I Went for Botox, I Came Out with a Skin Cancer Diagnosis: One Woman's Story

And we honestly couldn’t get enough of her. Or even better, here’s the excerpt from my memoir. It’s called Tumor Humor." Cindy Ord/Getty Images Guess what: It’s awesome. Puffy, creased, spotted, tired. I’d examine each new wrinkle, cringing as I plucked a gray hair. As with all things in my life, I am black or white. I took the first available appointment. The two vertical gashes above my nose where I seem to hold my stress....

May 30, 2012 · 3 min · 515 words · Amy Powell

Janel Parrish Brings Her 'A' Game toPretty Little Liars

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. You were recently revealed as “A” (or at least one member of “A-Team”!) PRETTY LITTLE LIARS - “Blood Is the New Black” - Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are on edge with the arrival of a new message from “A,” and quickly this tormentor shows that they mean business in “Blood Is the New Black,” an all new episode of ABC Family’s hit original series “Pretty Little Liars,” airing Tuesday, June 12th (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT)....

May 30, 2012 · 3 min · 469 words · Jessica Smith

Is the "Fat-Burning Zone" a Myth?

We love sharing the latest from our friends atYouBeauty! Today, you’ll find countless articles about “The Fat-Burning Zone Myth”. These articles say you gotta exercise at a high intensity to burn the most fat. Myth or no myth, the important question is how this all affects your personal weight loss strategy. The battle is between carbohydrates and fats. When your body burns food to create energy, it uses oxygen and produces carbon dioxide....

May 25, 2012 · 2 min · 395 words · Tommy Hernandez

My HealthySELF:Tiger in the KitchenWriter Reveals Her Food and Family Secrets

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. “I always emulated the men in my family, not thewomen,” admits Tan. For years, she resisted learning her way around the kitchen and instead concentrated on her career. She learned how to make the delicious food of her ancestors, thehealthyway. As a neurotic New Yorker, I expected cooking to be precise....

May 25, 2012 · 2 min · 320 words · Christopher Griffith

4 Meat-Free Recipes You Didn't Know You Could Grill

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Memorial Day is almost here – hooray for three-day weekends! SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF - FEB 3, 2011: KC Masterpiece Grilled Lemonade. PHOTO BY JOHN LEE. Glass of grilled lemonade to go with your grilled avocado mashed potatoes, anyone? Set aside on a tray to be grilled....

May 23, 2012 · 3 min · 433 words · Patrick Pope

May SELF Dinner Club: Burgers n' Booze!

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. TheSELF Dinner Clubladies are pretty excited for Memorial Day (okay, REALLY excited). But we’re not all that pumped about the extra calories. So we decided to test-drive a SELF-approved Memorial Day meal. You better believe it! With New York being so rainy lately, we were excited to get in a grilling mindset this week!...

May 23, 2012 · 2 min · 275 words · Veronica Jackson

My HealthySELF: Why We're Inspired byArmy Wives' Kellie Martin

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Martin has a personal connection to the cause, too. “None of Heather’s doctors thought that could be the problem until it was too late. I want to prevent others from going through what Heather and my family went through. Martin’spassionfor her cause clearly wins her the SELF badge of approval – but her SELFyness doesn’t stop there....

May 18, 2012 · 2 min · 346 words · Christina Pollard

2012 Healthy Beauty Awards: Best Buys $10 and Under

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. See more winners:Face,Makeup,Nails,Sun,Hair,Body. “These wipes have a great smell and give great results! What more could I want?” It’s like a pina colada for your face (with no hangover). Neither could our testerand she swears by this yummy, game-changing gloss: “I absolutely loved it!...

May 16, 2012 · 2 min · 308 words · Karen Jones

5 Minutes to Flat Abs

Translation: a tinier waist, a flatter middle and sexy definitionfast! Or if you’re in the mood for a flat-ab-athon, try this entire lineup. Engage abs, lifting upper body and reaching elbows to knees. 2014 Getty Images Hold crunch as you straighten legs, lifting right leg high and lowering left leg to a 45-degree angle. Extend arms (as shown) and hold for 1 beat. Do 12 reps. Switch sides; repeat. Super Cinching Sit-Up Lie faceup, arms overhead on ground....

May 16, 2012 · 1 min · 104 words · Anthony Miranda DDS

Do You Need Enhanced Water?

Do you need one?Only if you’re breaking a serious sweat. They’re designed for people exercising more than an hour at a high intensity. Gatorade G-Series 02 Perform and Powerade Ion4 fit the bill. Fitness Waters What are they?Think of them as sports drinks light. Do you need one?These are good pours for amoderate-intensity 45-minute workout. But the free stuff from a fountainhydrates equally well. Buyer’s guide:Scan shelves for zero-calorie options....

May 16, 2012 · 1 min · 180 words · Alison Boyd

Drop 10 Diet Success Stories: They Kept The Weight Off!

“I indulged with the Drop 10 Happy Plate!” Lindsay Shoemaker, 29, of Sacramento, California lost 26 pounds. Now she feels energetic and confident on the sidelines and off. Buy the Drop 10 Diet Today! The pledge also inspired her to dedicate time and energy to achieving another lifetime goal: running a marathon. “The Drop 10 fitness cards were like my own personal trainer.” Planning a trip to Hawaii in 2011 spurred her to get beach-ready....

May 16, 2012 · 7 min · 1373 words · Erica Bridges

Get Rid of Acne for Good!

When You’re Stressed You’refreaking out, and wham! Here’s how to get back in the clear. Flex your willpower!Overdoing it on alcohol and having a smoke are not doing your skin any favors. In fact, a study published in theInternational Journal of Dermatologyconfirms that theseless than stellar habitsexacerbate acne conditions. See a skin doc.Logically, chronic stress leads to chronic acne. If you’re able to’t break the cycle, a dermatologist can. Antibiotics are another possibility....

May 16, 2012 · 3 min · 436 words · Claire Garcia

Healthy Beauty Awards: Body

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. See more winners:Face,Makeup,Nails,Sun,Hair,$10 and Under. Total time (and money!) Our tester says, “I had to hide it from my husband.” Let’s be honestwe can’t resist it, either! Plus, the bar has avocado oil to moisturize. “My skin felt smooth, and the scent made me feel sexy,” our tester confesses....

May 16, 2012 · 1 min · 109 words · Alyssa Morrow