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You want dessert, but you also want to stay on track with your wellness goals. The good news? You can have both. GLP-1-forward desserts are the sweet spot (literally) for anyone looking to support satiety, blood sugar balance, and digestion without sacrificing flavor. Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and protein, these desserts can help support your body’s natural GLP-1 hormone activity. Keep reading for five easy, dietitian-approved desserts that taste indulgent and support your wellness from the inside out. Why fruit-based desserts? Fruit-based desserts are ideal for those of you with a sweet tooth and are GLP-1 curious. If done right,…
Eating healthy is important for your overall well-being, but a nutrient-dense diet can also support weight management goals. Certain foods can help reduce body fat percentage and promote fat loss naturally. “If you’re looking to reduce belly fat quickly, start by rebalancing your plate: fill ½ with non-starchy vegetables, ¼ with lean organic protein, and ¼ with a high-fiber complex carbohydrate, plus a sliver of healthy fat,” Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD, who is also a personal trainer. She explains, this simple trick can increase protein and fiber which stabilizes blood sugar, gets rid of cravings and helps you stay full…
In SELF’s Sleeping With… series, we ask people from different career paths, backgrounds, and stages of life how they make sleep magic happen.With her third consecutive WNBA All-Star appearance fast approaching, you might think that Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray would be battling a case of nerves. Not only is the stage a massive one, but she’ll also have to follow up her über-impressive showing at last year’s All-Star Weekend, where she became the first hooper to win both the WNBA Skills Challenge and the 3-Point Contest in the same season. “For me to win both of ’em, I mean,…
Strong marriages don’t just happen, they require intentional effort. These expert-backed marriage tips help build lasting emotional intimacy and commitment. As a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17 years of experience, I’ve witnessed countless couples transform their relationships using these ten foundational principles. 1. Prioritize Emotional Intimacy as Your Foundation Emotional intimacy serves as the building block for everlasting love. This friendship component of romantic partnerships involves becoming an active listener who stays engaged during conversations. One of the most powerful marriage tips is to practice active listening without judgment. Practice asking curious, probing questions while refraining from immediately…
Mindy Kaling is a legend in the entertainment industry. The actress, comedian, writer, producer, and mother of three has quite a resume. From starring in iconic sitcoms like The Mindy Project and The Office, to appearing in films like A Wrinkle In Time and Ocean’s 8, to creating shows like Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls, it’s apparent the celeb leads a very busy life. On top of it all, she transformed her look with a ~40-pound weight loss. If you’re wondering how she did it, we learned five of her diet and fitness secrets to weight-loss success. Mindy Kaling Eats Everything in Moderation…
For Yasmin Sewell, the leap from fashion insider to wellness alchemist wasn’t so much a pivot as it was a long-overdue integration. After years shaping the creative vision at Browns, Liberty, and Farfetch, she found herself craving something more—something that spoke to the unseen. What emerged was Vyrao, a high-vibration fragrance brand rooted in energy, emotion, and the belief that scent can shift your entire state of being. In this Living Well interview, Yasmin opens up about her intuitive path to clean fragrance, why emotional resonance matters more than trends, and how she’s blending crystal healing, scent-emotion mapping, and intention…
UFC’s BMF champion, Max Holloway, is set to face 36-year-old Dustin Poirier to complete their trilogy on July 19, and while the 33-year-old has been toiling away in training, he’s also been focusing on recovery, as a recent YouTube video revealed. There may only be three years between Holloway and Poirier, but in MMA terms, this is a significant gap. While the average age of a UFC champion sits at around 33, their odds of winning is hugely diminished by the “Over 35’s Curse”. Holloway has the age advantage, but he has lost to Poirier in their previous two clashes,…
Nineteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life: I had gastric bypass surgery. At the time, I weighed 365 pounds, and my relationship with food, my body, and even my self-worth was deeply complicated. Today, I’ve lost and maintained a weight loss of 230 pounds, but what I’ve learned about the weight loss mental health connection has been even more transformative than the physical changes. While the surgery was a powerful tool, the real work, the kind that often goes unnoticed, has been mental, emotional, and deeply personal. In the last two years, I added a GLP-1…
“Really good friendships should make you feel like you can’t wait until next time,” Dr. Bradford points out. “You had fun. You’re energized. So if you’re regularly exhausted or frustrated about how you wasted your time, these are all invitations to ask yourself, ‘Why am I feeling this way with someone I call a friend? Why don’t I feel this way with my other friends?’”3. You hide parts of yourself when you’re with them.Friendships are supposed to be where you can let your guard down and be your full, authentic self. That’s why censoring yourself and walking on eggshells can…
It’s difficult to believe that Max Holloway has been competing in MMA since the age of 15. Now 33, the man they call “Blessed” remains one of the top fighters in the UFC. So, how does Holloway stay youthful while evolving year by year? Apparently, as he explains to M&F, it’s all about a love of gaming and a commitment to strength and conditioning. Max Holloway has come a long way from Hawaii. A former UFC featherweight champion with seven “Fight of the Night” honors, he is as entertaining as he is athletic in the Octagon, but despite the blood, sweat,…