Sure, it was a little weird to stand next to Kathie Lee and Hoda in my sexy pajamas. Sure, I was a little uncomfortable. Sure, I was having visions of accidentally projectile vomiting on Kathie Lee Gifford. But I went with it. And the world kept spinning. (Also, important to note: I did not vomit…
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As a tween in the mid aughts, I coveted Urban Decay’s edible body shimmer powder. Seeing it was a bit suggestive (and I was 12), I wasn’t allowed to have it. I made due with a glitter body gel from Claire’s. It may have made me look like an arts and crafts project than a…
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Body hair removal is as much of a personal choice as any other beauty treatment. We can’t deny that for many, there’s been a lengthy history of societal pressure to remove it—but as the conversation around how we present ourselves progresses, it’s a good time to remind yourself that the decision is ultimately your own.…
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There are beauty products that are necessities like a good cleanser, a reliable spot treatment, and a concealer that makes me look like I got enough sleep to be a functioning human. Then there are ones that are totally extra and make me feel like I’m living my best life, like pretty much anything Pat…
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Trigger warning: The following contains language describing eating-disorder behaviors. My body has always felt open to public commentary. When I was 11, aggressive anorexia took hold of me, landing me in the hospital and halting my growth and development. In the decades since, the anorexia has come and gone in waves, and with it my…
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Because I’m a trainer and a gym owner, January means one thing: The floodgates are open, and resolution-fueled gym-goers are pouring in. As for many gyms around the country, January is our busiest month—new clients sign up in droves, classes are full, and our personal trainers are all squeezing in workouts before they’ve even had…
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