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Everywhere you look, it seems like the cost of a square meal is going up. Last year, food prices increased by 5.8% according to USDA data. So it’s no wonder that many people are looking for ways to save money on what they eat. Fast-food chains are cashing in left and right on budget-conscious diners. Several popular chains are offering value meals at wallet-friendly prices. Apparently, $5 is the new magic number for lunch and dinner bills according to a report from Axios. But you don’t need to hit the drive through to get a satisfying meal for a low…
What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is how you evaluate your individual worth and value as a person. In other words, it’s all about how you perceive yourself. Whether or not you stop to explore them, you likely have strongly held opinions and beliefs about yourself. Those opinions and beliefs have a large influence on how you live your life and interact with other people. Self-esteem sometimes overlaps with related concepts, such as: Self-efficacy. This is confidence in your decision-making and your abilities to learn and grow. Self-respect. This is a belief in your value as a person as well as your…
In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, I sit down once again with Patrick Rhone to delve into the intriguing relationship between urgency and importance in our daily lives. This episode, titled “Urgency RAW,” offers a candid exploration of how we often find ourselves caught up in urgent tasks while overlooking what truly matters. Together with Patrick, we share personal stories, valuable insights, and practical strategies to help you navigate the delicate balance between urgency and importance in both personal and professional settings. Throughout our discussion, we tackle the idea that urgent tasks often overshadow important ones,…
A strong core isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating a solid foundation that supports your entire body, enhancing both general and athletic performance. A six-pack is primarily the result of proper nutrition and overall training, not endless repetitions of traditional ab exercises. While countless crunches might provide that familiar burn, their effectiveness in building a strong and functional core is debatable. Instead of relying on traditional abdominal exercises like Russian twists, bicycle crunches, situps, or side bends, which can strain the lower back, hips, and neck, consider more effective alternatives for core training. The core is more than just the…
Picture this: You’re in line with your date at Chipotle, preparing to step up to the ordering counter, and you freeze. While you drool over this menu, you suddenly remember that the last time you ate here, you devoured your delicious meal only to be plagued with uncomfortable bloating and gas for the rest of the night. What should you do to prevent an untimely repeat of this experience? Let’s take a closer look at Chipotle nutrition for preventing bloat. Here are some of the menu items to steer clear of and some better bets (and tips!) for enjoying a…
Green poop may be due to those leafy veggies hitting hard. Or perhaps you’re recovering from an infection or dealing with the aftermath of antibiotics.Bum nuggets typically sport a classic brown, so glancing back into the loo and spying on greenish-colored poop can throw you for a loop. Most of the time, green poop reflects a leafy diet or your body’s unique way of breaking things down. But if the green becomes a recurring (fecal) matter, it might be something else.Continue reading to learn more about poop color, its meaning, and when it’s time to make an appointment with a…
What is exposure therapy? Exposure therapy is a behavior therapy used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that involves exposing yourself to something that causes you anxiety, distress, or another negative response. For instance, if you are afraid of heights, exposure therapy could involve you putting yourself in safe, controlled situations that involve being off the ground—such as taking an elevator to a rooftop. Although doing so may initially spike your anxiety or stress, the idea is that you eventually get comfortable with the discomfort and free yourself of the fear. Fear is often maintained by avoidance behaviors. If you’re afraid…
We go through many modifications to leg exercises, lower back exercises, shoulder exercises, and lat exercises for the sake of user-friendliness. It’s a smart thing to do when considering a lifter’s leverages, anthropometry, or contraindications. If you’re susceptible to injury, it’s worth finding a superior alternative that works for you. In the case of lat exercises, however, the amount of variety that’s put out there is limited—and truthfully, it doesn’t have to be. The same amount of variations can and should be available for use, and I’m here to help. Simply put, here’s the problem with typical lat exercises like…
The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. If you’re not familiar with mochi ice cream, I suggest you change that quickly. This popular low-calorie frozen dessert is a Japanese-style ice cream bonbon wrapped in a thin layer of dough made from glutinous rice, aka mochi. For many mochi ice creams, the mochi itself is flavored to complement whatever the ice cream is, creating a synchronous flavor profile. Mochi ice cream is especially great…
A few short months ago, you sat snuggled in your living room with two hands wrapped around a steamy mug of coffee and daydreamed about a heat wave. Remember that? Flash forward to now, and yes—you’ve luxuriated in open-sandal season, perhaps lounged at the beach, or even crossed off a bucket-list hike—and also had your fair share of less-than-preferable side effects: mosquito bites, humidity overload, sunburn, and more mosquito bites. But those common challenges don’t have to keep you confined to the AC—with the right outdoor essentials, you can get outside safely and enjoy the season. One thing you can…