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Amy Waterman

Why You’re Getting a Big Fat F in Health

Healthy people are weird.

Not to mention easy to make fun of.

Would GOOP guru Gwyneth Paltrow be the subject of so much ridicule if she didn’t pontificate on healthy living? [Read more…] about Why You’re Getting a Big Fat F in Health

The 5 Masks We Women Wear

Do you ever feel pressure to be a woman?

Of course not. You ARE a woman.

Assuming you’re cisgender, you’ve probably never felt you had to prove you were a woman.

Even when I was one of the flat-chested girls in junior high [Read more…] about The 5 Masks We Women Wear

When Your Mother-In-Law is Driving You Crazy

Jennifer was embarrassed to admit it.

“I was lucky. I never had to deal with a mother-in-law. She died about three months before I met my husband.” Jennifer paused. “I’m sure I would have liked her, but would she have liked me?” [Read more…] about When Your Mother-In-Law is Driving You Crazy

Can Too Much Protein Be BAD for You?

Everybody knows you have to eat enough protein.

You need protein to build muscles. That’s why bodybuilders eat so much of it.

You can’t even follow many diets—Paleo, Atkins—without loading up on protein. [Read more…] about Can Too Much Protein Be BAD for You?

Can Positive Thinking Get You Out of Unhappiness?

You know you should think positive.

No excuses. Take 100% responsibility for your life.

If your life isn’t what you want it to be, there’s no one to blame but yourself. Your thoughts attract your experiences. [Read more…] about Can Positive Thinking Get You Out of Unhappiness?

Get More Energy by Doing What Makes You Grin

Aches and pains. Tired all the time. Can’t think clearly. No energy, no motivation.

Something is off.

Your diet, perhaps? Maybe it’s a nutritional imbalance. Maybe you need a visit to the supplements aisle of your local health food store. [Read more…] about Get More Energy by Doing What Makes You Grin

Wish Your Online Dating Profile Worked Better? Then Start at the End

How do you know when you’ve written a really awesome online dating profile?

a. It describes you to a T.
b. It makes you look good.
c. It gets you tons of likes.
d. You get some fantastic dates from it. [Read more…] about Wish Your Online Dating Profile Worked Better? Then Start at the End

The Best Way to Stick to Your Resolutions

You’ve read it online:

All it takes is 21 DAYS to establish a new habit!”

As long as you can do this EVERY DAY for 3 weeks, you’re home free!”

So is it true? [Read more…] about The Best Way to Stick to Your Resolutions

Lose Weight by Watching the Clock (Not the Scales!)

I fasted for the first time in college.

I had to. I couldn’t get beaten by another girl.

A classmate had showed up to our Medieval Mysticism class with a plate of cookies and a glow.

She had spent the weekend fasting [Read more…] about Lose Weight by Watching the Clock (Not the Scales!)

Is Stress Your Middle Name? Then You Need Adaptogens

Everyone is stressed these days.

Luckily, there’s always Starbucks. A venti cinnamon dolce latte might do the trick.

Sugar and caffeine get most of us through the day, but they come at a cost. And I’m not just talking about your waistline. [Read more…] about Is Stress Your Middle Name? Then You Need Adaptogens

The Lost Art of Accepting Compliments

Kids are naturals at this.

Tell a kid, “You did a great job!” and their face just BEAMS.

They know they did a good job. And it feels great to hear you confirm it.

Now turn to a colleague [Read more…] about The Lost Art of Accepting Compliments

What Really Goes Through a Man’s Mind?

I was snuggled on the sofa, reading a fat book on the history of psychology. Rain pattered on the window. The wood fire was burning. All cozy and calm in my little corner of the world.

Then I turned the page.

How to Deal with What Other People Think of You

I used to think it was me.

I knew what other people thought about me. They weren’t exactly covert about it. The less they liked me, the more they found opportunities to make snarky comments. The larger the audience, the better. [Read more…] about How to Deal with What Other People Think of You

3 Tips to Stop You from Turning into Your Mother

You know what you must do before committing to a guy, right?

Look at his father.

That is the best information you’re going to get about what kind of man you’ll be with in twenty years. [Read more…] about 3 Tips to Stop You from Turning into Your Mother