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Kristine Thomason

PS Contributor

Kristine Thomason is a lifestyle writer and editor based in Southern California. Previously, she was the health and fitness director at mindbodygreen, and the fitness and wellness editor at Women’s Health. Kristine's work has also appeared in PS, Travel + Leisure, Men's Health, Health, and Refinery29, among others. She holds a bachelor's degree from New York University where she studied journalism, psychology, and creative writing. She is also a NASM-certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist.

www.kristinethomason.com/

Latest Posts by Kristine

Train Your Algorithm to Show You Intuitive, Healthy Eating

How I Trained My Algorithm to Show Me Actually Healthy Foods

by Kristine Thomason 3 weeks ago

No More Everythingmaxxing: Why I'm "Minusing"

No More Maxxing: Why I'm "Minusing"

by Kristine Thomason 5/06

In Praise of How Devil Wears Prada 2 Treats Being Child-Free

The Romance in "Devil Wears Prada 2" Was Underwhelming — and That's Kind of the Point

by Kristine Thomason 5/05

How to Add "Slow Dopamine" Habits to Your Routine

These "Slow Dopamine" Activities Could Help You Reset Your Mental Health

by Kristine Thomason 4/10

Let's Bring Back "Naked Running"

Let's Bring Back "Naked Running" (I Can Explain)

by Kristine Thomason 6/03/25

I Took a Dopamine Reset Trip: Here's What I learned

Travel Inspiration

I Booked a "Dopamine Reset" Trip After Feeling Distracted and Dysregulated

by Kristine Thomason 5/01

What It’s Really Like to Be A Marathon Guide

Marathon Guides Are Giving Athletes of All Abilities the Chance to Run on Equal Footing

by Kristine Thomason 5/13/25

I Tried a Weeklong Digital Intermittent Fast

I Tried Intermittent Digital Fasting For 5 Days — and I've Never Been More Rested

by Kristine Thomason 4/21/25

I Tried LIVV Natural, the Wellness Club With a $10,000 Fee

I Tried the Wellness Club With a $10,000 Initiation Fee. Is It Worth It?

by Kristine Thomason 4/02/25

Is Gamified Fitness Actually Good For Us?

Can We Gamify Our Way to Healthier Habits?

by Kristine Thomason 3/20/25

Nara Smith Erewhon Smoothie Review

Nara Smith's Erewhon Smoothie May Be Made From Scratch — but Is It Healthy?

by Kristine Thomason 3/13/25

Cost of Staying at the Four Seasons Koh Samui in White Lotus

Travel Inspiration

The $7,290 Cost of Staying at the "White Lotus" Season 3 Hotel

by Kristine Thomason 3/10/25

14 Best Solorette Destinations For a Pre-Wedding Solo Trip

Travel Inspiration

The 14 Best "Solorette" Destinations For a Pre-Wedding Getaway

by Kristine Thomason 3/04/25

What Does It Really Mean to Be a Utah Runner Girl?

TikTok's "Utah Runner Girls" Are Pushing Back Against the Stereotypes

by Kristine Thomason 2/28/25

Defunding National Parks Is a Mental Health Problem

National Parks Have Always Been My Refuge — Now, They're Being Defunded

by Kristine Thomason 2/24/25

How to Cope With Travel Anxiety, According to Therapists

Your Travel Anxiety Is Valid — Here's How to Cope

by Kristine Thomason 2/21/25

Should Para and Nondisabled Competitions Be Held Together?

Para and Nondisabled Track Competitions Have Always Been Held Apart — Until Now

by Kristine Thomason 2/18/25

Kacey Musgraves's Erewhon Smoothie Review

Does Kacey Musgraves’s Erewhon Smoothie Really Deliver “Ultimate Clarity”?

by Kristine Thomason 2/10/25

We Have to Stop Asking Gracie Abrams For Her Abs Routine

Stop Asking Gracie Abrams For Her Abs Routine

by Kristine Thomason 2/06/25

I Spent Most of the Week at Heimat, and Here's My Review

I Worked Out, Worked, and Ate at My Gym For a Week — and I Might Do It Again

by Kristine Thomason 11/08/24

What Is Post-Wedding Anxiety and How to Cope, From Experts

What Post-Wedding Anxiety Looks Like — and How to Cope

by Kristine Thomason 10/23/24

What Is Rucking? An Expert Guide to Weighted Walking

Here's Why You Should Start Walking With a Weighted Vest

by Kristine Thomason 11/01/24

The Real Reason the Paralympics and Olympics Logos Are Different

by Kristine Thomason 9/05/24

The Paralympics and Special Olympics Are Not The Same

The Paralympics and Special Olympics Are Not the Same. The Distinction Matters.

by Kristine Thomason 9/05/24