Look Better Naked

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. Debloat in the Bath Did you find time to squeeze in anab-flattening workout? COPYRIGHT ©2009 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Then#TreatYoSelfto a soothing bath full of Epsom salts. A cup of salts should do the trick. Treat Yo' Feet Get snuggly, footsie-ready toes with this new peel fromBaby Foot....

February 10, 2014 · 1 min · 200 words · Kelsey Braun

Must-Try New Nail Shades

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. Your fitness and beauty regimens have more in common than you think. Lifting weights causes microscopic tears in muscle fibers so that they repair themselves stronger. Think of your skin as a brick wall, says Leslie Baumann, M.D., a derm in Miami. When skin is compromised, it’s as if the grout between the bricks is gone....

February 9, 2014 · 2 min · 277 words · Julie Miller

#TrainerIntel: Pure Barre Founder Carrie Dorr Tells All

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. Barre studios are everywhere, sure. Copyright Cybelle Codish And that’s all thanks to creator, trainer and former dancer Carrie Dorr. We’d call her a triple-threat, but that’s, like, a dozen different talents. On the road, sometimes you’ve gotta sub in something creative to do a barre workout....

February 7, 2014 · 2 min · 406 words · Keith Howe

15 Ways to Embrace Your Inner Olympian

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. Private Eyes See clearly in any weather conditions with theSmith I/OSwomen’s goggles. Each pair includes two scratch- and impact-resistant lenses that improve contrast sensitivity. They also feature smart, anti-fog technology and strategic venting to help prevent moisture build-up. Cost: $175-$235, depending on lens. Slope Style Posh meets performance in the waterproof, windproofHelly Hansen W Panorama Jacket....

February 4, 2014 · 1 min · 133 words · Michael Rose

7 Wacky Winter Races We're Dying To Try

I’m kinda over the same point-A-to-point-B road races. And plain pavement running in this weather? I have a House of Cards Netflix marathon to attend to. COPYRIGHT ©2004 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Cupid’s Undie Run February 15 Ok, okso you are jogging in this one. But in your skivvies! you might run a milejust a mile!in a bra and boy shorts to help cure sick kids. Entry fee: $89....

February 4, 2014 · 1 min · 186 words · Veronica Brown

75 Snacks Under 200 Calories

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. Crunchmaster Popped Edamame Chips Craving a salty snack without the guilt? COPYRIGHT ©2004 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Try these deliciouslycrunchy chipsmade from one of our favorite superfoods. This non-GMOgluten-free treatis a great alternative but is creamy enough that you won’t miss all those calories....

January 30, 2014 · 6 min · 1131 words · Valerie Fitzgerald

Your 5-Minute Workout: Blast Over 100 Cals With This Kettlebell Routine

Think taking five isn’t worth it? Not when you’re wielding a kettlebell. Warm-Up: Jog in place for 30 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of jumping jacks. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, both hands holding the kettlebell in front of you. Active Recovery for 15 seconds Keep moving by marching in place or step touch side-to-side. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, holding the kettlebell with one hand at shoulder height....

January 23, 2014 · 1 min · 198 words · Mark Fowler

Easy Super Bowl Recipes Under 400 Calories

Decadent treats that are easy on the waistline. Lee Bros. Chili con Carne Chili is synonymous with cold-weather gridlock action. Serve in your prettiest tea cups or ramekins during the halftime show. But this cheesy-carby option is just as tasty and it comes without all the guilt. And the jalapeno adds a nice little kick. The nonfat Greek yogurt, one of our favoritesuperfoods. And bonus: No cooking required. Save mega-fat by swapping out traditional fried tortilla chips for baked ones....

January 21, 2014 · 2 min · 232 words · Amy Boyd

10 Essential Total-Body Moves

Multi-functional exercises for all-over toning. Perform each for 1 minute. Lunge forward with right leg, bending both knees 90 degrees, keeping knees behind toes. Hold lunge as you rotate torso to right, extending right arm behind you. Lift butt and scoot a couple inches in front of seat. Bend elbows behind you, lowering butt toward floor. Tip:“This exercise successfully tones the backs of your arms, which are typically hard to target....

January 16, 2014 · 1 min · 197 words · Tiffany Levy

25 No-Equipment Sculpting Moves

Engage abs and sit up, bending knees as you reach hands to toes (as shown). Return to start; continue for 1 minute. Hop feet back up to hands and jump, raising arms overhead. COPYRIGHT ©2012 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Repeat on opposite side. Continue for 1 minute. Bring right knee to chest, then return to start. Bring right knee to right elbow (as shown), and return to start....

January 16, 2014 · 3 min · 513 words · Hunter Miller

Designers Get Into the Athletic Gear Game

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. Plus, shorts in a relaxed fit. Blazer, DKNY, $445; Belk. Green swimsuit, $96, and yellow swimsuit, $96, DKNY; 800-231-0884. Shorts, DKNY, $235;Net-A-Porter.com. Visor, $150;TracyWatts.com. Watch, Omega, $4,900;OmegaWatches.comfor stores. Cuff, $195;CCSkye.com Sporty doesn’t mean tomboy. A fitted knit top shows curves; a neoprene skirt gives surf style a new, flirty shape....

January 16, 2014 · 2 min · 362 words · Tanya Jones

Help Build Lean Muscle With These High-Protein Foods and Snacks

Eggs One large egg has 6 grams of protein and just 38 calories. Go #14in14 and try our 14-Day Slimdown! One to try?Seapoint Farms. COPYRIGHT ©2011 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Bonus: Salmon has omega-3 fatty acids, so it’s heart-healthy and can help you score glowing skin. Look for wild salmon, which has fewer pollutants. One quick prep: Brush the fish with olive oil and seasonings before broiling for about four minutes....

January 16, 2014 · 1 min · 150 words · Cody Buck

How to Turn Your Career Failures Into Lasting Success

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. The biggest job I ever lost was running a national magazine. Word that I’d gotten fired spread like wildfire in the industry. I wallowed, I ugly-cried, I indulged in revenge fantasies. I felt sure I’d never work again. Then I reached out to a good friend for consolation....

January 16, 2014 · 3 min · 597 words · Bianca Clark