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    • 4 Ways to Sculpt Sleek, Sexy Arms for Summer

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Mon, Jun 18, 2012 10:03 AM EDT

      Here's something you'll love to learn: Your shoulders and upper back tend to carry less fat than the rest of your body, so the right arm exercises can give this area a nearly instant makeover, says Ramona Braganza, a celebrity trainer who has worked with stars such as Anne Hathaway and Jessica Alba. Braganza's upper-body workout, below, hits every major muscle and will help stabilize your shoulder joints, improve your posture, and build that strong, toned look you're after.

      For this arm workout, use five-to eight-pound weights, perform 15 to 20 reps of each exercise and go from one move to the next with little or no rest between. Do two or three sets three times a week. Learn to do the moves with correct form: Watch fitness editor Jen Ator in the video how-to below.



      1. Reverse Fly Grab a pair of dumbbells and stand with your feet hip-width apart and your knees bent. Bend forward at the hips and let your arms hang straight down from your shoulders, palms facing. Raise both arms out Read More »

    • The Best Low-Priced Summer Wines

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Shine Food – Wed, Jun 13, 2012 2:47 PM EDT

      By Brittany Risher, Women's Health

      Looking for a perfect bottle of affordable wine? Here are five $20-or-under bottles of summery vino that guarantee satisfaction.

      Elio Perrone Moscato d'Asti Sourgal 2010
      Summer isn't the season to sip a heavy dessert wine. "This white wine is only slightly sparkling-not fully, like champagne-with notes of apricot, peach, honeysuckle, and clementine," says Laura Maniec, master sommelier and cofounder of Cork Buzz Wine Studio in Manhattan.

      Pair with: Light desserts, like sorbet with fresh fruit. The wine's airiness and gently sweet notes will be overpowered by something denser and richer.


      Bogle 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel
      "This California classic is amped up with ripe plums, berries, and notes of sarsaparilla and brown sugar," says Evan Goldstein, master sommelier and president of Full Circle Wine Solutions in San Carlos, California. And don't be afraid to try it slightly chilled-the cold makes it extra refreshing.

      Pair with: Kicked-up happy-hour staples

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    • 5 Foods to a Healthier, Hotter You

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Tue, Jun 12, 2012 11:07 AM EDT

      Change can be a truly beautiful thing. Think about it: When you change the way you eat, you can change the way you feel, and change the way you look! With bikini season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to invest in positive changes that improve all of the above and result in a sexier you.

      Begin by incorporating omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. They play an essential role in both physical and mental health, but since your body cannot produce them, you can only receive these essential fatty acids through a healthy diet. Here are my favorite omega-3-rich foods and how they change your body for the better while keeping your brain in tip-top shape:

      The Best Vitamins for Women

      Walnuts
      Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and contain cancer fighting, anti-inflammatory properties that may help aid in weight loss and provide other superb benefits like the promotion of bone health. Serve them mixed into your morning muesli, alongside a cup of green tea, or paired with

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    • The Best New Exercises You’re Not Doing

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Summer Shape-Up – Tue, Jun 5, 2012 10:13 AM EDT

      There's a popular saying among fitness experts: "The best exercise is the one you're not doing." The take-home message? To achieve the best results, you need to regularly challenge your body in new ways. So while classic movements like the pushup, lunge, and squat are the staples of any good workout plan, varying the way you perform these exercises every 4 weeks can help you avoid plateaus, beat boredom, and speed fat loss. You can start today, with this list of the best new exercises for every part of a woman's body.

      Fitness Rules You Can Break
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      Mountain Climber with Hands on Swiss Ball

      The benefit:       It's one of the simplest yet most effective ways to tighten your tummy. In fact, you'll barely have to move a muscle.

      How to do it: Assume a pushup position with your arms completely straight, but place your hands on a Swiss ball instead of the floor. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your ankles. Tighten your core and hold it that way for the duration of the

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    • How Your Sleep Schedule is Making You Gain Weight

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Tue, May 29, 2012 1:05 PM EDT

      If you're what researchers call a short sleeper (i.e., you sleep for 5.5 to 6 hours or less a night), you'll have trouble losing weight, no doubt about it. In a 7-year study of 7,022 middle-aged people, Finnish researchers found that women who reported sleep problems were more likely to experience a major weight gain (defined as 11 pounds or more).

      You know that sleep and weight gain may be linked, but why is that?

      Here's what the earth-shattering new research has revealed, and why lack of sleep could be stalling your ability to lose weight and keep it off:

      Sleep less, burn less. In a study at the department of neuroendocrinology at the University of Lübeck, Germany, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers had a group of men sleep for 12 hours a night but didn't allow them to sleep the next night, and then had them eat an opulent buffet the following morning. Then the researchers measured the subjects' energy expenditure-the calories you burn just by

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    • How-To Grill Fish

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Shine Food – Thu, May 24, 2012 6:25 PM EDT

      Girl's Guide To GrillingGirl's Guide To Grilling

      Cooking lobster, clams, mussels and more. WH's guide to making perfect grilled fish.


      Fish

      Pick the Right Kind
      Salmon, tuna, and swordfish steaks are easiest to prepare because they're thick and compact with less tendency to crumble. They also have more fat than other kinds of fish - good for grilling "because their fat prevents them from drying out," Raichlen says.

      Buy Fish Thats Good For The Earth And You

      Before You Grill
      When it comes to fish, less is more. "There's no need to overpower expensive cuts with strong marinades," says Hinnerk von Bargen, associate professor at the Culinary Institute of America. A little salt, pepper, and lemon juice can be all the flavor you need. If you do use a marinade, brush the fish with any extra only during the last few minutes of grilling - the marinade will caramelize without burning, von Bargen says.

      The Heat Is On
      Invest in a fish basket. This tool is useful for flimsy whitefish like flounder because it keeps everything intact when Read More »

    • 7 Ways to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready, Starting Now

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Tue, May 22, 2012 12:06 PM EDT

      Tank tops, shorts, and swimsuits… oh my! It's May, which means you'll have to peel off your winter clothes soon. While only you know what you've been hiding underneath all those layers, you're not the only one who feels insecure this time of year.

      Although you can safely lose only about 1 to 2 pounds of body fat a week, you can feel more confident by swimsuit season if you begin making changes today. Here are 7 attainable goals to set and stick to, starting now:

      1. Get your sweat on with strength training! If you want to feel good in your bathing suit, this is non-negotiable: Fit your workout in, no excuses! Commit to a full-body strength-training program at least three times a week to burn calories during the workout, boost your metabolism's calorie-burning power for 24 to 48 hours after, and develop lean muscles that look and feel better than flab. Perform exercises that use more than one muscle group such as squats, pushups, rows, and lunges in a circuit to make your workouts most

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    • Why High Heels Make Your Breasts Sag

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Mon, May 21, 2012 2:03 PM EDT

      Yes, we've all been told to "sit up straight"--or suffer the consequences of poor posture. But that's just not a particularly scary warning. So let us explain it in a way that's a little more specific: A bent spine might mean saggy breasts.

      Did that get your attention?

      Here's how it works: When you slouch forward all the time--like you probably do while working on your computer or driving your car--your chest muscles actually stiffen, which pulls your shoulders forward into a permanent slump. The result: A look that's unbecoming to your bosom. Worse, hunching forward also puts more stress on your upper spine, which leads to neck, back, and shoulder pain. Did your neck start hurting one day and never stop? It's probably the result of poor posture.

      But bad posture doesn't just mean slumped shoulders. When you sit constantly--as most of us do--the muscles on the fronts of your hips become short and tight. What's more, your glutes--or butt muscles--actually forget how to contract.

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    • How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Wed, May 16, 2012 3:26 PM EDT

      Stop procrastinating and actually make some moves with these five strategies to conquer your to-do listStop procrastinating and actually make some moves with these five strategies to conquer your to-do listOnce a procrastinator, always a procrastinator? We think not. Here, Art Markman, Ph.D., author of Smart Thinking: Three Essential Keys to Solve Problems, Innovate, and Get Things Done, shares his tips on how to motivate yourself and keep your resolutions.

      1. Engage the people around you.       Whether it's your guy, your mom, or a few friends, tell 'em what you're up to. Ask them to join you, help you, or simply keep you on track! Or, if you're redecorating your kitchen or cleaning out the garage, post pictures of your progress on Facebook or Pinterest.

      2. Set deadlines. You'll need more or fewer depending on the task and your timeline, but aim to accomplish something significant at least once a week. Keep them realistic and ensure they're doable by checking the rest of your schedule and making sure you don't have any big projects at work or social events that could prevent you from meeting the deadlines.

      Your Start-Smart Strategy for Success

      3. Treat yourself. Rewarding yourself midway

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    • 3 Surefire Ways to Crank Up Your Metabolism

      By The Editors of WOMEN'S HEALTH | Healthy Living – Mon, May 14, 2012 11:59 AM EDT

      For being the key to weight loss, your metabolism is incredibly simple. It's just all of the chemical processes in your body added up. So the higher your metabolism, the more calories you burn. And while your metabolic rate is influenced by genetics, your workout can really rev it up big time.

      Exercise can increase metabolism in three ways:

      1. It burns calories during the workout session.
      2. It burns additional calories directly following the workout session, which is known as the afterburn affect. This post-exercise metabolic boost can last 24-48 hours.
      3. It increases calorie-burning lean muscle mass. One pound of muscle burns an extra 6-50 calories a day.

      Fitness Rules You Should Never Follow

      But when it comes to boosting your metabolism, not all exercise is created equal. Here, how you should prioritize your workouts to get your metabolism humming:

      #1 Choice: Strength Training
      Lifting weights will boost your metabolism in all three ways and should be your first priority if

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