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“I was a really nerdy kid,” says Maya Penn, the entrepreneur who started her first company 15 years ago at the age of 8. “I’ve been obsessed with both environmental science and art for as long as I can remember.”That company is Maya’s Ideas—a sustainable fashion brand Penn started by upcycling old clothing and recycled materials to make tops, hats, scarves and neck warmers. Today, Penn serves as founder and CEO. Maya’s Ideas uses organic, recycled and vintage materials to create clothing and accessories.The interest in fashion design came from Penn’s artistic talents, but it was her love for nature…
Google the term “biceps curl,” and you’ll get over 20 million hits. There is no shortage of information about this beloved muscle group and its most popular exercise. Think back to your first time in a gym when you didn’t know much about lifting. Was one of the first exercises you performed a biceps curl? (Be honest.) Biceps curls are one of those exercises in which you can watch yourself in a mirror with pride when your arm swells after every curl. And no one will bat an eyelid when you pull up your sleeve and bust open a biceps…
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese is one of McDonald’s signature burgers, made up of a quarter pound of fresh beef, two slices of American cheese, slivered onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup. McDonald’s menu also allows customers to customize the item, like ordering the burger with two patties, adding bacon, or opting for the Deluxe with shredded lettuce, three tomato slices, and mayo. The fast-food giant has also offered the iconic burger in a few different variations as limited-time offerings. The most recent was the Smoky BLT, which had a new sauce, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Recently, online chatter on social media…
The best workout ever can’t happen without getting up and getting yourself to the gym. We’ve got expert tips for harnessing a healthy dose of motivation when you’re not feeling like working out.Workout motivation is sometimes in short supply. After a long day — or before one when you’re staring at the ringing alarm clock — it’d feel so nice to just skip exercising.Still, the benefits of working out usually outweigh the temporary pleasures of lingering in bed or crashing in front of the TV. Regular exercise boosts energy levels, supports a healthy weight, and reduces the risk of tons…
“There is beauty to be found in the pain. Life is brutal, but it’s also beautiful. Life is Brutiful.” – Glennon Doyle Living with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism or skeletal dysplasia, can be a “brutiful” thing. I’ve been an advocate for myself and other people living with skeletal dysplasia since I was eight years old – starting when my best friend and I gave a presentation to our third-grade class about what it was like as a little girl living with achondroplasia. It was the first time I spoke in front of a large audience and it…
A majority of our waking hours include being on our feet. Whether it’s walking, running, exercising, or even just standing in place, we spend a lot of time on our feet. When we talk about overall balance and stability, the foot/ankle complex plays a large role in making sure we don’t fall over. With over 70 muscles, bones, and joints in each foot and ankle, it is imperative that we incorporate isolated training protocols to ensure our feet are working optimally and efficiently. Throughout this article, I will be highlighting key components of a foot and ankle routine that should…
HBO Max’s true crime-inspired drama series Love & Death dramatizes the real life case of Candy Montgomery, the housewife from Wylie, Texas who killed her friend, Betty Gore, in 1980 following an affair with Betty’s husband Allan. In the show, which closely follows the timeline of real events, Candy (Elizabeth Olsen) met Allan (Jesse Plemons) at a volleyball game hosted by their church, the Methodist Church of Lucas, which both attended with their respective spouses. Candy was immediately attracted to Allan, and began to pursue him romantically, even asking him at one point: “would you be interested in having an…
The way you start your morning can set the tone for the rest of your day. Perhaps, this is why many people make sure they have a cup of coffee (or two) on hand before they get too far into their morning routine. Whether you’re a “one cup a day” type of coffee drinker or if you find yourself having your third cup by mid-afternoon, this caffeinated beverage can bring a little piece of joy to your day when you need it most—not to mention give you a zap of energy, too. But aside from giving you a bit more…
55 Lbs Lost Sofia, a 23-year-old barista and personal trainer from Sacramento, California, has been keenly aware of her weight-related issues since as early as the fourth grade. When she was twelve, a traumatic life event led her to use eating as an emotional crutch. Around this same time, Sofia was in denial about her identity as a lesbian. She ate to cope with everything she had going on emotionally and went from being overweight to being obese in her teen years. When Sofia was 19, she realized she faced two choices, “I could continue on my self-destructive path and…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP It’s no secret that most luxurious, resort-worthy bedding comes with a resort-worthy price tag. Opulent satin sheets, linen duvets, silk pillowcases—it takes major mula to create a dreamy bedscape worthy of a Pinterest board or design blog. Or does it? Quince doesn’t think so. Not just with…