Inhoudsopgave van March 2020 - Shape

SHOP IT! Click here to shop products on these pages. SUSTAINABLE SUDS Blueland Foaming Hand Soap ($12, blueland.com) is the future of the refill. Just add water to the reusable glass dispenser and drop in one of Blueland’s cleaning tablets to create nine ounces of nontoxic, biodegradable soap. Poof! Fewer single-use plastic refill bottles in our lives. Tech-Forward Totes Toss your smartphone into a posh Bee & Kin purse ($45 to $725, beeandkin.com), and via Bluetooth you can click on the bag’s subtle, just-below-the-rim button to control a playlist, manage incoming calls and texts, and more. (An app lets you select which three functions are key.) How ladylike. the INFLUENCER ISSUE @meganroup WIN YOUR CLASS DASH When devotees of Megan Roup’s dance-inspired workouts traveled, they resorted to YouTube…

Jenny Mollen is not one to hold back. On social media, the actor, comedian, and best-selling author shares the raw hilarity of navigating a chaotic life with her husband, Jason Biggs (yes, the actor), and their two young kids. As expected, Mollen, who doesn’t hesitate to post barefaced and broken out, is just as candid about her beauty nonnegotiables. “Let’s be honest: Botox fixes everything,” she says. “The procedure takes 10 minutes, and I can then go right back to my insane world.” Mollen, 40, is a firm believer in the domino effect of a beauty treatment: “When I feel good, whether it’s because I have a smoother forehead or my hair is done, I approach life much more powerfully. It’s so important to take care of yourself.” Other things…

Your skin’s needs vary from day to night. The reason: your circadian rhythm, which you might know as the sleep-and-wake cycle. “The circadian rhythm is basically a 24-hour internal clock, controlled by the hypothalamus pineal gland as well as the light and dark you see. These triggers allow your body to fluctuate between cycles of sleepiness and alertness,” says New York dermatologist Shereene Idriss, M.D. Skin has a corresponding internal clock. “The individual skin cells have their own circadian rhythms that are affected by day and night and the different hormones in our bodies,” says Nancy Pellegrino, R.N., a cofounder of the Route beauty brand. Here’s how you can make the cycle work in your skin’s favor. Daytime Think of your skin as a nocturnal animal, Pellegrino says. While the…

As little as 4 percent of studies include females only, while at least four times as many include just men, the European Journal of Sport Science found. That discrepancy is important because women experience hormone fluctuations that men don’t, which may increase their risk of injuries, says Kathryn Ackerman, M.D., the medical director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. “With so many women involved in athletic activities, we need research focusing on them,” she says. Dr. Ackerman is part of a group of scientists advocating for change. Until that happens, here’s what you can do to protect your body and maximize your performance. MONITOR MONTHLY Track your cycle with an app, like Clue. Also, pay attention to how workouts make you feel all month, Dr. Ackerman says.…

Your metabolism, or the rate at which your body torches calories for energy, ebbs and flows throughout the day, according to research. But certain eating practices can help fire it up and keep it stoked. Protein is instrumental, says Shape Brain Trust member Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D., R.D.N., a nutritionist in Washington State. “Turning protein from food into fuel in your body requires more energy than carbohydrates do,” she says. “A higher-protein diet leads to a higher calorie burn.” Focusing on protein isn’t the only way to give yourself a boost. Fruits and veggies still play a critical role, as do foods with thermogenic properties, like chiles. Here, easy eating habits that will give you the biggest benefits. Spread Your Protein Throughout the Day Active women need about 1.6 grams…

Delicious drinks that don’t deliver a boozy wallop are the unsung stars of the bar scene. “You can enjoy these low-alcohol blends with friends and still feel good enough to go to the gym the next morning,” says Dan Oskey, a cofounder of Tattersall Distilling in Minneapolis, which makes all-natural craft spirits and liqueurs. He likes to mix cocktails using flavorful, low-proof liquors: sweet vermouth and bitter orange liqueur, complex fortified wines like sherry and port, sparkling drinks like cava. Here, three of his favorite minimal-impact creations. Low-Fashioned In a glass, combine 2 ounces pommeau (apple brandy), 1 ounce Italian sweet vermouth, ½ ounce bitter orange liqueur, and 2 dashes aromatic bitters. Add ice, and stir until well chilled. Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice. Garnish with orange…

BE WATERPROOF NEAL SCHULTZ, M.D. Dermatologist ELLEN MARMUR, M.D. Dermatologist MELISSA KANCHANAPOOMI LEVIN, M.D. Dermatologist NUNZIO SAVIANO Hairstylist GITA BASS Makeup artist MONA GOHARA, M.D. Dermatologist ELIZABETH K. HALE, M.D. Clinical professor of dermatology LORETTA CIRALDO, M.D. Dermatologist JOELY KAUFMAN, M.D. Voluntary professor of dermatology SARAH LUCERO Makeup artist JENNY PATINKIN Makeup artist TINA TURNBOW Makeup artist DENDY E. ENGELMAN, M.D. Dermatologist and surgeon KRISTAN SERAFINO Hairstylist JENN (makeup), KRISTIE (brows), and ASHLEY (hair) STREICHER Owners of Striiike beauty studio BE STRONG + WELL JEN WIDERSTROM Consulting Shape fitness director, trainer, life coach ADAM ROSANTE Strength and nutrition coach CEDRIC X. BRYANT, PH.D. Exercise physiologist MICHELLE LOVITT Celebrity trainer JORDAN METZL, M.D. Sports medicine physician MICHELE OLSON, PH.D. Clinical professor of sport science SHAUN T Celebrity trainer ALEX SILVER-FAGAN…

the INFLUENCER ISSUE @nikkideroest “This season’s glossy lip creates a healthy, youthful vibe.” “We’ve been wearing bold, matte lipsticks for so long. I’m excited that nourished, shiny lips are back,” says Nikki DeRoest, a celebrity makeup artist and the founder of Róen Beauty. To get the look, DeRoest recommends moisturizing your lips first so they’re plump and flake-free. “Keep a lip mask on your nightstand, so you remember to apply it before bed,” she says. “That way, your lips will be prepped and hydrated when you wake up.” We love squalane-packed Tatcha the Kissu Lip Mask ($28, tatcha.com). In the morning, apply a lip liner that closely matches your lip’s natural color, sketching it slightly outside the natural lip line to create a realistic illusion of fuller lips.…

Serena Williams really wants you to treat yourself. Yes, the killer on the court goes sweetly warm and soft when she worries that we aren’t giving ourselves enough love and appreciation. “After having a baby, I didn’t want to do anything for myself. I wanted to do it all for my daughter. It’s a great attitude, but moms don’t treat themselves the way they deserve. So that’s my thing now.” Williams, 38, isn’t just talking a big game. She has created the very thing to pamper yourself with: a new line of jewelry, featuring ethically sourced and conflict-free gems. It’s no surprise, then, that her favorite way to feel beautiful is to accessorize. “I love makeup, but I also love to turn to accessories to make my natural beauty shine.…

Success “The past three years as cofounder of a fashion brand have been a whirlwind. So whenever something outstanding happens, I send myself a bouquet of peonies. Bringing that beautiful joy into my office makes me feel like such a boss.” —Emma Grede (@emmagrede), CEO and cofounder of Good American Confidence “This year I took a six-week comedy course. At the end I had to do a stand-up set onstage in a New York comedy club. It was way out of my comfort zone. Before I went on, I took deep inhalations of sandalwood and lavender essential oils—which I use regularly to ease my nerves—then rubbed some on my temples and the inside of my wrists. I walked onstage like a seasoned vet.” —Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli (@brookedevard), host of Naked…

THIS STEP-UP STRENGTHENS TWO KEY MUSCLES that are part of your lower-body core: the outer glute and the inner knee muscle. “Any muscle that crosses the hip joint is a core muscle,” Michele Olson says. “These two are the most important in your lower core for balance and to prevent knee injuries.” That last bit is particularly important, since women are more susceptible to knee ligament tears than men. Olson tested this giant step-up against other body-weight leg exercises—squat, lunge, and similar variations—to prove it was the best for these knee protectors: It elicited twice the amount of muscle activity as the other moves did. As the name implies, you’ll step onto a sturdy chair or a weight bench with one leg, bringing the other knee up to hip…

FREE YOUR MIND ABOUT WHAT SEXY IS You can’t pressure yourself to look sexy. Yes, getting a full wax definitely helps, but sexy was the last thing I cared about when my kids were little. Feeling sexy would happen if I watched my partner take out the dirty diapers or read a story to the kids. It doesn’t have to be about getting dressed up and going out. TAKE BACK THE NIGHT Kids sleeping through the night in their own beds is key to having a normal relationship with your partner. This way, you can make the most of your evenings. I really believe in a bedtime routine from birth: Babies have no idea what to expect; you have to give it to them. Bath, reading to them, a…

By Erin Reimel Take a glance at Tess Holliday’s Instagram account, and one word comes to mind: sexy. That’s intentional. The 34-year-old model, mother, author, and creator of #EffYourBeautyStandards, a body-positivity movement, is telling the world that she’s more confident in bed now than ever—and wants all women to feel the same way. In fact, her portfolio is filled with words of self-love. That attitude didn’t come naturally. Growing up, Holliday never saw women who looked like her portrayed as sexy and glamorous. “We’re always the punch line, the comic relief, or the best friend. We’re never the love interest,” she says. Today she’s working to change that image. “I think it’s important to talk about the fact that I find myself attractive. I am not here because I need…

the INFLUENCER ISSUE @ellarisbridger It all started with a chicken. Several years ago, Ella Risbridger was lying on the floor of her London apartment, so depressed that she didn’t think she could get up. Then she spotted a chicken in a grocery bag, waiting to be cooked. Risbridger ended up making the chicken and eating it at midnight. And so began the journey she credits with saving her life. “For me, cooking means home and safety,” says Risbridger, 27. “It’s about the people I have loved. Writing about eating is writing about living.” Listen in as she explains. You say you need to cook. Why? “I get stressed if I don’t. I text my flatmate and say, ‘Give me two words.’ And she’ll text back ‘Italian’ and ‘peppers,’ and I’ll…

Genuine. That’s the word that springs to mind when talking to January Jones. “I feel comfortable in my skin,” says the actor, 42. “Public opinion doesn’t matter to me. Yesterday I went to a birthday party with my son, and I wore humongous red sweatpants because I had my period. My sister said, ‘Are you actually wearing those out?’ I thought about it for a moment, but I still wore them. Who cares? They’re my period pants!” January has always done things her own way. Take her workouts: She doesn’t spend hours in the gym. “My dad was a trainer, so in my 20s and 30s, I didn’t work out, because he was always pushing my sisters, my mom, and me to exercise. We would rebel and not do…

When we were roommates in New York City, we would compare the workouts we had tried through ClassPass. That inspired us to start a blog. Since then we’ve tried a lot of workout classes—we have over 250 fitness studio reviews. Fitness tribe magic When you’re in a room, feeding off other people’s movement and energy, it’s super encouraging to keep pushing yourself. More studios are becoming destinations that feel like communities. Striking a balance We’re not always able to follow the fitness mood we’re in—sometimes it depends on the mix of events we happen to be covering—but we try to balance things. If the week has been yoga and Pilates, we go for boxing. Mental muscle After a good sweat, the energy carries us all through the rest of the…

THE STORIES Behind the Screens This selfie of me, above, was taken last December. I look kinda glam, right? My hair is blown out; my makeup is fresh; I’m wearing a fancy (fake) fur collar. The colored wall behind me makes the picture pop. I could have taken it at a fun restaurant or industry event or maybe on a ski vacation. I look relaxed and happy. In fact, it was taken at the Prospect Avenue subway station in Brooklyn, a much cleaner and more colorful place than it was before its recent renovation. I was feeling grateful that I have a nicer station to wait for the train in, so I took a picture. Sometimes there’s a great moment or message behind an Instagram post; sometimes, none at…

The actor, producer, and former Miss World hasn’t always cared about her skin. “My mother told me I should, but I was much more focused on makeup as a teenager. I’d wear a full face every day, and I didn’t always take it off before bed,” Priyanka Chopra Jonas says. A lot has changed. “Having good skin is my biggest confidence booster, and washing my face at night is a must,” she says. The cleansing ritual does more than keep her skin clear. “It marks that moment when I don’t have to be on anymore,” she says. Skin care is such a part of Chopra Jonas’s life that she partnered with Obagi to launch its Skinclusion campaign. “Obagi is a brand that tests its formulas on all skin tones. This…

“Exercise can play a major role in enhancing a woman’s body image and self-esteem, which affects women’s sexual self-confidence and desire,” says Cindy Meston, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “It can also increase activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which surges during the fight-or-flight response. And we know from numerous studies in my lab that this activation facilitates sexual arousal in women.” Meston’s research showed that women who did a 20-minute treadmill run at a moderate clip experienced an arousal boost postworkout (this was true even for those who took antidepressants, which suppress the sympathetic nervous system). Turn the page for ways to get fitter with all the sexy bonus effects. Gear to Get Your Heart Thumping When it comes to sports bras,…

When couples engage in fun, new activities together, like hiking or scuba diving, research shows their connection becomes even stronger,” says Shape Brain Trust member Rachel Sussman, a psychotherapist in New York. In one study, couples who participated in an exciting physical activity reported being happier with their relationship and feeling more in love. It’s no wonder, then, that adventure travel is skyrocketing in popularity. These trips grew at an annual rate of 65 percent from 2009 to 2013 (the latest date for which statistics are available), according to a study by the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A major part of their appeal is the power they have to transform. “When you get out of your routine and do something new together, it helps you rediscover each other—almost as if…

With their fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, whole grains are some of the healthiest foods on the planet. And their textures and deep, earthy flavors add excitement to virtually any dish. “We’re lucky so many varieties are available to us these days,” says Emily Fiffer, a co-owner of Botanica restaurant in Los Angeles. Here, she helps you experiment with grains that may be new to you and reimagine ways to cook with old favorites. The payoff: creations you’ll keep coming back to—and continually change up. Jeweled Wheat Berries and Asparagus By Emily Fiffer START TO FINISH: 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES SERVES: 4 SALAD AND ASPARAGUS 1¾ cups raw wheat berries (4 cups cooked)Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper2 small lemons, very thinly sliced into rounds2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon…

Beckon’s Gluten-Free Bread START TO FINISH: 30 MINUTES TO MAKE THE NIGHT BEFORE: 1 cup Cup4Cup gluten-free flour1 cup pumpkin seeds¾ cup sunflower seeds¾ cup flaxseeds⅓ cup white sesame seeds3 tablespoons fennel seeds2 tablespoons poppy seeds2 tablespoons dillseeds2 tablespoons caraway seeds5 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds½ cup cornmeal TO MAKE THE DAY OF: 1 package active dry yeast2 tablespoons honey1 cup Cup4Cup gluten-free flour1 tablespoon kosher saltNonstick cooking spray 1. In a large glass bowl, combine the flour with all the seeds and the cornmeal. Stir in 2¼ cups water. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit overnight, 8 to 12 hours. 2. The next day, in another large glass bowl, whisk the yeast and the honey into 2 tablespoons warm water (100° to 110°). Let sit until foamy,…