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Get Physical Without Looking Like a Gym-Rat

By Rhea Cortado

Living out of a suitcase for weeks at a time means that you don’t have an extra inch of precious carry-on space for both a futuristic moisture-wicking high-tech top and a cool vintage muscle tank. I still live by the same nomad philosophy at home by keeping my wardrobe lean and choosing items that look streetwear rad but will be comfortable for going straight to a salty, dusty or rocky adventure.

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Somewhere in between hardcore camping and an afternoon stroll in nature, here’s what I can’t wait to wear this Fall that fulfills both the fashionable and functional checklists.

POLER Willow reversible poncho (http://www.polerstuff.com/collections/outerwear/products/willow-reversible-poncho-sky)

Lightweight for compressing into a backpack, Poler’s Willow poncho hits on the cape trend and looks more sculpturally cool than a traditional windbreaker. Choose the color—reversible sky blue or mustard—based on your mood and outfit of the day.

BRIXTON Detroit shirt (http://www.brixton.com/brixton-products/brixton-womens/brixton-womens-tops/detroit.html)

There’s something about men’s shirts that hang off a woman’s body in an effortless tomboy way, plus this Brixton baseball tee has a cool athletic-looking twist.

Teva De La Vina boot (http://www.teva.com/womens-de-la-vina-low-comfortable-riding-boots/887278268161,default,pd.html?start=2&cgid=women-boots)

I live by Teva’s hiking shoes for uphill walks on dirt trails. I love the idea of these modern boots that have toothy rubber soles and comfortable cushioning for walking all day anywhere, but never looking like a tourist in sensible walking shoes.

Michi Rifical leggings at Carbon 38 (https://carbon38.com/marketplace/rifical-legging#)

It’s not where you can wear these Michi leggings, but more like where can you not wear these leggings? The sleek styles lines of the sheer mesh adds a dressed-up vibe and hello, they are leggings—run around in them.

STANCE Vortex socks (http://www.stance.com/shop/vortex-2996)

Don’t forget about your socks. I wear Stance socks in fun patterns to show slivers of vivid color every day.

*all images courtesy of respective brands

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer AwarenessBreast Cancer will kill 39,620 women in 2013. Mothers, daughters and sisters, young and old alike are

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susceptible. This disease does not discriminate by color or age, so all women need to get checked and encourage other women around us to do the same.

Yearly mammograms starting at age 40, can save your life. Self exams are also crucial and only take 5 minutes. If you have a family history of BC or fall into a high risk category, then you may want to start younger. Regular screening saves lives, period. Breast cancer is not a death sentenced if found early. It is important to understand issues surrounding prevention and diagnosis etc.

In 2009 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that women with an average risk of breast cancer start screening at age 50. This sent outrage through the medical community and the debate continues on today.

Goldfaden MD is donating 10% of all sales of Doctor’s Scrub during the month of October to Cancer and Careers. Donating to a BCA charity or supporting a company’s initiative is a great way to give back and help continue the fight against this disease. Running or walking in a 5k for BCA support is another wonderful way to give back and it is also go for you. Let’s all do our part to bring as much awareness to this disease- talk about this with other women in your life and encourage them to get screened! You may just save someone’s life.

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Quitting Coffee: Bitter to Sweet

By: Rhea Cortado

A few months ago, I quit coffee.

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I love the scent of coffee and the community of coffee shop lingering with a friend. I love the focused tunnel vision and mental efficiency it gave me. It jolted me awake to focus on the day’s tasks and while on deadline, I re-upped after lunch to stay in the air.

One day when I didn’t feel like refilling, I became useless the rest of the afternoon. My mind wandered down internet rabbit holes, nothing was crossed off my To-Do list and it ended in me taking a nap. At 3pm. Even with the most delicious cake, inevitable sugar coma forces you put the fork down. It was time to detox from my dependency on the liquid motivation.

I started on a weekend. You need a couple of days off to sweat it out. It feels like being hungover without the fun of the night before. You’re going to get headaches. Drink a lot of water.

Substituting tea helps taper down through the transition. One cup of black tea or Yerba Mate tea is something like ¼ cup of coffee. For all you coffee drinkers, that’s like eating a bite of Hershey Kiss. Not even close to satisfying.

But after a few weeks, my body adjusted. I embraced the variety of tea flavors: spiced decaf chai with extra cinnamon and almond milk and floral green teas. My energy was more even throughout the whole day instead of big high and low swings. If I hit a creative block and need an extra energy jolt, I take my dog out for a quick walk to clear the mind.

It’s not that coffee is totally bad for you (unless you’re drinking calorie rich lattes with a lot of syrup). Similar to juice cleansing, it’s refreshing to reset and recalibrate the body from caffeine excess once in a while. Plus, my worst coffee benders were intensifying high-strung deadline stress, and that’s a no-no for keeping skin clear of breakouts.

I started up drinking coffee again slowly, with strictly half a cup a day. It’s not only much more potently effective, it becomes a special treat to really savor a quality roast.

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