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Jen Glantz

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Jen Glantz is a "Professional Bridesmaid" and the founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She's the author of All My Friends Are Engaged and Always a Bridesmaid for Hire. Her new podcast is called You're Not Getting Any Younger. Give it a listen!

Latest Posts From Jen

There Is a Very Real — and Historical — Reason Olympians Gnaw on Their Shiny Gold Medals

01/28/2022

There Is a Very Real — and Historical — Reason Olympians Gnaw on Their Shiny Gold Medals

Athletes spend years training for the Olympics, so when they finally capture that elusive gold medal, it's hard to know exactly how they'll react.

I Forced Myself to Nap Over Lunch Every Day For a Week, and It Transformed My Workday

12/03/2020

I Forced Myself to Nap Over Lunch Every Day For a Week, and It Transformed My Workday

I became a regular napper years ago, when I was a freshman in college.

I'm Letting Strangers Vote on My Wedding Decisions — Here's How It's Been So Far

10/31/2020

I'm Letting Strangers Vote on My Wedding Decisions — Here's How It's Been So Far

I spent months planning a wedding that suddenly had to be canceled.

I Committed to Running a 5K Every Day For 5 Days, and This Is What I Learned

10/20/2020

I Committed to Running a 5K Every Day For 5 Days, and This Is What I Learned

For years, I avoided running.

James, Lori, and 28 More of the Most Popular Baby Names From the Flower-Power-Packed 1960s

07/31/2020

James, Lori, and 28 More of the Most Popular Baby Names From the Flower-Power-Packed 1960s

If you're a parent-to-be, seeking a timeless baby name that's rooted in one of the most impactful decades yet can be an exciting option.

19 Snacks to Keep in Your Dorm So You Don't Have to Hit the Vending Machine on the Daily

08/21/2019

19 Snacks to Keep in Your Dorm So You Don't Have to Hit the Vending Machine on the Daily

Staying healthy while living in a dorm in college isn't complicated — it's all about stocking your shelves with snacks that will keep you, and your sugar levels, on point.

5 Millennial Brides Confess the Trendiest Things They Tried at Their Weddings

04/21/2019

5 Millennial Brides Confess the Trendiest Things They Tried at Their Weddings

More and more brides are planning their wedding and kicking out the old-school traditions that stand in their way.

4 Factors That Contribute to Belly Fat — and How to Combat Them

02/22/2019

4 Factors That Contribute to Belly Fat — and How to Combat Them

Sometimes I look at myself naked in the mirror and tilt my head in confusion about why some parts of my body seem to store more fat than other parts of my body.

What You Need to Know About 3 Different Types of Belly Fat

02/21/2019

What You Need to Know About 3 Different Types of Belly Fat

The older I get, the more sit-ups I do, and the more I just can't kick my own belly fat.

Why I'm So Glad That I Got Dumped on Valentine's Day

02/14/2019

Why I'm So Glad That I Got Dumped on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, it's common to expect a dozen roses, a box filled with gooey chocolate, or a night out at a swanky restaurant, where you can load up on your favorite bubbly and fine dining cuisine.

Dirty Keto Might Sound Like a Great Idea, but Experts Say It's Not

10/27/2018

Dirty Keto Might Sound Like a Great Idea, but Experts Say It's Not

It feels like we can't go a week, or even a detailed Facebook Newsfeed scrolling session, without hearing about someone's journey on the keto diet, a food plan where you consume a low amount of carbs and a high amount of fat so that your body goes into a state of ketosis, which helps you burn fat instead of the glucose from carbs.

This Is Exactly How to Do Flexible Intermittent Fasting

09/28/2018

This Is Exactly How to Do Flexible Intermittent Fasting

When it comes to figuring out how to live a healthier life, I sometimes find myself lost in a vacuum of information that works overtime to explain why each and every diet or food fad is better than the last.