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Ashley Mateo, SELF magazine

There's no doubt about it - however bloody they are, the True Blood cast has the best bodies. In anticipation for Sunday's premiere, we picked our favorite characters most envy-inducing asset, plus the SELF workouts that will have you baring all!

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Sugar is hiding in some surprising places (whole-grain cereal!). Here's how to keep an eye out for surprising sugar bombs.

Condé Nast Digital StudioMerritt Watts, SELF magazine

Now that you've sweated your way to a tighter bod, make some tiny adjustments to your supermarket list. "Including specific foods that hydrate skin, build collagen and prevent fat storage in your healthy diet may help keep cellulite at bay," says Christine Gerbstadt, M.D., a spokeswoman in Sarasota, Florida, for the American Dietetic Association. Follow these three food rules for smoother skin and a sleeker you.

Related: Moves from The Biggest Loser's Top Trainer

Drink Up!
"Anytime the skin is well hydrated, it will look suppler and healthier," says Lona Sandon, R.D., a spokeswoman in Dallas for the American Dietetic Association. On your tush, thighs and other spots prone to cellulite, a thicker, plumper skin layer will better cover the fat cells underneath. Aim for about 8 1/2 cups of water per day, Sandon suggests. Count the water that's in your glass, but focus as well on what you put on your plate. Don't love to chug? Foods that contain large amounts

Allison Baker, SELF magazine

All the yummy treats you love, and these 10 are diet-friendly to boot. Sweet!

Ashley Mateo, SELF magazine

Who hasn't fallen victim to a brutal hangover? Of course, yours may not have involved monkeys, facial tattoos or a fake marriage, but still, the morning after too much to drink can be rough. Cure your woes with these tips!

In 2009, Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms had audiences in stitches with The Hangover, a hilarious depiction of the aftermath of a bachelor party gone wrong. On May 26, they're back for another wedding, another party and another night of misadventures in Hangover 2.

We're not even going to pretend we could hang with this wolf pack. But sometimes, just keeping up with your friends at happy hour can make for a rough morning. There are a lot of myths about curing a hangover (spoiler alert: the hair of the dog doesn't help), but only a few fool-proof remedies for feeling better. When you've over-imbibed, keep these tips in mind:

Skip Caffeine Don't feel alive until after your morning cup of joe? Avoid it after a wild

Conde Nast Digital StudioJennifer D'Angelo Friedman, SELF magazine

We've been with her through weight loss and gain, book club selections good and bad, free cars and "favorite things" and we even forgave her for Dr. Phil. But on Wednesday, we'll say goodbye to The Oprah Winfrey Show after almost 25 years.

Yes, this was our mom's show long before it was ours -- it's been on that long. Even if you're not a fan, there's no way you could have been on the planet for the last 25 years and not have been influenced by Oprah in some way. Here's a look at five Oprah moments we will never forget:

1. Oprah Falls Off the 'Wagon'

In 1988, Oprah infamously wheeled out a wagon of fat, slipped into her skinny jeans and bragged about her 67-pound weight loss. But she soon realized what many of us have also learned the hard way: fad diets don't work.

As Oprah herself put it, "By the time I heard about Optifast, in 1988, I'd tried just about every diet known to womankind. I thought Optifast -- a fasting and supplement

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These fish are endangered: if you love them, swap for these equally tasty alternatives. You'll give your favorite fish a chance to rebuild its numbers in the wild.

For a printable shopping list of types of fish to buy and to avoid, click here.

Courtesy of FoxPaige Greenfield, SELF magazine

Learn how to keep work woes from giving your health a pink slip with these heart-healthy tips.

Ticker Trap: A pressure cooker job
Women with a demanding profession have up to a 56 percent higher risk for heart disease than those with less strain, a study from Harvard University reveals.

Get heart-smart Every day, list three things you're grateful for, including one that's work-related. "When you're stressed, your brain thinks it's under attack and looks for anything that's bad. Gratitude encourages you to focus on the good stuff," says Shawn Achor, positive-psychology expert and author of The Happiness Advantage. This sunnier mind-set raises levels of the feel-good hormone dopamine and lowers stress hormones that tax the heart. Save your gratitude list in a Word document and read it whenever you start to spiral into the stress-o-sphere.

Ticker trap: The boss from hell
A crummy superior (someone who doesn't support her employees or is unclear about her