by Women's Health | Jun 20, 2017 | Health
By Jamie Hergenrader, photography courtesy of Jamie Hergenrader One in 1,000 women develop a blood clot from birth control pills. As an otherwise healthy, average 19-year-old, I didn’t think the symptoms I started experiencing in March 2011—trouble breathing,...
by Women's Health | Jun 20, 2017 | Weight Loss
Kgomotso Kgwathe knows exactly how seeing a disappointing photo of yourself can ruin your day. That is what kick-started her impressive 56kg shred, after all. The photos a friend took of her at a birthday party shook her up – so much so that she was too consumed by...
by Women's Health | Jun 15, 2017 | Food & Nutrition
Photography by Freepik Yes, I can eat bread. No, eggs are not vegan. Since junior features writer Michelle October went vegan, she gets asked all the time about what she eats in a day. The truth? It’s all really easy and actually a little boring, once people...
by Women's Health | Jun 13, 2017 | Weight Loss
By Zinhlezonke Zikalala Ripped and strong Losing weight isn’t just about dumping unwanted baby weight or slimming down for an event. Sometimes, it’s a process of food discovery — the kind that leaves you nourished, happy and inspired. Here’s Matshediso’s journey....
by Women's Health | Jun 9, 2017 | Life
By Locke Hughs; image from Miss Eaves/YouTube Where’s her Grammy? In another nod to the body positive movement, one Brooklyn-based rapper named Miss Eaves has released an awesome new single that’s all about rocking your body with total confidence, no...