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Jonathon KambourisJennifer Iserloh, SELF magazine

You can whip up these slimming meals in a blink and shed pounds almost as fast. Almost.

SALMON WITH AVOCADO-ORANGE SALSA: Salmon's omega-3 fatty acids may rev fat burn during workouts and help maintain calorie-torching muscle.

Ingredients:
• 2 oranges
• 2 Hass avocados, cubed
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (packed)
• 4 3-oz skinless wild salmon fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
• 4 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 8 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrots

Preparation: Heat oven to 450°. Peel and section 2 oranges over a bowl; place sections in bowl and squeeze juice from any pulp still attached to the rind. Add 2 cubed Hass avocados, 1/4 cup diced red onion and 1/4 cup packed cilantro, chopped; toss well. On each of four 12" x 12" sheets of aluminum foil, place one 3-oz skinless wild salmon fillet; top with 1/8 tsp salt and 1 tsp olive oil. Fold foil edges to seal; place foil packets on a baking sheet. Cook

Ariana Bond, SELF magazine

Even a rock-star employee (ahem, that's you) can use a little assist sometimes. These savvy tactics make it easy to send out an SOS without feeling like a total loser.

Your worry: People will think I have no clue about what I'm doing.

Why you shouldn't sweat it: You'll come off as more flaky if you keep quiet and struggle instead of requesting some direction. But keep it simple: Ask a manager to double-check your first-draft memo-not to write it for you. Seeking a second opinion is wise.

What to say: Lead with something like "I've pulled together some solid ideas for this project." Then go in for the ask: "Do you think you could take a look at my plan?" You want to emphasize that you've got things under control, advises Garret Keizer, author of Help: The Original Human Dilemma. Practice out loud a few times. See? You sound totally capable.

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Your worry: All my coworkers seem so busy. I'd hate to be

Cristina Tudino, SELF magazine

Touch is vital to any relationship. But some guys may have a genetic variation that could make them seem less affectionate, new research from Oregon State University in Corvallis suggests. To feel tight even if he's snuggle challenged:

Try PDA-Lite: Link arms with him in public but lay off the smooches. Small points of contact are powerful bonders, too-and tend to be less freaky for a touchphobic dude.

Bust a move: Request some Rihanna and dance your butts off with each other at the bar this weekend. Simply moving in unison will make you feel more intimate and in sync.

Sweat together and fist-bump after killing a set of reps. NBA players who knock knuckles work better as a team, research shows, and so will you. LeBorn would be proud.

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Getting close to him will help you...

Forgive and forget. A hug can make you and your BF want to cooperate, not bicker. Researchers say that even the briefest touch can make you feel

Preparation: Place 1 tbsp limeade concentrate in a shallow bowl. Place salt in a second shallow bowl. In a third bowl, combine remaining limeade concentrate, beer and tequila. Rim 6 glasses with reserved limeade and salt. Divide beer mixture evenly among glasses; garnish each with a lime slice.
Marge Perry, SELF magazine

Why should guys be the only ones who get to enjoy gooey pub grub? These apps let you satisfy your cravings without the food coma and next-day guilt.

VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS WITH FRESH SALSA

Packing these puppies full of veggies gives them a wallop of low-cal flavor, leaving plenty of room for queso.

Ingredients

• 4 medium plum tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chiles in adobo
• 4

Danielle Braff, SELF magazine

Rich holiday food isn't the only reason our jeans "shrink" in winter-seems the season has it in for us. Ice these top pound-packing triggers.

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Marisa Cohen, SELF magazine

Fat paychecks and fancy perks don't equal contentment. You need something deeper. Agree with any of these statements and it's likely your job falls short of fulfilling.

Your company isn't inspiring. If you wish your company had a purpose a bit more noble than padding the owner's bank account, spearhead a community project, such as a book drive, suggests Nicole Williams, career expert at LinkedIn and author of Girl on Top. "It's great PR for the company, brings the team together and makes everyone feel good about their work."

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You don't care about the projects you work on.When you're stuck with tasks you could do in your sleep (or that bore you to sleep), consider ways you might combine your interests with the company's goals-perhaps by updating the website or making connections to nab new clients. Before you run your plan by your boss, come up with solutions for how you'll cover your old to-dos while taking on

Rachel Hayes, SELF magazine

Trendy nutrition boosters are showing up in beauty products. Will they make your skin flawless? Top derms dig in.

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Foods That Fight Belly Bloat

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Caroline Schaefer, SELF magazine

Having sex is good for you. No shocker. But the benefits depend on how often you do it. See what you score each time you score.

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Foods That Fight Belly Bloat

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