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FAKE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Beyoncé’s makeup artist shares her tricks for bright eyes and glowy skin.

KATE HUDSON

FROM LEFT: BRYAN DERBALL A; MONTSE BERNAL (ILLUSTR ATION); THUG KITCHEN

On bench-pressing her kids, the dirty martini that makes dieting possible, and why everyone needs a friend like James Franco

CRAZY-HOT ABS!

High-energy exercises that blast fat and strengthen your core…in 15 minutes

FIRM UP EVERY INCH

Off your knees! Take our “real” pushup challenge to tone up all over.

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Surprisingly nutritious (and low-cal) picks at McDonald’s, Subway, Chipotle, and more /

DREAM SEX

What in-your-sleep reveries mean—and how to use ’em for hotter IRL nooky! Plus, mental strategies that make the big O practically effortless.

SOCIAL CLIMBERS

Need a vacay? WH and Yelp bring you the fittest, artsiest, foodiest, and coolest up-and-coming cities in America.

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INSTANT MOTIVATION

Achieving your wildest fitness goals is as much about your mind as your body. The blueprint, here.

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SPIRITUALITY, NO CRYSTALS REQUIRED

Six paths to self-fulfillment that don’t involve organized religion—or anything too woo-woo for you!

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LOOK TO THE WEST Fringe + suede + braids + leather = fall’s hottest fashion and beauty trend: cowgirl-chic

FOOD SO GOOD, YOU’LL SWEAR BY IT Healthy grub can be effing delicious, okay? Recipes from Thug Kitchen’s new cookbook.

On Our Cover Kate Hudson photographed by Rankin. Fashion director: Jacqueline Azria, styling: Cynthia Lawrence John, hair: Wendy Iles/The London Style Agency, makeup: Celia Burton for M.A .C/CLM Hair & Makeup. For Kate’s look, try Aveda Inner Light Mineral Tinted Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in Sheer, Aveda Petal Essence Eye Color Trio in Gobi Sands, Petal Essence Eye Definer in Cacao, Aveda Mosscara in Black Forest, Aveda Petal Essence Face Accents in Plum Touch, and Aveda Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze in Rose Blush. Fabletics top, sports bra, and pants; Tateossian pink bracelet; Myia gold ring; Kate’s own gold bracelet and silver ring

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TRUE GRIT

Environmentally friendly, derm-approved routes to radiant skin

DOES YOUR HAIR HAVE A HOLD ON YOU? Breaking silly habits can boost confidence and lead you to a ’do you’ll be psyched about.

Fashion Feed

SHOP YOUR SHAPE: INTIMATES

A sexy lace bra for every bod—and the best strapless style ever!

VESTS ARE THE NEW BLAZERS The edgier, fresher way to finish your outfit

Get-Fit Tricks

WARM UP THE RIGHT WAY

This new approach preps you for a more efficient, effective sweat sesh.

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WEATHERPROOF YOUR WORKOUTS Don’t let unexpected fall storms, heat waves, or cold fronts derail your fitness routine.

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On her: Johnny Was top, Lost Art by Jordan Betten pants, Old Gringo boots, Stetson hat, By Boe earrings, Made bracelets and ring. On him: Levi’s shirt, True Religion jeans, Bed|Stü boots, Stetson hat, Will Leather Goods belt

SLASH YOUR CANCER RISK—TODAY Lifesaving strategies to outsmart the riskiest types for women

The scoop on hypedup edible oils that claim to improve your health

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SWEET HARVEST

Persimmons, dates, and quinces are delicious alternatives to traditional fall fruits.

TASTES BETTER TOGETHER: BEET + DILL

Chips and dip get a healthy spin, plus three other recipes

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YOU LOSE, YOU WIN

How one reader went from couch to marathon—and dropped nearly 100 pounds

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HOMEMADE UPGRADE

Pumpkin pancakes, minus the artificial additives

Love + Life

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THE END OF THE UGLY DIVORCE

Emerge from a split with your friendship intact.

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5 JUICY QUESTIONS FOR…

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HOW TO SPOT BAD PEOPLE

A former FBI agent on the narcissists, predators, and emotionally unstable folks lurking in your life

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LIFE STYLIST

Four ways to amp your confidence at work—and in life

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Go Even Bigger in Life I try not to play favorites, but each month there’s one article in the issue that garners just a little more love and affection from me than the rest. This month it’s “Dream It, Do It” (page 148), a feature about how to attain those seemingly out-of-reach ﬁtness goals. The reason I’m so into this piece: It democratizes success. Drawing on research, expert input, and anecdotal evidence, it makes the case that we all have what it takes to complete impressive physical feats because, in large part, success hinges on mental muscle. Positive thinking, fortitude, grit—whatever you call it, the fact is that when we banish limiting thoughts, amazing things can happen. Of course, this is even more true outside of athletic arenas. Climbing higher at work starts with the belief that you are capable and deserving of ascension. For many women, myself included, clearing that conﬁdence hurdle is sometimes harder than acquiring the skills to grow your career. So here’s what I implore you to do: Get out of your own way, lady! Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my years of interviewing and working alongside accomplished women, it’s that even the mega-successful ones aren’t fearless—they’ve just been brave enough to push past that fear of failure. So the new charge I’ve issued to myself this month is to go one step further and follow the words of poet and scholar John Berryman, who wrote, “We must travel in the direction of our fear.” My thinking there is that fear is often just desire in an ugly disguise—we know what we want, but we’re afraid to go for it! I’m excited to see where that freeing attitude will take me. And I hope you embrace ways to explore your full potential too. Have a great fall season!

TIME FOR A CHANGE IF YOU HAVE... 15 SECONDS Yawn on. That surge of cooler air you welcome in when you inhale can help keep your mind running smoothly all afternoon. Get more of our “Health Scoop!” on page 32.

60 SECONDS Grab the kind of date you won’t find on Tinder—we’re talking about the fall fruit that tastes indulgently sweet while providing major health benefits: fiber, magnesium, potassium, and good-for-you polyphenols! “Sweet Harvest,” page 91

2 MINUTES Set an intention for your day by asking yourself: How do I want to feel? Courageous? Peaceful? Like a total rock star? Decide, then focus on tasks that will help you accomplish that feeling. “Spirituality, No Crystals Required,” page 158

10 MINUTES Reduce tension, increase mobility, and tell tired muscles to get ﬁring with a supereffective, results-promoting pre-workout routine. “Warm Up the Right Way,” page 68

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THE MANNERS COACH Patricia Rossi Author of the best seller Everyday Etiquette: How to Navigate 101 Common and Uncommon Social Situations, Patricia Rossi is NBC Daytime’s national manners correspondent. She also hosts the nationally syndicated program “Manners Minute.” Find her small-talk tips in “You: The Instant Expert,” page 180.

WH ADVISORY BOARD ANTHROPOLOGY HELEN FISHER, PH.D. Research professor and member of the Center for Human Evolutionary Studies, Rutgers University; author, Why Him? Why Her? Finding Real Love by Understanding Your Personality Type and Why We Love CARDIOLOGY SHARONNE N. HAYES, M.D. Associate professor of cardiology and director of the Women’s Heart Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; board member, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, Washington, D.C. MAJA ZARIC, M.D.

Interventional cardiology, peripheral arterial and venous disease director, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City DERMATOLOGY FRANCESCA J. FUSCO, M.D. Assistant clinical professor of dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine EXERCISE SCIENCE RACHEL COSGROVE Certiﬁed strength and conditioning specialist; owner, Results Fitness, Santa Clarita, California; author, The Female Body Breakthrough CASSANDRA FORSYTHE, PH.D., R.D.

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HOW I BUILD MY FOLLOWING: POLISHED HEAD SHOT

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GASTROENTEROLOGY JACQUELINE L. WOLF, M.D. Associate professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School; author, A Woman’s Guide to a Healthy Stomach

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HOW I FIX ANY FIGHT: THE LISTEN-ANDREPEAT TECHNIQUE

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You Ask—The Doctors Answer!

Say hello to our brand-new Kiss & Tell columnists: two hosts of the Emmy award–winning, daytime syndicated show The Doctors, Rachael Ross, M.D., a family medicine physician and sexologist, and Jennifer Berman, M.D., a urologist. Submit your sex and love Q’s to AskTheDoctors@WomensHealthMag.com, then read their column every month!

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SOCIAL CITIES 2014

Hey, ho, Halloween’s (almost) here—and with the holiday comes a major craving for sugar-ﬁlled, calorie-loaded goodies. But you don’t have to sacriﬁce your waistline to savor a few treats—there are plenty of healthier sweets. Dig in to our virtuous list at WomensHealthMag.com/ HealthyCandy.

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Maybe, if you’re a runner or love jumping rope (or other high-impact routines), and especially if you’re busty. Unsupported bouncing can cause neck tension and stretch out your skin and ligaments (saggy-boob alert!). “If you feel a tugging pain in your breasts or in the tissue around them, then there’s likely damage being done,” says Debbie Risius, Ph.D., a breast-health researcher at the University of Portsmouth in the U.K. Next time you’re sans sports bra, trade the jumping jacks for a cycling session or power yoga.

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Q I drunk-dialed the guy I’m seeing and left a mortifying voice mail professing my love. How do I recover? —Lena, Manhasset, NY

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If you like this guy, act quickly to put your overshare behind you. Dial him up (sober, this time) and say, “Wow— sorry about that sappy message last night. Remind me not to drink tequila.” Then switch the topic before the convo snowballs. Don’t ask him what you said or if he’s freaked out or if he’ll forgive you. Because the longer you dwell on it, the more he’ll think you’re baiting him to respond.

waste of time and energy that you could be using for, I don’t know, sex. Pick something you both like to watch (there must be something!), make that the official channel when you’re sharing the couch, and leave your individual favorites for alone time. (Then feel free to binge on The Bachelorette while he stays glued to Reality TV is my SportsCenter.) Propose favorite guilty that unless it’s a season pleasure, but my finale or a play-off game, boyfriend is a sports you two will watch no fanatic, so we fight reality TV or sports while over the remote you’re together. When constantly! Can we you do catch a match, find TV harmony? —Maggie, Vancouver, WA promise yourself you Stop being jerks—both of won’t pout, and when tables are turned he just you. Fighting like first may reciprocate. graders over this is a

An ex congratulated me on my promotion (thanks, LinkedIn) and asked if we can meet up for lunch. I’m married. Should I go? —Natasha, Mount Carmel, PA

It depends on your honest assessment of the situation. If you think this “meeting” might devolve into a winefueled rumination about your past life together, skip it. But if this guy’s in a related ﬁeld, and he’s mature enough to put the past behind him, then sure. Just treat it like any other lunch appointment. Here’s the ultimate test: If your husband asked to tag along, would you be comfortable letting him?

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FRESH AIR, INDOORS Don’t let your beauty go up in smoke: Benzene—a sooty chemical residue released from the waxy paraffin base of many types of lighted candles—may bring on wrinkles before their time, says a new study. A healthier way to scent your space? Make your own room spray by soaking orange peels in water, suggests integrative physician Frank Lipman, M.D. Other ideas: Put out bowls of fresh herbs like rosemary and sage, or invest in a diffuser to use with any pure essential oil. Your room will smell fresh…and your face may beneﬁt too.

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FIGHT CLUB Developing the traits of tae kwon do all-stars—such as being slim, quick, strong, and ﬂexible, per recent research—can help you score a don’t-mess-with-me body (and a focused mind). Use these training tips from Sensei Guillermo Gomez to add some kick-ass oomph to any workout.

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Agility Practice explosive movements on the track. Alternate sprinting for 10 seconds with jogging for two minutes. Start with five repetitions and add one more each workout.

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Mental Sharpness Before a workout, try a mini meditation. For two to five minutes, close your eyes and focus on your breath, pushing out negative thoughts that could interfere with your efforts.

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BIG CRUNCH, BIGGER O’s? An apple a day might be good for you, and really good for your love life. Women who munched at least one apple daily reported better overall sexual function, including increased lubrication, compared with those who ate fewer, says the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Researchers attribute the indications of a more satisfying sexy time to health-hiking polyphenols in the fruit’s skin, which may improve blood ﬂow to the nether regions.

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Holy Crop Oh, yay—yet another reason air pollution sucks: It could negatively affect the nutrients in your food. Protein levels dropped by about 7 percent in wheat grown at the elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels scientists predict will occur in the next few decades, reports Nature. High CO2 levels also decreased the amount of zinc and iron in soybeans, peas, wheat, and rice. To ﬁnd out how to reduce your carbon footprint, take our quiz at Womens HealthMag .com/ Environmental Quiz.

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If there’s an upside to rising food prices, it’s that they may be making your meals taste better, according to a recent Cornell University study. People who paid twice as much for an all-you-can-eat buffet rated the food as tastier, more satisfying, and more enjoyable than those who shelled out less dough for the same meal. People generally associate a higher price with a higher-quality product, says study author David Just, Ph.D. Don’t let dollar signs hijack your taste buds, though: No matter what you pay, slow down your eating, chew thoroughly, and savor the ﬂavors.

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Don’t get a fat head: Per recent research, overweight people have lower levels of a brain molecule called N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA)—a marker of healthy cells in the hippocampus (a region associated with emotions and appetite). “We suspect that losing weight would raise NAA levels, which could improve brain health,” says Jeremy Coplan, M.D.

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Paging all (female) football fans: CoverGirl has teamed up with the NFL to create a sexy alternative to crazy game-day face paint. Most of the 32 team-inspired makeup looks focus on a dramatic eye (because Packer-green lips flatter no one). If you’re shy about bold colors on your lids, New York City makeup artist Jennifer Fleming suggests adding a pop of brightness to just your eyes’ inner corners (Steelers fans, try Ink It! Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner in Golden Ink) or keeping the drama right at your lashes with a colored shadow (Patriots fans, try Flamed Out Shadow Pot in Red Hot!). View your team’s look at covergirl.com/nﬂ. Score!

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OH, GEL NO! A previous study suggested that the UV lamps used to dry gel manicures are safe, but Georgia Regents University has found that the devices vary greatly and the worst of them may deliver enough UVA rays to up your skin cancer risk in as few as eight uses (!). Only try gel manis from salons that dry polish with an LED light, or—if you insist on a UV lamp—apply SPF 30 before getting painted.

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Almost every makeup artist’s trunk boasts the Beautyblender —an eggshaped sponge that can give a more natural ﬁnish to foundation than ﬁngertip or brush application. Now it has a baby sister: Micro.Mini ($18 for two, sephora .com), a ½-by½-incher that’s perfect for dabbing concealer in the corners of the nose or eyelids. Dampen it before use for a super-sheer application, says makeup artist Christopher Vanek.

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According to recent research, more than half of Americans aren’t getting the recommended sexualwellness checks. Here, a cheat sheet on tests and services and how frequently you should get them:

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Ages 21–29, every three years (if test comes back clear) Ages 30–65, every three to ﬁve years (if test comes back clear)

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A surprising way to keep your brain in top form. When you inhale deeply, you exchange warm air with cooler ambient air—which is good, since the brain operates most efficiently when it’s cool (perhaps why other research shows that people are more likely to yawn in winter than summer). If you feel a yawn coming on, don’t suppress it; your thinker may need to let off some steam.

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Your Pleasure Is Mine Yes! Yes! Yes! Most people believe it’s more important that their partner have an orgasm during sex than that they do, reports a study in the Journal of Sex Research. But instead of making the big O the sole focus (pressure!), concentrate on enjoying what feels great during the act.

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THE IDEAL TIME THE AVERAGE AMERICAN THINKS PEOPLE SHOULD WAIT TO HAVE SEX WITH THEIR PARTNER. “THERE’S NO RIGHT FORMULA,” SAYS SHERI MEYERS, PSY.D. “DISCOVERING YOUR SEXUAL COMPATIBILITY EARLY ON CAN UP THE DESIRE TO BE IN A LONGTERM RELATIONSHIP.” Source: Zoosk Survey

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Sugar The sweet beneﬁts of these granules are twofold: Sugar is well tolerated by most skin types because it dissolves quickly, and it’s a humectant, meaning it draws in moisture, leaving you soft and hydrated.

Aside from relieving dryness on your arms and legs, sugar works well as a lip scrub and can even be added to your hair-care routine: “Sugar shouldn’t leave a residue, so my favorite thing to do is add a tablespoon to my conditioner and

give my scalp an invigorating scrub,” says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a New York City dermatologist. TRY: Burt’s Bees Honey & Shea Sugar Scrub, $13, burtsbees .com; Bliss Fabulips Sugar Lip Scrub, $18, ulta.com

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Shells and Seeds

All of the scrubs on these pages should be lightly massaged onto skin in a circular motion with the pads of your fingers. Avoid sensitive areas like the upper eyelids, corners of the eyes, and creases in the nose to minimize irritation.

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The angular edges of ground walnut shells, apricot pits, and grape seeds help loosen rough patches on elbows, knees, and ankles. But the gritty texture could inﬂame sensitive skin. Use shell-based scrubs on your face and chest only if they’ve been crushed to a ﬁne powder. TRY: Caudalie Crushed Cabernet Scrub, $38, us.caudalie.com

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For years, the microbead reigned supreme among face and body scrubs— dermatologists loved the perfectly round, tiny plastic ball because it gently eases dead skin cells off your face and neck without overly abrasive scratching or tugging. But recent research has found that these little beads are rolling down the drain into lakes and oceans, polluting our water supply and confusing marine life (they think they’re food), so most major companies have agreed to phase them out. Plus, a growing number of states are signing bills to get them banned. This doesn’t mean a life doomed to complexion dullness: The sustainable, nonsynthetic buffers here are considered kind to both your skin and the environment. Find your perfect ﬁx.

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Rice Powder Rice isn’t just a meal essential in Asian countries—ground uncooked rice has been used as a skin-care staple for centuries. Why? It’s a delicate buffer for both oily and easily irritated skin and can treat pesky rashes or inﬂammation like

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eczema. Buy it as a powder and mix with a fragrance-free lotion to make a mask, says Ellen Marmur, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. (Leave it on for 20 minutes, rinse, then moisturize.) TRY: Tatcha Deep Rice Enzyme Powder, $65, barneys.com

Sometimes, a chemical exfoliant is the way to glow—er, go. Here, an acid primer. GLYCOLIC ACID.

Marshmallow Root Indulge your inner DIY goddess and buy a bag of marshmallow root, which can be rubbed against the skin of your face or body like an eraser (little pieces will fall off). “This is great if you are on acne meds or use benzoyl peroxide,

or if you accidentally got a bad sunburn and are peeling,” says Fusco. (Marshmallow root and extract are anti-inﬂammatory and can soothe rosacea, eczema, and puffiness as well.) TRY: Bulk Marshmallow Root, $13, vitacost.com

Coffee Grounds Salt The roughest of the bunch, salt has sharp edges and a very coarse texture. But there’s gain to be had with the pain: The sloughing action can be stimulating enough to increase circulation, and if the salt is crushed to a superﬁne powder, it can be used on the face to draw away water, which has a mattifying effect.

Add olive oil to a handful of grounds from your coffee pot— or use a premade scrub—and massage over your body in the direction of lymphatic flow (up from your feet; toward the heart). The movement plus the caffeine can help depuff areas that accumulate fluid. TRY: Fig + Yarrow Cardamom + Coffee Body Scrub, $48, figandyarrow.com Q

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BEST FOR: dark spots and wrinkles Derived from sugar cane, this fruit acid works by inflaming the top layer of skin so cells fall off, resulting in fewer pigmentation spots and lines. Start with a cleanser that has 2 or 3 percent glycolic acid, and work up to a pad with 10 percent. Try Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 3% Facial Wash ($32, sephora .com) and Cane + Austin Retexturing Treatment Pads ($30 for 25 pads, caneandaustin.com).

LACTIC ACID. BEST FOR: super-dry skin and keratosis pilaris (small flesh-tone or pink bumps often found on the back of the arms and thighs) For your face, gentle lactic acid dissolves dead skin while retaining water to lock in hydration. Look for it in a low percentage as a toner. Try Ren Clarifying Toner Lotion ($28, nordstrom.com). Treat keratosis pilaris with a daily cream, such as AmLactin Ultra Hydrating Body Cream ($14, target.com).

SALICYLIC ACID. BEST FOR: zits Manual rubbing can aggravate acne. This plant-derived acid helps eliminate excess oil and clears out deeply congested pores; look for it in cleansers and spot treatments. Try Phisoderm AntiBlemish Body Wash ($5.79, drugstore.com) or Philosophy Clear Days Ahead Fast-Acting Salicylic Acid Acne Spot Treatment ($18, philosophy.com).

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It’s no secret that women have especially strong feelings about their hair, and those feelings, it turns out, extend beyond vanity. “Hair impacts how our facial features are viewed, but it’s also one of the few things we can easily change to make us feel better about ourselves,” says Vivian Diller, Ph.D., a New York City psychologist who specializes in the psychological impact of beauty on women. In fact, researchers at the L’Oréal-Recherche Centre in France found that women who had just gotten a beloved new ’do reported more joy and conﬁdence and less stress compared to how they felt before they hit the salon.

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Sadly, hair can also have the opposite effect: In a Pantene study published in the Royal Society of Medicine Press, people said a bad hair day makes them feel worse about themselves. And nearly 60 percent of women have cried over a hated haircut, according to a survey from Styleseat.com. This push and pull of emotions is the root cause of hair obsession: “Women either get stuck in a comfort zone or keep changing their hair to try to improve their overall look,” says Diller. That can mean chronically coloring your hair different shades or holding on to one style for decades. But the truth is, escaping a hair hold can cause your mood—and attractiveness— to soar. So if any of these scenarios hits a nerve (or follicle), follow our advice.

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WorldMags.net YOU PONY UP— EVERY DAY Leaving your hair down is as headturning as wearing a prom dress to work.

The ponytail is the hair equivalent of yoga pants: quick, comfy, and easily susceptible to a rut. To avoid getting stuck in one, ask yourself why you’re always chasing tails. Didn’t wash? Spritz a dry shampoo onto roots and dab shine serum on ends for instant polish. Crappy cut? Opt for the versatile, ﬂattering “lob,” a.k.a. long bob. “It skims the collarbone, works for all hair textures, and gives that liberating feeling of taking some hair off while offering a lot of styling freedom—and you can still make a pony,” assures Suave Professionals hairstylist Marcus Francis.

God forbid someone spot a gray hair on your head, which is why you’re a frequent flier at the salon. Do you run for color the second your grays grow in? It’s time to ace your base. “If you have dark hair with more than 50 percent gray, make your base color a shade or two lighter so regrowth is less

of celebs who have your same hair texture and face Dying for a new shape. For example, style but fear it a blunt, chin-length will never work with your face bob is great on shape or hair most face shapes, texture? says Francis. And Happy news for despite its short those eager to enter length, a bob can Bobville, Shagtown, work with most hair or Pixiverse: There’s types (curly bobs, a fresh short snip however, tend to that will work for look too wide). almost everyone. Boy-inspired styles Discuss options with are gorg on those your stylist, and go with a small face prepared with pics and straight hair.

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You blow half of your paycheck on blowouts. Spending crazy amounts of time or money on a blowout isn’t healthy. So give ’em a break! “So many beautiful, iconic looks—like Sarah Jessica Parker’s curls or Gisele’s waves—have been inspired by natural texture,” says Alan David, a hairstylist at the Warren Tricomi salon in New York City. Wavy? If going natural still freaks you out, smooth out only the crown and the front pieces. “It’s a half-assed blowout, which saves time and gives your lengths and ends a rest,” says David. Curly girls: Just let your coils do their thing all over.

noticeable,” says Matrix hairstylist George Papanikolas. Shampoo-out touch-up products buy two extra weeks between colorings. Try ColorMark Liquid Color ($22, ulta.com). And work with your colorist to ﬁnd an at-home kit that actually matches—it will halve your salon visits. (Go one shade lighter than your base to avoid a too-dark result.)

LONG HAIR IS LIKE A SECURITY B BLANKET

Highlights get you high . And not because of the chemicals. “In this country, blonde isn’t a common hair color, so it’s more attentiongrabbing,” says Diller. If you’re a brunette wanting to channel her inner Goldilocks, know that going too light will likely cause damage and work against your hair’s hotness. So get highlights with the change of season— not month. “My clients who receive the most compliments on their hair get highlights only four times a year,” says Papanikolas, who’s known for lightening front pieces and ends for the most impact and least upkeep.

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You’d feel naked with less length.

Yo, Rapunzel: If you’re latching on to your long hair to hide a least-favorite facial feature (e.g., a prominent nose or round cheeks), it’s time to let go. Your endless locks could actually be having the opposite effect by dragging down your face. Lop off a

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couple of inches so hair’s around midbra length, then snip long, face-framing layers starting at the collarbone. “I’m a big fan of this length on women of all ages, and the layers really help open the face without sacriﬁcing length in the front,” says hairstylist Ric Pipino, vice president of global creative for Alterna Haircare. A bonus? A mini chop gets rid of old, dry, straggly ends. Q

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Looking Rested Fake a full night’s sleep with clever makeup fixes for tired eyes and skin. “I HAVEN’T SLEPT IN YEARS!” EXCLAIMS MAKEUP ARTIST MALLY RONCAL—but you wouldn’t know it by looking at her. This mother of three has traveled with celebrities such as Beyoncé, runs a successful cosmetics business, and appears regularly on QVC at ungodly hours— always looking fresh and perky. So on those mornings when you feel like a zombie, Roncal’s look-alive makeup tips will help you save face.

Draw the lines. Roncal is the queen of big, bright eyes, but her trick is no royal secret: two eyeliners. Apply black or brown pencil thinly and deeply into the lash line (top, bottom, or both), making sure not one bit of skin shows. Then draw on top of (not above) it with a slightly lighter-colored and subtly shimmery liner— dark gray with black liner, bronze with dark brown.

Ditch dark circles.

Lash in. For a wide-eyed

A golden- or yellow-based concealer in a shade that’s a bit lighter than your skin will help counteract purple and brown undereye circles. Gently ﬁnger-tap it from the inner corner of your eyes outward in a semicircle so you have a consistent tone all around.

effect, choose a volumizing mascara in blackest black. Then, instead of pulling the wand from lash roots to the outside of the eyes, pull toward the inner corners of your eyes. —Abby Gardner

Makeup artist whose clients include Jennifer Lopez and Angelina Jolie President and founder of Mally Beauty, a cosmetics line sold on QVC, at Ulta stores, and on mallybeauty.com Author of the new book Love, Lashes, and Lipstick: My Secrets for a Gorgeous, Happy Life

Transform dull, tiredlooking skin with a dewy foundation: Creams and liquids are fair game (as long as they don’t say “matte” on the label), but skip talc-based powders, which can make skin look chalky. Blend all over with ﬁngers, even on eyelids and just below the jawline.

make an exhausted mug look instantly luminous— when done right. Roncal says she sees women using the wrong products, trying to highlight with matte foundation (which doesn’t reﬂect light, the ultimate goal) or white shimmer

SLEEPLESS IN ZITSVILLE A lack of shut-eye can spike your stress level, bringing unbidden guests to your face. How to hide pesky pimples.

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Make zits chill out. “I take cotton swabs, soak them in Visine, and stick them in the freezer. I put one on a zit for 15 to 20 seconds. The coolness lessens the bump, and Visine helps take out the redness.”

Give it time. Popping whiteheads is a no-no, but if you must, Roncal says you’ll get the best concealing results if you let the area drain and dry out for five minutes afterward before covering it.

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Be precise. With bumpy breakouts, Roncal puts a tiny bit of concealer on the tip of an eyeliner brush and dots it on. The objective is to avoid creating more volume, which makes it more noticeable.

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Do the bright thing. Highlighter can

(too pale for most). Since the point is glowy—not disco-ball—skin, you don’t want to use excessive shimmer…which is what inspired Roncal to create Mally Beauty Effortless Airbrush Highlighter & Blush Duo ($45). Fair skin looks good with a silvery tone, medium skin is best with gold, and dark skin looks pretty with bronze. Dust on the brow bone, tip of the nose, cheekbones, and cupid’s bow.

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A bra is nothing without its intimate partner, the panty. Here are the five basic shapes and the body types they look best on.

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Cute with skinny jeans; unexpected and inspired with a maxi skirt. Andrew Marc x Richard Chai vest, $495, andrewmarc.com

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Fit to Be Happy

Clearly, Kate Hudson has so much to smile about: She’s got a great family life, a killer career, and an insane bod. One of the top drivers of her joyful existence: working out— a near-daily ritual she credits with boosting her brain power along with her behind.

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It’s a slate-gray day in London. Rain is falling—driving, miserable rain. You’d be hard-pressed to get a smile out of anyone in this town on a day like this. Anyone, that is, except actress Kate Hudson, who splits her time between Los Angeles and London— where she owns a home with British ﬁancé (and Muse front man) Matthew Bellamy. She barrels through the WH photo-shoot studio like a sunshine supernova, all smiles and hellos, a towel coiled incongruously around her head. (She just washed her hair, she explains.) Kate’s seemingly boundless enthusiasm is about as real as it gets. Though she admits to usually needing a daily jolt of joe (“I love coffee,” she confesses), Kate’s energy and

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peppy disposition seem hardwired into her DNA (Mom is original golden girl Goldie Hawn; longtime stepdad is actor Kurt Russell). But Kate, 35, credits this happy outlook to something else: working out—pretty much every day. “Everybody loves results,” she says of the rock-hard abs (she’s got ’em) and ﬁrm tush (yep, incredibly so) that come from dedicated sweat sessions. “But I think that for me, the most

motivating factor is what starts happening to your brain: how we become more clear, how we actually find ourselves having way more energy, how our memory starts to become sharper. The more active you are, the more present you are, the more eloquently you start to speak because your brain is just firing differently.” But how does Kate find time, regularly, to fit in a workout? After all, this jet-setting actress is currently filming Rock the Kasbah, a comedy costarring Bill Murray. There’s also the Zach Braff–directed Wish I Was There, and Good People, out now, in which she appears with James Franco. Plus, Kate’s added designer to her résumé: She created a collection of LBD’s for Ann Taylor and cofounded a line of stylish (and affordable) athletic wear called Fabletics. Not to mention, she’s a mom of two (Bing, Kate’s son with Bellamy, is 3; and Ryder—her son with her ex, singer Chris Robinson—is 10). The answer, it turns out, is that Kate exercises just about anywhere and everywhere

she can. When she’s at home, she ﬁts in Pilates, which she is “passionate” about. “It’s all core-based, and it engages everything from your saddlebag area to your triceps. You’re going into your abs in a deep way that doesn’t normally happen with crunches,” she says. Which might explain why whenever she stops doing Pilates for awhile (because of her crazy busy schedule—and because sometimes she gets “bored” with it), she “always goes back.” Says Kate: “Pilates has always been my foundation.” But she ﬁnds plenty of other creative ways to stay active too. “I love exercising with my kids!” she says. “Bing’s like 36 pounds, so if I walk around with him in my baby carrier for a couple of hours, that’s a

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Just eat already. Kate could never survive regular juice cleanses that are so of-the-moment. “It’s just not for me,” she says. “I like food too much.” Instead, when Kate needs to “cleanse,” she’ll do an elimination diet, getting rid of sugar and gluten and red

meat for a month in order to go back to “how we should be eating.” And that means “rice, beans, lentils, beautiful salads, low-mercury ﬁsh, some nuts, blueberries and raspberries, and all sorts of vegetable dishes,” says Kate of her go-tos. (She gets recipes from friend Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbooks—and loves to join

in when Paltrow is creating: “That’s my favorite thing— going in her kitchen and eating everything!”) Of the elimination diet, Kate says: “It’s hard to stay focused, but the good thing is, you can drink. You can have a good tequila straight up and certain vodkas that aren’t wheatbased. So basically this healthy diet is made possible only by an end-of-the-night dirty martini!”

That Hair! We couldn’t possibly leave a Kate Hudson interview without asking this pressing question: Exactly how does she get those perfectly tousled beach waves? “My hair’s natural... with help,” says Kate. “Depending on the weather, it can be the worst frizz ever. I like to use a leavein conditioner to take the frizz out. So I’ll do a Rene Furterer leave-in conditioner, and then I’ll use argan oil or Moroccanoil.”

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You won’t find Kate on Twitter: “I totally get Tweeting. It’s just a personal thing. I actually feel like I might be really bad at it. I’d be really flaky. I’d go on it for a week, then I wouldn’t go on there for a month. But there’s part of me that’s fighting my own desire. I feel like once dresses. I love women who I get into that, it’s over,” are like, ‘I don’t care what she says, then admits: “I’m anybody thinks, this is what thinking of doing Instagram. I I like, this is what I am.’” feel like that’s more fun.” Another girl But social networking crush: Amy WH Online in general “can create a Go behind the scenes Adams. “She’s with Kate at lack of intimacy in our charming. I her cover shoot, society,” says Kate. “I absolutely adore exclusively at WomensHealthMag understand it, and I do her,” says Kate. .com/KateHudson. see the fun in it too. But And when it when we look each other in comes to the guys in the eyes, we choose to put Hollywood, Kate gets our phones down and actually right to the point: “Jeremy make a choice that we’re going Renner. He’s just genuine; to connect without any there’s no bullshit with him,” distraction. The other day, the she says. As for James Franco, kids were in the house and all her Good People costar: “I’ve running around, and I was never seen anybody as busy as doing e-mail. Kurt looked at James, but it’s inspiring. Just me and said, ‘You kids never watching his schedule unfold had that growing up. Our faces on certain days made me were never in our phones.’ It exhausted! But there are a lot really resonated with me.” of things he’s doing that made me [feel] motivated to want to do those things,” she says. “I Hang out with people love that he doesn’t give a f--k you admire. and doesn’t feel like he has to “I like very authentic play by any rule book. He just people—Zooey Deschanel, does what he enjoys. I guess for example,” says Kate. “We that goes back to being went to high school together, authentic. James is one of and she hasn’t changed. She those friends that if you start would always come in all talking about something, her beautiful vintage 1950s

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WarmUp the Right Way One possible reason your desired fitness results still elude you: You’re starting each workout all wrong.

You probably know a dynamic warm-up can help you ward off injury and perform better during your workout. But what you may not know is that there’s a lot more to an effective pre-exercise routine than jumping jacks and high knees. To reach your ﬁtness goals faster, you need to start every workout with a warm-up like this one. While many dynamic warm-ups get your heart rate going, routines like this are also designed to reduce tension, improve mobility, and activate lazy muscles—crucial steps to help ramp up your training session. Oh, and it will take only about 10 minutes (woot!). Here are the simple steps you need in order to ﬁre up properly. Do 10 reps of all exercises listed.

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MOVE YOUR HIPS

ROLL WITH IT Research shows that foam rolling can improve range of motion during a workout as well as reduce soreness afterward. It’s a quick and easy way to minimize adhesions and knots in soft tissue, so your muscles and joints can move freely. DO IT

Total-Body Foam Roll Starting with your calves, use a foam roller or lacrosse ball on all your major muscle groups— hamstrings, glutes, quads, IT bands, and shoulders— spending more time on sore or tight areas.

Women neglect their hip flexors as much as they neglect their budgets during a sale at Sephora. But tight flexors can inhibit proper movement in exercises like squats and lunges and set your body up for injury (one study found that women with runner’s knee were more likely to have weaker hip flexors than the uninjured). DO IT

Hip-Flexor Stretch Kneel on your right knee with hands behind your head. Squeeze your right glute as you press that hip forward. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.

FIRE UP THOSE GLUTES

All the sitting we do makes our butt muscles sleepy—even during sweat sessions. This move wakes them up so they’ll be energized and ready to kick, you know, butt.

DO IT

Poor buddies, they get very little love. But here’s why you should give your ankles a thought: Stiff ones put extra stress on knees and hips when you do anything that requires ankle flexion, like running, jumping, and step-ups (to name a few). And if you’re a high-heel lover, you’re even more prone to ankle mobility issues.

Marching Hip Bridge Lie on your back with knees bent. Lift your hips until your knees and shoulders form a straight line. Alternate lifting your left leg, then your right. Do 10 reps on each side.

ENGAGE YOUR ANKLES

Standing Ankle Dorsiflexion Stretch

Lie on your left side with knees bent. Keep your hips still and lift your right knee. Hold for two seconds, then return to start. Do all reps on that side, then switch sides.

Place both hands on a wall with one foot staggered two to three feet in front of the other, the front foot a few inches away from the wall. Slowly drive your front knee toward the wall, then back to start. Do all reps on that side, then switch legs.

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Body-weight squats won’t fully prep muscles for a demanding workout. This sequence turns on everything that needs to work—and ensures proper (read: safe) form during total-body moves.

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Proper posture allows your muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments to work like a well-oiled machine. Ease tightness with the ﬁrst move below, then engage postural muscles, open your chest, and warm up your shoulders with the second.

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Reaching Squat to Stand Stand with feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart, arms raised overhead. Bend at your waist to grab your toes. Then lower your hips down into a squat position, knees outside your arms. Lift your chest and raise your arms overhead one at a time, then stand.

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DO IT

Open HalfKneeling Thoracic Rotation Kneel on your left knee, right foot flat on the floor in line with your left knee. Place your left hand on the floor directly under your shoulder and raise your right arm; pause, then bring it down between left arm and leg. Return to start. Do all reps, then switch sides.

Wall Slides Stand with your back against a wall and slide the backs of your hands, elbows, and arms up the wall. Slide back down, keeping in contact with the wall.

By sending signals from your noggin to your body, these moves can strengthen the communication between brain and brawn.

TAKE THE LUNGE

Lunges are overachievers in the best possible way: They’re unilateral, so you can’t compensate if you have a stronger leg; they train balance and engage the core; and since they’re compound movements, they activate more than one joint at a time. The speciﬁc types shown here get you moving in multiple directions, a key piece to any warm-up.

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Single-Leg Reach Stand on your left leg and raise your right arm. Lower your torso and lift your right leg behind you. Return to start. Perform all reps on that side, then switch legs.

DO IT

Reverse Lunge with Rotation Standing with feet shoulder-width apart and hands on your head, step back with your left leg into a lunge and turn your torso to the right. Pause, then return to start. Perform all reps on that side, then switch.

Alternating Lateral Lunge Standing with feet shoulderwidth apart, step your right foot out into a side lunge, pause, then drive off the right leg to return to start. Perform all of the reps on that side, then switch legs.

PICK UP THE PACE This last step is like a dress rehearsal, putting all the pieces together while pumping up your heart rate so you’re ready for anything!

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Single-Leg Hop

Lateral Shuffle

Stand on one foot and imagine there is a line drawn on the floor. Hop quickly back and forth over the line 10 times, then switch feet and repeat.

Start in a squat, with knees bent and hips back; shuffle 10 steps to the right as fast as you can, then 10 steps to the left. Continue alternating. Q

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1 Reverse Wood Chop

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, knees bent, and hold a medicine ball outside your right knee (a). Keeping your arms straight, brace your core and stand as you raise the ball diagonally above your left shoulder (b). Pause, then return to start. That’s one rep. Do ﬁve, then switch sides.

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QUICK TIP Choose a medicine-ball weight that challenges your core during the last few reps without compromising proper form.

2 Reverse Lunge Rotate

Hold a medicine ball with both arms extended at chest height, feet hip-width apart (a). In one motion, step your left foot back and bend both knees to lower into a lunge as you rotate your torso to the right, bringing the ball outside your right shoulder (b). Slowly reverse the movement to return to start. That’s one rep. Do ﬁve, then switch sides.

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3 Folding Chair

Lie on your back, feet raised and knees bent 90 degrees and arms at your sides a few inches off the floor, palms facing up (a). Brace your core and reach your fingertips toward your heels as you raise your shoulders off the floor, keeping your head neutral (b). Pause, then return to start. That’s one rep. Do 10.

b b

4 Ruler Reach

Lie faceup, knees bent, feet flat on the floor; extend your left leg, keeping it parallel to your right thigh (a). Brace your core and, on three counts, raise your back off the floor, keeping your head neutral and reaching your arms toward your left foot (b). Pause, then slowly roll down. That’s one rep. Do five, then switch sides.

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That sports-bra-only yoga instructor. Women who make naval rings look sexy. Every page of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Let’s face it: We’ve all had moments of ab envy. But beyond how well those chicks can pull off a crop top, there’s a more important reason their ridiculous midsections should inspire you to work your own. “Your overall strength stems from your core,” says Keoni Hudoba, creator of the Cyc Method, an indoor-cycling class in New York City. “It’s the main pillar of your body. Your arm and leg movements originate from that center, so the stronger your core is, the more efficient you’ll be in the weight room, on a run, or in cycling class.” So giving your waistline a little extra attention can actually help speed your total-body results. This routine, created by Hudoba, is a two-for-one deal: It will build that critical core strength—and score you enviable abs. Do the following moves up to three days a week, moving from one to the next with as little rest as possible after each. (You can rest for up to 60 seconds between circuits.) Repeat for a total of three circuits. —Cory Stieg

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Yes, You Can Do a Real Pushup The fastest way to sleek arms, sculpted shoulders, and a slimmer waistline? No more of that bent-knee business.

As a personal trainer, I can attest to the fact that the classic pushup is one of the most underrated exercises in existence. Not only would I place the pushup over any single arm exercise out there for sculpting sexy shoulders and toned triceps, but it’s also a killer total-body move. Problem is, most women aren’t getting the full pushup payoff for one simple reason: They’re resting their knees on the ground. I’ve always felt the modified pushup carried a negative connotation, encouraging a mentality I’d prefer to avoid altogether: “Oh, sorry, you can’t do a regular pushup? Let’s treat you like a delicate flower, then.” No! In fact, I nixed this notion more than a decade ago when I first became a personal trainer. 76

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The last thing I wanted to do was to make any of my female clients feel inferior. Not to mention, I knew there was a better way to help women build their strength. A lot of people think the reason many women struggle with a standard pushup is because they lack chest and triceps strength. But often, women lack the core control to get into—and then sustain—a strict plank position through the entire range of movement of a pushup. Bent-knee pushups of course target your

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chest and triceps, but they don’t address the issue of poor core control, so they’re not getting you much closer to doing the full-on thing—no matter how many reps you rack up. If you agree that modiﬁed pushups are played out and it’s time to get rid of them, then take our challenge: This specialized two-step program will help you build the strength and conﬁdence to bang out perfect reps of the real deal. Who’s with us?

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Woman up! Flip the page to ﬁnd your simple two-step plan. Alternate between the two moves, doing them a total of three times each week. (So week one you’ll do 1, then 2, then 1; week two you’ll do 2, then 1, then 2, and so on.) Add this to the start of your scheduled workout. Putting it ﬁrst helps make it a priority— plus, it helps ensure strong, quality reps.

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Elevated Pushup 10–12 REPS • 2 OR 3 SETS If you’re not strong enough to do a full pushup yet, placing your hands on a bench, step, or elevated bar reduces the body weight you have to lift. The higher your hands are from the ﬂoor, the easier the exercise. DO IT

Eccentric Pushup

STEP 2:

Band-Assisted Pushup 5–8 REPS • 3 OR 4 SETS The band “supports” you at your weakest spot (in this case, the bottom of the move) so your form stays solid through the entire range of motion. The support lessens as you return to start, so you utilize more of your own strength.

People are generally stronger in the lowering portion (or eccentric phase) of any exercise. By lowering your body as slowly and with as much control as possible, you generally force your muscles to work much harder, which will translate to better overall strength. Start in a pushup position. Lower yourself as slowly as possible, keeping your body in a straight line, until your chest touches the ﬂoor. Return to start without letting your lower back hyperextend. That’s one rep. Q DO IT

Attach a resistance band to both ends of a power rack and get in a pushup position with the band across your hips. (The higher the band on the power rack, the more support you’ll get.) Bend your elbows to lower yourself, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle from your body, until your chest touches the ﬂoor. Explode back up to start. That’s one rep. DO IT

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Start in a standard pushup position, hands under your shoulders, chin tucked, and eyes looking down. Your body should form a straight line from head to heels. Bracing your core and squeezing your glutes, slowly lower your body to the bench or bar, keeping your back straight and elbows at a 45-degree angle from your torso. Explode back up to the starting position. That’s one rep.

Don’t have access to a gym or power rack? Swap the band-assisted pushup for the same number of sets and reps of this move instead.

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Weatherproof Your Workouts

Between psycho storms and excessive heat, fall can be a tricky time to exercise outside. ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains why—plus, pro advice for dealing with unpredictable elements. By Caitlin Carlson

Twister Conditions

Sudden Downpours

Check wind speeds before you head out. Over 40 mph? Debris or stray ﬂying objects are more likely. Says Zee: “Winds are usually calmest in the morning because there’s less mixing of heat and cold—how wind is created in the ﬁrst place.”

If you see nothing but clear skies, beware: Sunshine generates the heat that can fuel thunderstorms, says Zee. Check the radar before you head out (online, or download the RadarScope app, $10 for iPhone and Android). Many intense storms unleash between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., explains Zee.

WEATHER IT Watch your direction. “Run into the wind first, and then with it on your way home,” says running coach Jenny Hadfield (who trains in the Windy City, Chicago). Otherwise, you’ll get heated up on your way out—and chilled coming back. ”Then you’re running on cold legs,” says Hadfield, “making you more injury-prone.”

WEATHER IT Change up your route. “Plan a close circle loop so that if it starts pouring, you’re never more than 10 minutes from home,” says Dror Vaknin, a running coach at the University of Tampa (located in the lightning capital of North America). Stay indoors if lightning is forecast.

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“I LIVE ON MY WEATHER APPS SO I CAN TRY TO PLAN MY RUNS IN ADVANCE,” SAYS ZEE.

Heat Waves These can “come out of nowhere,” says Zee, and things can get sticky, too. “People always talk about humidity, but dew point better represents how steamy it is.” Anything above a 65-degree dew point (check weather.com) can feel uncomfortable; if the dew point is higher than 75, hit the treadmill. WEATHER IT Fuel up. The steamier it is, the more water you need to drink (duh!), but “electrolytes are also important, since you lose sodium through your sweat too,” says pro runner Scott Jurek, record holder in the Badwater Ultramarathon (that’s 135 miles in the up-to-130°F heat of Death Valley!). Add a sports drink or tabs (like Nuun Electrolyte Tablets, $22, rei.com).

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Freakish Cold/ Snowstorms Follow the same radarchecking protocol as with rainy conditions before you head out. But even if the forecast doesn’t call for ﬂurries, bundle up! “Powerful cold fronts don’t necessarily come with storms. You can have a huge drop in temperature—nearly 20 degrees in 20 minutes— very suddenly,” says Zee. WEATHER IT Alter your stride. Take shorter, more frequent steps, keep your feet lower to the ground, and try to run on freshly fallen, rather than packed, snow, says Hadfield. “You’ll reduce the risk of slipping or straining muscles.” Putting chains on your running shoes is smart (try Yaktrax Run winter traction devices, $40, rei.com).

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You may be dreaming of runs amid the brilliant autumn foliage, but fall weather can be surprisingly erratic. “Between summer and winter, the jet streams are trying to figure themselves out, so we get a taste of the conditions typical of both seasons,” says Zee. Still, soggy or sweltering days are no reason not to lace up. Zee and other experts tell how to weather whatever forecast nature sends your way.

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Slash Your Cancer Risk—Today There’s been a ton of well-deserved attention on breast cancer, but we need to think beyond the pink—these five other types can pose serious threats to women too. The empowering news is: You can do a lot to outsmart them.

Before the famous breastcancer symbol—the delicate pink ribbon—was created in 1991, the disease suffered from neglect. Now, with the pink-ifying of everything from perfume bottles to football helmets each October, most of us can’t even remember that time. And that’s a good thing: Bringing breast cancer to the forefront has yielded some big scientiﬁc wins, including 3-D mammography (a test that’s recently been shown to improve detection and drive down nerve-racking false alarms). And women are way more vigilant about looking out for lumps. The payoff: 61 percent of tumors are now detected at a localized and thus more treatable stage.

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Yet while breast-cancer awareness has skyrocketed, most of us remain somewhat in the dark when it comes to knowing which other forms of cancer pose the highest risk: In a recent survey, only 22 percent of people accurately pegged lung cancer as the biggest cancer killer of women. Thankfully, time is on your side. Some cancers take 10 years or more to develop, which means there’s a lot you can do now to help squelch the risk of getting sick later in life, says Graham Colditz, M.D., an associate director for prevention and control at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis. Here, what you need to know to help protect yourself from ﬁve dangerous types.

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(compared with people who’ve never fake-baked)—and double the risk for those who start before age 35.

LU N G C A N C ER cancer killer among women, responsible for 26 percent of female cancer deaths

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YOUR ANTI-C STRATEGY You can’t completely undo skin damage done in your teens, but curbing your current sun exposure can help ward off melanoma, as well as basal and squamous cell skin cancers— two types that are less deadly but more common.

Number of nonsmokers who die every year from secondhand smoke

Percentage of lung-cancer patients who have never smoked cigarettes

Half of cancers are considered preventable, say experts.

BIGGEST RISK FACTORS

If you don’t smoke, don’t start now. Sounds like a no-brainer, but recent research finds 41 percent of women spark up their first cigarette in their twenties or thirties. There’s danger no matter what you puff: Cancer rates in those who smoke so-called light or low-tar cigarettes aren’t any lower than in those who puff regular cigs. The only fix is to ditch the butts—the sooner, the better. Quitting by your mid-forties can extend your life by about a decade, say researchers. What else you can do:

EVERY MINUTES, one person dies of melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Melanoma is the most common cancer among adults ages

percent of all cancers in women are melanomas.

25–29.

one in five people will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.

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Cigarettes are the top cause among smokers. For those who don’t light up, exposure to radon—an odorless natural gas that can seep into your home through cracks in the foundation—tops the list.

women will be diagnosed with melanoma this year.

> MONITOR YOUR BREATHING. Lung CT scans

> CHECK RADON LEVELS IN YOUR HOME. DIY testing

kits are available at homeimprovement stores, or you can call a home inspector to perform the service.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from sun exposure can damage skin cells, which can predispose them to become cancerous later in life, says Abrar Qureshi, M.D., chair of dermatology at Brown University, who led a study showing that getting ﬁve or more blistering burns by age 20 raises your melanoma risk by 80 percent. Tanning booths are particularly dangerous because they deliver a hefty dose of UV radiation in a short period of time. Research shows a 20 percent higher melanoma risk in those who use them

woven, synthetic materials offer the most protection, as do clothes labeled UPF, or Ultraviolet Protection Factor. > SLATHER ON A BROADSPECTRUM SUNSCREEN. Use

one with an SPF of at least 30, regardless of the weather— the sun’s rays can penetrate through clouds and even glass! And ignore “waterproof” labels; there’s no such thing, says Qureshi. Instead, apply a shot glass–size amount to your body, and reapply every two hours (more often if you’ve been in the water or sweating up a storm). Be especially vigilant about your arms and legs, where melanomas are most frequently found in women. > SEE A DERMATOLOGIST ABOUT SUSPICIOUS MOLES.

The most concerning are those that morph in color, size, or texture, says Qureshi.

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have risen to 65 percent (compared with 49 YEAR percent SURVIVAL nearly four RATES decades ago). AROUND

64,000 women are diagnosed every year; about 25,000 die of the disease.

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aren’t recommended until age 55, regardless of your smoking history, so see your M.D. if you have a nagging cough, unusual (and persistent) shortness of breath, or wheezing, or if you cough up blood.

BIGGEST RISK FACTORS

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BIGGEST RISK FACTORS Know your family history. Your risk doubles if a sibling or a parent was diagnosed before age 55. That’s because roughly one in four cases appears to run in families. And lay off the vices! Women who toss back two or three alcoholic drinks a day are 8 percent more at risk than

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once-a-day drinkers or teetotalers; other studies have found smoking can up your risk of colon cancer by as much as 50 percent.

YOUR ANTI-C STRATEGY Screening and treatment advances have sent survival rates soaring, in part because more worrisome polyps are being removed before they

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become cancerous. Still, unless you have a strong family history, colonoscopies aren’t suggested until age 50. So what can you do now?

red ﬂags (as are loose or bloody stools and chronic constipation). > STAY SLIM AND ACTIVE, as this suppresses higher blood sugar levels that can spur cancers, says Colditz. (See “Weighty Matters,” below.)

> LISTEN TO YOUR GUT.

Persistent cramps, gas, and abdominal pain are common

> LIMIT RED, AND PROCESSED, MEAT. Studies

have linked these foods to an increased risk; experts recommend eating no more than three servings (two to three ounces) of red meat, sausages, lunch meats, and bacon per week.

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eleven percent of ovarian cancers are diagnosed in women under age 45.

percent: ﬁve-year survival rate for cervical cancer, if it’s caught early and localized; nearly half of cases are ID’d at this stage.

BIGGEST RISK FACTORS

YOUR ANTI-C STRATEGY

Sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) can trigger cervical cancer, with at least a dozen strains linked to the disease. And the ovarian cancer risk is much higher in women who carry a BRCA mutation.

Pap smears can identify precancerous cells on the cervix; experts now recommend getting this test every three years instead of annually. And if you’re not 27 yet, the HPV vaccine is still an option. Other strategies:

> KNOW THE SIGNS. Notify

your doc about prolonged abdominal bloating (a red ﬂag for ovarian cancer) or suddenly heavy or irregular periods (a symptom of both cancers), says Karen Lu, M.D., chair of the department of gynecologic oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. > CHECK YOUR HISTORY.

Women who have the BRCA mutation or a strong family history should consider getting their ovaries removed in their thirties or forties, after they’re done having kids, says Lu. > RECONSIDER THE PILL. It can reduce ovarian cancer risk but increase risk of cervical C. Talk to your doc about what’s best based on your history.

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I’ve been getting big head-rushes lately every time I stand up. What’s the deal? —Juli, Eugene, OR If you see stars only when you stand, low blood pressure is likely the culprit. When you rise after a long sitting session, blood pools in your legs, and your blood pressure drops (since there’s less of the red stuff circulating up to your heart). To ﬁght gravity and pump blood back up to your brain, your ticker speeds up. But, if your blood pressure is already low, blood may not get to your heart (and head) for a few seconds. Hello, dizziness! It’s very common—and typically healthy—to have baseline low BP; no treatment is needed.

My hair is getting less curly. Could this be health-related?

Weighty Matters As many as 20 percent of cancer deaths in women are linked to weight gain, and your risk rises with the number on the scale. “Extra pounds may amplify the body’s estrogen levels in ways that promote runaway cell growth in hormone-related cancers,” says Karen Lu, M.D., of MD Anderson Cancer Center. “In other cancers, such as colon, the theory is that weight-induced elevated blood sugars increase your risk.”

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If you have pounds to lose, though, don’t rely on diet alone. Research shows that inactivity itself increases the risk for several cancers, likely due in part to elevated blood sugar levels. And hitting the gym may not be enough: “One sweat-filled hour won’t erase the damage done by prolonged sitting. You need to get up every half-hour from lunch to day’s end,” says Graham Colditz, M.D., of the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis. Q

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Keri Peterson, M.D. Internal medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City. Go to WomensHealthMag .com/Experts to ask her your questions.

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—Erin, Lithia, FL Is it possible you have a bun in the oven? Hormonal shifts, such as those that occur during pregnancy, can make hair straighten; if this is the case, the bounce may come back postpartum. If you’re not pregnant, your curl loss is likely due to normal, agerelated gene changes. If your locks are becoming ﬁne, too, ask your doctor to test your thyroid. When thyroid-hormone levels are off-kilter, they can cause thinning and texture changes.

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Time for an Oil Change The latest slew of edible oils promises to enhance your heart, mood, skin, and more. Here, what to pour on. B y Jess i ca Mi gal a

PIGGYBACKING ON the “food as medicine” and “fat is your friend” movements, oil love has exploded, says Geeta Maker-Clark, M.D., an integrative family medicine physician at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois. And it now involves way more than the reigning health champ, olive oil. Get to know these other slick picks.

Downing “shots” of oils has become a hip, expedient way to score health benefits. But imbibing this way raises the risk of accidentally breathing oil into your lungs (not good!). Stick to mixing ’em with food.

Sesame Oil

Avocado Oil

Walnut Oil

Coconut Oil

The seed-extracted oil helps stave off diabetes and thwart cavities; it can even help prevent sunburn.

The silky fruit oil helps ﬁght joint conditions and promotes soft skin.

It’s the new ﬁsh oil, and it can help improve your body’s reaction to stress— minus the marinelife aftertaste.

This antioxidantrich überoil has nearly unlimited potential; eating it will make you a health superhero.

The Bottom Line

Its unique antioxidants, coupled with compounds called lignans, may help control blood sugar as well as lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. When used in “oil pulling”—i.e., swishing it around your mouth for 10 minutes— sesame oil might halt plaque buildup. Rubbing some on your skin could help ward off sun damage…but never use it as an SPF sub.

As with olive oil, avocado oil packs anti-inﬂammatory monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA’s), which help protect your skin from the inside out by slaying free radicals. Eaten on the reg, it can also act like a tiny dose of natural ibuprofen, though research shows it works only for acute joint pain when combined with soybean oil in a supplement.

It’s true that walnut oil, like ﬁsh oil, is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Its particular kind, alpha linolenic acid (ALA), serves as a building block for the healthy fats that help regulate your immune and nervous systems. Studies show walnut oil may also help keep your stress levels—and blood pressure—in check, protecting your heart.

Coconut oil’s star power comes from lauric acid and saturated fatty acids called mediumchain triglycerides (MCT’s). Some docs believe that lauric acid makes the oil an effective oral rinse or topical antimicrobial. But it’s the MCT’s that show the most promise: Studies indicate they could balance cholesterol, improve digestion, even reduce belly fat.

Your Move

A few times a week, use one-half to one tablespoon of unreﬁned toasted sesame oil while cooking with low to medium heat—up to 350°F. Or drizzle the same amount on roasted veggies or Asian-style dishes.

It’s expensive. You’re better off skipping the oil and eating actual avocados (extra perk: ﬁber). If you do feel like splurging, reﬁned cold-pressed avocado oil can make an effective dry skin moisturizer when applied topically.

Cooking with heat may eliminate its health properties, so always use it cold. Drizzle one to two tablespoons of cold-pressed walnut oil over pasta, veggies, or salad greens. And along with sesame oil, store this one in the fridge; it can go rancid—fast.

Swallow two to three tablespoons, max, per day. (Most of these oils pack 120 calories per tablespoon.) If you like it chilled—e.g., in smoothies—buy expellerpressed virgin coconut oil. Use a reﬁned type for medium- to high-heat cooking.

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In a food processor, combine 7 pitted Medjool dates, ¾ cup unsalted cashews, 1 tablespoon ﬂaxseed, and ½ teaspoon almond extract, and process for 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon water and ¼ cup dried cranberries and process until mixture forms a ball. Scoop rounded tablespoons onto a lined baking sheet and freeze. Transfer to a sealed container in freezer to store; defrost before eating.

Dates Rich and sweet, dates are a good source of ﬁber, magnesium, potassium, and health-promoting polyphenols. The most common varieties are the meltingly soft, plump Medjool and the ﬁrmer Deglet Noor.

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In a blender, combine 3 chopped, pitted dates; 3¼ cups unsweetened almond milk; 1 tablespoon hemp seeds; 1¼ teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons cocoa; and 4 ice cubes. Blend until frothy. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 100 cal, 3.5 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 150 mg sodium, 3 g ﬁber, 2 g protein

MAKES 14 NUGGETS Per 2 nuggets: 160 cal, 7 g fat (1.5 g sat), 24 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 3 g ﬁber, 3 g protein

Date-Oatmeal Stuffed Apples Mix ½ cup cold cooked oatmeal; ¼ cup toasted, chopped hazelnuts; 5 chopped, pitted dates; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; and a pinch of salt. Use a melon baller to make a cavity three-quarters deep in each of 4 Rome apples and pack with ﬁlling. Place apples in a baking dish, pour ½ cup apple juice around them, cover with foil, and bake at 375°F until tender, 40 to 70 minutes. Top with a teaspoon of heavy whipping cream. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 270 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 58 g carbs, 40 mg sodium, 8 g ﬁber, 3 g protein

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These bright fruits contain at least 20 percent of the daily value of vitamin C. Thin-skinned Fuyus are an easy choice for salads and out-ofhand eating; pointy-bottomed Hachiyas are best when cooked, to mellow their astringency.

PERSIMMON PEAR SALAD Slice 2 Fuyu persimmons and 1 medium red pear into wedges. Toss 4 cups baby spinach with ½ cup crumbled feta; 4 tablespoons ﬁnely chopped, toasted pecans; and fruit. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 to 3 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 210 cal, 16 g fat (4 g sat), 16 g carbs, 250 mg sodium, 3 g ﬁber, 4 g protein

PERSIMMON AND CHICKEN QUESADILLAS Mix 2 thinly sliced Fuyu persimmons; 6 ounces cooked, chopped chicken; 2/3 cup shredded radicchio; and 3 ounces diced Camembert cheese. In a skillet, place one 6-inch whole-wheat tortilla and spread with one-quarter of the chicken mixture. Top with a second tortilla and lightly spray with olive oil. Cook on medium-high heat until golden, about 2 minutes; ﬂip and cook second side. Repeat for remaining 3 quesadillas.

Honey, Goat Cheese, and Persimmon Toasts In a bowl, stir together 4 ounces goat cheese, 1 tablespoon low-fat milk, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and a grinding of black pepper until well combined. Thinly slice 2 Fuyu persimmons. Spread cheese mixture evenly on 4 pieces of whole-grain toast, layer persimmon slices on top, and drizzle each with ½ teaspoon honey. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 200 cal, 10 g fat (6 g sat), 20 g carbs, 270 mg sodium, 1 g ﬁber, 9 g protein

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WorldMags.net CHAIPOACHED QUINCE Peel, core, and halve 2 medium quinces. In a small saucepan, stir 1/3 cup honey in 11/3 cups water over low heat until honey dissolves. Add 3 chai tea bags, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and quinces. Poach until fruit is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool, then remove fruit using a slotted spoon and divide fruit among 4 bowls. Top each with 2 tablespoons vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon granola.

Quinces Pear-shaped and full of vitamin C and ﬁber, quinces have an intense perfume that may beckon you to take a bite, but they’re best when cooked slowly to allow their chalky ﬂesh to tenderize.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 170 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 39 g carbs, 15 mg sodium, 2 g ﬁber, 4 g protein

QUINCE BUTTER Place 4 peeled, cored, and sliced quinces in a pot with 2½ cups water and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until fruit is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Drain and puree fruit in a blender or food processor. Return puree to the pot over low heat and add 1/8 teaspoon cardamom and 3 tablespoons sugar, stirring occasionally until very thick, about 30 minutes. Chill and serve with toast or scones. Stored in a sealed jar in the fridge, it will last up to two weeks. MAKES 2 CUPS Per serving (2 tablespoons): 20 cal, 0 g fat, 6 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein

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A bright, fresh herb such as dill lightens the earthiness of this dark root veggie.

> Preheat oven to 450°F. > Cut beets into wedges, then set in a large square of aluminum foil. Coat with olive oil and salt. Fold foil around beet and bake until tender, about 25 minutes. > Meanwhile, combine goat cheese, Greek yogurt, dill, shallot, salt to taste, and ¼ cup water in a blender and process until smooth. To serve, pour dressing over beets and sprinkle with pistachios. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 220 cal, 10 g fat (3 g sat), 25 g carbs, 350 mg sodium, 7 g ﬁber, 9 g protein

Three More Delicious Recipes 1. Herbed beet hummus: Cut 12 oz of beets, scrubbed and with ends trimmed, into ½-inch cubes, then steam or boil until soft, 15 minutes. Move beets to food processor and blend with 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained; ⅓ cup roughly chopped fresh dill; ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 Tbsp unsalted tahini; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; and ¼ tsp salt, for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. Makes 2½ cups. 2. Beet cakes ’n’ lox: In a

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¼-cup measure to scoop the beet mixture into the skillet, pressing down on each mound to form a patty. Fit 4 patties into the pan. (Repeat with remaining mixture, using additional oil, if necessary, to make 8 patties.) Serve each patty with ½ oz smoked salmon, 1 tsp capers, and 1 tsp sour cream. Garnish with additional sprigs of dill. 3. Beet chips with dip: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice 2 medium-to-large beets with a mandolin slicer to 1/16inch thick. Arrange on racks set over 2 baking sheets. Brush lightly with ¾ tsp extra-virgin olive oil. Set 2 garlic cloves in a square of aluminum foil, drizzle with remaining oil, and fold up. Bake beets and garlic until beet edges brown and curl, 20 to 25 minutes (they will crisp as they cool). To make dip, combine roasted garlic, 2 oz Neufchâtel cream cheese, 2 Tbsp 1% milk, 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1½ tsp prepared horseradish, 1 tsp dried dill, and a pinch of salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Serves 4 as a snack.

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We’ve all been there: tired, hangry, and without a piece of fresh produce or healthy snack in sight…and then a drive-thru beckons. Even if you typically have stellar resolve, you’re likely to crack faster than someone on the ﬁfth day of a juice fast. Lose the guilt trip already and get smart instead. These days, there are plenty of ways to feed your face at a fast-food chain without wrecking your waistline. PHOTOS ARE ILLUSTR ATIONS ONLY AND NOT THE AC TUAL PRODUC TS RECOMMENDED.

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Good-for-you changes rolling out nationwide

1 HEALTHIER SUGARS Excess sweeteners can be a health hazard, and they’re added to just about everything. One of the worst offenders, researchers say: high-fructose corn syrup. That’s why Starbucks, Subway, and Panera have pledged to nix or reduce it.

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McDonald’s Fruit ’n Yogurt Parfait

Wendy’s Rich & Meaty Chili

Low-fat dairy (like this vanilla yogurt) could help you shed pounds.

Warm, satisfying, and bound to keep you full till dinner.

> 150 cal, 2 g fat (1 g sat), 30 g carbs,

31 g carbs, 1,180 mg sodium, 7 g ﬁber, 19 g protein

70 mg sodium, 1 g ﬁber, 4 g protein

Dunkin’ Donuts Ham & Egg Wake-Up Wrap Load up on protein in the morning—it can help get your fat-burning engines running, stat.

> 170 cal, 8 g fat (3.5 g sat), 14 g carbs,

> Large size: 270 cal, 8 g fat (3 g sat),

Subway Veggie Delite Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing and Poblano Corn Chowder A meat-free lunch that doesn’t skimp on protein and ﬁber. 880 mg sodium, 6 g ﬁber, 8 g protein

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Jamba Juice Make It Light! Banana Berry Smoothie

Quiznos Turkey Lite Sub with Pasta Salad

> Small size: 170 cal, 0 g fat, 39 g carbs, 125 mg sodium ,3 g ﬁber, 5 g protein

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Panera Power Steak Lettuce Wraps In addition to its well-known list of deli eats, Panera has a secret weapon: its hidden menu—your server will know what you’re talking about— which includes six light and nutritious “Power” meals (from these wraps to salads to even egg-based breakfasts).

> 210 cal, 10 g fat (3.5 g sat), 7 g carbs, 240 mg sodium, 2 g ﬁber, 24 g protein

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560 mg sodium, 1 g ﬁber, 10 g protein

Jamba’s new “Make It Light” option means you get fresh, fruity ﬂavors with up to onethird less sugar (and calories).

“Across the industry, salt levels are dropping,” says Sam Oches, editor of QSR Magazine, a restaurant trade publication. Boston Market, for example, took its classics back to the test kitchen, slashing the sodium as much as possible without noticeably changing taste.

Stick to the small sub size to keep sodium in check.

More chains are following in the footsteps of Chipotle by using antibiotic-free meats. This year, Chick-Fil-A committed to phasing out all antibiotic-treated poultry from its farms and restaurants.

> Small size: 470 cal, 12 g fat (2 g sat), 69 g carbs, 1,230 mg sodium, 7 g ﬁber, 24 g protein

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There’s a new kind of happily-ever-after resonating in America— and ironically, it involves divorce. More spouses are opting for “conscious uncoupling,” the therapy method made known by Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, in order to divide respectfully. That said, as the experts explain here, surviving the D word (or the breakup of a long-term, serious relationship)—and remaining friendly with your ex—isn’t easy. But the end result can be surprisingly rewarding.

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CHOOSE TO BE CIVIL When Katherine Woodward Thomas, a marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles, realized that her marriage of 10 years was over, she knew she didn’t want to go through the same caustic divorces that she had witnessed in her practice and when growing up. So she sat down with her soon-to-be ex to talk about how they would break up, in what was a polite—and at that

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BEFORE YOU SAY “I DON’T” You may be thinking, Well, half of all marriages end in divorce anyway, so what’s the point in trying to make it work? But don’t let that stat persuade you, because… it’s wrong! According to the most recent Census Bureau surveys, the more accurate divorce rate in the U.S. for ﬁrst marriages is less than 29 percent, says Shaunti Feldhahn, author of The Good News About Marriage. Meaning, 71 percent of women who have been married only once remain hitched to their spouse. So do yourself a favor: Dismiss that bad math and think more optimistically. Most unions are not doomed. Other couples have survived rough patches, and you can too.

her clients—the latest is Melanie Griffith, who recently separated from Antonio Banderas, and the couple is going through an amicable divorce process—to take the civil route. “People come into my office and say, ‘I don’t care what we leave in our wake, I want to nail his balls to the wall!’ I tell them that animosity is a waste of their time and money, and

it’s not going to make their spouse inclined to give them more.”

HOW TO SPLIT SMOOTHLY If you’re looking to keep things friendly, the months between when you ﬁle your divorce papers and when your split becomes official are crucial, says Thomas, who coined the term “conscious uncoupling” after

her own divorce went so well. “Give each other space and time to get a handle on hot emotions,” Thomas explains. “Then communicate in a more formal and respectful manner to avoid damaging children and each other.” She takes clients through an emotionally honest form of therapy in which both parties rejoin to learn how to control their feelings, own what part they played in their love’s

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time, uncommon— conversation. “We said, ‘This is how it’s going to go. We’re going to be fair and respect each other,’” recalls Thomas. Certainly, not every marriage or long-term union fizzles quite so neatly. If you’ve experienced cheating, lying, neglect, or betrayal in your relationship, you’d probably rather throw dishes at each other’s heads than sit down for a fireside chat. But if you have kids, share a business, live in the same small town, run in the same social circles, or simply want to have an emotionally healthy split, it’s worth considering a more level-headed approach. If not for your own peace of mind, do it for the money. “Your conflict equals an attorney’s billable hours. We make money when you argue,” points out Laura A. Wasser, a family law attorney in Los Angeles and author of It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself. And yet, Wasser still advises

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These famous former couples divided with reportedly little drama.

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom Post-divorce, Bloom told Katie Couric in an interview, “We love each other. We’re a family. We’re going to be in each other’s lives for the rest of our lives.” He even took a swing at Justin Bieber, supposedly to defend her honor!

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds Months after announcing that the spark between them had ﬁzzled, the twosome allegedly went out to dinner together in Los Angeles. Dating practice, perhaps?

Fran Drescher and Peter Marc Jacobson After a 21-year marriage and an announcement that Jacobson is gay, the former husband and wife went on to produce Happily Divorced, a sitcom based on their close (and unique) relationship.

Demi Moore and Bruce Willis The famous spousesturned-buddies continue to coparent their three daughters and appear to have made efforts to live closer together for their happily complicated family.

Lara Embry, M.D., and Jane Lynch After ending her three-year marriage, Lynch told Larry King about the experience: “It’s not dramatic. It’s not a horrible thing… we have to remain adults, which we have. We keep everybody’s good in mind.”

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WorldMags.net demise, and ﬁnally, forgive each other and start their new, nonromantic future. (You can do this even if you weren’t married.) “Before, you had ‘We want a thriving partnership, so we need to resolve these issues,’” says Thomas. “Now, it’s ‘We have different goals and can’t undo the choices we made, but let’s be respectful in the present.’” Once the raging emotions have quieted, the legal logistics can be relatively easy. “If you know what you want, can agree on who gets what, and don’t anticipate litigation over your kids or have a history of domestic violence, then you may want to consider hiring just one lawyer who’s objective, knows the law, and can help you agree on how to divide things up,” advises Wasser. She also likes apps such as iSplit Divorce, an asset-dividing assistant, and 2Houses, a shared child-custody calendar, which help divvy up expenses and parenting responsibilities.

RINGS OFF, SMILES ON One of the last tasks in an amicable dissolution? Updating all of your friends and family. “You don’t want to leave everybody to ﬁnd their own way to struggle through the awkwardness,” says Thomas. So once the decision to divorce or end your long-term relationship has been made, reach out to loved ones and explain your new, agreeable arrangement. “Give them permission to include and be loyal to both of you,” says Thomas. If it goes well, you may all be toasting at the same table by this time next year. As Wasser admits, “I still go to my parents’ house for holidays with my mom, her current husband, my dad, my dad’s current wife and stepkids, and the grandchildren. It takes a while to get to that point, sure, but we’re still a family. If you want that, it helps to ﬁgure out a way to get along.” Q

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My boyfriend orgasms only when we have sex in a certain position. What is that about? —Emma, Bloomﬁeld Hills, MI It’s likely he’s formed a habit. This can happen if he turns to erotic images or masturbation for a release. Once those braingenital connections are established, he may need a certain type of stimulation or pressure to orgasm. It’s not uncommon—so don’t take it personally. Instead, enhance intercourse by trying oral sex ﬁrst, or attempt varied positions, like doggie style, which allows him to control depth and speed.

I found out that a guy who’s interested in me has herpes. Should this be a deal breaker? —Anna, Ridgeﬁeld, CT The reality is, genital herpes is extremely common— about one in six people between the ages of 14 and 49 have it. (Kudos to him for being honest.) There’s no cure, but antiviral medications can help control symptoms, diminish outbreaks, and reduce the rate of viral shedding (which can transmit the virus, even when there’s no visible lesion). Using both antivirals and condoms can keep you pretty much protected. But if he has active lesions (itching, blisters, and/or genital sores), avoid physical contact until completely healed. Jennifer Berman, M.D. Urologist specializing in female urology and sexual medicine; cohost of The Doctors. Tune in to The Doctors weekdays for more health and relationship advice. For listings, go to thedoctorstv.com.

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Divulge the sultry details of your dream to your guy in a kind of verbal foreplay. It can make the next time you get between the sheets more erotic than it’s ever been (and potentially ﬁx any problems you’ve been having). “Tell him you had a wild dream about him as you kiss him good-bye, then text him a reminder during the day,” says Jessica O’Reilly, Ph.D., a sexologist and author of The New Sex Bible. Oh, and feel free to embellish. “This is the perfect opportunity to bring up things you’d like to try,” says Emily Morse, a sexologist and host of the Sex with Emily podcast. Mention that he used a vibrator on you and plant an idea for tonight’s action.

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> What It Means On the surface, it could just be that you’re crazy attracted to this particular person—and wondering what it would be like to sleep with him. More often than not, though, it can symbolize a craving for attention, either socially or from your partner, says Morgan. Oddly enough, she says, it could also be a positive side effect from engaging in more me-time. Why wouldn’t Jared Leto want to sex you up when you feel as great as you do these days? > From Dream to Reality

THE NO-EFFORT ORGASM! Sex dreams aren’t the only way your brain can inﬂuence physiological arousal. If you’re thrusting and grinding like mad with no O in sight, stop working so hard and consider this: Research has shown that just imagining sexual pleasure can be enough to get some women off. And a study in the journal Sexologies found that women who didn’t have erotic thoughts during sex had signiﬁcantly fewer orgasms than those who did. “Since getting in the mood is often the most challenging part, fantasizing ahead of time can prime your body for arousal,” says sexologist Jessica O’Reilly, Ph.D. When you’re in a relaxed state—taking a shower, lying in bed, on a leisurely stroll—clear your thoughts so your mind can wander. “You don’t have to think about sex itself,” says O’Reilly. “Fantasize about being seduced, being a seductress, or any other thought that gets you going.” Soon enough, you will likely feel the sexual tension building in your body. Use it later on to make sex (solo or with your guy) even more spine-tingling. Let it simmer, and you might just wake up with damp drawers: About 37 percent of women experience what could be considered the least-effort orgasm of all—a wet dream.

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Channel the excitement that comes with having a sexy star in your bed into a little role-playing fun. “It can be the antidote to boredom in the bedroom,” says O’Reilly. But rather than resort to mainstream ideas (like being his French maid), engage in your real fantasies, like you’re the burlesque dancer he just watched on stage, or you’re Jane to his Tarzan, says O’Reilly. Just make sure to establish a safe word in case the scene gets a bit too real. Q

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All right, let’s be real here: Regardless of what the dream means, this reemergence of your ex probably brought back some fond memories of his unique sexual skills. So why not take advantage of them? Don’t regale your current partner with a play-by-play of your steamy dream (bad idea!). Instead, show him exactly which moves you liked, suggests O’Reilly. Loved how creative your ex was during oral play? Loan your guy one of your toys and let him work magic with both tongue and vibrator. Or add some hand play by guiding his ﬁngers exactly where you want ’em.

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Everyone feels terror upon reading the familiar headline: Lone gunman, seemingly without provocation, opens fire on innocent people. Yet we’re much more likely to suffer lasting physical, emotional, and financial damage at the hands of an out-ofcontrol family member, crazy coworker, or psychotic neighbor. Using my experience as an FBI profiler, I identified four dangerous personalities whose behaviors range from mildly irritating to deadly. These clues into their thoughts and behaviors can curb your risk of being exploited or hurt. They may even save your life.

Consumed by irra tional mistrust, th eir suspicions know no bounds. When crossed, rejected, or emba rrassed, they may lash out emotionally or physically. L I K E LY T O B E FO U N D

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BUILD A SUPPORT NETWORK Make sure friends and family know you’re being mistreated; someday you may need them to step in and help.

SET BOUNDARIES Shady people will want you to accommodate their every whim. Failing to reward their bad behavior will make you less of a target.

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Dangerous types create urgency—they’ll push you to hire them, sign the contract, write the check, or let them in the door. Set your own pace.

Interpersonal violence increases between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go out during these hours, but be extra vigilant after dark.

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Quit selling yourself short and start standing strong in who you are and all you can achieve.

Own your triumphs.

By Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

You might think you’re being charmingly self-deprecating when you point out your shortcomings and make light of your wins, but doing so tells yourself—and others—that you don’t deserve success. Realize that when you succeed, it is because you performed well, worked hard, and are talented. Don’t dismiss kudos; simply say, “Thank you.” It’s amazing how powerful those words can feel.

Negative Automatic Thoughts buzz around your head, demanding attention and hijacking your sense of calm. I don’t have enough experience to chair that committee. I’m not ﬁt enough to run that 5-K! The only way to banish NAT’s is to challenge them; ignoring them doesn’t work. When one of these thoughts pops up, offer a substitute idea, even if it’s only marginally plausible: My boss may just be busy, not ignoring me. Research shows that just one alternative explanation can stop a NAT in its tracks.

2 Ban “upspeak.”

Turning a statement into a question by raising your pitch at the end of a sentence is a way of seeking approval. It’s saying, ‘I’m not challenging you, I’m just asking’—and women do it more often than men. Check your speech. Are you making your thoughts and ideas sound like questions? If so, practice in private until you hear the difference. Then try it out in public.

Katty Kay and Claire Shipman are journalists and the authors of the best seller The Confidence Code. Visit them at theconfidencecode.com.

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4 Suppress the siren call of praise.

Making others happy is a worthwhile cause, but all too often, women take people pleasing to the extreme—at our own expense. Sure, downplaying your abilities and opinions and letting others take the lead are easy ways to ﬁt in. But actually believing you’re somehow “less than” is tantamount to giving away your power, and it can keep you from claiming well-deserved happiness and success at work and in other areas of life. Embracing your gifts doesn’t always come naturally, but with these four strategies—gleaned from our interviews with leading psychologists and scores of successful women—you can learn how to retain your voice and presence.

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Who doesn’t love to be recognized for their work, appearance, or home? Seeing yourself through the adoring eyes of others is appealing, but don’t put too much stock in external validation. The sturdiest identity is built on your own opinion. Develop an inner dialogue that’s as encouraging as what you would say to a friend. You’ll sense a shift in power almost immediately.

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More than 300 sunny days a year and the rugged Sonoran Desert make this Southwestern spot prime for outdoor adventures. No sport currently receives more love than rock climbing. Locals start training—and getting their bodies in tip-top shape—at indoor climbing gym AZ on the Rocks (azontherocks.com) before tackling the real deal at… Pinnacle Peak: The popular 150-acre park’s rock formations range from relatively easy to super tough. “The Wedge,” a 40foot-high route, has plenty of hand- and footholds. South Mountain Regional Park: Its Pima Canyon area has an array of established routes (with few crumbling rocks).

USED TO BE, YOUR CITY WAS JUST THE PLACE YOU LIVED—

a home base that you worked hard to somehow make your own. How things have changed. Today’s greatest cities provide seemingly endless ways for you to connect with others—online and in real time—whether you’re into sports, nightlife, culture, or food. In other words, these urban superstars make it easy to engage in the awesome social moments we all crave. To ﬁnd the best of the best, we partnered with onlinereview powerhouse Yelp on a six-month-long project that started with Yelp data scientists sorting through some 61 million reviews. Our methodology was simple: First, we eliminated the obvious major-city contenders (you already know they’re big winners—but don’t worry, you can still see what’s new in these destinations on page 143). Then, we ID’d spots with a large proportion of highly rated new businesses in the aforementioned “social” categories. We crossed-checked this preliminary list with social-community sites such as Meetup.com and Chowhound.com. Then came our quality control: We set loose our reporters to interview dozens of on-the-ground Yelp community managers and regional team leaders, countless local business owners and experts, and, of course, plenty of everyday citizens. As for the results? Each winning city is awesome in its own way; together, they make up a map of the coolest emerging urban spaces in the country. Whether you’re looking for a new place to live or simply somewhere to visit, set your sights on these social standouts.

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McDowell Mountains: Very seasoned climbers scale Tom’s Thumb, a 140-foot-high spire on the range’s northern side, to score incredible city vistas.

Jersey City, NJ The views of Lower Manhattan from Liberty State Park’s four-mile running loop are spectacular. But Jersey City (“JC” to locals) also boasts some kick-ass indoor options. At last count: 31 gyms, 14 Pilates studios, 14 martial-arts studios, four boxing gyms, and 10 dance studios—all within 21 square miles. Inside, group classes rule; these extra-effective ones offer free trial sessions. For long, lean muscles: Instructor Erica Braun’s tough Base Barre class at Base Gym focuses on small, targeted ballet- and yoga-inspired movements (basenj.com). For cardio endurance: Thanks to crazy heavy boxing bags, fat and ﬂab take a big hit at coed gym CKO Jersey City. Plyometric ﬂoor drills add to the intensity (ckokickboxing.com). For strength training: The wildly popular, feverishly energetic JCF Health and Fitness Bootcamp meets six times a week—and has helped many local women drop many dress sizes (jcfbootcamp.com).

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Its artsy scene (see page 141) isn’t this city’s only strong suit. Per a vote of WH readers, Denver is amazeballs for so many reasons. “A hub for young people,” “amazing live music,” “awesome food,” “gorgeous weather,” and “healthy, happy, and friendly!” are a few ways you raved about the Mile High metropolis. (Flight, booked.)

Gallup Park (top); Nichols Arboretum (left)

Portlanders practically live on two wheels: Whether road biking, mountain biking, commuter biking, or cyclecross biking, by and large, the biggest active trend in town is...yep, bicycling. As a result, lots of locals get lots of exercise, mostly on the 80 miles of trails inside sprawling Forest Park. Helping them out are about 70 (!) bike shops in town, which offer something for everyone.

Gallup Park; and The Nichols Arboretum (left)

Ann Arbor, MI

Even in winter, “Tree Town” locals prefer to do almost everything outdoors. Thousands of sporty residents belong to adventure clubs that lead hiking, biking, and kayaking excursions; solo exercisers have access to an almost absurd amount of green space (158 parks for fewer than 200,000 people!). Almost everyone spends time walking or running the city’s lovely trails, including these beauties. THE TERRAIN

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“The Arb” has 123 acres of meadows, hills, forests, and wetlands—and only two indoor bathrooms (so plan accordingly). Rustic dirt and wood-chip-covered paths shoot off a wide main trail.

From Gateway Garden, run toward the Huron River before looping around the Centennial Shrubs, ending at the Peony Garden (two miles).

GALLUP PARK a2gov.org

Sixty-nine acres of park with public picnic tables and grills, and canoes to rent. Mostly ﬂat asphalt trails run alongside the Huron River.

One of the pretty Geddes Pond loops (around 1.5 miles). Go before noon on weekends to avoid crowds.

It’s more than 160 acres of towering trees and wildﬂowers. Far-from-ﬂat and often challenging unpaved paths wind over hills and across ravines.

Train for your next Tough Mudder by sprinting as far as you can up one of ﬁve trails. Repeat.

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Serious cyclists rely on Lucky 13 for high-end, customized bikes (lucky13bikes .com). Make your body one with your bike during a River City Bicycles private “ﬁt studio” appointment, which includes two and a half hours of stop-motion video analysis and body measurements (rivercitybicycles.com). Just looking for a basic ride? The Community Cycling Center has a massive selection of used bikes for the eco-, time-, and costconscious (communitycyclingcenter.org).

Charlotte, NC Running clubs and volleyball and softball leagues abound, but it’s Charlotte’s booming yoga scene that keeps many of its residents slim and toned. The city’s 26 studios hold practically endless options—everything from intense Bikram sessions to restorative stretching, and one-on-one lessons to couples courses. Our advice? Mix it up by hitting these best-inclass(es) over a long weekend.

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Hang loose with 75 minutes of suspension yoga at Aerial CLT. Just 10 hammocks mean lots of personal attention ($20, aerialclt.com).

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An ongoing urban renaissance, including scores of new bars and restaurants in oncedeserted ’hoods, is luring suburbanites and visitors back into the city. Then, of course, there’s the music: Dozens of old and new live venues pump tunes late into the night (some of them, all night). It’s like Memphis’s blues heyday— only better. A walk down Beale Street best encapsulates the eclectic revival. 1/ BB King’s Blues Club (bbkingclubs.com/ memphis) The 89-yearold icon still pops into his eponymous club. The mood is casual; the food, comfort; the crowd, a mix of families and out-of-towners. 2/ Club 152 (club152memphis.com) The party gets going around 10 p.m. every weekend night, when long lines of club-loving twenty-somethings

Sure, Cleveland has always rocked. Now, thanks to three reinvigorated neighborhoods, the city’s nightlife pulses with a new sophistication. We’re not talking cookiecutter poshness: The after-dark ambience in these trendsetting locales are decidedly diverse. For a glitzy evening out, head to downtown’s Public Square and the Horseshoe, the state’s ﬁrst casino. High-tech and glam, the 96,000-square-foot space is more Monte Carlo than Mohegan Sun. Meanwhile, those eager for a (reﬁned) pub crawl can cruise up and down Ohio City’s West 25th Street and its two-dozen bars, gastropubs, and eateries. And if you’re in the mood for live entertainment, bohemian Uptown/Cleveland Heights is home to both the Cleveland Orchestra’s Severance Hall and überpopular rock club The Grog Shop.

clamor to get in and dance to rave tracks spun by ﬁrst-rate DJ’s. 3/ Rum Boogie Café (rumboogie.com) Some 420 guitars decorate this blues and hard-rock-blues venue. While the dance ﬂoor’s small, it’s action-packed.

4/ Silky O’Sullivan’s (silkyosullivans.com) The Irish pub’s main draw is its “dueling pianos” contests. Competing musicians hammer out classical, rock, or sing-a-long show tunes to patrons’ great delight.

Pittsburgh, PA If there’s one thing locals take zealous pride in—besides Pittsburgh’s pro sport teams, obvi—it’s their beer. The city’s brew territory has exploded in recent years, with, as of press time, 10 buzzy microbreweries joining old-school icons such as Penn Brewery (pennbrew.com) and Church Brew Works (churchbrew.com). With creative and wacky new flavors trending, brewery tours and tastings are main nightlife events.

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5/ New Daisy Theatre (newdaisy.com) Nirvana played here. So did Oasis. And native son Justin Timberlake. Live performances now range from comedy shows to Top 40 greats to Battles of the Bands.

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Severance Hall; and The Grog Shop (right)

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Opened this year by two college grads and set in the gritty Braddock nabe, it’s become the hottest young hop spot in town.

Understated hipness, curated by a local husband-and-wife team. Visitors can take growlers to go or sip pints at the bar.

Urban and ambitious, it shares a warehouse with Commonplace Coffee and partners with Bike Pittsburgh for mystery “keg rides” (don’t worry, they’re supervised and safe).

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The Pemmican. Like fall in New England—in a glass: cranberries and maple syrup mixed with bourbon and cinnamon-infused spirits ($10 at The Grange; providencegrange.com). I Keel Good. This vodka-basillemongrass drink goes down easy. Bonus: The vodka is low-cal ($8 at The Dorrance; thedorrance.com). Orchard House. Apple bitters balance out the sugar in this rye, pear liqueur, and house-made peachsyrup cocktail ($11 at Cook & Brown Public House, cookandbrown.com).

Seattle, WA Thanks in no small part to a thriving tech community (Microsoft, Amazon), “geek fun” and, in particular, gaming fever is sweeping the city’s after-dark scene. Locals flock to bars, lounges, and hipster arcades to play everything from Skee-Ball to Candyland. Dive into a long-weekend’s worth of competition. Classic video games like Pac-Man and Big Buck Hunter line the walls at low-key dive bar Hooverville (hoovervillebar.com). Shorty’s is the most packed modern gaming spot in town; don’t skip the high-tech LED pinball machines (shortydog.com). It’s booze and board games at Raygun’s, a new game store perfect for rowdy groups (gamma raygamestore.com). Get your early game on: Rhein Haus’s ﬁve bocce ball courts open at 10 a.m. (rheinhausseattle.com).

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Austin, TX Austin’s culture crowd holds serious bragging rights: The city claims some 50 museums and galleries. The most talked-about trend is “accessible” art— a.k.a. street art, graffiti, and murals. True pros like to mix up their artsy intake.

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For a city of fewer than 200,000 peeps, Providence packs a major social punch— across nightlife and food, arts, and sports. After-hours is where it really shines, though, due to a super-cool cocktail scene. Try these don’t-miss drinks:

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The Contemporary Austin hosts big-name exhibits—e.g., Korean sculptor Do Ho Suh’s massive installations (thecontemporary austin.org).

Known locally as “Graffiti Park,” HOPE Outdoor Gallery is three stories of art-covered concrete in an abandoned lot (hopecampaign.org).

At the Blanton Museum of Art, shows include contemporary artist James Drake’s two-year, drawing-aday project (blanton museum.org).

Austin Art Garageis dedicated to emerging artists (perk: the art is affordable!). Check out painter Gabe Langholtz’s colorful still lifes (austinartgarage.com).

At 7,000 square feet, Art on 5th is Austin’s biggest contemporary gallery. On sale now: “The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss,” 100 limitededition surrealist prints (arton5th.com).

Commence your Instagramming: The ever-famous Jeremiah the Innocent frog mural sits on the corner of West 21st and Guadalupe (no website or phone).

Denver, CO Denver’s all-around awesomeness is hard to rival (see page 138). Its art-museum offerings have long been the most extensive in the Rockies. Lending it even more cultural cred: an emerging literary movement rich in indie bookstores, writers groups, book bars, and the world-class Denver Lighthouse Writers Workshop (lighthousewriters .org). You can find inspiration at…

Tattered Cover Bookstore (tatteredcover.com) Writers huddle in the coffee shops and overstuffed chairs of this local chain’s four locations. BookBar Denver (bookbardenver.com) “A book shop for wine lovers,” it pairs vino tastings with visiting authors. Mercury Cafe (mercurycafe.com) Come for the poetry readings, stay for the gluten-free fare—or open-mic nights, dance lessons, or documentaries. Syntax Physic Opera (physicopera .com) Home to lit mag Denver Syntax, this lively space is part art bar, part stage for emerging music and comedy acts.

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Raleigh, NC The midsize city serves up an outsize arts-and-culture buffet. For starters, there are 40 (free!) attractions and more than 100 galleries and live-arts venues. Then there are the Carolina Ballet, North Carolina Symphony, and North Carolina Theatre. But the biggest buzz surrounds Raleigh’s art walks and art markets. For cool crafts such as jewelry and pottery, shop the Handmade Market. The super-successful semiannual fair attracts the best craft artists in the state (thehandmade market.com). For vintage ﬁnds, visit the monthly Pop Up Sunday. It’s like a ﬂea market on steroids, plus kids’ art, food trucks, and cold beer (popupsunday.com). For eclectic art, join locals for downtown’s First Friday Art Gallery Walks, when 80-plus galleries, studios, restaurants, and bars keep their doors open late (godowntown raleigh.com).

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SAN FRANCISCO: Nearly 100 years past Prohibition, SF’s speakeasy culture is thriving again. Mixologists pour sophisticated tipples at new “underground”-themed cocktail lounges, some of which are actual former speakeasies or, quite literally, underground.

CHICAGO: Yep, it’s all about sports. But there’s a new anything-can-happen game in town. Born decades ago at Second City, the

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city’s improv circuit has exploded. Troupes such as iO and the Neo-Futurists, along with dozens of others, have reinvigorated the city’s comedy and performance-art scene.

NEW YORK CITY: Now it’s easy to be sporty (sans cash) in NYC. A bevy of green spaces— like the Hudson and East River parks and Brooklyn Bridge Park—and a bike-share program cater to outdoor ﬁtness enthusiasts.

Orlando, FL Galleries, theaters, and organized art festivals are popping up all over downtown Orlando. And because of a new mural mania, the city’s outdoor surfaces (building walls, fences, even Dumpsters) host some powerful rotating images. Take a walk to take it all in, stopping at… Jai Gallery (jaigallery .net). One of Orlando’s ﬁnest ﬁne-art spaces, it’s full of modern and contemporary sculptures and paintings. Third Thursday Gallery Hop (orlandoslice.com). Start at the gallery-

packed CityArts Factory and continue on past myriad art shops, restaurants, and bars. Snap! Space (snaporlando.com). The gallery, in a 1940s theater, specializes in digital art and photography.

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San Diego, CA At the center of SD’s outdoorsy-artsy scene sits Balboa Park, the country’s largest urban cultural park. It’s a bit like the Louvre—you can’t see everything in one trip. But if one day’s all you have, you can still soak up some highlights (balboapark.org).

12:30 p.m. Stop for New American fare at Panama 66; work it off on the El Prado walkway, pausing at the Botanical Building and Museum of Photographic Arts.

3 p.m. Follow El Prado through the Zoro Garden (a nudist colony turned butterﬂy refuge) to the Spanish Village Art Center’s boutiques.

9:30 a.m. Stroll through some 1,600 roses at the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden on your way to buy a $43 day pass at the Visitor’s Center. 10 a.m. Walk to the Mingei International Museum for folk art, then catch an exhibit next door at the San Diego Museum of Art.

5 p.m. Make your way to the Prado Restaurant for a margarita on the terrace. Stay for an early Latin-Italian fusion dinner.

8 p.m. Check for last-minute tix to a Broadwayworthy play at the Old Globe Theatre.

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Des Moines, IA Surprise! Des Moines isn’t just a presidential-hopeful pit stop—it’s practically a foodie paradise. Savvy chefs and home cooks score their ingredients at Saturday’s Downtown Farmers’ Market (May through October, desmoinesfarmersmarket .com), nine blocks and 270 stalls of fresh fare, where you can pick up…

Fresh greens: Shop Blue Gate Farm’s selection of superveggies and signature salad mix made from 40 kinds of plants, herbs, and ﬂowers. Meats: Hit up La Ventosa Ranch for antibiotic- and hormone-free chicken, turkey, and pork. Snacks: Indulge in Say Cheese Des Moines’ gourmet mozzarella-cheddar-creamcheese-Jack-pesto-jalapeňo grilled sandwich. Sweets: Enjoy YAGU Limited Gourmet Pastries’ mini pineapple cakes or wafer-thin jasmine tea cookies.

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As 125 teams compete for “best ribs,” festgoers munch on Moink balls (baconwrapped BBQ meatballs) and listen to live blues.

Extra lively, with amateur boxing events, live salsa and merengue music, a 5-K race, and plenty of authentic Puerto Rican grub

Some 37 tents proffering 40-clove pulled pork sandwiches, salads with garlic vinaigrette, and jumbo Italian garlic sausage

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Tender, chargrilled baby-back ribs from 2014 winner Alex’s Place

The “vino con sabor” event, which pairs crisp wines with zesty foods

Cooking classes; taking home freshly harvested local “hardneck” garlic

Birmingham, AL When hungry locals can’t score a seat at Iron Chef winner Chris Hastings’s new Hot and Hot Fish Club (hotandhotfishclub .com), they look for tasty meals on wheels. The city’s food trucks roam around town, satisfying foodies with madeto-order seasonal fare and just-baked treats. Pull over for these mouthwatering faves.

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1/Shindigs Catering About as healthy as comfort food gets: grass-fed beef burgers on sweet-potato rolls and hearty salads packed with organic fruits and veggies (shindigscateringtrucks.com).

7:30 a.m. Start with a handcrafted latte at local roaster Coffee Slingers (coffeeslingers.com).

8:30 a.m. Order up the green eggs and ham and a “joenut,” pastry chef Joe Williams’ take on the ever-buzzy Cronut, at Kitchen No. 324 (kitchen324.com).

12:30 p.m. The Smoky Mountain Meatball sub at 9th Street shack Hillbilly Po’boys and Oysters is so freakin’ good, you won’t mind the mess (405-702-9805).

4 p.m. Time to hydrate! Score your daily fruit and veggie servings with a cold-pressed juice from Organic Squeeze (organic-squeeze .com).

Haute coffee culture is percolating in this upstate city (baristas face off in a “Latte Art Throwdown”). But the real culinary draw—and competition!—is at the area’s dozens of food festivals, spanning all types of ethnic and adventurous fare. A peek at three of the best: ROC CITY RIB FEST roccityribfest .com

Flourishing in town are updated comfort food and healthy fare, courtesy of a slew of independent, ingredient-conscious new eateries and high-end stores such as Uptown Grocery Co. (uptowngroceryco .com). No time for food shopping? No problem. How to eat your way through the ideal day in OKC:

7:30 p.m. Asian-fusion resto Guernsey Park proves you can get good sushi in the Midwest (guernseypark.com). Try the house roll (cucumber, crab, yellowtail, and tuna).

Albuquerque, NM Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines have been ABQ mainstays for—seemingly—ever (yum but…yawn). The far more interesting food chatter revolves around a handful of new Peruvian, Costa Rican, and Cuban spots. Their creative Latin cuisine has reenergized local palates. Munch on these savory dishes: Veggie-Stuffed Potatoes. No bacon, butter, or sour cream here. Just skinned taters mashed with onions, mushrooms, corn, raisins, and fresh veggies ($5 at Pollito Con Papas, pollitoconpapas.com).

Arepa Pabellón. A crispy cornmeal patty topped with beef, plantains, black beans, fresco cheese, and tomatoes. Dee-lish. ($8.50 at GuavaTree Café, guavatreecafe.com).

2/ Cantina on Wheels The gourmet food truck’s delish ﬁsh, veggie, and black bean tacos come hot, fresh, and crazy fast. Try a decadent order of grilled steak nachos (cantinaon wheels.com).

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Quesadilla Cubano. The classic Cuban sandwich, updated: citrus-braised pork, roasted ham, crisp pickles, Swiss cheese, and mustard aioli on a corn tortilla ($11 at Pasion Latin Fusion, pasionlatinfusion.com).

3/ Dreamcakes A rotating menu of nearly 20 cupcake ﬂavors includes fan picks like Wedding Cake and as-rich-as-it-sounds Caramel Sea Salt Mocha (dreamcakes-bakery.com). Q

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By challenging your doubts, facing your fitness fears, and busting out of your comfort zone, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll earn a stronger body and the confidence to take on anything life throws at you. BY JEN ATOR PHOTOGRAPHS BY BRYAN DERBALLA

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DO IT WH fitness director Jen Ator nervously prepares for her first halfIronman (left) and calmly unwinds after finishing.

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SWIM 2 4 MILES BIKE 112 MILES RUN 26 2 MILES Just reading the breakdown of an Ironman is exhausting. Actually doing one? Impossible! At least that’s what I always thought, watching the Ironman World Championship coverage each year. Seeing the athletes struggle, persist, and wring every last ounce of faith and energy out of their bodies is awe-inspiring. For a moment, I’d imagine what it would feel like to stand in their worn-in sneakers. Then my mind would snap back to reality: I could never do that. So when Team Chocolate Milk asked me if I wanted to train for that same race—the 2014 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii—with Olympic short-track speed skating legend Apolo Ohno no less, my knee-jerk reaction was, “You’ve got the wrong girl.” I rattled off countless reasons why: my demanding job, last year’s knee surgery, my fear of swimming in open water, and, oh yeah, the fact that I hadn’t once “clipped in” to a road bike. But here’s the thing: I’ve never been the type to sit on the sidelines. I wasn’t the most naturally gifted athlete, but that didn’t stop me from earning a D-1 collegiate lacrosse scholarship. I left my small Ohio town to pursue a career in the competitive magazine business, and I’ve realized that dream—in cutthroat New York City. In every area of my life—career, relationships, sports—I’ve done what Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg asked of all women in 2010, in her TED Talk-turned-book-turned-socialmovement: I’ve Leaned In. And yet here I was, with the athletic opportunity of a lifetime in front of me…and I was taking a pass? In the pages of Sandberg’s New York Times best seller, she notes: “We hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands, and by pulling back when we should be leaning in. We lower our own expectations of what we can achieve.” I could dress up my excuses with “logical” and “legitimate” explanations, but the truth was pretty plain: The only thing really holding me back was a voice in the back of my head saying, But what if you fail? I didn’t wake up with some newfound impenetrable confidence. I was still scared as hell, but I knew I had to say yes. And, of course, I’m not the only female “leaning in” to fitness these days. A staggering number of women are shattering the societal (and often self-sustaining) glass ceiling of top fitness arenas. And I don’t mean just elite athletes; we’re talking stay-at-home moms and time-crunched businesswomen, stressed-out grad students and fitter-than-ever grandmas. “Women are discovering that the more they do, the more they can do—and they’re passing this sense of strength and power on to other women and friends,” says Kathrine Switzer, author of Marathon Woman. “It’s nothing short of a social revolution.”

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WorldMags.net Ator takes on Ironman 70.3 Muncie in Indiana on July 12, 2014, swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and running 13.1 miles.

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Use these tips to pave the way to any goal. Share Your Schedule Map out a timemanagement strategy and share it with others, noting changes to your usual routine—e.g., letting your boss know of any high-commitment pockets of training, or telling your friends and family that e-mail or text is an easier way to touch base during the week.

Build a Team Next to a training plan, support is the most important factor for victory. Research shows having people in your corner makes you more engaged, motivated, and ultimately successful. Track It Students were more triumphant in reaching a ﬁtness goal when they kept a diary of their reﬂections, identifying which techniques worked and which didn’t. Have a “Bad Day” Plan Because they will happen. Knowing how you’ll combat fear and frustration along the way is essential to staying on track. (My go-to: journal—or call my dad.)

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Ator ﬁnishes (official time of 5:45:41), and then celebrates with her dad (right).

Mind Over Muscle As Women’s Health fitness director, I value (and yes, even enjoy) exercise. But in the year following my knee surgery, I began to doubt that I would ever get back to my previous fitness level, much less surpass it. This is your new normal, I thought. I didn’t recognize it as being negative; I simply thought I was being realistic. Cue Sandberg’s belief that women underestimate their own potential. While athletic ability is often measured by how well our muscles, heart, and lungs function, what’s above the neck (a.k.a. our brain) may play a bigger role in both propelling and limiting performance. “Fear and doubt can either make us assume we aren’t capable of doing something or trick us into thinking we don’t really want it,” says Carrie Cheadle, author of On Top of Your Game. Why? “It can feel very vulnerable putting everything you have on the line and finding out it’s still not enough—so we hold back,” she says. “We unconsciously set an easier goal to protect our ego.” Those insecurities can spike

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when you’re two miles into a ﬁve-mile run and you simply Can’t. Take. One. More. Step. “Your brain is designed to play it safe,” says Timothy Noakes, M.D., a professor of exercise and sports science at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. “You may never know your true limit because your brain is that good at deceiving you into thinking that you can’t possibly go any faster, harder, or longer.” But take heart: That biological braking mechanism (meant to protect your body) can be powerfully swayed by our attitudes and expectations of our future performance— or what experts call “selfexpectancy.” Research in the ﬁeld of positive psychology has found that when we are positive, our brains become more engaged, creative, productive, and resilient. Case in point: In one study of army soldiers at a grueling winter-training retreat, those who expected they’d dislike it performed worse than those who expected to do better; the latter were also more cheerful, well rested, and less likely to get injured.

Daring to “go big” in ﬁtness doesn’t have to mean doing an Ironman. It means setting a goal that spikes equal amounts of fear and excitement…in you. To go one step past what you think is possible…for yourself. Whether that’s entering a power-lifting competition or doing a three-day solo hike, believing you will be successful can make it happen. It’s the ﬁtness equivalent of “fake it till you make it.” “In order to achieve any goal, you have to believe that you are just as capable and just as deserving as any other person,” says Cheadle. That optimistic conviction should be enough to turbocharge your performance, which in turn can boost self-expectancy. And onward and upward you go.

Grand Schemes One Saturday, 35 miles into an emotionally draining ride on my brand-new bike, I crashed. Alone on the side of an empty road, I cried, screamed, and seriously contemplated giving up. Frustrated and defeated, I shakily rode the ﬁnal 10 miles home. The next day, I fought

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back tears and more doubt during an overly taxing 12-mile run. When I reported my “failures” to my coach, Trismarter owner Lee Gardner, his response shocked me: “You had an epic weekend of training,” he texted. “Ironman is all about facing a tough challenge, and that’s exactly what you did! You dug deep, and you learned a little more about what you’re made of. That’s why we do this.” He was right. For me, it wasn’t about racing a clock or even other athletes. It was about regaining that unshakable belief that with ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, no goal is out of reach. Science bears this out: According to researchers, you’re much more apt to pursue—and stick with—a major sporting goal if you’re driven by some personal value. “Women tend to develop a stronger emotional connection to their ﬁtness goals because they are doing it for more than just winning or going fast,” says Switzer. “They’re doing it for personal validation.”

Not Just a Hot Bod When you spend time far outside your comfort zone, fitness becomes so much more than just exercise. Months of training have definitely made a physical impact on me—my arms and back are more defined; my abs are as flat as they’ve ever been—and I won’t pretend that’s not a perk. But

REDEFINING “IMPOSSIBLE” A quick history of how females keep pushing the limits of ﬁtness

THIS PAGE CLOCK WISE FROM TOP: JONATHAN MANCUSO, DIRK COLLINS, CHRIS CRISMAN.

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wading into the Prairie Creek Reservoir in Muncie, Indiana, at the start of my first half-Ironman this July, all I could focus on was how this training had affected my outlook, not my body. Every minute on the course I was in the complete unknown, but instead of feeling intimidated, I was energized. I was grateful. I was hopeful. As I crossed the finish line, I was hit with an indescribable surge of pride. Tears rolled down my face. I just did that, I thought. I can’t believe I just did that. I had been so worried about failing that I never considered the alternative: I might succeed beyond my wildest dreams. “An ambitious fitness goal is really just the vehicle to show people how awesome they are,” says Robyn Benincasa, founder of Project Athena, which helps women who have had serious medical setbacks live out adventurous dreams as part of their recovery. “The thrill of accomplishing a physical feat that very few people are able to do inspires a confidence and satisfaction that spills over into every aspect of our lives.” As of press time, I still haven’t reached my ultimate finish line—the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 11. The challenge still overwhelms me, and failure is a real possibility. But regardless of the final outcome, this is certain: Choosing to “lean in” to fitness is a decision I will never regret.

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Listen in as three badass gals explain what they’ve gained from breaking out of their comfort zones—then steal pages from their go-big playbooks.

JEANNE STAWIECKI, 64 Holds the world record for fastest aggregate time for a woman to run marathons on all seven continents At 38, I was trapped in a daily grind, trapped by my anxiety. Quitting my 20-year smoking habit helped me realize the power my thinking had over my life. Slowly, I started to run; it helped me speed away from being overworked, from stress and boredom. When I finished my first marathon, something changed in me—I knew I would never be the same. Takeaway Tip: For me, the inner work had to come before I could ever lace up my sneakers. It wasn’t easy, but I focused on replacing my habitual negative thinking with positive thoughts. It finally clicked that I’ve always possessed the power to create my own reality.

1960 After years of lobbying, women are allowed to race distances beyond 200 meters in the Olympics. (The belief had been that prolonged exercise could damage their reproductive systems.)

1967 Kathrine—registered as “K”—Switzer is the ﬁrst woman to run the Boston Marathon in an official bib, ﬁve years before women are let in.

SONYA BAUMSTEIN, 29 First person to stand-up-paddle across the Bering Strait

MELISSA ARNOT, 30 Tenth American woman to summit Mount Everest—and first to do it five times Climbing a big mountain levels the playing field. It’s not crazy to think that anybody could do what I can do. I’m just a totally average girl; I’m not naturally fit. I had no particular advantage in any way; I just took a risk. I took that first step, and to me that’s as big of an accomplishment as stepping onto the summit. Takeaway Tip: The fastest way to waste your life is to try to love something because somebody else loves it. You don’t have to want to climb Everest, or run marathons, or be a yogi; we’re attracted to different things in life, and you just have to find what your thing is. Try a bunch of little activities that don’t require a ton of commitment, and eventually you’ll find something that gives your heart this amazing feeling that makes you want to pursue it.

1984 The Women’s Olympic Marathon debuts in Los Angeles (nearly 100 years after the men’s).

1988 Stacy Allison becomes the ﬁrst American woman to summit Mount Everest.

Finding a cause can be the push that helps you follow through in life. When you hit hard parts, you think, But I’m not here for just myself. Once, I was rowing in a remote part of the Sargasso Sea, and ﬂoating in the water were rubber boots, toilet seats, plastic bottles. I thought, Man, we have an impact so far outside of our direct environment, and we don’t even realize it. What drives me to continue is that I’m collecting this type of data for scientists that can really make a difference. Takeaway Tip: Doing expeditions has taught me that you can be in a completely different mindset 10 seconds from now. Sometimes a storm hits out of nowhere; you’re getting knocked all over the boat, you fall. When the storm passes, you can’t think, Oh, when’s the next storm coming? You have to focus on the sun. Q

2013 At the Ironman World Championship, female winner Mirinda Carfrae runs faster (with a time of 2:50:38) than the men’s champion.

2002 Lisa Leslie is the ﬁrst woman to slamdunk in a professional WNBA basketball game.

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Running USA reports that 61 percent of U.S. half-marathon ﬁnishers are women—the highest proportion of any race distance.

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Looks pretty goddamn good, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? Turn the page for the recipe and some f**king awesome results.

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RISE AND SHINE ALREADY!

MAPLE BERRY GRITS Grits—creamy, slightly sweet, and full of ﬁber, iron, and vitamin B— don’t get enough love at breakfast. Grab some and start your day with a little variety. It’s about damn time to try something new.

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ROASTED BEER & LIME CAULIFLOWER TACOS WITH CILANTRO COLESLAW Seasoned cauliﬂower piled into corn tortillas is a special f**king delivery directly to your taste buds. Grab some beer and get to work.

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cups water cups almond or other nondairy milk 1 cup stone-ground grits* ¼–½ tsp salt 1–2 tsp maple syrup or your favorite liquid sweetener 1-2 Tbsp of your favorite jam 1 Tbsp (or more if you love 'em) fresh berries

* Not that instant bullshit. 1. Bring water and nondairy milk to a boil over medium heat. Whisk in grits and ¼ tsp of the salt. Bring to a boil again, then lower the heat, cover it, and let that deliciousness simmer for 20 minutes. Stir that shit occasionally, ’cause you don’t want anything sticking to the bottom. 2. When grits have absorbed most of the liquid and are tender, turn the heat off. Taste, and add the syrup and the rest of the salt, if you think it needs it. That’s on you. Top with a small scoop (or two) of your favorite jam and some fresh berries so it looks classy as f**k. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 190 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 40 g carbs, 240 mg sodium, 2 g ﬁber, 3 g protein

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cup beer cup vegetable broth Tbsp lime juice tsp tamari Tbsp of your go-to hot sauce 1–2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 head cauliﬂower, chopped 1½ tsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp garlic powder Pinch of salt 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ yellow onion, chopped 6 corn tortillas 1 avocado, sliced Quick Lime and Cilantro Slaw (recipe below)

WorldMags.net Hominy = dried corn kernels soaked in a lime mixture or other caustic solution to remove the hulls. Grab some precooked, in cans near the salsa.

1. Crank your oven to 400°F. 2. In a saucepan, warm the beer, broth, lime juice, tamari, hot sauce, and garlic over medium heat. Add cauliflower and simmer for about 1½ minutes. Then drain that shit. 3. Toss spices, salt, and oil in a bowl. Add cauliflower and onion, and coat those f**kers. Bake until browned, stirring halfway, about 20 minutes total. 4. Warm tortillas, then fill them with the cauliflower mixture, slices of avocado, and slaw. Top with some salsa if you feel like it.

BIG-ASS CUP OF COZY

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QUICK LIME AND CILANTRO SLAW 2 2 1 1⁄8 ½ 1

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Tbsp lime juice Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar tsp olive oil tsp salt head green cabbage, sliced thinly small carrot, cut into matchsticks cup chopped cilantro

Mix lime juice, vinegar, oil, and salt. Add cabbage and carrots right before you’re ready to eat, and toss that shit well. Add cilantro and serve. MAKES ABOUT 6 TACOS Per taco: 220 cal, 9 g fat (1 g sat), 29 g carbs, 400 mg sodium, 7 g ﬁber, 5 g protein

Trying to decide between chili or soup? F**k it, have both—and ﬁnd harmony with hominy. 5

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large dried guajillo or ancho chilies, toasted cups warm water cloves garlic, chopped Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder tsp olive oil large onion, chopped oz tempeh, crumbled tsp soy sauce or tamari

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1. Throw chilies in the water and soak that shit for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove chilies but hang on to the water. Cut off chili tops, remove seeds, and chop those bastards up. Throw them in a blender or food processor with garlic, cocoa powder, and pepper water and blend until you have chili-garlic paste with no big-ass chunks. 2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté that shit for 2 minutes. Add tempeh and sauté until both onion and tempeh start to brown, about 3 more minutes. Flavor with soy sauce.

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3. Add hominy, zucchini, oregano, cumin, and salt. Stir that shit all together, then add chili-garlic paste. Toss it around so everything is well coated, then add broth. Cover that bastard and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add maple syrup and lime juice. Taste that f**ker and adjust spices whatever f**king way you like it. 4. Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as sliced cabbage, avocado, and green onions; radishes cut into matchsticks; cilantro; and lime wedges.

MAKES ENOUGH FOR 6 HUNGRY PEOPLE, NO F**KING PROBLEM Per serving: 270 cal, 8 g fat (1.5 g sat), 40 g carbs, 1,140 mg sodium,* 9 g ﬁber, 12 g protein Q

*Yeah, that’s a shit-ton of sodium, but if you make your own broth, it will be much lower.

Adapted from Thug Kitchen (Rodale, October 2014). Available wherever books are sold.

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FO R A CONCEPT T HAT IS CENTURIES OLD, “SPIRITUALITY” IS CERTAINLY HAVING A MOMENT. MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE S E EKING IT OUT IN ALL OF ITS VARIO U S INCARN ATIONS—YOGA, ME DITATIO N, INT EN TION SETTING. AND THERE’S LITTLE WON DER AS TO WHY: OUR CRAZY-STRESSED MODERN LIFESTYLE MAKES THE SEARCH FOR SOMETHING B I G G E R N OT J U S T A L LU R I N G , B U T N E C E S S A RY. “In our culture of overwork, burnout, and exhaustion, how do we tap into our creativity, curiosity, and wisdom again?” asks Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington, whose own burning-the-candle-at-both-ends life was leaving her unhappy and unhealthy. That epiphany inspired her to write Thrive, a book that, in part, explores the role of finding work-life balance through an inner spiritual journey. Now, research is proving the benefits of taking that type of deeper dive inward. “There is strong evidence that spirituality is more protective against illness than anything else known to science,” says Lisa Miller, Ph.D., director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Columbia University Teachers College. This isn’t news, exactly: Studies have long shown that religious people tend to be in better health. In fact, Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health recently published an analysis of hundreds of studies showing religion’s profound, and positive, impact on such health factors as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease. What is new: Many experts say that aligning yourself with a specific organized religion is only one way to reap the benefits—a blessing, if you will, to the 30 percent of adults today who call themselves “spiritual but not religious.”

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One study found that women who had a spiritual practice recovered as well from depression and were less likely to relapse as those who took antidepressants; another showed those who practiced some form of spirituality, such as meditation or prayer, had a thicker brain cortex—a trait linked to higher IQ and a lower Alzheimer’s risk. So how can spirituality get you through the rough patches and boost your health? That, it turns out, is largely up to you. “Spirituality is anything that connects you to the exhilaration of being human, discovering a new part of yourself, and being fully alive,” says Stephen Cope, founder of the Institute for Extraordinary Living at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The ability to personalize your experience is one of the most beautiful things about modern spirituality, says Miller. “Spirituality can exist within or without religion. Some people find it in nature. Other people find it on other paths.” The payoff? “It’s not quite the fountain of youth,” says Arianna, “but it’s pretty close.” Here, she and five other modern spiritual thinkers take you through their personal practices. No matter which—or how many—of these paths you try, the destination is the same: a healthier, happier, more centered you.

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WorldMags.net Guru Jagat SPIRITUAL PATH: CHANTING A popular ﬁgure in L.A.’s spiritual scene and founder of RA MA Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology (Demi Moore and Russell Brand are considered supporters), Guru Jagat (a spiritual name given to her decades ago by a yoga master) views her spirituality as a tool for wellbeing. She focuses on mantras and chanting, which, she says, help relieve stress. Science is with her: Researchers at McGill University in Montreal recently reviewed 400 studies and concluded that singing in any form boosts psychological health by activating brain chemicals responsible for reward, pleasure, motivation, and immunity. Another study found that chanting “om” can counteract depression and anxiety; still other research ﬁnds it can release oxytocin and endorphins (the same feel-good hormones that are released during sex and heart-pumping cardio). TRY IT: Pretty much any word or

Arianna Huffington SPIRITUAL PATH: NATURE In 2007, author and journalist Arianna collapsed from exhaustion, hitting her head and waking up in a pool of blood. She’d been working 18-hour days. She was rich. She was powerful. But damn, was she spent. She asked herself: Exactly what kind of success am I after? Because something certainly wasn’t right. In her quest for balance, she took a technology time-out, signiﬁcantly limiting her gadget use and plugging into the outdoors—a very smart move. Studies show that connecting with nature can make you feel more alive and energized and reduce the risk for heart disease, anxiety, and depression.

TRY IT: “One of my favorite Latin

phrases is solvitur ambulando, or ‘It is solved by walking,’” says Arianna, who began to hold business meetings during hikes and felt an almost immediate sense of joy and calm. Getting started, Arianna says, is simple: “Go for a walk!” But leave your tech devices behind, and make a conscious effort not to look at your phone ﬁrst thing in the morning. Freeing yourself from the distractions constantly begging for your attention will help you be fully aware of what’s happening around you—the ﬂowers, a colorful bird, your companion, or yourself.

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phrase can be a mantra, says Guru Jagat, but positive ones can help reframe and retrain your thoughts, particularly negative ones (like I’m not good enough or I need to lose weight) that are constantly ﬂoating around in your brain. Pick your mantra, then close your eyes and inhale slowly. Hold your breath, and touch the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth (an acupressure point that’s believed to stimulate energy and balance the nervous system). Then mentally say your mantra three times slowly. Exhale, and repeat twice. Do this throughout the day, she says, and particularly when you start to get anxious, angry, or bogged down by your negative “stuff.”

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WorldMags.netReady, Set, SPIRITUAL PATH: INTENTION

Dan Harris

When it comes to happiness and well-being, says author and motivational speaker Danielle, intention— acknowledging how you want to feel and then letting that feeling steer your choices—connects your actions to a greater purpose and allows you to let go of things in your life that aren’t serving you. “We tend to have it backward,” says Danielle. “We aim for external achievements and hope we’ll feel great when we cross the finish line. Then we often feel let down when we’re still unfulfilled or our satisfaction is fleeting.” In other words, you may covet more money, thinner thighs, or designer clothes, but you’re likely chasing these things because you think having them will make you feel more successful, beautiful, or admired. Instead, let your intention lead. For example, if you’re pushing to make a just-not-there romance happen because you don’t want to be alone, spending time with family, reconnecting with an old friend, or getting a pet can help you feel connected until the right love match comes along. Setting an intention and seeing it through has proven health benefits, too: Research suggests that cultivating a sense of purpose is associated with less cognitive decline and a reduced risk for dementia. And for those who believe orgasm is the route to nirvana, good news: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that middle-aged women who have a higher sense of purpose in their lives have more enjoyable sex.

SPIRITUAL PATH: MEDITATION Ten years ago, Nightline and Good Morning America coanchor Dan had an on-air panic attack. It was, he says, “the most embarrassing moment of my life.” But it led him to realize he needed a ﬁx for the stress that left him physically and emotionally beat. Still, as a journalist, Dan wanted a solution that was scientiﬁcally vetted and not “total bullshit.” He discovered research suggesting that meditation curbs stress, helps regulate emotions, and can strengthen the immune system. “Meditation teaches you to help focus your mind and redirect impulses,” says Dan, who wrote about his discovery in 10% Happier. Most of the things we regret, he says, are things we do when we obey our whims—blowing up at a coworker or saying yes to that third martini. Meditation helps redirect your emotions so you can think things through.

TRY IT: The best way to practice intention, says Danielle,

is to simply identify whatever good feeling you want to tap into: Powerful. Luminous. Badass. Brave. Then ask yourself what you need to do to feel that way today. “Sometimes,” says Danielle, “it’s one small action on your to-do list. Do you need to make that phone call, get to yoga, ﬁnd three minutes to pray, dump the chump, or book a ﬂight?”

Meditate

These downloads can help you locate your inner sanctuary. Guided Mindfulness Meditation, Series 1, by Jon Kabat-Zinn ($16, amazon.com) Find focus with Kabat-Zinn, founding director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Loving Kindness Meditation, by Diana Winston (free, marc.ucla.edu) Foster happiness with this nine-minute guide from a director at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. Guided Meditations for Love and Wisdom, by Sharon Salzberg ($11.18, soundstrue.com) Salzberg uses this series of meditations in her popular retreats; you can do them at home. Wisdom and Compassion, by Joseph Goldstein (free, audiodharma.org) Learn these inner-peaceinducing traits with Goldstein, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts.

TRY IT: Five minutes, Dan says,

is all you need. Beginners may want to start with guided meditations (see “Ready, Set, Meditate,” right) or apps like Simply Being and Headspace. Just focus on your breath. “There’s a misconception that if your mind wanders, you’re bad at meditation,” says Dan. “But the practice is to notice your thoughts wandering and then refocus and start again.” Having trouble with the pursuit of stillness? Try transcendental meditation (TM), an instructor-led form of the practice. Just 20 minutes twice a day has been shown to help curb anxiety, improve memory, and lower blood pressure and the risk for heart attack and stroke. Find a certiﬁed teacher at tm.org.

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Marianne Williamson SPIRITUAL PATH: LOVE As the best-selling author of 13 spiritualitybased self-help books, a social-justice activist, and founder of several charitable organizations, Marianne’s labor is literally one of love. “Spirituality can lead us to the understanding that love is the purpose of our lives and all that really matters.” What’s love got to do with health? Quite a lot, says science. Research in the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology found caring for others leads to greater well-being; another study showed that those who practice a form of meditation that cultivates loving kindness had a biomarker linked to a longer life.

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TRY IT: You don’t have to become a serial

hugger or join the Peace Corps to live from a more loving place. Hold the door for someone, offer to grab coffee for a frazzled coworker, or just allow someone to merge into the lane ahead of you. Or let go of something that might otherwise annoy you—your husband’s dirty dishes in the sink, the friend who waits two weeks to call you back. Letting these bygones fade into the rear view will help boost your bliss.“When I forgive and have compassion, my life is beautiful,” says Marianne. You’ll undoubtedly ﬁnd the same.

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WorldMags.net Gabrielle Bernstein SPIRITUAL PATH: YOGA Yoga is considered a highly spiritual practice, even if you tell yourself you only do it for the flat abs. “It can help us find moments of stillness and reconnect with our breath,” says life coach and best-selling author Gabrielle, whose latest book, Miracles Now, offers techniques for tapping into spirituality. And breath, she says, “literally works to exhale the junk and inhale the good.” Gabrielle practices and teaches Kundalini yoga, a form that claims to maximize the flow of energy

throughout the body by combining vigorous movement with breathing techniques and meditation. The health beneﬁts of yoga can range from bolstering immunity and easing anxiety to strengthening muscles. One study found regular yogis showed a slower rate of age-related brain decline than those who didn’t hit the mat. TRY IT: To “get you through all kinds

of crazy emotions and release resentment fast,” Gabrielle suggests

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this exercise that uses self-touch and acupressure (an effective method for helping to treat psychological disorders, per dozens of studies). Sit cross-legged, chin slightly down, arms out to your sides, palms up. Taking deep, relaxing breaths, gently press your thumb to your index finger and say “peace.” Then press your thumb to your middle finger and say “begins.” Move to your ring finger, saying “with.” Finish with your pinkie finger, saying “me.” Repeat until stress ebbs. Q

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Hormone... Everyone’s talking about it. But can it really reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass, boost mood, heighten sex drive, give you plenty of energy, get rid of wrinkles and tighten saggy skin?

Barbara just had another birthday.

She watches her diet, exercises

when she can, and is in pretty good shape. In fact, she could be the poster child for the “Fountain of Youth” headline we see on the covers of fashion mags around the globe. What’s her secret? It’s not just the occasional Botox, peel or ﬁller, or even her assortment of skin creams that could rival the anti-aging section of your local Sephora. Barbara, who was always “cutting edge,” has become a believer in what is fast becoming the most popular (if not the most expensive) anti-aging treatment in the USA… Growth Hormone Therapy.

t seems everyone is talking about human growth hormone lately. No less than the famed Dr. Oz began a recent show by asking his audience, “How many of you want to start feeling 20 years younger right now?” Allure magazine, in its “Anti-aging Special” issue, highlighted growth hormone as its 2013 call-out. Shape magazine began a recent growth hormone article with the provocative lead in: “When you see a 50-year-old actress who can pass for 35, you can bet that good genes aren’t the only things responsible for her

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youthful glow.” Fox News, The Today Show, CNN, ABC, and CBS have all contributed to the current frenzy.

VANITY FAIR says: “A 20-year-old produces more than twice as much hGH as [she] will when [she’s] 40... hGH, by turning back the body clock, turns back the aging process.”

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DR. OZ says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been searching for this from the day we started the show. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for ways of increasing hGH naturally because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like getting the injections.â&#x20AC;? Why all the fuss? Simple. hGH disciplesâ&#x20AC;Ś and to many like Barbara, hGH therapy is truly a religious experience... believe hGH can help reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass, boost mood, heighten sex drive, give them plenty of energy, get rid of wrinkles and tighten saggy skinâ&#x20AC;Ś making them look and feel decades â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not years, but decades â&#x20AC;&#x201C; younger. Celebrities, CEOs, Wall Street execs, models, housewives, athletes and even some high-ranking politicians all seem to be drinking from the same pitcher of Kool-Aid. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt about it; in our current fast-paced, â&#x20AC;&#x153;youth-orientedâ&#x20AC;? culture, hGH therapy is hot.

The controversy The controversy isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over whether or not hGH plays an essential role in our health and aging (virtually everyone already agrees on that). Instead, the controversy lies in the best way to maintain our bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply of human growth hormone. Until recently, most felt the best way was through expensive prescription injections (although costs can run as high as $1500 per month). However, some experts argue against the use of these synthetic injections, because they fear introducing synthetic hGH into the body may upset natural hGH production.

Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent Scientific Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, The Academy of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21st Annual Congress in Washington, D.C., and then again at The 9th World Congress of Cosmetic Dermatology held in Athens, Greece, it created a serious stir.

The revolution The formula that was the subject of these research findings is now being sold by SanMedica Internationalâ&#x201E;˘ under the trade name SeroVital.ÂŽ And when Dr. Oz disclosed that â&#x20AC;&#x153;a recent study

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DR. HEATON says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I saw that a leading magazine began its anti-aging feature with the following: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;When you see a 50-yearold actress who can pass for 35, you can bet that good genes aren't the only things responsible for her youthful glowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;... you bet it caught my attention..â&#x20AC;? [on SeroVital-hgh] showed patients given a special blend of amino acids saw their hGH levels spike more than 6 times...â&#x20AC;? and added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been searching for this from the day we started the show. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been looking for ways of increasing hGH naturally because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like getting the injections,â&#x20AC;? you can imagine the frenzy he created. Before long, SanMedica was having trouble keeping SeroVital in stock. It went from underground sensation to full-blown phenomenon. Even the United States Patent Office has

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“Every big romance or major business deal started with a tiny conversation,” says psychologist Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., of Indiana University Southeast. “These seemingly simple exchanges are not really ‘small’ at all!”

Talk It’s a dying art in a tech-reliant world, but brushing up on your bantering skills can advance your career and your love life.

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DO THIS FIRST Stop scrolling through your Instagram, look up, and smile. “Nobody will approach you if your face is down and you look uninviting,” says Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk. “Eye contact is critical because it can help foster a connection and trust.” Translation: Your friendly gaze will make it easy for even a stranger to say hi.

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What to do with restless limbs while you chat it up S TR I K E TH I S P OS E Keep your arms free and by your sides (so you can “talk” with your hands, if needed) or, if you feel ﬁdgety, tuck one hand into a pants pocket. D O N ’ T S TR I K E TH AT P OS E “When people feel awkward, they often stand with their hands clasped in front of their privates,” says Patricia Rossi, author of Everything Etiquette. She calls it the “ﬁg leaf”—and it can look ridiculous. Another no-no: crossing your arms, which screams “not interested.”

“Your opening line doesn’t need to be genius,” says Carducci. “It only has to be simple and nice.” Comment on something you’re both experiencing: a bus stop, a long coffee line, or, yes, even the weather. Then ask for what Fine calls “free info”: If you’re at a party, inquire how he or she knows the host—or try, “Hi, I just wanted to meet you.”

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Echo the name as soon as you hear it, says Rossi (“Amy, it’s great to meet you!”)—and repeat often (“Amy, I can’t believe how cold it is in here”). It will help your recall—and endear you to her (or him).

To dodge squirm-worthy Q’s (like “Why aren’t you married?”), Fine suggests a laugh and “That’s a river I’m not going down today.” Cue subject change!

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