Lynya Floyd
SHAPE magazine
New York, NY, United States
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Intergenerational Trauma Is a Very Real Thing — But It's Not a Permanent Sentence
Intergenerational trauma is a traumatic experience that leaves ripple effects on the initial victim as well as their loved ones and potential offspring. Epigenetics is the study of how this and other environmental factors might change how your DNA and the DNA of your children are expressed. → Read More
6 Signs You’re Iron Deficient
If your body’s not absorbing enough iron—or you’re not consuming enough—you’re not alone. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. (Note to self: Add spinach to the grocery list.) What’s more, you may not notice the signs of a deficiency in this mineral that helps red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your body. “It happens slowly over time,” explains… → Read More
Do This Move: Total Body Toner
Firm up fast with this essential exercise from YouTube star Tiffany Rothe. → Read More
Never Miss Another Workout
Who better to help you figure out how to fit in fitness than Dara Theodore, an instructor at The Fhitting Room (a high-intensity-training boutique fitness studio) and busy mom of two boys? Check out our Q&A with her for info that could significantly change the way you get your sweat on. → Read More
Discover a New Superfood
Today’s challenge for Monday, March 14: Get super rich. Try a new superfood and your body will thank you. → Read More
5 Ways to Pump Up Your Produce
Today's challenge for Saturday, March 12: Reconsider cans. Subbing canned fruits and veggies (which may be cheaper and last longer) for the fresh kind is just one of several strategies to increase your produce consumption. Here are more! → Read More
Make Your Entire Day More Positive
Today’s challenge for Thursday, March 10: Lighten up. What you do first thing in the morning can have a negative impact on your daily joy quotient. → Read More
7 Recipes for Getting More Fruits and Veggies
Today’s challenge for Wednesday, March 9: Eat your way to optimism. Discover one of science’s secrets to a sunny disposition. → Read More
The #1 Reason Even 5-Minute Workouts Work
Today’s challenge for Tuesday, March 8: Give us five. Even quickie exercise routines can boost your health. → Read More
6 Ways to Spend Less Time Sitting
Today’s challenge for Monday, March 7: Make a stand. Just sitting there could be bad for your health. → Read More
Healthy Brown Bag Lunches Under 500 Calories
It's a fact: Dining out for lunch means you lose less weight. After all, it's harder to control calories and fat when someone else is doing the cooking. Instead of heading to a buffet, pack up some of the following healthy dish suggestions at home. Not only are they delicious enough to make your co-workers jealous, but your waistline and your wallet will both thank you. → Read More
Resolution Revolution: The #1 Way to Have Your Best Year Ever
Make 2016 one for the record books with a little resolution inspiration from your friends at Family Circle. → Read More
3 Secrets to Workout Motivation
Equinox instructor and Acacia TV fan favorite trainer Amanda Young offers workout motivation tips for busy women. → Read More
Should You Switch Your Parenting Style?
Have you ever heard of lighthouse parenting? If not, it's about to change your world. In his new book, Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love with → Read More
Three Myths That Have Misled You About Meditation
With dedicated centers popping up nationwide and stacks of studies touting its health benefits, there’s no doubt: Meditation is the new yoga. So what’s → Read More
The Best Christmas Gift I Ever Got from My Child
Attention moms: This is a post you're going to want to share, forward, copy and paste. You see, right about now, plenty of little kids are wondering: → Read More
Could a Little Purple Box Change Your Love Life for the Better?
We selected several moms from across the country to test out the Bedroom Chemist—a subscription service that delivers a discreet box of intimacy-enhancing products specially curated for a good time. → Read More