[caption id="attachment_830863" align="alignleft" width="1068"]![]()
Bigstockphoto.com/The lower body of a sitting African American woman holding a basket of fruit.[/caption]
Being in pain after a workout feels a bit insulting. You dragged your butt out of bed, put on your (overpriced) workout clothes, drove to the gym and endured the heavy breathing of that one guy who always uses the treadmill next to yours to be in pain after? That doesn’t seem fair. Shouldn’t you be rewarded with a foot rub and a smoothie after every workout? Fine, maybe that’s overdoing it. But it doesn’t seem right that you can barely move for two days after your workout. And it isn’t right. The aches and pains you feel after hitting the gym hard could be the result of nutritional imbalances happening in your body. Remember, your body needs very different things when you’re exercising versus when you’re just sedentary. Here are foods that reduce post-workout aches.
[caption id="attachment_700485" align="alignleft" width="420"]![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Bigstockphoto.com/Overhead View of Roasted Soy Nuts in a Ceramic Bowl. Soy nuts are made from soybeans soaked in water drained and then baked or roasted. They can be used in place of nuts and are high in protein and dietary fiber. The image is a cut out isolated on a white[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Bigstockphoto.com/Chocolate Milk close up shot for background[/caption]
![]()
Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Bigstockphoto.com/Chicken Satay; barbecued skewered chicken shown on white plate with peanut dipping sauce on the side.[/caption]
![]()
Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Shutterstock.com/crackers[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
![]()
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Bigstockphoto.com/The lower body of a sitting African American woman holding a basket of fruit.[/caption]
Being in pain after a workout feels a bit insulting. You dragged your butt out of bed, put on your (overpriced) workout clothes, drove to the gym and endured the heavy breathing of that one guy who always uses the treadmill next to yours to be in pain after? That doesn’t seem fair. Shouldn’t you be rewarded with a foot rub and a smoothie after every workout? Fine, maybe that’s overdoing it. But it doesn’t seem right that you can barely move for two days after your workout. And it isn’t right. The aches and pains you feel after hitting the gym hard could be the result of nutritional imbalances happening in your body. Remember, your body needs very different things when you’re exercising versus when you’re just sedentary. Here are foods that reduce post-workout aches.
[caption id="attachment_700485" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Cruciferous veggies
If you’re heading back to the kitchen after hitting the gym, cook up some broccoli, spinach, celery or chard. These cruciferous veggies eliminate free radicals in the body that can hinder the healing process. They also boost metabolism. [caption id="attachment_615091" align="alignleft" width="500"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Watermelon
Not only is it hydrating, which you need after a workout, but watermelon also restores muscle glycogen—which your body converts into energy for your entire body, including your central nervous system. This fruit also boosts nitric oxide which helps repair damaged tissue. [caption id="attachment_830865" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Bigstockphoto.com/Overhead View of Roasted Soy Nuts in a Ceramic Bowl. Soy nuts are made from soybeans soaked in water drained and then baked or roasted. They can be used in place of nuts and are high in protein and dietary fiber. The image is a cut out isolated on a white[/caption]
Soy nuts
If you cram your workout in between meetings and picking up the kids from school, you need a food that won’t go bad in your gym bag. Soy nuts fit the bill, and a small handful contains a ton of protein that helps build muscle. [caption id="attachment_707049" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
White rice
While you usually want brown rice for its high fiber content, you want fast-digesting carbohydrates after working out. You’ll find that in white rice. Pair it with a protein like chicken for a complete post-workout meal. [caption id="attachment_718714" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Whey protein
Branched-chain amino acids (otherwise known as BCAAs) encourage protein synthesis and can minimize muscle damage. BCAAs are found in high quantities in whey protein, which is why it’s such a popular ingredient in fitness drinks. [caption id="attachment_707059" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Potatoes
Potatoes may not be fancy but they’re quite nutritionally complete. They have carbs and several other nutrients your body craves after a workout. If white potatoes aren’t your thing, you can have sweet potatoes. [caption id="attachment_716706" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Quinoa
Quinoa provides a burst of protein and carbs. It’s also loaded with tons of amino acids, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Don’t let this ancient food fool you; it’s powerful. [caption id="attachment_713119" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Kiwi and pineapple
Both of these tropical fruits improve your blood antioxidant levels and can greatly relieve pain. They’re also hydrating and boast vitamin C—your body needs a little immunity boost after a workout. [caption id="attachment_617473" align="alignleft" width="500"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Eggs
If your stomach doesn’t respond well to weigh protein don’t worry because eggs also contain plenty of BCAAS. They also take minutes to whip up, so you can get them in your post-workout system fast. [caption id="attachment_722741" align="alignleft" width="365"]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Cherry juice
Tart cherry juice contains anti-inflammatory compounds that act like painkillers. They can cut back on your Ibuprofen use. [caption id="attachment_830882" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Bigstockphoto.com/Chocolate Milk close up shot for background[/caption]
Chocolate milk
Good news! You have an excuse to return to this favorite childhood treat. Chocolate milk contains protein, calcium, and carbs. [caption id="attachment_718719" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Bananas
Being in pain after a workout feels a bit insulting. You dragged your butt out of bed, put on your (overpriced) workout clothes, drove to the gym and endured the heavy breathing of that one guy who always uses the treadmill next to yours to be in pain after? That doesn’t seem fair. Shouldn’t you be rewarded with a foot rub and a smoothie after every workout? Fine, maybe that’s overdoing it. But it doesn’t seem right that you can barely move for two days after your workout. And it isn’t right. The aches and pains you feel after hitting the gym hard could be the result of nutritional imbalances happening in your body. Remember, your body needs very different things when you’re exercising versus when you’re just sedentary. Here are foods that reduce post-workout aches. [caption id="attachment_698583" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Orange juice
Orange juice also has potassium—a little secret many people don’t realize. Rather than drinking your OJ first thing in the morning, save it for after your workout. [caption id="attachment_622861" align="alignleft" width="500"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Salmon
The healthy fats found in salmon, and most fish, reduce muscle soreness. If you’re in a hurry, keep canned salmon and crackers on hand. [caption id="attachment_828443" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Bigstockphoto.com/Chicken Satay; barbecued skewered chicken shown on white plate with peanut dipping sauce on the side.[/caption]
Chicken
Lean protein is the perfect post-workout dinner. It helps repair the muscle proteins broken during your workout, without putting your body through the work of digesting fattier meats like steak. [caption id="attachment_616238" align="alignleft" width="434"]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Nut butter
Nut butter has healthy fats, which, as we already know, can treat muscle soreness. It also has protein to repair damaged muscles and is easy to travel to the gym and work with. [caption id="attachment_695084" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Coffee
Coffee has the obvious benefit of giving you an energy kick after a workout. But coffee can also block specific receptors in your body that cause an inflammatory response. [caption id="attachment_696894" align="alignleft" width="421"]
Shutterstock.com/crackers[/caption]
Salty crackers
The sodium in salty crackers replenishes the electrolytes you lost through sweating. If ever you wanted an excuse to have this otherwise not-so-healthy snack, this is it. [caption id="attachment_695106" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Milk (if tolerated)
If chocolate milk is too sweet for you, you can also drink plain milk. It has water, protein, and sodium—all of which your muscles crave after a workout. [caption id="attachment_699544" align="alignleft" width="421"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Berries
The darker the berry, the better. Think blackberries and blueberries. These contain high amounts of antioxidants, which can repair damaged muscles.The post Foods That Reduce Post-Workout Pains appeared first on MadameNoire.
Bigstockphoto.com/Unhappy Young Man Having Argument With Woman At Home[/caption]
If you cheat on your partner, your relationship is forever changed—whether or not you tell your partner. If you don’t tell your partner, you’ll experience an internal turmoil that will affect the way you behave around your partner, and possibly even destroy your health. That amount of guilt is not good for your blood pressure, tension in your muscles and more. If you do tell your partner, then you have to face the reality that he may leave you. You may also have to face the reality that he may stay, and you are looking at years of repairing the tremendous damage you have done. Life, after you’ve cheated, is never quite the same. And being a cheater affects more than just your romantic relationship. It has a butterfly effect, touching all areas of your life. Here is what life is like after you cheat.
[caption id="attachment_701349" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Steve Prezant/Corbis Images[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Woman in therapy. Photo: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Corbis Images[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Corbis[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
"I’m hoping that as a black Bachelorette you’re going to get to see a more diverse cast, a cast that’s reflective of what America looks like," 
bigstockphoto.com/horizontal photograph of a young beautiful African American fashion model[/caption]
Irritable bowel syndrome comes up a lot in medical journals. Your doctor has probably mentioned it to you once or twice when you’ve complained of digestive discomfort. People who don’t have IBS can think it’s not really a big deal—that it’s akin to seasonal allergies and those who have it can just pop some over-the-counter medication and go on about their day. But IBS can consume a person’s life. Because of the very nature of the syndrome (it’s not exactly the most glamorous topic) people who suffer from IBS don’t usually talk about it. But considering that between 
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Corbis Images[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock.com[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Corbis Images[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Bigstockphoto.com/Couple having picnic on beach[/caption]
Ah, the Friend Zone. You’ve probably heard this term since you were in middle school, or whatever age you took an interest in sex and romance. For those of you who don’t know, the term became popular after the character Joey Tribbiani told Ross Geller on “Friends” that he was in the Friend Zone with Rachel Green. While “Friends” is a tremendous show and an iconic symbol of the late 90s and early 2000s, we could have done without this term becoming so widely used. Millions of women are probably enjoying friendships with men right now, blissfully unaware that, behind their backs, those men are off complaining to their buddies that they are in the Friend Zone. Is it such a bad place to be? Apparently. Here is why the term Friend Zone needs to go.
[caption id="attachment_701813" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Michelle Williams has always been cute. Still, the internet is hellbent on painting her as some type of victim. But that’s just not who she is. And this post is not to convince you of that. But just to make you aware of some interesting and recent developments. Perhaps, Ms. Williams is putting more emphasis on the fashion aspect of her life and it is working. Check out some of her more bomb outfits on the following pages.
Styled by @stylistjbolin Photographer: @cyndiibee_ Hair Stylist: @chanellebhair Hair Provider: @jritzycollection Makeup: @Glamourrx Assistant Stylist: @alyshaantoinette Suit by: @charlesandron Clutch: @vbhluxury @stanleykorshak I love being the #loveofmylife
: @cyndiibee_
Bigstockphoto.com/Couples Dancing Together At A Nightclub[/caption]
Dealing with pushy in-laws is a very delicate process. At the end of the day, no matter how much your partner also agrees that his parents cross some boundaries and put their noses where they don’t belong, those in-laws are still your boo’s family. You aren’t allowed to be as firm or assertive with them as he is, or he might be offended. Plus, no matter how much the in-laws drive you nuts, you still want them to like you! You’ll be spending holidays, family vacations and who knows what else with them for years to come, so you can’t afford for things to go sour.
That being said, if in-laws are too pushy, you can feel like you have no control over your life, and other things like how you raise your children, how you spend your money, and where you buy a home. These are big things not to have control over! So, here is how to deal with pushy in-laws, whether you have them now or will soon.
[caption id="attachment_717933" align="alignleft" width="420"]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Corbis[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Shutterstock[/caption]
Credit: Bigstock[/caption]
Image Source: Shutterstock[/caption]
Corbis[/caption]
