Jillian Michaels's Top Get-Fit Tips

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. Focus on your endgame. “Ask yourself, ‘Why do I want to be in shape?’ and write all those reasons down. Earrings, price upon request,HeartsOnFire.com. Necklace, Tiffany & Co., $150;Tiffany.com. Watch, Raymond Weil, $1,450; Bloomingdale’s. Sneakers, $100;Nike.com Don’t be a baby. But when it comes to your body, it’s worth it....

January 16, 2014 · 2 min · 317 words · Jermaine Jones

Make These Skinny Pancakes for Your Next Brunch

Blue-Cornmeal Griddle Cakes Skip the boring bagel and whip up these Southwestern-style pancakes instead. Withblueberriesand cornmeal powering up the cakes, this breakfast feels super satiating. Frozen or dried berries will do the trick. And these pancakes are a third of the cals of a normal stack. The sour-cherry sauce offers a uniquely sweet twist with far fewer cals than your grocery store syrup. Needless to say, the picture alone has us salivating....

January 16, 2014 · 1 min · 157 words · Jacqueline Osborne

Resolve To Eat These Foods This Year

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. Tiny and nearly tasteless,chia seedsare great in a smoothie or sprinkled over salad. Grass-Fed Beef Go for grass-fed beef over corn-fed, advises Grunewald. Prebiotics help nourish the colonies of beneficial bacteria in our digestive system and strengthen the immune system. Asparagus is a top source....

January 16, 2014 · 2 min · 286 words · Michael Long

The Coolest New Fitness Gadgets

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. Deejay a Session Blast your playlist with these wireless headphones, sure. They also gauge heart rate with a sensor embedded in the right earbud. A voice coach tells you when you’re sailingor slacking. And a free app uses the phone’s GPS to track runs....

January 16, 2014 · 1 min · 179 words · Michael Barton

The One Pregnancy Pitfall Nobody Talks About

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 thought my body was going crazy. It was the summer of 2012 and I’d spent weeks googlingsore boobs,heart palpitationsanddizziness. I saw a dermatologist for acne that had suddenly cropped up on my chin. I scarfed down every single snack I brought to work by midmorning....

January 16, 2014 · 4 min · 709 words · Sharon Carrillo

The P90X Craze: Melt Fat With These Effective Moves

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. Secret Sauce Efficiency.Creator Tony Horton refined his program, now promising the same whoa results in half the time. © Condé Nast Try ItDo each move for 1 minute. Total sweat time: 24 minutes. Want even more from P90X3 guru@Tony_Horton? Go toP90X3.comto purchase the full program....

January 16, 2014 · 2 min · 363 words · William Patrick

Watch Out for These Sneaky Sugar Sources!

Marinara Sauce Surprise: Your favorite savory sauce may have added sugar. Manufacturers add it to bring out the natural sweetness of tomatoes. Sign up for the 14-Day Slimdown and get more great eat-right ideas! Whole Wheat Bread Yup, added sugar can hide even in products marked “whole wheat.” Scan labels to suss out sugar sources like honey, molasses or high-fructose corn syrup. To play it safe, switch to plain oatmeal or unsweetened cereal and add fresh fruit and spices....

January 16, 2014 · 1 min · 181 words · Christopher Rodriguez

What's In Your Gym Bag?

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 likeBarenaked trail mixin chocolate cherry. 2013 NBCUniversal Media LLC I also carry someSecretdeodorant. I probably chew one pack of gum a day, likeOrbit Wintermint. I also like the long strips ofExtra, which I chew when I’m on the spin bike." Kelly Clark, Snowboarder...

January 16, 2014 · 4 min · 748 words · David Sanders

Winter Salads That Will Keep You Full

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. Full of flavor, veggies and good-for-you grains, these bowls won’t leave you hungry. Cook the bulgur, then add the dates and a pinch of salt, before letting everything cool. Then toss in pistachios, a peeled orange, and fresh baby spinach leaves. No dressing necessaryjust a topping of grated asiago or parmesan cheese....

January 16, 2014 · 1 min · 186 words · David Mann

Work Winter Shorts into Your Wardrobe This Season

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January 16, 2014 · 1 min · 26 words · Timothy Blanchard

Ravenswood's Nicole Anderson on the Aerial Workout She's Dying to Try, the Power of Sriracha and Her Secret Craft Abilities

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. Confession: One of our new funtimes TV shows isRavenswoodon ABC Family. LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Actress Nicole Gale Anderson arrives to Audi Celebrates Golden Globes Weekend at Cecconi’s Restaurant on January 9, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)...

January 14, 2014 · 3 min · 496 words · Dennis Herrera

The 24 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility

Raise your hand if you tend to skip stretching exercises when youre pressed for time. No shameyoure definitely not alone there. But theres good reason to block off just a few minutes to fit some in. Katie Thompson Not sure where to start? What kind of stretching should you do? Why is stretching so important? But its vital for helping you progress at the gymandfor helping you just plain feel better in everyday life....

January 14, 2014 · 3 min · 427 words · Tracy Weaver

Too Much Cake? Enjoy This Portobello-and-Goat Cheese Vegetarian Delight

Gorge over the holiday like the rest of us? Maybe on a no-bake treat? (Genius, right?) The app also provides options to filter recipes by main ingredient, occasion and dietary restriction. Try their Portobello Stack recipe to see how simple a sophisticated recipe can be with easy-to-follow directions. INGREDIENTS: PREP INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare a food processor with the blade attachment. Add the walnuts to the food processor and process until finely chopped....

December 27, 2013 · 2 min · 378 words · Erik James