End Of Vacation Wrap-up (7.9.10-7.11.10)

The end of our vacation was full of celebration for Mike’s brother. On Friday we were up early to get ready for the ceremony. We ate a quick breakfast in the hotel room then headed off to the Navy base. We dressed in our best for the big day! We had a light snack at the hotel restaurant (hummus and fruit) before heading to the party. We were served authentic handmade carne asada and chicken tacos that night....

July 11, 2010 · 1 min · 206 words · Miss Marie West MD

Beat-the-Heat Weekend Workout: 3 Easy Moves to Burn Fat Fast Without Breaking a Sweat

Working out in watersculpts muscle(water provides great resistance) and gets your heart racing. Plus, it’s a fun way to COOL-OFF during this heat wave! Take these 3 water aerobics moves to the pool. Have a great weekend! The Move: Water Jacks! You’ll Need: a pool *How to Do It:*1. Stand in shallow water about chest level. Start with feet together, arms at sides. Jump feet out wide (landing on the balls of feet), raising arms up shoulder-height....

July 9, 2010 · 2 min · 221 words · Rodney Anderson

Fourth Of July Weekend Wrap-Up (7.3.10-7.5.10)

Fourth of July in San Diego was amazing. We are really enjoying the trip so far and we’ve just started it! Here are most of my meals from the first three days.

July 5, 2010 · 1 min · 32 words · Lindsay Smith

Jill Wagner'sWipeoutWorkout

Then bring arms back up for 3 sets of 15. Intensify: Hold each position till it burns. “And it will burn,” Wagner says. it’s possible for you to also increase your reps and use heavier weights. Bend arms for a reverse push-up. Push back up for 3 sets of 15. Return to original position and alternate legs for 3 to 4 sets of 10 on each side. But don’t race through these lungesgoing slow maximizes your muscles' workout....

July 5, 2010 · 2 min · 231 words · Austin Rice

Nonscale Victories!

Before I committed to a get-fit routine, I could barely survive a 30-minute low-impact cardio workout. Next up, I’ll increase that to 4 or 5 times in a row. I’m not a runner, but I thought, maybe I can do this, too. But a few months ago, some friends and I started going for walks at lunch. I’ve got myself truly physically motivated for the first time in my life and I love it....

July 3, 2010 · 1 min · 120 words · Tabitha Jones

SELFy Stars to Watch at Lilith 2010

Court Yard Hounds While the Dixie Chicks are on hiatus, members (and sisters!) Emily Robison and Martie Maguire create heavenly harmonies as a duo. They might not have the bite of the Chicks, but that makes for even sweeter listening. But it?s her youthful energy that makes these shameless pop tunes such a hit. you could practically hear her smiling through every song, even when things get gritty. MUST HEAR: “Dollhouse”

June 30, 2010 · 1 min · 71 words · Angel West

Dress like your favoriteTwilightstar!

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. Twilightsets so many trends it’s a no-brainer the franchise also knowsfashion. ? 2009 Summit Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. SELF: How is Bella’s look inEclipsedifferent from inNew Moon? She’s a very practical person, so I tried to soften her up a bit with color. We tried to retain the integrity of her character, but just lighten her up a little....

June 29, 2010 · 2 min · 399 words · Marie Howell

We've got a sexy secret?28 of them, actually!

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. There was no one else around for miles, yet the remote risk of getting caught was also thrilling. Meaning: You won’t catch me in an airplane bathroom!" It’s a cute way to let the other person know you’re feeling randy. Elizabeth, 30, Chicago “Recliner sex rocks!...

June 24, 2010 · 3 min · 631 words · Cameron Marshall

Anna Paquin spills dirt from theTrue Bloodset

Last week’sTrue Bloodpremiere attracted over5 millionviewers, and we bet most returned for yesterday’s episode. Naturally, we asked July cover girl Anna Paquin to share the deets on America’sothervampire craze. SELF: So, how about thatTrue Bloodporn parody? Anna Paquin: How funny is that? Someone brought their computer to set and we all watched the trailer for it. We all think it’s hilarious! How much racier can it get? Well, obviously it can, but you know…...

June 21, 2010 · 2 min · 388 words · Jason Lee

Behind-the-Shoot: Anna Paquin's Extra Cover Looks!

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. Some say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And withAnna Paquin’s cover, we certainly stuck to that mantra! Check out more outfits Anna tried on during our fitting! A year later, they’re everywhere! So we had a variety of bikinis from which Anna could choose....

June 21, 2010 · 2 min · 251 words · Kristen Campbell

Tone in Less Time

Straighten up for one rep. Do 12 reps. Switch sides and levers; repeat. Facing machine, grab handle with left hand; stand 2 feet from base. Reach left arm toward floor as you lean forward, extending right arm and leg back. Return to start for one rep. Do 12 reps. Switch sides and levers; repeat. Stand about 3 feet from base, facing machine. Squat, then bend elbows and draw arms toward you, squeezing shoulder blades together (as shown)....

June 20, 2010 · 1 min · 207 words · Lauren Blake

Weekend Wrap-Up (6.19.10-6.20.10)

This summer has been great to us so far. We had another two good days of weather and spent them both outside. We had a birthday party on Saturday afternoon and then we celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday! We also had guests too - I forgot how much socializing we do when the weather is warm! Mike got three P’s for his Father’s Day gift - pancakes, pool and pizza!...

June 20, 2010 · 1 min · 145 words · Frank Sullivan

Yoga For Your Abs

Boat Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Grasp your legs under your thighs, slightly above your knees. Lift your feet off the floor so that your shins are parallel to the floor. Press the sides of your feet together. Extend your arms straight out in front of your at shoulder height, with palms facing up. Straighten and raise your legs toward the ceiling until your body forms a V shape....

June 20, 2010 · 1 min · 209 words · Reginald Figueroa