Shape.com is America's premiere health and fitness site geared towards women who want to look and feel good about themselves and their lifestyle. http://www.shape.com http://producer.shape.com/media/7/5077.gif http://www.shape.com Researchers have now singled out what kinds of fat you should eat and how much you need every day. To make it simple, we've boiled it all down to these six facts. http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/calories_carbs_and_fat/fat/the_big_fat_truth Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:13:23 -0700 We want to know how you really feel about your job. http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/poll_how_happy_are_you_at_work Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:29:59 -0700 When It's Healthy to Skip Your Workout Exercise won’t make your cramps worse, but it could increase your bounce-back time from a cold. Robert Mazzeo, Ph.D., a professor of integrative physiology at the University of Colorado at Boul... http://www.shape.com/health/when_its_healthy_to_skip_your_workout Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:27:27 -0700 Use these tips to keep hot spots at bay. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/banish_those_blisters Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:24:02 -0700 Solodyn is one of the latest ways to fight acne. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/clear_skin Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:56:01 -0700 Protein pick-me-up My personal trainer, Emmeline, has told me how important it is to get a good dose of protein after a weight training session— preferably within the first 30 minutes. She recommended protein shakes, which I can mak... http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/protein_pick_me_up Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:50:36 -0700 Circle of life Diet and nutrition aren't the only things my registered dietician, Lila Ojeda, and I talk about. During my last session with her, for example, the topic was balance. She gave me a piece of paper with a circle on it divided in... http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/circle_of_life Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:47:50 -0700 A whole new way to get your coffee fix. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/coffee_cherry_spf_antioxidant Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:39:51 -0700 You don't have to sacrifice comfort for style. Find out how to land a no-pain pair of heels. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/look_taller_slimmer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:36:46 -0700 Avoiding the vending machine just got easier. http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/cheesy_vegetable_treat Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:34:59 -0700 My New Fiber Fix Throughout this year, my dietician, Lila Ojeda, has stressed the importance of getting enough fiber (25 to 35 grams a day). For a while, I was easily accomplishing that by eating Kashi GoLean cereal (10 grams) every mornin... http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/my_new_fiber_fix Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:32:08 -0700 It's not just those pesky grays that are aging you. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/yours_hair_that_makes_you_look_younger Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:50:48 -0700 How you can use feng shui to eat more and weigh less http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/lose_weight_the_zen_way Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:48:13 -0700 Don't let this troublemaker damage your complexion. Here's how you can fight back. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/beauty_q_and_a Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:37:31 -0700 Look hot on the beach in vibrant hues. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/colorful_beach_swimsuits Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:29:13 -0700 Months 10 & 11: Weight-Loss Diary writer Jill Sherer celebrates her 40th birthday - and the healthy attitude she's formed over the last year. http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_final_web_bonus Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:26:34 -0700 Instead of focusing on the scale, pay more attention to your closet. http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_qa_scale_vs_wardrobe Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:22:35 -0700 Note to Self: Slow Down! Something I still need to work on is eating with purpose—in other words, taking my time, savoring the aromas and flavors, and listening to my body's fullness signals. But with my hectic schedule, I often sca... http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/note_to_self_slow_down Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:20:44 -0700 How to know when it's time to switch shampoos http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/the_right_way_to_care_for_your_hair Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:17:28 -0700 Take a look at these behind-the-scenes glimpses into SHAPE Weight Loss Diarist Jill Sherer's journey. http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_web_bonuses Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:14:11 -0700 Spring is no time for heavy layers. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/body_cream_lube Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:07:43 -0700 Meet our new Weight Loss Diary writer, Jill Sherer! http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_january_2002 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:32:00 -0700 Dara Chadwick's Bio http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/dara_chadwicks_bio Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:49 -0700 What are SHAPE Weight Loss Diarist Jill Sherer's top tips for getting started on your own weight-loss plan? How often does she do cardio and when does she exercise? Here are her answers to these questions and more! http://www.shape.com/fitness/transcript_live_chat_with_jill_sherer_2002 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:22:48 -0700 Don't fall into the trap of wearing scaled-down versions of styles suited for taller frames. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/taller_slimmer_clothes Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:15:16 -0700 Get beach ready with insider tips from a fitness expert to the stars. http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/celebrity_trainer_q_and_a_with_valerie_waters Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:54:23 -0700 When it comes to your manicure, take a walk on the light side. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/the_right_white_for_you Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:19:17 -0700 Got a cut? These tips will help you heal faster—and prevent a permanent mark. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/no_more_scars Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:07:53 -0700 Putting the breaks on a bad mood I don't get in a bad mood very often, but every so often one will sneak up on me. The other day, I had a ton of work to catch up on, which caused me to blow off the gym for the second day in a row. In the ev... http://www.shape.com/health/putting_the_breaks_on_a_bad_mood Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:56:42 -0700 The lightest dishes on the menu, plus how to control yourself around party fare. http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/stay_trim_with_chinese_takeout Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:53:10 -0700 What causes dimpling— plus, pro tips on diminishing its appearance. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/get_rid_of_cellulite Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:47:14 -0700 Spritz your hair before you start twisting. http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/hair_bun_twist Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:42:07 -0700 Get a more accurate view of Weight Loss diarist Jill Sherer's progress. http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_stats_explained Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:29:01 -0700 Trimming my debt In an earlier blog, I wrote about how I'm working hard to pay off a large amount of debt and better my financial situation. I've since downgraded to basic cable and a lower-priced cell phone plan, and put my Netflix account... http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/trimming_my_debt Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:21:59 -0700 My new cardio push With two training and two Pilates sessions factored into my schedule each week (not to mention two jobs!), I’ve been feeling that I didn’t have even a minute to spare to focus on cardio. But the lack of mo... http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/my_new_cardio_push Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:06:18 -0700 Meet Maureen Healy I was never what you would consider an athletic child. I took some dance classes on and off throughout middle school, but never played a team sport, and once I got to high school, I quit dance. The only form of exercise I... http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/maureen_healys_bio Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:02:13 -0700 "Tired of the gimmicks, the yo-yo dieting and the extra paunch in my belly, I'm ready to give it all up for a healthy way to lasting weight loss." http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_a_fresh_start Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:41:20 -0700 Community service Now that I'm into the second half of the year, my weight loss has noticeably slowed, and I'm constantly searching for new tidbits of inspiration. I turned to your comments on my blog—and was blown away! Thank you t... http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/community_service Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:28:07 -0700 Meet our new Weight Loss Diary writer, Jill Sherer! http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/first_look_a_preview_of_the_new_2002_weight_loss_diary_writer_jill_sherer Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:25:08 -0700 Find out what products won and get free samples too! http://www.shape.com/beauty_and_style/shape_beuaty_awards Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:17:12 -0700 New Weight Loss Diary writer Jill Sherer reflects on her first column for SHAPE. http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_bonus_a_fresh_start Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:15:19 -0700 An in-sight-ful trick Who doesn't love ice cream? I certainly do—and never more than in the hot summer months. Lately, it seems like I want Dreyer's No Sugar Added Vanilla almost daily. I'm limiting myself to a bowl once or twice a... http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/an_in_sight_ful_trick Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:12:51 -0700 Feed a cold, starve your fitness? After exercising faithfully for months, Jill is sick in bed for an entire week. Will her muscles show the difference? http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_web_bonus Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:09:59 -0700 A Refreshing Change of Pace During a visit to Whole Foods last week, I was perusing the salad bar for something inspirational (i.e., something healthy and tasty that I haven't eaten a hundred times already) for lunch. I was delighted to fin... http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/a_refreshing_change_of_pace Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:06:36 -0700 Weight is just one source of information, not the whole story, when it comes to health and fitness. http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_february_2002 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:58:36 -0700 In Jill's seventh month as SHAPE's Weight Loss Diarist, she gained a pound. Here, she reveals how that made her feel. http://www.shape.com/weight_loss/weight_loss_diary_web_bonus_7 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:53:47 -0700 Take this quiz to discover what nutrition know-how you may be missing. http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/quiz_are_you_sure_youre_eating_right Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:58 -0700 Gifts to spark her youthful glow http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mothers_day_gift_guide Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:02:18 -0700 Before You Go to the Dentist Before you go • Schedule smart. Make your appointment for the time when you're most relaxed, especially if dental work makes you anxious, advises Kimberly Harms, D.D.S., a dentist in Farmington, Min... http://www.shape.com/health/before_you_go_to_the_dentist Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:56:27 -0700