9 Moves to a Tighter Butt

What:Thighs that don’t rub together when you walk. Plus the pleasure of being called a tight ass. You’ll Need:Nothing. There go your excuses. Lift and extend left leg (as shown), then lower back to plank. Lift and extend right leg; lower to plank. Works: butt, thighs, abs Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms extended overhead. Jump and cross right foot in front of left (as shown). Lunge forward with left leg....

June 13, 2013 · 1 min · 194 words · Misty Saunders

Frozen Treats Under 150 Calories

They also pack six grams of protein eacha nice nutrition punch in a sweet package. Scoop up a half cup for just 120 calories, and you’ll enjoy whole cookie chunks. Just 100 calories per half cup. Fruttare Mango Pops What’s summer without a popsicle? These weigh in at just 60 calories and no fat per bar. But you’d never guess. A Tall size is just 130 calories (and a practically angelic one gram of fat)....

June 13, 2013 · 1 min · 148 words · Jessica Cochran

Get Out Of the Gym Workouts

Cool down for five minutes and finish with full-body stretching. SurfSet Nowhere near an ocean, but dying to catch some waves? Catch your breath, get some strength back in your legs, and repeat two more times. Park-Bench Workout Ford is a big believer in looking at the world as your playground. One of her favorite props? “It’s great for both upper and lower body strength training,” she says. Trail Running Training for an adventure race or a mud run?...

June 13, 2013 · 1 min · 154 words · Ashley Shelton

Healthy Food Awards 2013: So How Do We Choose?

Sweetened Cereal(per 1/2 cup) 100 calories or less No more than 6 g of sugar At least 3 g fiber No more than 250 mg of sodium per cup Whole grain is the first ingredient No partially hydrogenated oils/trans fats Unsweetened Cereal(per 1/2 cup) 130 calories or less No sweeteners or high-intensity sweeteners At least 3 g fiber No more than 250 mg of sodium per cup Whole grain is the first ingredient No partially hydrogenated oils/trans fats...

June 13, 2013 · 8 min · 1618 words · Michelle Ramirez

Healthy Food Awards: Breakfast

“The berries are bursting with sweetness.” I’d snack on this by the handful," a tester said. “It looks and tastes hearty.” (Our panel’s words, not ours.) Try this “creamy, flavorful” champ. See How We Picked These Products See the Lunch Category! And Don’t Forget Dessert

June 13, 2013 · 1 min · 45 words · Omar Fischer

Healthy Food Awards: Snacks

See How We Picked These Products See the Breakfast Category! And Don’t Forget Dessert

June 13, 2013 · 1 min · 14 words · Rebecca Stewart

How to Work a Short Suit

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. Add a cool factor with pattern and details (leather! Milly;Net-A-Porter.com One Juicy Bauble Keep jewelry simple. Our pick: smaller than a cuff, more impact than a chain. Size matters: Mix big and little prints. $55;Gap.com Just the Jacket Makes a sexy dress work-worthylose it for happy hour....

June 13, 2013 · 1 min · 158 words · Eric Ford PhD

Perfect Vacation Outfits

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. For this look, relax your definition of a dress. Here, it’s an un-cover-up to flash that bikini. More buttons and you’re good for drinks. Dress, Antik Batik, $330;Shopbop.com. Bikini top, $162;LilibonSwimwear.com. Earrings, $424;Mawi.co.uk. Belt, $122;NanetteLepore.com. Bracelet, $130;VenessaArizaga.com Photographed atBe Tulumin Tulum, Mexico. Bikini top, Mara Hoffman, $121;EverythingButWater....

June 13, 2013 · 2 min · 293 words · Tricia Harris

Sexy Summer Sun Hats

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. Channel the Hollywood glamour of the ’60s with this floppy. Gap, $30;Gap.com The classic fedora, but built for the beach. Hat Attack, $80;HatAttack.com The game will be so much more stylish in one of these. Forever 21, $9;Forever21.com Pair this with somestatement sunglassesand you’ll really grab attention....

June 13, 2013 · 1 min · 82 words · Michael Jensen

Shay Mitchell's Secrets to a Hot Bod

curves and unapologetically drinks $2.99 bottles of wine. If you’re not a “Mitchie” yet, you will be one after reading this. Fringe tank, Stella McCartney, $435; Bergdorf Goodman, 212-753-7300. Bikini bottom, $76;LuliFama.com. Necklaces, Angle Diamond Dot by Courtney Harris, $25 each;AngleDiamondDot.com. Chain-link bracelet, price upon request;LoreeRodkin.com. The stress shows on your body." Day 3: Dance"I love letting loose and just moving. I’ll go to a dance studio and sweat my butt off for an hour....

June 13, 2013 · 3 min · 449 words · Jasmine Hernandez MD

The 16-Minute Beach Body Workout

This shape-up is smart. How it works:You’ll do an ab firmer, then a card move to burn fat. Try it:Do two 8-minute rounds, performing each move for 1 minute. © Condé Nast Squeeze the routine in four times a week and you won’t be squeezing into your swimsuit this summer. Engage abs and sit up, bending knees as you reach hands to toes (as shown). Return to start; continue for 1 minute....

June 13, 2013 · 2 min · 227 words · Angela Thomas

Essential Summer Makeup Products

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. Sadly, summer’s heat and humidity are a total t-zone trap. Hot… in a good way! Complex Perfex When the temperature rises, the first thing to go is your face base. Instead of sweating it out, skip foundation and spot correct with a waterproof concealer....

June 12, 2013 · 1 min · 199 words · Gregory Malone

Pumped-Up Planks

“Plus, you firm yourback, hips and shoulders.” Hold the “up” portion of a push-uptheplankis that simple. Bring right knee to chest, then return to start. COPYRIGHT ©2009 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Bring right knee to right elbow (as shown), and return to start. Repeat on opposite side. Continue for 1 minute. Bring right knee and right elbow toward each other (as shown). Return to start for 1 rep....

June 12, 2013 · 1 min · 145 words · Michael Long