McKenzie Maxson, Greatist

McKenzie Maxson

Greatist

Washington, DC, United States

Contact McKenzie

Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.

Start free trial

Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • Greatist
  • Women's Health Mag
  • Runner's World

Past articles by McKenzie:

Fitness Expert Lets Us In on the Secret to His Confidence

It's all about learning to love the stuff that makes you stand out. → Read More

'I Stopped Drinking For 6 Months—And It Totally Transformed My Body’

For one woman, quitting drinking for six months helped her eat less sugar and led to weight loss and better workouts. Here's how she cut out alcohol for good. → Read More

One Major Benefit of Going Full Bush

Something you need to know before you decide to go trimming any hedges. → Read More

Before-and-After Photo Shows What Cancer Can Do to Your Body

It still shows progress, just progress of a different sort. → Read More

Mariah Carey's Diet of Only Two Superfoods Is Not a Great Idea

When "eating healthy" isn't good for you. → Read More

Finally, a Lingerie Ad That Shows What Women Really Look Like in Their Underwear

Talk about refreshing! | Greatist | Health and Fitness News, Tips, Recipes, and Exercises → Read More

Soda Is Getting Taxed Like Cigarettes (It's About Time)

That can of Coke is about to cost a lot more. → Read More

The Number of Extra Calories You Eat When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep

We're going to make sure we get enough shut-eye tonight. → Read More

This Woman May Be 39 Weeks Pregnant, but She Can Still Kick Your Ass

Wow. → Read More

8 Freakouts It's Totally OK to Have in Your Early 20s

You're really not the only one. → Read More

The Heavier a Woman Is, the Harder It Is to Get Hired

It's so messed up! → Read More

Chrissy Teigen Snapchats Her Stretch Marks Because They’re No Big Deal

They're just a fact of life. → Read More

Ridiculously Pricey Gym Memberships Might Actually Be Worth It

For starters, you're more likely to show up. → Read More

More American Women Die During Childbirth Today Than in 1990. What's Happening?

The U.S. is one of the few countries that didn't see a drop in the last 20 years. → Read More

Dennis Rodman Claims He Broke His Penis 3 Times. Is That Even Possible?

Possible? Maybe. Ridiculous? Totally. → Read More

Leslie Jones Is All of Us Watching the Olympics

So. much. excitement. → Read More

Olympians Think Differently About Goals, and That’s Why They’re So Successful

It's not about winning a medal, though that would be cool. → Read More

Cara Delevingne Uses Yoga to Cope With Depression—And You Can Too

Cara Delevingne may be today's "It girl," but she still deals with many of the same struggles as us. In the past, the actor and model has talked about dealing with depression, and in the cover story of the September issue of Elle, Delevingne shares how yoga helps her cope. (It's not just Delevingne, studies show yoga can help reduce stress and improve your mood.) Check out what she had to say… → Read More

How to Not Eat Everything in Sight After Working Out

The hunger is real. → Read More

We Know They're Just Trying to Sell More Bras, But This Aerie Ad Makes Us So Damn Happy

Dancing around in a bra should always be this fun. → Read More