Indice dei contenuti per January - February 2015 in Shape

ESCAPE TO ARUBA {$4,000 value!} PICTURE THIS: You, a friend, and five heavenly days at the Aruba Marriott. One winner will score a room at the luxe Caribbean resort, a stand-up paddleboard yoga session for two, daily breakfast, and $300 toward airfare. Take a tennis lesson for two, then recover on the white-sand beaches. Enter at shape.com/giveaways. THE JOURNEY AFTER THE JOURNEY: What Happens After You Lose the Weight DROPPING POUNDS—whether it’s 5 or 150—feels like a huge victory. But even when the weight is gone, the game isn’t over. Turn to page 186 to hear real women talk candidly about life, thinner. Then head to shape.com/journey for before-and-after pictures, advice, and tips to get you through your own journey. SLOW AND STEADY...AND NO LONGER HEAVY: Ashley Donahoo took photos…

STAR STYLE Dion Lee top from a selection at Curve New York. Solow leggings. Robert Lee Morris earrings. Giuseppe Zanotti shoes from a selection at Barneys New York. WHAT’S THE MOST SHOCKING thing about Jada Pinkett Smith? It’s not that she’s wicked smart—the stack of nonfiction books on her nightstand could challenge a college professor. Or that, at 43, she’s got the tight and toned body of a 23-year-old (we’ll get to that). Or the fact that even after two decades together, she’s still madly in love with her husband—unheard of in Tinseltown. No, the thing that’s really surprising when you meet this striking woman is that she’s So. Damn. Small. But somehow, at 5 feet and weighing less than 108 pounds after a big breakfast, Jada walks tall. And…

1 INTENSIFY YOUR GAZE One side of the dual-ended RevLon PhotoReady Eye Art in Fuchsia Flash ($9; drugstores) contains a pearlescent cream shadow that makes your eyes look bigger [a]; the other holds a sparkly magenta liquid eyeliner for a dramatic effect [b]. 2 CREATE A BOLDER BROW Trace the underside of your arches with Sephora Collection Brow Enhancer (S10; sephora.com), then blend out the line with a finger. The pale pink highlights the area, so brows look lifted and more defined. 3 SCORE FLUSHED CHEEKS Flower Transforming Touch Powder-To-Crème Blush in Tickled Pink ($10; drugstores) delivers color that looks like you just hit the gym. The bright bubblegum powder melts into a silky cream and enhances your own blush tone. 4 TINT YOUR TIPS Pink nail polish does wonders…

A century of fashion illustrations would lead you to believe that feminine beauty has been defined by long, graceful necks. But a swan-like neck à la Audrey Hepburn is rare and not a goal toward which one can work: You have it, or you don’t. Most women don’t. In fact, even most beautiful women don’t. So why discuss this subject at all? Because the neck— for our purposes, the area between the chin and the collarbones—is as visible as the face. And there are ways to improve the flaws that can mar an otherwise elegant appearance. Take the double chin. Fullness under the chin is often present as early as adolescence and most of the time isn’t due to weight gain. The good news is that there is a quick…

DAY1 1 Lululemon headband ($12; lululemon.com) 2 Adidas by Stella McCartney jacket ($260; adidas.com) 3 Alternative bra top ($50; alternativeapparel.com) 4 Jawbone UP24 Bluetooth activity tracker ($130; kohls.com) 5 Patagonia shorts ($45; patagonia.com) Show Us Your OutFIT Snap a pic of the workout gear that gets you going and post it on Instagram or Twitter, tagging @shape_magazine and #showusyouroutFIT. And read more about how when you Just Get Dressed you are more motivated to work out on page 79. DAY2 1 Reebok bra top ($28; reebok.com) 2 Lija tank ($75; lijastyle.com) 3 Reebok leggings ($45; reebok.com) 4 Misft Shine activity tracker ($100; misft.com) DAY3 1 Moving Comfort bra top ($50; moving comfort.com) 2 New Balance sneakers ($100; new balance.com 3 SoulCycle leggings ($75; soul-cycle.com/shop) DAY4 1 Plush hat ($55; plush-apparel.com)…

It’s chilly/early/late....Time to lose the excuses, because all you need to get fired up for a workout is to put on your spandex and sneakers. “It’s that easy,” says Karen J. Pine, professor of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and author of Mind What You Wear: The Psychology of Fashion. Getting into active wear can launch You into exercise mode because clothing primes the brain to expect the forthcoming activity, Pine explains. The news gets even better: Your workout wardrobe can do more than just motivate you to move—it can also physically lead you to be more aware of your body, says Joshua Ian Davis, Ph.D., Director of Research at The NeuroLeadership Institute. “Form fitting workout clothes make you feel like your muscles are stronger,” he says. “If clothes…

Nothing tops Tabata, the science–proven formula ofigoing all out for 20 seconds and resting for 10, eight times over, for burning calories fast. For a creative take on that formula, we tapped Kathy Glabicky, founder of Tread Tabata, a class in Marblehead, MA, to design this plan. Her method mixes treadmill intervals with body-weight plyometric moves. You’ll blast nearly 15 calories per minute* and up to 300 more in the 12 hours after. Can’t get enough? Download Kathy G’s Tread Shed videos, new this month (treadtabata.com). THE PLAN • Start with an easy warm-up of jumping jacks or jogging in place. •Then get on the treadmill for a 4-minute round. Run fast! Regardless of your level, you should be breathless during each interval. •Next, do a 4-minute round of plyometric…

Strawberry Flaxtini 8 Tbsp Almased 1½ cup water ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp flaxseeds, Ground Fat deposits around your stomach are known to be the most detrimental to your health and also the hardest to get rid of. But with the delicious smoothies on the right, you can melt those stubborn pounds away. Their key ingredient, Almased, helps you boost the fat-burning process while retaining muscle mass. The special fermentation used for making Almased releases bioactive peptides from its three main ingredients, soy, yogurt and honey. These peptides are unique to Almased and have been shown to inhibit the storage of fat in the body and support the break-down of existing fat. Combine that with providing a natural boost of energy and maintaining healthy blood sugar and thyroid function and…

A PERFECT FIT “Use your laces to fix common foot problems; it can make your run way more comfortable,” says Kari Brown Budde, D.P.T., a physical therapist and running coach in Columbus, OH. NIX BLACK NAILS If your big toenail turns dark after a long run, chances are it’s hitting the top of your shoes with each footfall. “This zigzag pattern pulls the toe box up and away from your toes, easing that stress,” Budde says. MAKE SOME WIGGLE ROOM Sidestep pressure, toe blisters, or a neuroma (a pinched nerve between toes often caused by too-tight sneaks): Give toes room to move by not crossing the laces over the forefoot. BANISH BLISTERS This heel-lock design cinches fabric in the back of the shoe, holding your heels in place so they…

We blow it off. We scarf it down at our desks. We mindlessly order in (then wonder where all our $20 bills went). Rarely does lunch get the love it deserves, but it should be a delicious, nutritious pause in your day—and not just because skipping it makes you cranky. Your brain needs glucose (from healthy carbs) to keep you productive and sharp, and your body needs protein to maintain muscle mass and prepare for (and recover from) hard workouts. These tips and recipes will ensure you never have to sit at your desk nibbling a sad little PB&J while scrolling through Twitter again. 325 to 400 Calories THAT’S THE LUNCHTIME GOAL. BUT YOU CAN EAT UP TO 600—YOU’LL HAVE THE REST OF THE DAY TO BURN IT OFF. Make…

Sesame Noodle Salad Serves: 6 Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes 8 ounces Chinese egg or mung bean noodles 1⁄3 cup rice vinegar 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Sriracha 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 cups poached, shredded chicken breast (for how-to, see page 124) 4 cups shredded romaine 1 cup sliced bell peppers 1 cup julienned cucumbers 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro 3 green onions, sliced s alt freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional) 1 Cook noodles according to package directions; transfer to a bowl of cold water and swirl around to ensure they don’t stick together. Drain and place in a bowl of fresh cold water. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, vegetable oil, Sriracha, and sesame…

There’s a lot of info out there about various supplements and their benefits, and it’s tough to know which ones have solid science-backed support. Recently, however, a blend of two herbal ingredients—Sphaeranthus indicus extract (from a plant widely used in Ayurvedic medicine) and Garcinia mangostana (from the rinds of mangosteen fruits)— has actually been shown to help people shed both pounds and inches, according to research at both the University of California, Davis and a hospital in Vijayawada, India. Their eight-week study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, had one group of people take capsules with the herbal combo before breakfast and dinner, while another group took placebos; all participants followed the same 2,000-caloriesa-day diet and walked daily. Very quickly, those taking the Sphaeranthus indicus/Garcinia mangostana blend noticed changes:…

4 Ways to Maximize Nature’s Body Benefits Get Outside First Thing People who get outdoors in the morning have lower BMIs (meaning, they have less body fat) than those who don’t, according to a report in PLOS One. Also, morning sunlight— specifically those rays you see shortly after sunrise—has a strong stabilizing effect on your body clock, which regulates metabolism and energy levels. Make Quickie Jaunts All Day A mere five minutes of being in fresh air can improve your mood and self-esteem, according to a study in Environmental Science and Technology. Your goal is to take a mini blue-sky break three or four times a day, says naturopath Alan C. Logan, author of Your Brain On Nature. And you don’t have to be super active on them, either: Just…

1/Toss Walnuts on Everything Their omega-3 fatty acids keep your entire cardiovascular system running smoothly— they’ve been proven to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of blood clots, and prevent heart attacks. Also rich in healthy fats: wild sockeye salmon, black cod, sardines, flaxseeds, and soybeans. Twice a week, incorporate such an omega-3 heavy hitter into your meals, or take an EPA and DHA supplement daily. 2/While You’re at It, Include Spices Some of the most flavorful spices can help relieve harmful inflammation, reduce cholesterol, and lower blood pressure. Aim to use cardio-protective seasonings like ginger, garlic, turmeric, and cayenne pepper daily. 3/Do Mini Workouts Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation, lowers bad cholesterol, and makes your arteries more flexible. And your heart benefits from even short bursts of activity. Your goal:…

STEAL HER STYLE Alala vest. Solow bra top. Adidas shorts. Under Armour bag. Nixon watch “It takes focus and intensity to be the best version of you.” WHEN IT COMES TO dropping pounds, firming up fast, and making it last, Jennifer Widerstrom is your miracle worker. She’s the newest trainer on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, so you know the woman gets results. “The secret to getting fit is forgetting about the number on the scale and focusing on your performance,” Widerstrom says. And she doesn’t mean in the competitive-athlete sense of the term, but in the “I can work harder and do better each session” way. That’s why she developed this progressive workout for you to do for one month. (If you want more, and we encourage you to keep…

MEET LINDA VOJTOVA "It’s my job to stay in shape,” says the 29-year-old Czech stunner you see here. "Luckily, I love working out because it releases stress; I feel better after every class I take.” That class she’s refer-ring to is an hour-long daily session at Bari Studio in NYC. "Every day is different— from jumping on a trampoline to floor exercises,” she says. Afterward, Vojtova swaps her Lululemon for Sass & Bide jeans, a leather jacket, and definitely sneakers. "My style is casual” she says."I like to be comfortable." BEAUTY SCORE The perfect contrast to a bright-yellow sweater: opaque Essie Nail Polish in Blanc ($8.50; essie.com). STYLE GAME PLAN Mesh—the fabric of football—never Lookedsexier.lt plays just as nicely layered over a workout tank (as it is here) or a…

The Healthy Habit That I Actually Enjoy Is . . . ...going on bike rides with my son, Evan, and Donnie. On Sundays, we love riding to our favorite restaurant. My Secret Weapon for a Hot Body Is. . . ...SkinnyStix, a fruity, single-portion drink powder. I’m someone who’s always on the go, and they’re convenient to have in my bag and mix with water. Plus, they’re a great addition to my cocktail! I love a Cosmo made with SkinnyStix Berry Fusion and vodka. The Comfort Food I Indulge in Is. . . ...beef stew. My mom used to cook it when I was down, so I call it “happy stew.” Now, I make it for my son if he’s in a bad mood. Best Part About Living in New…

IMAGINE THE HOLIDAY SEASON without the indulgent food . . . and the drinks . . . and the stress. Would we still proclaim January the kick-of to our annual resolution frenzy? Would we still vow to exercise daily, cut out everything white from our diet, cut back on alcohol, and, oh, be nicer and save more money too? Here’s a thought: Instead of making a laundry list of taskmastering resolutions, consider beginning 2015 with a diferent perspective. Since last year surely held personal accomplishments, both big and small, think about healthy living in terms of “good, better, and best.” You can’t be your absolute best every day because you’re human, but if you fall anywhere on the good, better, best spectrum (hitting the gym a few times one week,…

At 5 feet tall and 105 pounds, Pinkett Smith can squat three times her weight. “She’s so strong and determined in the gym,” says her personal trainer, Aaron Ferguson. But the real secret behind her sculpted lower body is a much more approachable workout Ferguson created for her (and now you) to do at home or her go-to gym, Equinox. The six toners hit multiple butt and leg muscles at once. Pinkett Smith starts her sessions with some butt-lifting cardio: stairs. She’ll walk up all 32 flights in her apartment building, take the elevator down, then do it again holding weights. “I love walking stairs because it’s great cardio and resistance,” she says. Most steps are around a 65 percent gradient, Ferguson explains, so in addition to spiking your heart…

Zero Time Straight hair in a hurry starts in the shower. Try a “co-wash”—a gentle shampoo conditioner-detangler in one—like Herbal Essences Naked Cleansing Conditioner ($5; drugstores), which is free of the moisturestr-ipping surfactants found in traditional shampoos. Then, postshower, cut down blow-dry time with Infiniti Pro by Conair 3Q ($120; drugstores), a cuticle-smoothing ionic dryer. Blasting strands with air, as opposed to heat, removes moisture quickly without doing damage, says Tim Rogers, creative director for Living Proof. Humidity In rainy, muggy environments, fighting frizz is a year-round battle. Arm yourself with a high-quality flat iron with multiple heat settings, like Moroccanoil Professional Series Titanium Ceramic Hairstyling Iron ($192; moroccanoil.com). This lets you adjust the temperature (375 degrees is a good bet) depending on the outdoor elements, Rogers says. “You don’t…

Blame your undereye puffiness on exhaustion, allergies, or the salty margaritas last night— whatever the trigger, water retention is often the underlying culprit. Age can be a factor too: Natural fat pads become more prominent as you get older. “Since skin under the eyes is so thin, any bit of plumpness is obvious,” says Mona Gohara, M.D., a derm in New Haven, CT. Luckily, there are these speedy ways to camouflage and deflate. By Kate Sandoval Box INSTANT FIX Cover things up The best concealer out there to minimize a puffy appearance is one that has light-reflecting ingredients that help to blur away undereye shadows. Chantecaille Le Camouflage Stylo Anti-Fatigue Corrector Pen ($49; chantecaille.com) blends quickly, and as a bonus, has a peptide to reduce swelling. MORE QUICK FIXES −−−−→…

GLAM GAITER Nothing as luxe—or as warm—as this fur Calypso St. Barth scarf ($250; calypsostbarth.com). SUREFOOTED WEDGES Traction soles on Sorel boots ($150; sorel.com) make for a steady stride. LUXE PUFFER A down Mackage vest ($690; mackage.com) in sleek leather out-chics any polar vortex— without making you look pufy. COZY CAP This White + Warren hat ($95; white and warren.com) comes in no-itch cashmere. 2-FOR-1 HAND WARMERS Club Monaco gloves ($90; club monaco.com) have a wool top layer, almost like a built-in sweater for your mitts. WEATHER- PROOF PULL-ONS Shearling-lined water-resistant lacannadienne boots(5550 lacannadienne shoes.com)keep toes toasty and dry-and so stylish. CRAZY-SOFT SCARF Comfy and classy: Shinola x Faribault scarf ($75; Shinola, NYC, 917-728-3000).…

THE ULTIMATE SUPER FAT BURNING BELLY BULGE KIT “ We know you’ve heard about Relacore... Isn’t it time you gave it a try?” You diet... you exercise... you’re even losing weight. But take a look in the mirror. You still have that unsightly belly bulge. Twenty pounds lighter and you still look... well... fat! How in the world can that be possible? Stress. That’s right... stress! As it turns out, the same diet that’s helping you lose weight might actually be causing you to retain figure-destroying belly fat. That’s because dieting is stressful. You worry about what to eat... when to eat... how much to eat. All that worry leads to “belly bulge.” But now there’s the Relacore® Ultimate Super Fat Burning Belly Bulge Kit™. This specialized, two-pronged system was…

—Jenna Aidikoff, 27, New York When a muscle contracts to resist a force, that’s strength training (though a very basic definition of it). So yes, yoga and barre workouts count. Now, I don’t have my yoga cert (yet!), so I asked Michelle Lovitt, an exercise physiologist and yoga instructor for her opinion. “You can absolutely get stronger with these classes because you rely on your body or 3-pound dumbbells as resistance. But don’t confuse strength training with weight training,” she warns. Heavier weight is what really helps you break down muscle tissue so it can rebuild. Why that’s good: You’ll increase strength and the size of a muscle, boost metabolism so you burn more calories, and improve bone density to help you avoid injury. If you love yoga and barre,…

COZY LEGGINGS These Sweaty Betty Mountain Climber Ski Merino Leggings ($145; sweatybetty.com) will keep you toasty under ski pants. Pair them with a tunic and boots for the perfect après-ski outft. GLOVES WITH GRIP The Burton Women’s Pipe Gloves ($50; burton.com) keep the frost from your fngers without the bulk, so you can easily adjust your boots or navigate your phone’s touchscreen. SNOW COAT Filled with highly compressible (easily squishable!), gray goose feathers, this Aether Peak Down coat ($650; aetherapparel.com) is easy to pack and crazy warm BETTER BUDS Place the Outdoor Tech Wired Chips ($40; outdoortechnology.com) into any helmet with an audio-ready liner, and descend with your pump-up soundtrack —and some ambient noise (safety frst!). HEADGEAR Helmet: Necessary. The Smith Allure ($100; smithoptics.com) is audioready, plus has removable ear…

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Try it now... “It looks like a hybrid between a cabbage and a turnip, and has the best qualities of each,” says chef Alex Guarnaschelli. “There’s that hint of mustard flavor, like cabbage, with the sweet juiciness and snap of turnips.” Plus, the health cred of this root vegetable is impressive, with loads of potassium and vitamin C. Guarnaschelli and two more big-deal chefs offer up their favorite fast kohlrabi recipes. Roast It “For a deliciously caramelized flavor, I chop kohlrabi into a half-inch dice and mix it with other root vegetables, like carrots and turnips. Then I toss everything with olive oil, salt, and pepper and either roast for 8 to 10 minutes at 425°F, or, for a creamier texture, I cook them low and slow, at 300°F for…

You know it’s tasty, with that incomparable sweet-tartness. You know it’s just about the prettiest jewel-tone red. (Why can’t you find lipstick that color?) And you probably have a sense of pomegranate’s health benefits thanks to its abundance of antioxidants. As dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute puts it, “Anthoncya-nins are antioxidants, and they give pigment to plants. So when you look at a pomegranate and see how deep that hue is, you know that fruit means business.” In fact, pomegranate juice has triple the antioxidant properties of the heavy hitter green tea. Potential cognitive benefits have attracted much recent academic interest. Emerging scientific research may link the poly-phenols in pomegranate to improved cognition in older adults. A small preliminary study at UCLA in 2013,…

Why do some people stay skinny without ever dieting or exercising—while others burn through workout after workout, never to shed a pound? Genetics are at play, but they’re not entirely to blame. While it’s true that you can’t change the genes you’ve inherited, you do have some control over how they behave: After all, it’s the expression of genes that determines why some people get fat and others don’t, even within one family. What’s more, new research is finding that lifestyle— and especially diet—can switch on or off the genes that control weight and even determine whether stem cells turn into fat cells. Just as a poor diet (among other risk factors) can activate those genes, they can be turned off by what David Zinczenko, author of Zero Belly Diet,…

THE VANILLA THRILLA Throw in a counter, and “plain” missionary gets exciting in a hurry. Missionary Position provides you with lots of skin-to-skin and faceto-face contact, two huge aphrodisiacs for most women. And a few tweaks can make the move a sure thing for climax too. Here, Sadie Allison, Ph.D., author of The Mystery of the Undercover Clitoris, gives us ideas. Sit up and have your guy stand between your legs, as shown. Then lift your hips or wrap your legs around his waist to ensure your clitoris gets stimulated. From normal missionary position, ask your man to shimmy up a few inches so the top of his pelvic bone presses into the area around your clitoris. Then have him move his pelvis in little circles (without pulling out) until…

Mystery Back and Neck Pain The source of your eternal stiffness up top likely comes from below. Certain shoes—especially (you guessed it) high heels—may alter your posture and make you over-arch your lumbar region, leading to strain in your back and neck, explains Alan Bass, a podiatrist at Central Jersey Foot & Ankle Care. Of course, the quick fix is to limit wearing sky-high footwear— but even many podiatrists know that’s a laughably tall order. Instead, equip your heels with soft, fitted insoles to take pressure off the balls of your feet, which bear the brunt of your weight, and try your best to refrain from walking in the shoes for more than 15 minutes at a time. Perpetually Strained Hamstrings Just as heels can hurt your feet, so too…

Amanda Cohen, Iron Chef’s first all-vegetarian competitor and owner of Dirt Candy in New York City, is a genius at creating veg with an edge. She’ll transform the way you approach produce this winter, starting with this menu of fresh, healthy, and highly creative dishes “Toss your ideas of what vegetarian cooking can be. It’s a new era.” —Amanda Cohen “To me, vegetables are the most delicious thing ever,” says Amanda Cohen. In fact, the New York City–based chef considers them candy from the earth, which is why she named her restaurant Dirt Candy, a vegetarian hot spot so popular, it’s set to expand this winter. Throughout her career, Cohen, 39, has aimed to redefine vegetarian cooking— she’s so passionate, she uses the term “vegetable cuisine,” emphasizing an elevated taste,…

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HOW SHE LOOKS THIS GOOD Tiler Peck Principal dancer of the New York City Ballet and star of Ballet 422, a documentary on the making of a new production for NYCB (in theaters Feb. 6) Her Workout “I like Pilates because it helps keep my core strong and stretch my muscles. I need more lengthening of the muscles than strengthening to move gracefully, so I do a lot of elongating and stretching. But ballet is the best way for me to stay in ‘ballet shape.’ ” Her Food “I normally eat an English muffin with peanut butter, oatmeal, or cereal with blueberries for breakfast; a turkey sandwich for lunch; and since I don’t like eating dinner before performances, I typically have protein bars (Luna, Cliff, Balance Bars) on hand for…

Your Beauty Guide SCAN TO SHOP, WIN THE COLLECTION! DOWNLOAD THE FREE LOVE MY SHAPE APP AND SCAN THE PAGE Your New A.m. Skin Routine Get a Much Deeper Clean Skincare scientists have created a revolutionary new product they’re calling a melting cleanser—the formula starts off as a gel or balm and morphs into an emollient oil as it’s massaged into your skin. Cool, for sure, but the dual phase serves a purpose: “The gel first removes dirt and excess sebum,” says David Bank, M.D., a dermatologist in Mount Kisco, NY, and a Shape advisory board member. “Then the oil dissolves all traces of makeup and creates a barrier that traps hydration.” Skin is left super clean, but not dry or tight. We’re fans of Bliss Fabulous Makeup Melt Gelto-Oil…

Face Derms’ favorite cleanser, the mild but mighty Cetaphil, is now wipeable. The extrasoft Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths ($6 for 25; drugstores) have a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic formula that gently removes all grime. Body Salvation for the post-workout, no-timeto-shower situation: Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths ($3.50 for 10; drugstores) bring your sweaty skin’s temp down, absorb extra moisture, eradicate stickiness, and even leave behind a silky translucent powder. Mouth BITE Beauty Lush Lip Wipes ($12 for 10; sephora.com) easily take off that pigment-packed lipstick or stain without drying out your lips, thanks to hydrating melon fruit extract and manuka honey. Teeth The cure for Malbec mouth: Wine Wipes ($7 for 12; wine wipes.com). They’re presoaked in whitening baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to remove wine stains and kill…

Your Style Guide Payoff for all those killer workouts: flaunting the results in this season’s subtly sexy cutout trend. Here are new dresses, tops, and workout clothes that show off the hottest parts of your toned body. Photographs by Meredith Jenks It’s All About Balance. If you’re wearing a midriff-baring corset, pair it with long tights so that your bottom half is more demure; layer a sports bra under a backless top to create a skin-to-clothing ratio that shows off your sculpted torso without being over the top. A small trianglecutout flashes justa sliver of skin as youa flirty game of peekaboo. Classic shapes like a high-neck sheath dress and a long pencil skirt make cutouts work-appropriate (throw a blazer over the dress and a camisole or button-down under the…

The Top Chef host sports many looks, but she always comes back to a flattering, casual classic: the jacket-andjeans pair-up. It’s a uniform with infinite possibilities, plus it’s easy to move in for a busy life. Follow her recipe: Pair denim with a tee, then add a statement topper. Take notes! KEEP IT CLEAN Solid jeans— nothing distressed, ripped, or colorblocked— keep the focus on Padma’s vintage-y military jacket. BUNDLE UP BEAUTIFULLY Padma doesn’t use the cold as an excuse to slack of. A fur collar and a tailored waist make a functional coat chic. Throwbacks (fared jeans, aviators) elevate her style game even more. PELT IT OUT Near left: When your jacket is this wild, keep everything else simple (like a solid-color turtleneck and dark skinnies). Middle left: Go…

When you want tight abs, a perky butt, and sexy arms, you train with Anna Kaiser (that’s her pictured here!). Her intense AKT in Motion dance-strength-flexibility routines have been a cult favorite among A-list actresses and New York City’s fittest females since 2013. “I set out to create a workout that has the energy of a group class but the focused strength work of a personal-training session,” says Kaiser, who now owns four AKT in Motion studios in New York and Connecticut and trains clients who include regulars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kelly Ripa, and Sofia Vergara. This month, she’s releasing her first DVD, Happy Hour ($25; aktinmotion.com). The routines, which typically last 60 to 75 minutes and pair two unexpected workouts—like hip-hop and barre or Pilates and agility intervals—include cardio,…

“I see the mountain as my blank canvas, shredding where I please and being barreled by white clouds of powder.” —Torah Bright, Roxy professional snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist Why to try :SNOWBOARDING YOU’LL FEEL EMPOWERED If you’ve ever skateboarded or surfed, snowboarding will feel familiar, says Jon Schriner, D.O., medical director of the Michigan Center for Athletic Medicine. If not, the learning curve may be steeper—but stick with it! “A new challenge pushes you physically and mentally,” says Torah Bright, Roxy pro snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist. “Anything that places you outside of your comfort zone is worth seeing through,” she adds. IT’S AN ABS-FLATTENER Unlike skiers, snowboarders rely entirely on their core (and not poles) for balance, since they use their legs as one unit. “You must constantly…

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Bazinet earned her title as the 2014 CrossFit Games champ by crushing three days of grueling fitness competitions. Well, it’s that time again: The first round of the ’15 Games, called The Open, starts February 27, and anyone who belongs to a box can participate. (Last year, more than 140,000 people did.) We spoke with the 26-year-old Canadian, who will compete this year to defend her title, for the tips that earned her bragging rights—and can help you reach your get-fit goals. BEING BAD IS A GOOD THING Bazinet says her favorite workouts are those that expose a weakness. “When I focus on what I’m not good at— that’s endurance right now—I feel a special sense of pride and accomplishment as I get better,” she says. Pinpoint what you struggle…

STEP 1 : Pick your flavors. You can poach in water, or you can add broth or wine for a richer flavor. The aromatics you use will also influence how your chicken or fish tastes, so think about how you’ll serve the meat and pick seasonings to match. Classic choices, shown here, include bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, onion, lemon, garlic, and thyme. If you’re making a Southeast Asian meal, try ginger, lemongrass, shallots, cilantro, and lime leaves. For Mexican tacos, use ancho chiles, cumin, onion, peppercorns, lime, and orégano. STEP 2: Add the protein. Place the meat in a shallow pan. Here, it’s boneless, skinless chicken breast, but you can also use bone-in chicken or fish with the skin on (cook times will be longer). Add enough liquid to the…

Trail Mix Cookies Makes: 3 dozen cookies Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 20 minutes 4 tablespoons butter, softened ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark) ¼ cup raw cane sugar ½ cup honey or agave nectar 2 egg whites 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup mixed seeds and/or nuts (pumpkin seeds, almonds, etc.) ½ cup mixed dried fruit (cranberries, cherries, blueberries, etc.) ¼ cup semisweet mini chocolate chips 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar, and cane sugar together until smooth. (Alternatively, you can use an electric mixer, or cream butter and sugar by hand in…

We’ve all faked a headache or used the excuse “I’m too tired” but the truth is many of us really are too tired…too tired for a little romance, too tired for exercise, and too tired to concentrate. Life is busy and trying to juggle family and work can leave you feeling exhausted and run-down… especially if you are iron deficient. Never mind the fact that those dark circles under your eyes and pale skin can leave you feeling unattractive. When going to bed early is your idea of a “good time”, it’s time for a change. Iron deficiency affects 20% to 25% of the world population,1 with irondefciency anemia the most common type of anemia. Reference 1. McLean E, Cogswell M, Egli I, et al. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia, WHO…

It’s time to rethink our idea of a healthy night’s sleep. It’s not about when, where, or even how much mattress time you get. In fact, obsessing over these factors can backfire, turning what’s supposed to be the most restful thing you do into one of the most stressful. No, the idiom, and holy grail of millions like yourself, is defined by what healthy sleep strategies work best for your body to renew energy and reset your mood, reveals recent research. Learn the latest sciencebacked techniques to ensure you get your deepest and healthiest rest yet—every night. Eight Hours Is Good—but Six May Be Better Despite conventional wisdom, women who sleep between five and seven and a half hours a night live longer than those who get eight, according to…

We are living in rebellious times. And it’s glorious. The first sign: athletic fashion— two words that have never been paired until recently. Sweatshirt and track pants to a formal dinner party? Amen! What was once style blasphemy is now cutting-edge chic. Because we women need the freedom to move in our clothes, be active, light on our feet… but you better believe we love to look good too. Clue number two of mutiny: Veggies take over dinner, or any meal, for that matter. The best chefs are revolting against the traditional plant-world post: side-dish Siberia. These innovators are doing phenomenal, unbelievable, palette-changing things to the average veg, converting even the most die-hard carnivores. Win one for the rainbow! And lastly, another dear-to-our-hearts uprising is afoot: The takeover of hard-core…

35, from Greenfield, MA. Wrote her thesis for The Smith College School for Social Work on the positive and negative psychological aspects of significant weight loss. Lost 80 pounds. Jo Ann (moderator): What’s the biggest benefit to weight loss that you didn’t foresee? Heather: In July, I turned 30, and I wasn’t dealing with it very well. Ten I realized that at 30, I’m healthier, stronger, and faster than I ever was when I turned 21. Brooke: My mom used to have to take my blood pressure every day when I was 14, 15, and 16—and now it makes me giggle that I have the resting heart rate of an athlete. I’m also not on the sidelines anymore. I used to watch other people do all these awesome things, and…

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