en Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:07:08 +0800 122 You wouldn't judge a book by its cover, would you? You would want to open the book and read part of it to get a better idea about what is going on, right? Well, judging a book by its cover is what happens when you look at LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and decide that this is the only - or even the ...

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:29:22 +0800 Scarlett Johannson writes The Skinny on HuffPo and can this woman write! She talks about how she trains for her upcoming role in Iron Man 2 as the Black Widow. Her interesting piece covers how a balanced diet, consistency and discipline play a big role in remaining healthy and fit. She also puts rum...

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:20:38 +0800 So, yoga is supposed to be a spiritual, relaxing form of meditation that can bring you to new heights. But what happens if the yoga instructor turns all voodoo-witch-doctor like and hypnotizes and then molests your girlfriend in class? Trust me, these things can happen.A case happened last October i...

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:56:52 +0800 As if a bad case of acne isn't bad enough news, wait till you hear the real nightmare! Apparently acne is becoming freakishly resistant to the commonly prescribed antibiotics, including tetracycline and erythromycin.It's as though acne has developed a super power of its own-- Antibiotic Shield! Whil...

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:56:52 +0800 Remember when you were a wee little girl and you used to play with those bright and colourful Hula Hoops? Trying to get them to go round your waist as many times as you can? Well, apparently that childhood plaything has gained popularity among those who want to be long and lean. Exercising can not g...

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:14:59 +0800 She’s a Victoria’s Secret "Angel," was number one in Maxim Magazine’s 2008 hot list and last year graced the coveted cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition — but Marisa Miller works hard for her stunning six-pack and her secret involves a lot of sweating, socking and splashing. "I box a...

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:22:03 +0800 Have you noticed that when you get anxious or nervous you get an upset stomach, find yourself with a headache or become accident-prone? Are you the sort of person that eats more when depressed or stops eating altogether? When you're really happy, balanced and unchallenged you probably notice that yo...

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:13:08 +0800 Behold! Natural, eco-conscious ways to get gorgeous and protect the earthBy Jenna MahoneyFrom the March 2009 Issue Clean your beauty routineNo one's asking you to slap mayo on your face, bathe in patchouli or give up your highlights. A few easy tweaks can make a world of difference to your looks and...

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:41:39 +0800 At SELF, we're agents of slim. Our mission: to discover the shape-up strategies fitness pros use themselves and reveal them to you. Here, the coveted file. With these ingenious tips, you, too, have the power to burn fat, tone muscle and rescue your shape from evil flab!By Beth JanesFrom the March 20...

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:41:39 +0800 Five extra tips from our fitness experts to get the most out of your workouts and feel better than ever.From the March 2009 Issue Freeze and squeezeMomentum is a great thing in life, but in strength training, it can cheat your muscles out of toning. "When you get to the connecting point of an exerci...

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:41:39 +0800 Are you sniffling, sneezing and coughing? If you're like most people, you probably don't relish the thought of lacing up your sneakers and hitting the road (or the gym) when you have a cold or flu. But those who persevere when they're sick and don't break their exercise routine may be on to somethin...

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:56:03 +0800 Glutes, derriere — whatever name we use, we often forget the butt is actually a group of muscles that can be shaped and toned. "You already use these muscles every day," explains Lakey Evans, a personal trainer at New York City's Reebok Sports Club who developed this routine. "So it doesn't take muc...

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:08:09 +0800 Tried every diet but still can't keep the pounds off? We've got great news: Working with the latest medical discoveries about food, appetite, and exercise, we've created a plan to help you lose two inches in two weeks. But that's only the beginning. Our goal is to help you get slim and stay that way...

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:08:08 +0800 Are you trying to get a firmer tighter butt that will look great in a bikini? Or simply a cute pair of buns to fit into your new Christmas outfit? Don’t worry, there is a way to quickly and easily tone your butt and I am going to give you the best exercises for your butt. But before I do, there is s...

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:33:42 +0800 If you are a woman, you start losing bone density in their late 30s, and it can go downhill from there. You also know your risk of getting osteoporosis during your lifetime is a huge 50%. But you don’t have to be a runner or heavy-duty weight lifter to build bone mass. Any weight-bearing activity—w...

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