What Your Lips Say About Your Personality

Zen You’re soulful. Cat Marnell Determined You’re a go-getter. Avoid bold colorsthey can look clownish on generous puckers. Opt for a neutral shade with a touch of sheen; it’s more flattering. Sultry You’re a temptress. The deep hue hints at just-kissed lips, and the sheen adds softness. Dreamy You’re a dreamer. Confident You’re a leader. Theron’s lips are very curved and have a natural upward slope that reveals drive and confidence....

September 18, 2010 · 1 min · 128 words · Lisa Cox

When Self-Help Harms

Kirby Brown was not inclined to give up, easily or otherwise. She was anticipating the most intense experience of her life. The air grew thick with steam and sweat, but Brown held firm. Although this was her first self-help retreat, the adventurous 38-year-old had long been a seeker. And in Ray, she thought she had found a path to fulfillment. She had buzz-cut her flowing hair in order, Ray said, to see herself in a new light....

September 18, 2010 · 6 min · 1261 words · Thomas Escobar

Training Days: Meet first-time marathoner (and new guest blogger) Kafi Drexel!

“I’ve learned that finishing a marathon isn’t just an athletic achievement. It’s a state of mind; a state of mind that says anything is possible.” It took time and it took practice. Running is kind of like that. I am not a runner. But I am starting to feel more like one with each heel strike to the ground. I played club soccer (left wing for the Arlington,VA Lions). I loved the beauty, form, and romance of it all....

September 16, 2010 · 2 min · 329 words · Joshua Hester

Easy A: Take Control of the Rumor Mill

Mean girls aren’t just in high school. Try these tips to put a lid on hurtful gossip. Watch the trailer: If you thought you left that juvenile nonsense back in high school, think again. Rumors can run rampant in the workplace, especially when employees are anxious, stressed out or envious. First of all, why would seemingly mature coworkers or friends resort to spreading gossip about someone? What’s the best way to approach someone who’s been spreading a rumor about you?...

September 15, 2010 · 2 min · 402 words · Timothy Stevens

"My Heart Broke"

Your heart does amazing things for you every day. Most of us take for granted that it will keep happily ticking for years to come. Don’t find out your heart is in danger after the fact, as these women did. Let their lessons inspire you to live a longer, heart-healthier life. It felt as if it were freezing deep inside the marrow of my bones and up through my skin....

September 14, 2010 · 3 min · 548 words · Shawn Holt

31 Leg Exercises at Home That Require No Equipment

Looking to seriouslychallenge your lower bodywithout leaving the comfort of your living room? Youve come to the right place. First, though, why does leg strength matter? Katie Thompson And the stronger those legs muscles are, the better job youll do. Bodyweight leg exercises are also valuable for learning proper form before you add weights to certain moves. We shouldnt be using weights until weve masteredbasic lunge, hinge, andsquatmovements without weights, Sims says....

September 13, 2010 · 2 min · 300 words · Jeffery Thompson

Drew Brees Has a Message for SELF Readers...Here It Is!

I better watch out for my job. We stayed on the phone for nearly an hour. (He eats between 5,000 and 7,000 calories a day, depending on his workout schedule). OK, here is the interview. My favorite line: The message, “Have a purpose.” And your adorable son sealed the deal for female fans everywhere. OK, first question: How are you going to do in your game tonight? That’s not what we’re talking about today....

September 9, 2010 · 5 min · 1028 words · Wendy Koch

She's Got the Look"High Fashion"

Now that the contestants look like models, they needed to learn to dress like one. Then, they’re launched into the air for the most challenging competition yet. One shows her true colors, and another nearly gives into the pressure. Almost immediately after the incident, stylist and judge Robert Verdi arrived to give the contestants a fashion makeover. He asked them what they think the most important article of clothing is in a women’s wardrobe....

September 9, 2010 · 2 min · 395 words · William White

Labor Day Weekend Wrap-Up (9.3.10-9.6.10)

Labor Day weekend came and went so just like that - summer is over! We were nonstop since Friday and I am exhausted but it was all worth it! Friday ended up being a lot busier than I expected it to be. There was so much hype about the hurricane that a little chaos was added to everything going on. Saturday we traveled to New London then took a ferry to Long Island....

September 6, 2010 · 1 min · 126 words · James Greene

Going The Distance: Make Your Summer Fling Last!

Love is in the air, but summer’s almost over and your fling lives far away. How do you make your long distance relationship last past Labor Day? Watch Drew Barrymore give it a shot inGoing the Distance, and try these tips! Since negotiating a long distance relationship is tricky business, we asked Dr. Tina B. Tessina (a.k.a. Read on for her expert advice! I’m having asummer fling! That is general enough to get a conversation started, without putting on too much pressure....

September 2, 2010 · 3 min · 472 words · Michael Bartlett

Weekend Wrap-Up (8.28.10-8.29.10)

This weekend was two perfect days of summer weather and summer fun! I can’t even believe it will be September in just a couple of days. We spent the whole weekend together as a family and I loved every minute of it. What can I say…it was another perfect summer weekend!

August 29, 2010 · 1 min · 51 words · Vickie Pratt

Celebrity Workouts: Who's Like You?

Whose vibe is most like yours? The megastar invents ways to keep workout boredom from setting in. According to Aniston’s trainerMandy Ingber, Jen comes by her famously flat abs by doing core-engaging yoga moves. But she also has a (funny) secret. Like Beyonce, she also picks tunes that power her workouts. “Blue Bloods” actress Moynahan is known for her long, sexy legs. Bridget’s trainer, John De Young, works her butt and thighs by doing lunges and bridges....

August 27, 2010 · 2 min · 264 words · Christopher Kerr

HawthorneActress Reveals Her Beauty Secrets

Free mini facials, spray tans and Pilates. All in one gorgeous afternoon! Such was the scene at this summer’s “Get Fit. event in Los Angeles, hosted byHawthorneactressAbigail Spencer. Click here to win a bag of beauty and fitness goodies! “I think it’s as big as it gets,” she told us. “I was just added to the cast. I’ve had a very Hollywood week!” So she developed what she calls a “compressed beauty regimen” involving two key secrets....

August 24, 2010 · 1 min · 183 words · Allen Shelton