8 Ways To Motivate & Get Off Your Cold Weather Butt

But they’re not of the “Grease Lightening” variety. You need fat for warmth … supposedly. Better nip thiscold weatherslump in the bud before I settle down for a five month Snuggie hibernation. And now so do you. And Black knows a thing or two aboutweight loss. “I lost about 40lbs,” she explains. They’re back to school and super busy. And it’s football season, so there’stailgating. I even fall into that rut and I’m a trainer....

October 20, 2011 · 2 min · 402 words · Ruth Clay

6 Ways To Relieve "Text Neck"

Carpel tunnel issofive years ago. “Text Neck” is thenew tech-induced body ailment. “You might remember fromJerry Maguirethat the human head ways approximately 10 lbs. In other words, the more you crane your neck, the more weight it has to carry. Outside medical research has also uncovered evidence of related early onset arthritis and even decrease lung capacity. So, the position is nonstop. The same goes for adults in meetings, at work and even stopped at red lights in traffic....

October 17, 2011 · 2 min · 227 words · Donald Torres

Box -- And Torch Calories! -- with VH1's Carrie Keagan

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. Want to amp up your workout? VH1’sBig Morning Buzz Livehost Carrie Keagan takes us through her latest lesson. Just be sure to protect your knuckles. Wrap those hands!" The sound it makes as your gloves hit the pad is so powerful! A SOLID KICK...

October 17, 2011 · 2 min · 221 words · Holly James

Stars' Best Beauty and Style Secrets

Kimberly Perry Nothing says Academy of Country Music Awards like big voices and bigger hair. “If it falls flat, so will my act!” To make major waves, prep damp strands with a dab of texturing paste. (Perry likes Kevin Murphy Gritty Business, $22.) Blow-dry hair fully, raking through with fingers. Amanda Seyfried Chic shadesadd cool mystique to an outfit even when it’s not-so-sunny autumn. Add a pattern to your favoritesolid colored dresswith a cardigan or a floaty scarf....

October 17, 2011 · 2 min · 281 words · Danny Gonzales

11 Ways to Cut Calories Without Even Trying

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. Find yourself snacking on a bag of chips and before you know it–they’re gone? You’re not alone. Find out how to slim down without even trying. “We don’t have enough time for mindful eating,” says Wansink. “The secret is to set up your environment so you eat less without having to think about....

October 14, 2011 · 3 min · 445 words · Meagan Lang

My HealthySELF: How YOU Can Help Save the Ta-Tas!

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. phrases, like “Caught you lookin'! Save the Ta-Tas” – in 2004 after she learned that her aunt and grandmother were battling the disease. We caught up with Fikse to find out all about how she stays motivated and healthy. Julia Fiske rocking one of her signature tees...

October 14, 2011 · 2 min · 376 words · Trevor Wells

7-Day Cancer-Fighting Meal Plan

One week of meals packing the most potent-cancer fighting foods in tasty recipes (plus snacks!). Serve with 1 toasted whole-wheat English muffin spread with 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Dress with 1 tbsp lowfat balsamic vinaigrette. JONNY VALIANT; PROP STYLING, ALISTAIR TURNBULL; FOOD STYLING, KAREN EVANS. SEE GET-IT GUIDE. Serve with 1 1/2 cups tomato soup (such as Muir Glen Tomato-Basil) and a whole-grain roll. Dinner:Spinach Pizza With Romaine Salad Thaw 5 ounces frozen spinach; squeeze and chop....

October 13, 2011 · 3 min · 595 words · Beth Brown

12 Simple Ways to Ward Off Cancer

“Sleep helps cells repair themselves,” says Marisa C. Weiss, M.D., president and founder ofBreastCancer.org. Also, checkAirNow.gov: If the air-quality index score is above 150, hit the gym. Transfer your pad thai to a ceramic plate before digging in. Make a Date Texting and tweeting are great but shouldn’t replace actual face time. “Standing for a few minutes every half hour may be enough to minimize the effects.” Open Wide Poor dental hygiene can increase your risk for gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums....

October 12, 2011 · 2 min · 219 words · Andrew Wilcox

3 CrossFit Total-Body Workouts

The expertDenise Thomas, CrossFit Level 2 (the highest!) Track your progress for one month, then marvel at your improvement. Three, two, one…go! (c) MoMo Productions That’s how CrossFitters start each WOD. How to Talk CrossFitBoxGymisn’t in CrossFitters' vocab. Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms overhead. Return to standing for 1 rep; repeat on opposite side, traveling forward. Continue, alternating sides. Keeping legs straight, bend forward, place hands on floor and walk hands into push-up position....

October 12, 2011 · 1 min · 204 words · Cathy Simpson

56 Stylish Ways to Fight Breast Cancer

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. From the Heart Pink Hope pendant, $65;Swarovski.com. Proceeds to the Libby Ross Breast Cancer Foundation. Hour Hero Phoebe BCRF watch, $298;Coach.com. 20% to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Lend an Ear Vintage Alhambra earrings, $4,400;VanCleef-Arpels.com. 10% to BCRF. Jaunty Python Kara Ross Trinity bag, $3,125;KaraRossNY.com....

October 12, 2011 · 4 min · 701 words · Laurie Franklin

7 Ways to Volunteer to Fight Cancer

Log on to offer your words of wisdom, or join the all-volunteer editorial staff. If You Love Science… ArmyOfWomen.orgmatches healthy women with researchers seeking volunteers for breast cancer studies. Your donation is your own healthy self. If you’re a sporty typeyoga instructors are especially welcomehead toTeamSurvivor.orgto offer your get-fit services. If You Love Finance… Money-savvy volunteers can guest-blog atTheSAMFund.blogspot.comor research topics for webinars. If You Love Adventure… it’s possible for you to fan the charity on Facebook to raise awareness or donate money atCancerRockstar....

October 12, 2011 · 1 min · 88 words · Kirsten Bowman

8 Moves to a Sculpted Lower 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. The expertPopular trainer Story von Holzhausen (that’s her on the cards!) teaches these miracle moves in her Liquid Strength class at Equinox in New York City. She shared them exclusively with SELF. And use our cardio tips to get more lower-body benefits from any workout....

October 12, 2011 · 2 min · 275 words · Eric Floyd

As Seen on TV Fitness Gear: Buy or Change the Channel?

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 gistIdentify your shape from four options based on how different women gain and store weight. Then, over nine DVDs, Tracy Anderson leads you through equipment-free cardio and strength exercises. Do one hour-longworkoutsix days a week for 90 days. The extremely low-caloriedietis stricthardly anygrainsordairyand falls very short on calcium....

October 12, 2011 · 2 min · 407 words · Kara Duran