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We were thrilled when we were perusing Allure's website and read an article about model Candice Huffine and her running journey. Candice has long talked about body positivity and body positivity in fashion, and is a great encourager of runners of all skills and sizes through her initiative, Project Start. Color us even more surprised to see this:

"Running with breasts—there's a lot to contend with there to figure out what's going to work and keep things in place. I’ve tried a lot and I have to shout from the rooftops, Enell bras are made for bigger chested women. They’re a godsend. When you run as a curvy woman, there are things that are touching each other, skin-on-skin, and you can hurt yourself."

"What a Difference a Year Makes: My Memoirs". ???? Let me just leave this thought behind..whatever it is you desire to do in this life-know that YOU CAN! You can, you will, and even if it doesn't come easy at first, you won't quit, you'll get stronger, and you'll conquer it. Whatever it may be, just go for it. #PSYouGotThis #UnitedNYChalf Thank you @NYRR for an unforgettable experience! And thank you @maggieconnolly1 for braids that lit up the streets of NY!!! ????????

A post shared by Candice Huffine (@candicehuffine) on Mar 20, 2017 at 9:17am PDT

Pardon us while we fangirl!

@enell @Allure_magazine honestly you have changed running for me!!!!!!!! Thank you thank you!

— Candice Huffine (@CandiceHuffine) March 9, 2017

We appreciate Candice giving us a shout-out, and are so glad to hear the ENELL SPORT bra is helping her achieve her running goals. Next up for Candice is the Boston Marathon!

Oh, but first, she has to be on the cover of Vogue Mexico's Beauty Edition:

In Bloom. @CandiceHuffine covers @VogueMexico's #Beauty issue. pic.twitter.com/O7wWdoGu3O

— IMG Models (@IMGmodels) March 29, 2017

To learn more about Candice, her thoughts on body diversity and more about her running life, you can listen to this podcast from Ali on the Run. Follow Candice on Instagram at @candicehuffine.

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If you think vitamin D is the only nutrient you can get from just being outside, guess again. Lie in the grass, squish your toes in the sand, let your hands dig into the dirt - that’s where you’ll find your daily dose of vitamin G. The “G” stands for ground and Buddhist yogi Alexis Irias writes that “emerging science reveals that direct contact with the ground allows you to receive an energy infusion.”

If you hadn’t already arrived at this on your own, listen up!

The emerging science she references, by Stephen Sinatra, MD and team in 2012, calls out that our contemporary lifestyle has removed us from the “primordial flow of Earth's electrons,” and in that disconnect has yielded many of the aches, pains, exhaustion, and general sense of unwellness that most Americans feel. Seems obvious when you think about it, right?

Our bodies are intrinsically, even electronically, connected to the Earth, given that our earliest ancestors interacted with its surface daily. But these days, some people don’t even get a daily breath of fresh air, much less a little “skin to skin” time with the yard.

Because we “rarely touch the source that creates every cell in our bodies,” that can have a not-so-surprising effect on our health, per Rodale Wellness. They report that some 90 percent of doctor’s visits are related to stress and inflammation…two things inextricably tied to most ailments.

The list of what’s not related to inflammation is shorter, but a snapshot includes asthma, arthritis, Crohn’s, diabetes, heart disease, migraines, obesity, and even dental health. It’s possible that getting in touch with the ground may have greater benefits and resolution than getting in touch with your pharmacist.

Sinatra, a renowned cardiologist and bestselling author, notes that the “Flow of electrons from the earth to the body has been documented." This “grounding” introduces negatively charged antioxidant electrons into the body which then neutralize positively charged free radicals in the body. Ultimately, this reduces inflammation.

Participants in the study recorded better sleep, reduced pain, and reduced cortisol levels as a result of grounding exercises and sleep methods.

Grounding, or earthing, restores our direct physical contact with the Earth -- think walking barefoot, sitting in the grass, working or sleeping on the ground, gardening. There are even ways to sleep indoors that connect you to conductive systems that transfer the Earth's electrons into the body. Although a night under the stars could achieve the same.

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt,” says poet Margaret Atwood. We find it hard to argue with that.

Spring is just itching to come out and play, which means our most active days are right around the corner. Are you ready? Only about 40 percent of Americans have a regular exercise regimen, and that number falls by half through the fall and winter. The new year boom at the gym is well-known, but expect your favorite trail to start flooding with the fair-weather crowd as soon as the weather breaks.

The warm weather boom will not only send you back to the trail and cleaning out closets, but you need to add your gym bag to the list, too! Whether you took the season off or not, it’s high time you peeked inside that funk bag and did a little spring cleaning. A good wash and swapping the old for new will set you up with better gear. You’ll feel better, workout stronger, and probably smell better, too.

Here’s a simple checklist to help you get started.

• The Bag. Depending on the material, and the age, the bag itself is probably due for a cleaning. Wash it, dry clean it, or just toss it.
• The Shoes. Your kicks are only good for 300-500 miles, depending on just how much wear and tear their endure. Start the season in a professionally-fitted new pair of running or gym shoes (and yes, there is a difference).
• The Socks. Check the toes and heels and if the material is thinning or has holes, just toss ’em in the trash. Replace with socks suited to your workout, like a moisture wicking material for runners or something with more grip for yogis.
• The Bra. Like shoes, your bra will only last so many miles. Most sports bras should be replaced every six to 12 months, but an Enell can last up to two years if you care for it, and some customers have reported five years! Learn more about caring for your Enell.
• The Deodorizer. If you keep dryer sheets, baking soda, or other odor absorbing supplies in your bag, be sure to swap that out. Moso Natural Air Deodorizing bags remove odor, bacteria, allergens, and more and last two years.
• The Yoga Mat. That thing is super porous, which means it harbors a lot of germs and bacteria. Clean it after each session with hot water and soap. It’s time to replace the mat if it’s thinning in well-worn areas, smells bad, has any size holes, doesn’t roll/unroll properly, or the edges curl.

he most pint-sized yet fiercest Supreme Court justice on the bench happens to be an 83-year-old woman who works out daily. The New York Times recently reported that Ruth Bader Ginsburg owned up to a completely doable workout that keeps her in dissenting shape.

Each morning she completes 20 push-ups and 30 seconds of planks.

“I do 10, and then I breathe, and then I do 10 more,” she said.

No wonder she doesn’t feel like retiring, and includes things like whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and water skiing as favorite leisure activities.

She’s also known to be a proponent of the Royal Canadian Air Force workout, which debuted in 1961. It was originally developed for men, of course, to help their pilots get in flying shape. That plan was called 5BX (Five Basic Exercises).

Then a corresponding plan, called XBX (Ten Basic Exercises), was developed for women. Who’s surprised women got assigned twice as much work?

Regardless of gender, the idea is that the workout quickly and efficiently works out major muscle groups in a short period of time. Liken it to today’s wildly popular HIIT and interval training workouts. The Canadian workout that Ginsburg likes includes a combination of knee raises, arm circles, push-ups, sit-ups, chest raises, leg raises, running, and hopping.

The workout doesn’t require any equipment, just enough space to complete the motions. Dame Helen Mirren is a vocal fan of the regimen as well, and notes that it only takes her about 12 minutes to complete.

Notorious RBG may not need an Enell, but plenty of revolutionaries like her will want to strap into our Sport Bra before any hopping ensues!

Thank you to everyone who shared their photos with us in our UNSHAKABLE Resolve giveaway from January. 

We drew two winners at random from all eligible entries. The winners of 1 ENELL SPORT Bra and 1 ENELL LITE Bra are:

Tamra H. of Akron, OH

Charnice W. of Long Grove, IL

Thank you to all who entered!

To kick off 2017, we're celebrating you and your UNSHAKABLE Resolve with fun giveaways! During the month of January, enter to win an ENELL SPORT and ENELL LITE bra of your choice.

Prizes:

• 2 randomly selected winners will receive an ENELL SPORT and ENELL LITE bra! 

How to enter:

• Submit a photo or video. Tell us or show us what makes you UNSHAKABLE.
• Some ideas: What do you love to do in your ENELL?  What do you need a new ENELL for? Why do you love your ENELL (or why do you think you'd love one?)
• Each photo is worth 1 entry and each video is worth 3 entries.
• Entries can be uploaded directly using the form below, or you can enter on Facebook or Instagram.
• On Facebook, share your photo or video directly on our Wall and tag it with #enellunshakable
• On Instagram, share your photo or video by tagging @enellsportsbras and adding #enellunshakable in the caption. Profiles must be public for us to see the entry.

The rules:

• Open to US Residents ages 18 and older. Void where prohibited.
• Entries will be accepted online starting on January 1, 2017 at 12:01AM ET and ending January 31, 2017 at 11:59pm ET. 
• View full terms and conditions here. 

With traditional restaurants in financial turmoil over falling grocery prices and the increase of delivery food startups, 2017 promises big changes at multiple levels of food consumption and production.

Wholesale prices of meat, chicken, eggs, and other popular grocery store items nosedived from 2015 to 2016, and they’re unlikely to go anywhere but down in 2017. This will further shift consumers towards preparing meals at home, where they can now conveniently order their ingredients online or pick them up from the store for significantly cheaper prices.

Upcoming trends for 2017 reflect this change, yet also continue to reveal peculiarities in our appetites.

• Mindful comfort food. Veganism and vegetarianism continue to evolve, and are no longer resigned to ordering salads when they go out. A slew of comfort food restaurants have opened to answer the call of delicious yet conscientious food in these communities. Look for foods like cashew mac and cheese, squash alternatives to pasta, and veggie-based crusts for pizza.
• Flexitarianism. Along with a new era of vegetarianism comes a new approach to the practice. Flexitarians create their own schedule of meat consumption, allowing themselves to indulge as often as weekends or as little as five days of the year.
• The call of the carnivore. Meat-eaters will find their own renaissance in 2017-- embracing classic butcher shops, new sources of protein, and more aggressive cooking methods. Get ready for charred, smoky venison as opposed to the typical, rare beef steak.
• Robust breakfast. The widespread acceptance of brunch has slowly edged out the soft, sweet breakfasts of the past. 2017’s morning plates will be packed with high-protein and rough textures. Think fried chicken surrounded by crispy chorizo.
• Gourmet ice cream. Decadent shakes and ice cream rollups populate 2017’s dessert scene. Crammed with candy and every topping imaginable, next year’s cones will be piled high. Additionally, ice cream rollups made of extremely thin layers of liquid ice cream rolled into cylinders will be a sought-after aesthetic.