Jillian Michaels's 16-Minute Slim-Down

Your odds of flipping over are next to none." Assume an inverted V position but with knees bent. Then spring to other side of mat for one rep. Continue alternating sides for 1 minute. It’s all about power and balance. “* Stand with feet hip-width apart. Raise right knee so thigh is parallel to ground, hands in loose fists near chin. Repeat kick on opposite side for 1 rep. Continue, alternating sides, for 1 minute....

February 12, 2012 · 2 min · 258 words · Patricia Taylor

3 DIY Chocolate Valentine's Day Gifts ... FromTop ChefContestant Candice Kumai!

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. “That makes all the difference in the world.” Nervous about your baking skills? Just verify you follow the recipe to a “T,” advises Kumai. Never melt chocolate over direct heat, unless the recipe calls for that method. And most importantly, remember to have FUN when making chocolate treats!...

February 10, 2012 · 2 min · 310 words · Rachel Livingston

Dylan Lauren's Sexiest Valentines Day Treats

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. Chocolate Covered Strawberries This is a classic Valentine’s Day gift that never gets old. Rainbow Lollipop Bra and Thong Rainbow Lollipop Bra and Thong is the new lace. Wow your guy with this edible undergarment. Sweet & Naughty Candy Tattoos Stick them on and lick them off!...

February 10, 2012 · 1 min · 196 words · David Smith

My HealthySELF:The Revolution's Dr. Jennifer Ashton Reveals 3 Secrets to Being Healthier and Happier

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. Missed the boat on your New Year’s resolutions? Women’s health expert Dr. Jennifer Ashton fromThe Revolutionis here to help yourevamp your life– inside and out. According to Ashton, your own personal revolution isn’t thathard to achieve. What’s the one thing women should do every day to be healthier?...

February 10, 2012 · 3 min · 458 words · Kimberly Morgan

Classic and Cool: Emmy Rossum Wearsthe Best of Both Worlds

All About Emmy Until last year, no one would have describedEmmy Rossumas shameless. An archetypal beauty, yes. It’s no delicate role: She swears, she seduces, she scores. (Her sex scenes are racy, even for the fearless cable web link.) “I had so much fun in these clothesthey’re feminine with an edge.” As for takingfashion risks, Rossum’s all for it. “It’s liberating to mix it up, pairing stripes with florals or wearing two brights together....

February 9, 2012 · 3 min · 441 words · Brandon Curtis

My HealthySELF: Cookbook Author Elizabeth Gordon on Her Allergy-Free Lifestyle

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. When Elizabeth Gordon found out that some of her favorite foods (pizza! were out of the picture due to afood-allergy diagnosis, she ran to the kitchen. Despite the major restrictions on her diet, Gordon is sunny and cheerful about food and life. We asked her how she manages food, family, writing and running....

February 3, 2012 · 3 min · 480 words · Curtis Lowe

Gossip Girl's 100th: The Good, the Bad and the Scandalous on the Upper East Side

Photo Credit: Giovanni Rufino/The CW X: Some of our favorite characters have disappeared. We would also like to formally request the return of Vanessa, if only for her boho chic accessories. And why did Eric have to be one of the only Manhattanites to choose a college outside the borough? “G.G.” - Pictured (L to R in a dream sequence) Hugo Becker as Louis, Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey, Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass, Chace Crawford as Nate Archibald, Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf and Blake Lively as Serena Van Der Woodsen in GOSSIP GIRL on The CW....

January 31, 2012 · 2 min · 378 words · Jean Oneal

The BachelorRecap: The Girls Battle for the Diamond and Courtney has a Nude Awakening

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. Welcome back, Bachelor lovers! THE BACHELOR - Millions of viewers shared the heartbreak of Ben Flajnik (pronounced Flannick) when his soulful and heartfelt proposal was rejected by Ashley Hebert in the emotional finale of last season’s “The Bachelorette.” Now Ben is ready to put all the disappointment and hurt behind him in order to move on with his life, his phenomenal success as a businessman and his search for the right woman to be his wife and to start a family with, as he stars in the next edition of ABC’s hit romance reality series, “The Bachelor,” when it returns to ABC in January 2012....

January 31, 2012 · 2 min · 406 words · John Washington

My HealthySELF: How National Geographic Explorer Mireya Mayor Stays Fit for Her Adventures

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. Imagine you’re an NFL cheerleader with a passion for science. You’re a busy woman! Tell us a little about your latest projects. It’s been a very exciting time in my life! All of this in addition to planning some cool expeditions to Madagascar. You’ve been a cheerleader, research scientist and TV personality – which is your favorite?...

January 27, 2012 · 2 min · 385 words · Jordan Pineda

Sundance: Back to Basics

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. Sundance 2012 wasn’t like that! PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 22: Actress Kristen Bell (L) and SELF editor-in-chief Lucy Danziger attend the Bing and Self Magazine celebration for Cover Star Kristen Bell featuring a screening of “House of Lies” at Bing Bar on January 22, 2012 in Park City, Utah....

January 27, 2012 · 2 min · 337 words · Jason Horne

Got Two Left Feet? Let Zumba Help You Find the Beat

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’m not just painfully shy about busting a move but hopelessly uncoordinated in the booty-shaking department. “Zumba is a world dance fitness party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.” Ready to get this party started? Extend arms forward in reaching motion then look forward (above)....

January 26, 2012 · 1 min · 155 words · Tanner Griffin

Happy Chinese New Year! 3 Healthy Asian Dishes to Make Tonight

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. HappyNew Year… again! Be prepared to drool. First of all, Simonds says, don’t be afraid! Think Chinese food has to be super salty, super oily? “Use what’s fresh and available at the grocery store,” says Simonds. Skinny up your dishes. Just boost up the plethora of other seasonings available, like garlic, ginger, lemon juice and more....

January 23, 2012 · 3 min · 551 words · Rachel Williamson MD

My HealthySELF: ESPN Anchor Sage Steele on Training for Her First Half Marathon

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 was scared to death but reminded myself that I love a good challenge!” Read on to learn more about what’s in Sage’s fridge and why she lovesJillian Michaels! [#image: /photos/57d8daddd3276fe2329484ba]|||||| You blogged about how the holidays derailed your training. I had to put my failures behind me and stop beating myself up....

January 20, 2012 · 3 min · 560 words · Bill Escobar