigtail. Pin the ends under
the elastic. Mist your hairline
and part with hair spray, and
smooth a drop of the serum
or oil over each pigtail.
VAMPY LIPS
Spread on dark matte
lipstick with a lip brush. For
fair skin, choose berry; for
dark skin, go for burgundy.
Try Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in
(1) Hangry or (2) Frenemy
($20 each, ulta.com).
Use a lip liner in the same
shade as your lipstick to
touch up the perimeter of
your mouth. I apply it
sparingly, so the lips dont
look overlined, says
makeup artist Gita Bass.
On cheeks, blend bronzer
and rosy blush. On eyes, go
for a peachy-brown
shadow and mascara.
Line lips for

denition. If you
have light to
medium skin, your
liner should match
the lipstick. Dark
skin? Choose a
liner that matches
your complexion.
Swipe on a
creamy lipstick.
A pink shade with
cool undertones
atters all skin
tones, says Nars
makeup artist Uzo.
(Cool undertones =
more blue than
yellow.) Try (3)
M.A.C Lipstick in
Saint Germain ($17,
maccosmetics.com).
With bright
matte lips, Uzo
recommends
applying a sheer
foundation so skin
looks glowy. Tap
highlighting powder
onto cheekbones.
SMUDGY LINER
From inner to
outer corners, as
close to the lash line
as possible, drag a
dense black eye
pencil along just
the lower lashes. Try
(4) LOral Paris
Infallible MatteMatic Eyeliner in
Ultra Black ($9, at
drugstores).
Dip a small, at
brush into black
shadow and smudge
the liner. Try
Chanel Soft Touch
Eyeshadow in
Midnight ($29.50,
chanel.com).
Apply shimmery
tan eye shadow and
volumizing blackestblack mascara.
ge
THE LOOKS
5
DOLL LASHES
Sweep primer onto
top lashes. Try Clinique
Lash Building Primer
($15.50, clinique.com).
Gob on thickening
mascara, and before it
dries, gently pinch lashes
together in sections
using your thumb and
your forenger to create
a clumpy efect, says
Bass. Try (5) CoverGirl
Super Thick Lash Mascara
in Very Black ($5.33,
at drugstores).
For lower lashes, apply
just one coat of mascara.
Keep the rest of
your makeup sheer:
champagne eye shadow,
rosy cream blush, and
light pinky-brown lipstick.
ROCKER BRAIDS
Starting at the roots,
mist damp hair with
texturizing spray, like
Suave Professionals Sea
Mineral Infusion Sea Salt
Texturizing Spray ($6,
walmart.com). Work two
medium-size dollops of
mousse from mid-shafts
to ends. Try Drybar
Southern Belle Volumizing
Mousse ($26, sephora
.com). Part hair in the
center and blow-dry.
Starting mid-shaft, wrap
two-inch sections of hair
around a curling iron with
a three-quarter-inch
barrel. Tousle waves.
Create two tight, skinny
braids: one on the right
side of the neck, one
on the left, says hairstylist
Marcus Francis. Q
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BY
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In matters of love, them's

ghtin words! Womens
Health teamed up
with Mens Health to poll
more than 1,400 men
and women about the
problems couples argue
over most frequently. And
we unearthed plenty of
surprises. (Sex? Totally
in sync. Social lives?
Put on the gloves!) The
easy way out would be
to say there are easy
solves. There arent. As
you already know,
relationships are hard
work. But theyre worth
ghting for. In that spirit,
check out the survey
results and follow our
experts advice to
foster a stronger, happier,
and healthier bond with
your guy.
B Y FAY E B R E N N A N
REVELATION #1: Were ghting more

about daily communication than
money, relatives, jealousy, anything.
Sure, its a classic relationship issue. But the fact that its
numero uno in our survey means we still havent got
it right. And tech advancements are not helping. With
less face-to-face convos and more texting or Gchatting,
partners are losing the ability to evaluate each others
emotional statessomething that eye contact and facial
expressions would convey, says Stan Tatkin, Psy.D., an
assistant clinical professor at UCLAs David Geffen School
of Medicine and author of Wired for Dating. This leads to
errors in judgment about how to respond to each other,
and (duh!) more ghts. Our ndings in detail:
Are you satised with how often you and your
partner communicate?
YES
67%
NO, I WISH WE COMMUNICATED MORE
37%
26%
NO, I WISH WE COMMUNICATED LESS
2%
8%
How can you tell when your

partner is upset?
THEY MAKE PASSIVEAGGRESSIVE COMMENTS
THEY GIVE YOU THE
SILENT TREATMENT
THEY JUST TELL YOU
THEY RAISE THEIR VOICE

THEY ARE MORE
SARCASTIC
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PRESENTING...
A WISHFUL
OBIT!
THE FEMALE SILENT

TREATMENT HAS DIED
The avoidant behavior, one that many
women often relied on to express or cope
with hurt and anger, finally died today.
Experts couldnt agree on its exact age
but ballpark it at a few centuries old.
The cause was scores of women
realizing that, while they wordlessly
seethed, their guys obliviously carried on
watching ESPN. Tatkin, who knew of
the silent treatment, says: Any behavior
that keeps a couple in distress, such as
distancing yourself from your partner, is
disastrous. If you let it go unchecked, it
will tank the security of your relationship.
The silent treatment is survived by
the straightforward approach, which is
already in use by some women and
has a significantly better outcome.
Secure-functioning couples tell each
other everything and deal with distress
quickly, says Tatkin. Saying, Im not
happy is a good place to start. The
straightforward approach hopes that
passive-aggressive comments are next to
meet their long-overdue demise.
Please direct all condolences to
the support group Men Are Not Mind
Readers.
XTAC TO/GET T Y (NOTEBOOK PAPER TEXTURE THROUGHOUT); BAUER SYNDICATION/ TRUNK ARCHIVE (COUPLE AT DESK);
TREVOR HUNT/GET T Y (NEWSPAPER TEXTURE THROUGHOUT); CASSIE SKOR AS (ILLUSTR ATIONS THROUGHOUT)
61%
The majority of women and

men say they check in with
each other about twice a day.
But more than a third of gals
still wish their S.O. reached
out more. No shame in that
game. Common sense
dictates you should just ask
your guy outright to call you
on the regbut that actually
isnt efective. Instead, the
next time he does ring-a-ling,
make sure to express how
happy it made you. He gets
to feel the reward of giving
that to you, so hell be highly
motivated to do it again,
explains Michelle Brody,
Ph.D., a clinical psychologist
and author of Stop the Fight!.
REVELATION #2: Our social lives? Making us nuts.

Bickering over plans with friends ranked surprisingly high on our list, while spats
about work (which previous research has shown is a major source of stress for
couples) werent as prevalent. Dont believe us? See below. There tends to be less
conict about work because both sexes have careers to juggle and more mutual
empathy about it, say Bob and Judith Wright, relationship counselors and
coauthors of The Heart of the Fight. In other words, we know we cant change each
others day jobs. But our free time? Were prepared to duel over it.
How often do you argue with your partner about...
SOCIAL LIVES?
WORK?
HOBBIES?
CONSTANTLY
FREQUENTLY
SOMETIMES
RARELY
NEVER
NEGOTIATING 101: A SIMULATION

REVELATION #3:
Chores aint no thang.
That Swiffer? Not a weapon after all. Our
numbers show that many couples are not
ghting about tidying (woot!). As a 2014
study suggests, the more fair the couple
views the division of tasks, the higher the
love. Still, some messes can happen:
How often do you and your partner argue
about household chores?
CONSTANTLY: 2%
SOMETIMES: 32%
NEVER: 24%
FREQUENTLY: 13%
RARELY: 29%
CHRIS CR AYMER / TRUNK ARCHIVE (COUPLE IN BEDROOM)
Which household chore is the biggest

point of contention in your relationship?
CLEANING THE HOUSE OR APARTMENT
WASHING/PUTTING AWAY THE DISHES
DOING THE LAUNDRY
Social battles are really about expressing (and meeting) each others needs for time
and attention, say Jim and Elizabeth Carroll, stars of WE tvs Marriage Boot Camp and
coauthors of the new book Marriage Boot Camp. Heres how to make peace.
Negotiator #1: You go out with
your friends way too much. Youre
seriously never home.
Negotiator #2: Um, I was home on Friday
night when you were at your cooking class.
Negotiator #1: Thats only every other
week. And youre missing the point. Weve
both been working like crazy, and were
spending too much time apart. I dont like it.
Negotiator #2: Hey, I dont either, but
theres nothing we can do about
our jobs right now, and we both need time
with our friends to recharge. Would
a date night help?
Negotiator #1: Yes. Two nights a week of

your undivided attention.
Negotiator #2: One night a week,
and every Sunday afternoonfor
snuggles. And stuf.
Negotiator #1: Fine. But then youll let me
go to Sunday movie night with my crew?
Negotiator #2: Yeah, Ill move my boxing
lessons to then.
Deal: Reached.
Terms of agreement: Clear.
Escalated tension: Zero.
Satisfaction level: High.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF CHORES

A S G IVEN B Y THE G ODS OF G OOD R ELATIONSHIPS
1. Thou shalt approach chores as a
team by making a plan for who shall
conquer what and how often.
2. Thou shalt not divide tasks by gender
stereotypes, but rather by who cares
most about them (adamant about
streak-free mirrors? Congrats, thou art
on bathroom duty).
3. Thou shalt value consistency and practice
over perfection. Thou may have different
standards for spotless.
4. Thou shalt express appreciation for chores
completed. Extra-long kisses count.
5. Thou shalt not interpret undone chores
as a personal slight or dis. Thats just
silly. (Sorry, we slipped out of biblical
character there.)
6. Thou shalt not react to unfinished chores

with nagging or yelling. It fuels resentment
and kills motivation (rather, just remind the
offending party of Commandment 1).
7. Thou shalt not interpret having more
chores than thy partner as a sign of being
undervalued in the relationship. It
just means thou art badass at multitasking.
8. Thou shalt view picking up thy
partners slack during particularly busy
weeks as a sweet act of kindness,
and vice versa.
9. Thou shalt make modifications to
the original plan agreed to in
Commandment 1 as necessary.
10. Thou shalt leave the damn dishes in the
sink if the offer of sex is on thy table.
THIS JUST IN!

SECRETS OF FISCAL BLISS
REVELATION #4: The biggest myth about

couples and ghting? Money.
Experts have unveiled the keys to financial

peace! And theyre sharing!
If we had a dollar for every time we heard nances are the top
relationship buzzkill...like a 2012 survey that showed married
couples have three money-related arguments per month, and
another study that suggested these quarrels are the top predictor
of divorce. Well, our results refute them. That said, this doesnt
mean money isnt a problemcouples simply may not be
speaking up about it, says Judith Wright. But that can be xed.
Secret #1: Couples who seldom argue about

money dont hold on to the mindset of Hes the
spender, Im the saver, says Brody. They
solve money issues by working together to find
a balance between both values.
Secret #2: These pairs are up front and honest
about their money habits and financial states,
say Jim and Elizabeth Carroll. They know that
surprises or withheld info can destroy trust.
How often do you and your partner argue about money?
Secret #3: They put everything into joint

checking and savings accounts, which forces
them to be on the same page (and can make
them feel closer too), says Laura Doyle, an
intimacy expert and author of First, Kill All
the Marriage Counselors. (Too close for ya?
Having private accounts and one joint one
for shared purchases can also work.)
CONSTANTLY: 3%
FREQUENTLY: 11%
SOMETIMES: 31%
RARELY: 29%
NEVER: 26%
Secret #4: Their motto? If one of us goes down,

we both do, says Tatkin. Fully owning their
financial well-being prevents foolish mistakes.
When men and women argue over nances,

the number one reason is:
IRRESPONSIBLE SPENDING
Who you callin irresponsible? Theres a diference between careless spending and your partner buying something that just doesnt
match your priorities," says Doyle. For example, you want to save for a trip, but he goes out and buys an expensive new TV. You may not
be thrilled about it, but it wasnt necessarily a bad decision. Its just not something you value (but those pricey balayage highlights
last week? Totally worth it!). Rather than trying to control his purchases, tell him how much youve been looking forward to a romantic
getaway. Hell be more inclined to honor it and make it his next priority, Doyle says.
REVELATION #5: Were pretty

much simpatico in the bedroom.
If you could change one thing about your

sex life, you would like to
Well, looky here! We all crave the same things in

Naughtyland: more sex and excitement. That hasnt
changed in years: According to a 2011 study, desired
frequency of sex is a major factor in how satised men
and women are in their relationships. Sign the treaty
on the opposite page, and consider your wish granted.
HAVE SEX MORE FREQUENTLY
29%
17%
44%
BE MORE ADVENTUROUS
How often do you and your partner have sex?
11%
LESS THAN ONCE A

MONTH: 15%
1 TO 3 TIMES
A MONTH: 24%
ONCE A
WEEK: 21%
HAVE MORE FOREPLAY
4%
HAVE SESSIONS LAST LONGER
5%
21%
6%
CHANGE NOTHING
17%
11%
2 OR 3 TIMES
A WEEK: 28%
4 TO 6 TIMES
A WEEK: 8%
AT LEAST
ONCE A DAY: 4%
We know what youre thinking: That often? Who are these people?! But
as Tatkin explains, That frequency could be common among younger
couples without children. Naturally, as the demands of life, aging parents,
and yes, children, pile up, the opportunities to get it on take a nosedive
one possible reason one to three times a month was the runner-up.
YOUR
SEX TREATY
OF 2016
REVELATION #6: Many of us secretly fantasize

about splitting up. (Womp, womp.)
And women do so even more, according to our survey. This echoes a recent study
from Stanford University that found that 69 percent of divorces are initiated by
wives. But are relationship disagreements to blame? Lets take a closer look.
WE THE PEOPLE OF THIS FOURPOSTER WEST ELM BED, IN PURSUIT

OF A HOTTER, MORE ACTIVE SEX
LIFE, DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR TO
ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING
PLEASURE-ENHANCING MEASURES:
When it comes to contemplating breaking up or

divorcing their partner
NEVER THINK
NEVER THINK
ABOUT IT
To focus on quality rather than

quantity. According to Bob and
Judith Wright, we should let
go of thinking about what not
having a lot of sex means (as in,
He must not be attracted to me
or Maybe were growing apart)
and instead, pay attention to what
were looking to get out of each
experience: intimacy, connection,
and pleasure. That shift can
help us understand why its
important to both of us to rock
each others bods regularly.
LISA THORNBERG/GET T Y (PAPER SCROLL); DONJA PITSCH/ TRUNK ARCHIVE

(ARGUING COUPLE); PETER DAZELE Y/GET T Y (WEDDING CAKE WITH KNIFE)
To redefine foreplay. Its not just

the action that happens
between the sheets, says Tatkin.
Foreplay also includes the buildup
of sexual tension throughout the
day. So we will try his suggestions
of dancing, taking a bath together,
or sending seductive texts or
selfies to get each other more hot
and bothered.
To aim for adventure. We
should not be ashamed of our
kinkiest desires! In fact, we
should share them with each
other, Doyle says. On our next
night alone, we will raise the
stakes by whispering, I want to
pretend we just met on a plane,
or I want to do it somewhere that
we could get caught, and then
work together to bring those
fantasies to life.
Signed into naughty law with our
John Hancocks [tee-hee] by:
________
(You)
_________
(Your partner)
ABOUT IT
THINK ABOUT IT
SOMETIMES
THINK ABOUT IT
SOMETIMES
SERIOUSLY
CONSIDER IT
SERIOUSLY
CONSIDER IT
These numbersand the divorce initiation gapdont prove that men are happier in
marriage. But they do suggest that women are more willing to do something about it if
they are unhappy, says Doyle. Her theory as to why: Women are routinely evaluating the
ups and downs of their relationships to decide whether or not their romantic investments
are paying of emotionally. Men, on the other hand, tend to compartmentalize issues,
so one major pain pointwhile it may cause them emotional stressis less likely to doom
the entire relationship. Men will continue to try to make their partners happy, even if
theyre not succeeding, explains Doyle. Now, lets bring it all full circle, folks! This is why,
when an argument does happen (despite our best eforts on these pages!), couples
need to be clear and direct about what they need, emotionally and physically, to consider
the issue resolved. This provides your man with a road map to a clear solution, and you
with the reassurance that the benets of your bond far outweigh the speed bumps.
The One Place You Wont Go

It gets a lot of buzz in
Hollywood (Brad and
Angelina, Will and Jada
just a few rumored to be in
one). But statistics show that
only 4 percent of Americans
are currently in an open
relationship, and in our survey,
89 percent of women and
80percent of men said they
would have a problem
with it if their partner wanted
to see other people. Still,
Laura Northrup, a marriage
and family therapist, believes
those numbers could change
(and fewer people would
default to splitting up for
good) if they had more
knowledge of, and talks
about, these arrangements.
For instance, you can both
agree to seek only emotional
connections, safe sexual
partners, or anything goes
when youre out of town.
Or you can let your

partner fulll a specic
needsuch as a foot fetish
just once with someone else.
The arrangement doesnt
have to be permanent. You
can try it out for six months,
then stop, says Northrup.
During that time, its up to
you whether or not you tell
friends and family about
your new deal.
Of course, jealousy, trust,
and establishing clear
expectations with outside
partners can make these
situations extremely
complicated and fragileor
simply not worth it. Constant
communication and
emotional work with your
partner, plus heavy doses of
self-reection, are crucial,
says Northrup (which is why
many couples also go to
therapy or a support group). Q
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More of us are
logging on to get
off, but how healthy
is the habit for
youand your
relationship? WH
delves into the
effects of rated X.
B Y FAY E B R E N N A N
We had guys share their (hilariously

clueless) reactions to womens most
often searched terms on PornHub.com.
Women have a tendency to be

bisexual. I totally understand this.
Im shocked. My boys arent
doing the job.
They must picture themselves being

the center of attention.
A bit threatening. Having other guys
with one woman is stressful.
That is HOT! Honey, lets get a

babysitter tonight!
Maybe more women fantasize
about catching their husbands with
the babysitter than I suspected?
166
Gail Dines, Ph.D., anti-porn

activist and professor of
sociology and womens studies
at Wheelock College
Megan Fleming, Ph.D.,
clinical psychologist and
sex and relationship therapist
in New York City
Cindy Gallop, sex-tech
entrepreneur and founder of
MakeLoveNotPorn.com in
New York City
WH: Lets begin with a few

numbers: PornHub.com gets 60
million worldwide visits daily,
and 24 percent of U.S. viewers
are female. According to a 2015
study, 16 percent of women
ages 18 to 39 view porn once a
week, and the percentage who
are willing to admit their habit
to the Pew Research Center
increased from 2 percent in
2010 to 8 percent in 2013.
Whats behind this uptick?
Dines: We live in a porn
culture. Porn is the wallpaper
of our society, and both sexes
are internalizing the notion
that its normal and legitimate,
so more women are watching it.
Fleming: In my practice, a
lot of women are struggling
with their libidos. They are
overworked, exhausted, and
having trouble relaxing. So
porn is a tool in a toolbox that
helps them keep their sexual
pilot light on. It also helps them
explore their fantasies and
discover what theyd like to
experience with their partners.
Gallop: There are way more

women watching porn than
what those statistics represent.
Of course women like watching
people have sex because were
sexual beings and were wired
to enjoy it! We want to watch it
to get turned on and masturbate, just like men do. Thats
why I hate the terms porn for
women and feminist porn
because they imply that were
only into white sheets fluttering
in the breeze and loving thats
soft. Absolutely not true. I like
my porn pretty hard-core(1).
using their bodies. I think

women are also looking to
see a connection [between
two people] to feel a sense of
intimacy and pleasure.
Dines: But if youre looking
for [that], why dont you seek it
out in your own life? Youre not
going to experience intimacy,
empathy, and connection by
watching other people have sex.
Gallop: Thats what were
Dines: But lets go to the

empirical evidence and nd out
what happens when women
look at porn. Specifically, [a
new study] found that the more
porn women watched, the
more depressed and anxious
they became, the less interested
they were in having sex with
people, and the more bodyloathing they experienced (2).
Watching porn is not the issue
its the effects of watching it.
trying to solve at MakeLove

NotPorn. There is a total
absence of an open conversation around sex in the real
world. Because we as a society
are so repressed about sex,
we dont talk about itor
what were watching. So porn
exists in this shadowy underworld and therefore lacks
socially acceptable curation.
There is no Yelp for porn. And
thats because its not okay to
come into the office, stand by
the watercooler and ask, Im
really bored with the porn Im
watching. Any suggestions?(3)
Fleming: Well, having a

doctorate, I value research, but
I dont know of that particular
paper. Yes, there can be some
problematic behaviors that can
lead to depression and anxiety.
But what is making those
women turn to porn? They may
want to compare themselves,
which of course isnt healthy.
But Ive also had clients who
use it to discover their turnons. I think thats the reason
lesbian and gay porn is some of
the most viewed by women.
Theres this authenticity piece:
Theres no shame or guilt in
expressing their sexuality or
Fleming: In my opinion,
anything that couples can use
to promote a frank and honest
convo is a great tool to enhance
their bond. For instance, BDSM
can be erotic for some women,
but for others, its a turn-off.
Anal? Clear turn-on or turn-of.
This is empowering women to
have a voice in their own sex
lives and to know their No
as in, No, that act doesnt speak
to me, or Yes, Id like to try
that. Theres a whole range of
sexuality, and its not black-orwhite or all-or-nothing. We
know in our bodies when something feels good or bad.
(1) Kink is in
for many women:
The top DVD
purchased by
females on
AdultEmpire.com is
The Submission of
Emma Marx, a
raunchy BDSM title.
(2) At press time, this
(3) Tumblr, Reddit,
study was not yet

published. Previous
research has found
that watching porn
is linked to better sex
for women in
committed
relationships.
and 4chan are

surprisingly popular
online hot spots to
stumble upon erotic
images and videos
that tickle your fancy,
says Erika Lust, an
erotic lm director.
Join the conversation! Watch more of this passionate debate and

share your own thoughts at WomensHealthMag.com/March.
Joanna Angel, an adult lm

actress and director and
creator of porn site Burning
Angel.com, reveals what drew
her to the biz and what its
really like to ef on lm.
How she got into porn:

I was very comfortable
with my body, and I
was driven and motivated
to succeed: I wanted to
become a household name
and create a culture where
people felt comfortable
in their sexuality.
The biggest myth about

women in the adult industry:
People think were overpaid
and underworked. No one
makes millions from showing
up and having sex on
camerasome people still
have other jobs, while other
successful porn stars have
multiple revenue streams
from licensing or book deals
and money from
appearances. We work hard.
For talent, a shooting day can
be as long as 20 hours,
and were building our brand
365 days a year.
The vibe on-set: In the

few years that I worked for
other companies, having
sex on camera exhilarated
meI felt like I was a
boring girl who stepped
into a phone booth like
Superman and became an
alter ego of myself. On my
companys sets now, there
are a lot of laughs. We have
to make a conscious efort
to stop so the male talent
can concentrate on getting
their erections! Q
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DONT
GET MAD.
GET
AHEAD.
Old-school stereotypes, bummer headlines, and sad-trombone statistics
about working women never fail to piss us of. Enough is enough. Were
showing you how to rise above all that negativity and land the position you
deserve. Someones gonna need new business cards.
BY CARLIN FLOR A
JAMIE CABREZA (DESK TOP); OLEG GOLOVNEV/SHUT TERSTOCK (BUSINESS CARDS)
THE PAY GAP

Weve all heard the awful numbers: Pew Research pegs the pay gap
at 84 cents to a mans dollar; a White House report has it even wider,
with women at 78 cents. And apparently, it will be 118 yearsnope,
not an exaggerationbefore men and women earn equivalent
salaries for the same work, the World Economic Forum estimates.
We say: not acceptable.
A growing number of companies agree and are already
implementing change. Gap made its gures public in 2014;
shareholders of Walmart pushed for greater salary transparency
last year. And global consulting rm Accenture now identies pay
discrepancies, guides women through all stages of their careers,
and has pledged to grow the percentage of females it hires to at
least 40 percent by 2017.
Legal reform is on the rise too: Californias Fair Pay Act, which
went into efect in January, puts the burden on public and private
companies to prove they havent discriminated against women. If
two people do comparable work, companies will be expected to
pay them the same. The law makes it clear that you have to look at
the substance of what people do, not just their titles or positions,
says Jennifer Reisch, legal director of Equal Rights Advocates.
(The new law has employees backs in another way: by ensuring
that they can openly discuss salaries with coworkers without
fearing for their jobs.) Following Californias lead, New York
enacted the Achieve Pay Equity bill last year, says Reisch, and
Washington, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island are
expected to do the same soon.
All good news, but ultimately, the onus is on you to

understandand levelthe playing eld. Start by educating
yourself. Resources like Glassdoor and Payscale can give you a
baseline for your industry, as can talking to your peers. Yes, weve
been socialized to view discussing wages as gauche, but it
can provide much-needed context. Women are hesitant to ask,
says Margaret Ann Neale, a professor of management at the
Stanford Graduate School of Business. They dont want to
feel bad if theyre underpaid, and they dont want their friends
to feel bad if they make more. But this fear maintains our
disadvantage. Make a pact with a few trusted pals on your
career path to continuously share details about your
compensation. Neale did just that with a group of 10 women who
earned Ph.D.s in business 25 years ago and vouches that the
openness has benetted each person.
Then comes negotiating. Men are four times more likely than
women to ask for a raise, which can snowball over time, as a
higher starting salary predicts subsequent salaries and, thus,
accumulated earnings. Maddeningly, we often get punished for
using the same exact wordsverbs like earn, deserve, justifyas a
male counterpart. Getting around this status quo is a matter of
collaborative problem solving: Present ideas that help your
manager while also getting you what you want, Neale advises.
When she was negotiating with Stanford, she noticed that the
department was having trouble securing jobs for grads. She
proposed lab space and other benets she would need, in addition
to a salary, and explained exactly how the resources she requested
would solve the universitys issue.
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OFFICE DRAMA
Are you lazy or just incompetent? Thats one of the zingers
Amazon CEO Jef Bezos has hurled at employees. Sure, hes been
called a jerk, just as Steve Jobs was, but both men are largely
lauded for their accomplishmentstheir outbursts justied as
necessary to get results. If a woman takes decisive action to
improve the bottom linesuch as when Jennifer Hyman,
cofounder and CEO of Rent the Runway, made organizational
changes that led to 2 percent of her employees leavingthe
criticisms are framed as personality problems rather than
eccentric genius characterizations. In Hymans case, stories of
former stafers sufering from PTSD even surfaced in the press,
overshadowing her bold leadership.
Dubbed the likability bias, its a sad fact that while success and
likability are linked for men, they are negatively correlated for
women. A man can assert himself and be labeled condent or
strong, while even in 2016, an
assertive woman is called
ballbuster or bitchy.
Contradictions much?
However unintentionally, we
women feed into and uphold
these stereotypes: A Gallup poll
found that 40 percent of us
prefer a male boss, compared
with 27 percent whod opt
for a female. But heres the
data-driven trutha review of
over 80 studies from
Northwestern University found
that men and women can be
equally efective leaders, with
women being particularly
efective at the helm of
female-dominated enterprises.
If youve had either B-word
slung your way, know you can change perceptions and still be true to
yourself. For one, always deliver feedback (good or bad) in a
one-on-one setting. Todays open-concept offices mean everyone
can hear everything, which can leave employees on the receiving
end of your comments feeling exposed and ustered. Second,
sometimes strong women (whove been told theyre too strong)
overcompensate by either going totally sweet or full-on nuclear. Ask
an objective colleague if they think youre missing something in
your delivery, says Lauren Zander, cofounder of corporate
consulting and coaching rm The Handel Group. (If youre on the
other side of the coindealing with a coworker whos known as a
If you want
to work
your way
up the
ladder, you
need to
make
allies
not just
besties.
MOUTHING OFF
At work, theres small talk

and then theres smallminded talk. Certain
statements get tossed around
off-handedly as part of casual
workplace conversations
without much or any thought
to the actual implications. But
as inclusivity and diversity
coach Simma Lieberman
points out, theyre riddled
with bias. We ranked four
common offenders from
just-plain-wrong to WTF.
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bitchconsider whether its actually nastiness or just a

straightforward, no-BS approach. And always ask yourself: Would
you be making these same judgments about a man?)
One more office-drama factor to remember: If you want to
work your way up the ladder, youve got to make the right
connectionsyou need to make allies, not just besties, economist
Sylvia Ann Hewlett has found. Love Jef but know hes a slacker?
Grab lunch but dont make him your workplace condante. Create a
list of key players and strategically build your crew in a way that
helps you rise. If you dont get along with certain essential people,
nd ways to change the rapport. You and Donna have had a few
tussles? Engage her by asking about something personal (her new
condo, for example), and get a quarterly meeting on the books
(avoiding meetings is a bad idea, even if theyre difficultface time
is the only way to break through with crucial team members).
SINGLE WOMENS STRUGGLE

At WH, we make no secret of the fact that were advocates for
working parents (hello, #PaidLeavePays!), and thankfully, theres
been a cultural movement toward helping create a more humane
work-life balance for career women. But theres a whole other
demographic that struggles with that delicate balance toosimple
in a diferent wayand its a growing group: According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 50 percent of American adults are
single (and more of them are women), and the U.S. Census Bureau
shows that as of 2014, 47 percent of women between ages 15 and 44
have never had children. Thats the highest percentage of childless
women since the bureau started counting in 1976.
Of course parents need support in order to raise children well
while staying in the workforce, but single women also need wiggle
room to pursue outside interests. Problem is, theyre often thrust
into the role of workhorse. Take Molly Shepherd, 31, a fund-raiser
for Emory University in Atlanta, who faced this situation in a
previous job. The organization was family-oriented, which was
great for parents working there, but it wasnt set up so the staf could
support one another when someone was out, she says. Shepherd
resented how her own out-of-office passiona sketch comedy
group she cofoundedwasnt taken seriously: People would
comment in a negative tone, You seem really committed to that
theater. Meanwhile, moms were talking all the time about what
their babies were eating, and no one said to any of them, You seem
too committed to your son.
Neale recommends approaching the situation not as a war
between parents and the child-free, but as another problemsolving collabone you can ideally work out directly with your
colleagues. Tell your cubemate youll gladly cover for her when her
kids are sick but would love a hand when youre stuck with a
I wouldnt have guessed youd be

interested in X topic area.
Back up the Stereotype Express for a sec.
Even if its not as basic as a female
colleague working on a traditionally male
beat (or vice versa), its best not to
presuppose what does or doesnt strike
someones fancy. A better way of coming
at the situation is to ask something like,
What got you interested in that? or
What led you to this project? says
Lieberman. Youre not inicting
judgment, and youre giving the other
person a chance to share her perspective.
You dont really want that

job, do you?
Uh, were guessing said
person wouldnt go after the
gig if she couldnt see the
positives there. What youre
really saying is, I dont think
you should do that, says
Lieberman. Instead, enter
into the conversation with
something more neutral like,
What attracted you to
X position?
WRONG
WRONG
WTF?
WTF?
sudden task the night youve planned a dinner party. Thats what
Shepherd eventually did: She switched employers and now, once all
her work is done, is able to run of and build a stage for a show while
her boss holds down the fort. In turn, Shepherd happily picks up the
slack when her boss needs to go to a parent-teacher conference.
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THE NEW AGEISM

Weve all seen the headlines about the age-based bias that Baby
Boomers are facing, but a far more insidious kind is impacting
Gen X women in their prime promotion years. A study from
Development Dimensions International and The Conference
Boards Global Leadership forecast found that millennial women
leaders are more satised with the pace of their career progress
than their Gen X counterparts. The latter have more experience, so
why are they not breaking through to that higher tier?
According to a LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company survey,
the biggest gap between mens and womens likelihood of
advancement occurs when employees transition from managers
to senior managers or directors. And that typically strikes during
our thirties and forties. One hundred percent of menseriously,
100 percent of men that McKinsey polledwho wanted that next
role believed theyd get it compared to just 79 percent of women.
The issue is partly rooted in specic industries, with the tech eld
particularly guilty of slighting both Gen Xers and millennials.
Company culture appears to be the main culprit, as 72 percent of
the women perceived bias in their performance evaluations, and a
third felt excluded from social networks at their jobs.
It might appear that this data points more to sexism than ageism,
but experts say you cant talk about one without the other. Elissa
Shevinsky, 36, a cofounder of JeKuDo Privacy Company, has been
part of many conversations among female colleagues whove had to
battle the assumption that, given their age, theyre going to focus on
a family, not the office. Then theres this: Not only are Gen X
women at the age where theyre having or caring for their own
kids, but some are tending to elderly parents, making it tough to
stay on a fast track at work. If you feel like youre caught in that
zone, Zander advises moving the unsaid to the said. Speak way
up if you want to snag big projectsdont allow your managers to
make assumptions. Men look around, they raise their hands and
say theyd be excited to have that next role, says Lareina Yee, a
principal at McKinsey. You could be working really hard, but you
have to tip your chin up, says Yee, and realize that your work
doesnt speak for itselfyou do.
Just as important as raising your hand? There needs to be
someone there to notice you raising your hand and say, I see your
potential. Im going to create opportunities for you. If that isnt
happening, its hard to advance to that next level, says Yee. A lot
of women dont have people to help create those opportunities.

To that point, Hewlett and her colleagues conducted a study
focused on the marzipan layer, right below the exec suite, and
concluded that the barrier to women moving up from there was a
lack of sponsors, or people who truly advocate on your behalf
and open doors, versus mentors who advise you generally. Men
arent afraid to make these types of connections explicitly because
they could be benecial; women shouldnt be either.
Relatedly, the LeanIn.org and McKinsey report found that
while womens and mens networks are similar in size, men have
predominantly male networks, while women have mostly female
or mixed networks. Makes sense, but guess what? If more men are
currently in leadership than women, women need to strive to
bring more men into their networks to recruit the most efective
sponsors. Target a higher-up you admire and ask if you can meet
on an ongoing basis, says Zander. Then nd out what he or she
needs and how you can help. Win-win. Q
She only gets ahead because

she communicates like a man.
Okay, so we know that historically
men tend to be more direct and
forward, which can be useful in
certain scenarios, but this phrase is
insulting to other women in that it
suggests its the only way to advance.
To really be successful, you have to
be uid, says Lieberman. Its much
smarter to think of communication
in terms of styles, not gender, because
you can apply those to various people
in different situations.
She slept her way to the top!

Rumor mongering plus slut shaming? Come on, people
this double whammy shouldve died in the 80s along with
stirrup pants. Alas, its still used with shocking regularity.
What this translates to is that if Im a woman and youre a
woman and you get a position that I wanted, I cant
acknowledge that maybe you were more qualied, says
Lieberman. She points out that the dismissive barb is
rooted in that generations-old fear that theres not
enough success to go around. Since we all know thats
false (right? right??), its time to recast the convo: Grab
coffee and pick her brain for strategies you can crib.
Chances are, shell be game to share her tips.
WRONG
WRONG
WTF?
WTF?
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IF THERES ONE THING

SOCIETY CANT STOP
RANTING ABOUT, ITS OUR
UTERI. POLITICIANS BICKER
ABOUT CONCEPTION AND
ABORTION. SOME HOSPITALS
AND PHARMACIES REFUSE
TO DOLE OUT BIRTH
CONTROL. EXPECTANT
MOTHERS ARE JUDGED
FOR WHAT THEY WEAR,
WHAT THEY EAT, HOW
MUCH THEY EXERCISE.
YET WHEN IT COMES
TO MISCARRIAGEA
REPRODUCTIVE
ISSUE THAT AFFECTS
NEARLY ONE IN THREE
PREGNANCIESSTIGMA
AND MISINFORMATION
HAVE CREATED A VACUUM
THAT CAN LEAVE
WOMEN EMOTIONALLY
SHATTERED, PHYSICALLY
TRAUMATIZED, AND
FEELING TOTALLY ALONE.
LETS END THE TABOO
AND START TALKING.
BY MALIA JACOBSON
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When a million people

all EXPERIENCE THE
SAME THING, you expect
the chatter to be DEAFENING.
All over the news, among your friends,
on your social feeds. But for many of the
estimated 1 million would-be mothers
who, each year, without warning or
explanation, lose a baby they never had
a chance to meet, its the silence, as the
clich so aptly goes, thats deafening.
Its a silence born, rst and foremost,
from the word itself. Miscarriage implies
that the loss has to do with the way the
fetus was carried, says Zev Williams,
M.D., Ph.D., director of the Program for
Early and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
at the Monteore Medical Center in New
York City. The medical term for a woman
whos had multiple losseshabitual
aborteris even worse.
Compounding the quiet: People are
often told to keep a pregnancy under
wraps until they know its a keeper, says
Williams. This advice, meant to shield a
woman from having to un-tell people shes
expecting, hints that miscarriage is
something to be ashamed of.
Women also keep mum because they
sense that talking about miscarriage
makes others uncomfortable, says LA
clinical psychologist Jessica Zucker, Ph.D.
After her own miscarriage, she felt people
moving away, as if my loss were somehow
contagious. Perhaps thats why the celebs
who have recently gone public with their
lossesBeyonc and Jay Z, Mark and
Priscilla Zuckerberghave done so only
after a successful birth or pregnancy.
The conversations we do have are

riddled with misconstrued science and
myths. Some 55 percent of people wrongly
believe that just 6 percent of pregnancies
end in miscarriage; more than two-thirds
incorrectly think theyre brought on by
actions like heavy lifting. Even caregivers
are confused. For instance, plenty of
docs still advise against rst-trimester
massage, even though no study has
proven it risky (see Nope, below right).
These erroneous facts only add to
pregnancys inherent anxiety. Small
wonder, then, that nearly half of those who
miscarry feel guilt, while 41 percent think
theyve done something wrongeven
though the vast majority of miscarriages are
not caused by a mothers actions.
Plus, theres this: For some women, a
failed pregnancy can feel like a failure to
be a fully equipped woman, says NYC
psychiatrist Amanda Itzkof, M.D. Others
judge their own reactions. A woman
who loses her baby at six weeks may think
she shouldnt be as devastated as one
who loses it at six months; another may
feel guilt that shes not grieving enough.
All of this has created a sisterhood of
secret loss, leaving women feeling
shell-shocked and alone, some with
depression that may linger for years. Its
time for a diferent kind of sisterhood: one
that recognizes miscarriage for what it
isa complex, natural process that can be
shattering but should never be shameful.
Why Did This Happen?

Random embryonic gene glitches are the single most common cause of miscarriage. Beyond that, even
doctors are sometimes baledbut they do know that these factors can contribute.
AGE
The miscarriage rate surges

to 40 percent for mothers
over age 40, whose eggs are much
more likely to be damaged.
What you can do: Ask for a full
pre-conception workup. If youve
already miscarried more than once,
your ob-gyn may test for (and
treat) age-related hormonal dips in
progesterone, a hormone thats key
to maintaining a healthy uterus.
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SMOKING
Smokers have twice

the rate of miscarriage
as nonpufers, and each daily
smoke during the rst trimester ups
your risk. Why? Nicotine and other
toxic cig chemicals can damage the
placenta and cause bleeding.
What you can do: If you havent
already done so, kick the butts
including e-cigarettesand try to
avoid secondhand smoke as well.
CAFFEINE
Research on java
consumption is mixed,
but one large-scale study found
drinking more than 200 milligrams
of daily cafeine (i.e., two standard
eight-ounce cups of joe) doubles
your risk, possibly by restricting
blood ow to the placenta.
What you can do: Stick to a
maximum of one cup of cofee per
day, or just switch to decaf.
ALCOHOL
According to one new study,

knocking back four or more
drinks per week during the rst
20 weeks may increase miscarriage
risk by 2.7 times, since lots of booze
could harm a developing baby.
What you can do: All major medical
organizations say that the safest
bet is to completely lay of the
sauce. But talk to your doc; some
allow an occasional glass of vino.
Common Questions,
Real Answers
What exactly is a
miscarriage?
In medical terms, its
a spontaneous loss of
pregnancy before
20weeks (after that, its
called a stillbirth). The
majority are caused by
random chromosomal
awsparts of embryo
genes that are missing,
damaged, or in the
wrong place. Often,
the rst signs youre
miscarrying are
bleeding and cramping,
which happen as the
uterus contracts and
empties itself. That said,
some women have no
symptoms and discover
a miscarriage only when
an ultrasound shows the
fetus has no heartbeat.
In such cases, a doctor
may need to surgically
clear out the uterus
with a procedure called
a D&C (see No More
TMI, page 177).
I peed on a test stick

and got a positive; two
days later, another
one was negative. Did
I miscarry?
Its likely. Up to 75
percent of miscarriages
are so-called chemical
pregnancies, in which
a fertilized egg doesnt
implant in the uterus
and is expelled in a
process that feels just
like a period. Used to be
that women never even
knew theyd had a very
early miscarriage, but
todays bersensitive
OTC tests can detect

the pregnancy hormone
human chorionic
gonadotropin (HCG)
days before a missed
period. Most docs still
advise waiting to test
until the day your period
is due to eliminate stress
and confusion.
Does spotting always

mean miscarriage?
More than a quarter of
expectant mothers spot
in the rst trimester, yet
fewer than half of those
will miscarry. Hormonal
changes can cause
minor spotting, as can
having sex, which might
irritate the cervix. If this
happens, check in with
your M.D., but call right
away if the bleeding is
heavier (enough to ll a
panty liner) or if you
have painful cramps or
pass clots larger than a
pencil eraser.
I miscarried a few
months back. Will it
happen again?
One miscarriage doesnt
up your risk for another.
A full 95 percent of
women who miscarried
a single time, and
70 percent of women
who lost two or more
pregnancies, go on to
have healthy babies. If
youve had three or
more miscarriages,
your doctor may want
to test for genetic,
hormonal, or immunesystem problems.
AGNES THOR; THE NOUN PROJEC T (ILLUSTR ATIONS)
Sources: Robert Atlas, M.D., chair of obstetrics and gynecology at

Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore; Zev Williams, M.D., Ph.D., director
of the Program for Early and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (PEARL) at
the Monteore Medical Center in New York City; Jane Frederick, M.D.,
ob-gyn with HRC Fertility in Orange County, California
Nope.
These frequently blamed things

wont hamper a healthy pregnancy.
MASSAGE Not only wont a rubdown cause a miscarriage

PHTHALATES
Day-to-day exposure to
these chemicals (found in
many plastics) is linked to an
elevated miscarriage rate before
13 weeks, new research nds.
What you can do: Switch to
products marked phthalate-free;
eat fresh foods (theyre less
likely to be covered in plastic wrap
or packaging); and avoid plastic
products labeled V or PVC.
UNTREATED MEDICAL
CONDITIONS
Endometriosis (a common
gyno disorder), high blood sugar,
diabetes, and thyroid disease can all
hamper proper development of
the uterine lining, making it hard for
an embryo to implant and grow.
What you can do: If youve had
multiple miscarriages, ask your obgyn to check for these ailments, which
can often be controlled with Rx meds.
(or, later, trigger contractions), but experts say it can improve

mood and lower stress. Swedish massage, which relaxes muscles
and improves circulation, can be especially good for moms-to-be.
Just be sure to choose a certied prenatal massage therapist.
STRESS The high cortisol levels that come with chronic

stress can prevent ovulation, but once youve conceived,
feeling frazzled wont end the pregnancy.
EXERCISE So long as you have your docs blessing, new
research shows both low- and moderate-intensity workouts
(such as swimming, running, and cycling) are okay.
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Couples who
miscarry are 22
percent more likely
to split than those
who have successful
pregnancies. Heres
how to help your
relationship survive.
A miscarriage unites some
pairsand tears others
apart. A woman may
feel like her partner cant
truly understand her
experience, and recede
into herself, says
psychiatrist Amanda
Itzkoff, M.D. This can make
signicant others feel as
if theyve lost a spouse as
well as a pregnancy,
especially if the would-be
birth mother starts to
shy away from sex out of
fear of miscarrying again,
or because intimacy
reminds her of how she
got pregnant in the
rst place. Conicts can
also arise when a duo
has mismatched coping
methods (e.g., one
person is outwardly sad
and the other deals with
it more privately).
Then theres the blame
factor. The miscarrying
woman may fault her
body for failing her; her
partner may assign blame
(You shouldnt have been
working out). Both can
breed resentment.
Be aware that you and
your partner may process
grief differently and may
not always be in the same
place at the same time.
If you are ghting or
feel disconnected, or if
your sex drive doesnt
bounce back in a month
or two, you may want to
try couples counseling
even just one session,
says Itzkoff. Particularly if
youve been referred for
genetic testing, therapy
can be crucial in helping
deal with any emotional
fallout or the news that
one or both parties has a
genetic issue.
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Becoming a mom wasnt a

priority.
For six years, I was in a relationship
with a man who didnt want kids; his
ambivalence rubbed of on me. I spent so
much time thinking about the negatives
a baby would wreck my body, Id never
sleep againthat even after we broke up,
becoming a mom wasnt a priority. A
few years later, I met, then married, my
husband. He really wanted kids, so
we tried. When the test showed I was
pregnant, I didnt feel negative or positive;
it just happened so fast. Then ve days
later, at work, Istarted to bleedbrightred blood that wouldnt stop. I broke
down sobbing. I felt like I had lost a child.
I didnt know how much I wanted children.
How much Iwanted that baby. Now we
have a 2-year-old son, but I still wear
an angel necklace that my aunt bought
me to commemorate the baby I lost.
Dana Norris, 36, Cleveland
It just wasnt meant to be.

As a psychotherapist who counsels
people through trauma, including
miscarriage, I knew how common it was.
When I miscarried at nine weeks, I was
sad, of course, but in my mind, it wasnt
even a fetus yet; it was a developing
fetus. I bled for a few days and had a bit
of cramping, but I didnt need to take of
work. Two weeks later, while I was
driving, I felt this crushing wave of
emotion out of nowhere. I pulled over
and called my husband, and we talked
about it. Cried together. Ifelt better
immediately; I just needed to process it.
After that, I was able to move on pretty
quickly. I knew Id be able to get
pregnant again (wed conceived easily a
few years earlier with my son); it just
wasnt meant to be that time.
Michelle Maidenberg, 45,
New Rochelle, New York
I had to spend the weekend pregnant, but not.

Three years ago, my husband and I were elated when we got pregnant the rst
month of trying. We saw the heartbeat, told friends and family, and even bought a
house to raise our family in. Then, at a routine 17-week checkup, the ultrasound
technician went silent. My baby wasnt moving. There was no heartbeat. It was Friday,
and they scheduled a D&C for Monday. I had to spend the weekend pregnant, but not.
The D&C itself was awful. My doctor told me that most women are able to go home
the same day, but there were complicationsI lost a lot of blood during the procedure,
and I needed a transfusion and a stay in the hospital. A day or two later, after I went
home, my milk came in. My breasts tripled in size overnight, and I got stretch marks.
Thats when it really hit me, emotionally. My body thought Id had a baby, but I hadnt.
Now, its really strange to have a postpregnancy body, even though I havent had a
child. We havent decided whether or not well try again.
Brittany Meiling, 28, San Diego
JOSEF HOFLEHNER /GALLERY STOCK
Double Loss
Three women with very different experiences show that

pregnancy loss can be accompanied by a range of
emotionsall valid, all normal.
No More TMI
Real talk from experts on what, exactly, to expect
after a miscarriage, and how to cope
PHYSICAL
EMOTIONAL
If an ultrasound conrms
that youve miscarried, stock
up on pads (no tampons or
menstrual cupsthey can
introduce bacteria to your
open cervix) and ibuprofen.
If youre around six or fewer
weeks along, your body
will likely expel fetal and
placental tissue on its own.
It will look and feel like a very
heavy period with cramping
that can range from light to
labor-like contractions that
can last up to three weeks.
For later miscarriages, losses
that dont resolve on their
own, and miscarriages in
which all pregnancy-related
tissue doesnt come out
(your doc can gure this out
with a blood test), youll need
a dilation and curettage,
known as a D&C. During this
outpatient procedure, youll
be given anesthesia, and
your OB will dilate your
cervix and clean out your
uterus. Afterward, unless
theres a rare complication,
most women experience a
few days of light spotting and
minor cramping.
After most pregnancy
losses, its safe to try again as
soon as you get your next
period (usually within a
month of the miscarriage),
with no increased risk of
miscarrying again. But as
always, get the green light
from your OB rst.
With miscarriage, theres

no standard stages of grief.
Its normal to feel shock,
denial, and sadness, in any
order, no matter how far
along you were. These
emotions will likely come in
waves that may continue for
years, even if you go on to
have a healthy pregnancy.
Postpartum depression
(PPD) is a real risk: Any
time youre pregnant, for
any length of time, the
pregnancy hormones that
contribute to PPD are there;
the sudden drop can leave
you feeling depressed.
Anticipate emotional
triggers that may make this
worse, like your would-be
due date. If social situations
like a friends baby shower or
a rst birthday party spark
sadness, explain and bow out
or feign a family obligation.
Just dont isolate yourself too
much, since it can increase
symptoms of depression like
fatigue, listlessness, and
sadness. If grief impairs your
daily functioning (e.g., your
ability to work or care for kids
or yourself), seek out a
therapist with miscarriage
counseling experience (try
resolve.org). Some women
nd it comforting to hold a
ceremony memorializing
the loss. Wait until youre
mentally ready before trying
to get pregnant again.
Source: Jane Frederick, M.D., ob-gyn

with HRC Fertility in Orange County,
California
Source: Rebecca Kennedy, Ph.D.,

psychologist specializing in infertility
and loss in New York City
FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS

We understand: No one knows what to say
to a friend who miscarries. But ignoring it can
minimize her experience, while seemingly
reassuring statements (You can always try again) can
compound pain, says Jessica Zucker, Ph.D. The solution:
these honest, relatable phrases, from Zuckers line of
miscarriage sympathy cards (shop.drjessicazucker.com).
Im always here.
Im deeply sorry for your loss.
Call me morning, noon, or night.
I love you like crazy.
I imagine you feel like sh-t right now, but I just had
to remind you how wonderful you are. Q
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The Washington Post,

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So many issues, so many

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GUN VIOLENCE
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THE REALITY: The majority of
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dialogue. Plus, when you inquire
about others experiences, you
might end up understanding
their perspectives better.
Most issues are 50shades of

gray. Dont label people as
pro-life versus pro-choice or
pigeonhole them by asking
them binary Qs (Are you for
or against gun control?). That
puts the other person on the
defensive. Recognize that
most issues are complicated.
Even if you disagree, she likely

isnt wrong about everything,
so acknowledge that. Repeat
back something to let her
know you hear her POV. (E.g.,
I understand why the sanctity
of marriage matters to you.
I just dont think its up to the
government to regulate it.)
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WHAT TO SAY: Our new prez needs a
plan, but the candidates havent given
specics on how theyd handle it. We
need concrete details from our leader.
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of PolitiFact.com; Lynn Vavreck, Ph.D.,
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