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Have you been trying to make healthy changes but keep getting sidetracked? This was the situation Dana Flowers, 33 (far left), and Jaeme Milam, 28 (left)--winners of our annual reader [...]

No, the two women you see here didn't appear on The Biggest Loser and they weren't part of a nightmare boot camp. Their Shape diet and fitness aha! moments came […]

kick off the holidays! Get ready for soiree season with a pre-party. Whether it's a full-blown fete or a low-key event, a fabulous get-together with your friends offers everyone involved [...]

have you ever ... * felt guilty for skipping a workout? * eaten just because you were bored? * been frustrated with the results of your regular exercise routine? * [...]

* When we announced last year that we'd be awarding fitness makeovers to two lucky readers, thousands of you sent in letters, pictures and reasons why you were ready for [...]

With three major studio releases already under her belt this year--2 Fast 2 Furious, Once Upon a Time in Mexico and Out of Time--Eva Mendes has come a long way [...]

THE BEST ADVICE ON ... LOVING YOUR BODY 1 Show off, in style. Lost weight but need to drop a few more pounds? It makes sense to wait until you [...]

Celebrate Valentine's Day year-round with one of our four favorite fairy-tale getaways--there's a destination that's perfect for every season. Each offers plenty of heart-healthy opportunities for relaxing, romancing and calorie-blasting [...]

Byline: --Gabrielle Gayagoy Share your fiscal issues on these social networking sites and profit. Try Wesabe.com for...smart spending advice. Track expenses with handy tools and swap shopping tips with members [...]

Byline: Gabrielle Gayagoy Five creative ways to help save lives (maybe even your own) Unless you've been diagnosed with a serious illness, participating in a clinical trial probably hasn't crossed […]

'When I start hooking up with a guy I like, my body feels good, but then I start feeling guilty about what we're doing. Is this normal?' --MELISSA, 16 Isn't [...]

DIG IN! SWEET POTATO Roasted sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients and relatively low in fat compared with buttery mashed potatoes. TURKEY Skinless turkey is a protein powerhouse with less [...]

Byline: Gabrielle Gayagoy Make shopping online for kids' clothing even faster and easier with these sites, recommended by Hillary Mendelsohn, author of The Purple Book: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional […]

Don't jog past that swing set and slide--use them for a few toning moves, says Stefan Aschan, a personal trainer with Strength 123 in New York City. Do 2 or [...]

DREAM DIARIES Covered in hand-screened silk, these cheerful PlushLiving Pulse journals will help friends keep track of their goals ($32.95; wrapables.com). PERSONALI-TEE Share positive, empowering messages with the world on [...]

BE A SUCCESS STORY It sounds counterintuitive, but remembering a past failure is one of the best ways to reach a new goal, reveals a recent study from the University [...]

EVER NOTICE HOW SOME WOMEN ALWAYS KNOW HOW TO STRUT THEIR STUFF, even if they happen to be the heaviest person in the room? The truth is, body confidence isn't [...]

Back in 1998, Rebecca Romijn confessed to Shape that when she was growing up she thought she looked too skinny and coveted curvy bodies. 'All my high school friends were [...]

Shape reader Daena Ott, 29, of Greenville, S.C., shares her stick-with-it trick: 'Every day I tell myself, 'Do just a little bit more than you did yesterday.' I apply this [...]

explore spain It's Not About the Tapas by Polly Evans (Delta, 2006) British journalist Evans pedaled 1,000 miles through Spain, taking a six-week tour of the country's golden coasts, vineyards [...]

If you've learned anything from watching The Office, you know workplace humor sometimes backfires. So what topics are super-safe? People are least offended by jokes about their favorite sports teams [...]

These moves by Mark Natale, creator of The Quickie workout at Gravity Fitness Center in New York City, require a chair, coffee table and phone book. Do 1 set of [...]

Don't let errands overtake your Saturdays and Sundays! Using all your free time to do chores leaves you spent, says Mary Ann Bauman, M.D., author of Fight Fatigue (Tate Publishing, [...]

New research from California State University, Long Beach found logging more strides boosts energy and self-esteem--and even improves your eating habits! 'Just five or 10 minutes of walking has been [...]

Three out of four adults have problems falling asleep, according to a recent National Sleep Foundation poll. Need help catching z's? Here's what's working for Shape editors. HOMEDICS SOUND SPA [...]

This workout, from the U.S. Tennis Association's Mike Nishihara, M.S., targets key tennis muscles. You'll need a medicine ball and a resistance tube with handles. Do 3 sets 3 times [...]

Before she became famous for teetering around New York in sky-high heels on Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker graced the pages of the January 1990 issue of Shape [...]

Taking time to relax isn't just fun--it's essential. 'People are so conditioned to measure themselves by their accomplishments that they often overdo it and get burnt out,' says Ray Bennett, [...]

Start communicating about your sex life! 'Just talking to your partner out of the bedroom really does bring couples closer. When women openly express what they want and why they [...]

If you count yourself among the approximately 3 million people who annually pitch a tent at national parks--or if you just want a healthy dessert option to serve when you're […]

HOW 3 READERS NIXED WORKOUT BOREDOM "I dedicate one day a week to do an activity I love with my best friend. We either go for power walks by the […]

Four daughters share life advice from their famous fathers on ... ... ACHIEVING SUCCESS 'Be passionate about your job. No matter how hard you work, if you don't love what [...]

When Heather Locklear wore a silver Danskin bodysuit on Shape's October 1990 cover (her fourth) to promote her new fitness video Heather Locklear Presents Your Personal Workout, she showed a [...]

Imagine if you could draw upon years of experience to make all your important decisions. That's the appeal of the Elder Wisdom Circle, an online network of senior citizens who [...]

Many women say they rely on takeout because they don't have time to do the shopping, washing and chopping required to prepare a meal. Now, though, there's a healthier option: [...]

Turned off by calcium supplements that leave you feeling bloated and, well, gassy? Shape found a tasty alternative sans the unladylike side effect: Citracal's new Creamy Bites ($7.49 for a [...]

'Help! A trainer at my gym gives me unsolicited critiques whenever I work out, so now I never want to go. What should I do?'--LEAH BUCKLAND, 31, WESTERVILLE, OHIO Shape [...]