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• Sleep Your Way Slim

  Posted Tue, Jul 22, 2008, 5:36 pm PDT

  I know what you're thinking: How can I possibly lose weight by lying down? Believe me, as the type of person who likes to squeeze the most out of…

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• Discover the Power of Positive Thinking

  Posted Mon, Jul 21, 2008, 1:33 pm PDT

  Discover the power of positive thinking. I am a glass-is-half-full kind of person. I don't let the rain spoil my long runs, nor do I let bad news send…

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• Simple Summer Beauty Tips

  Posted Thu, Jul 17, 2008, 11:02 am PDT

  During the lazy days of July and August, it's a lot more fun to sit by the pool/go for a jog/enjoy a picnic than stand in front of the mirror fussing…

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• Can't Button Your Pants? Eat This!

  Posted Mon, Jul 14, 2008, 4:17 pm PDT

  My flat-stomach secret: a banana a day. I eat it in the morning with cereal, as a postworkout snack, or in a smoothie, and I'm convinced it's cured me…

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• Want to Slim Down? Have a Beer!

  Posted Fri, Jul 11, 2008, 12:36 am PDT

  You don't have to swear off a happy hour beer or cocktail to reach what we at SELF call your "happy weight." People who had a drink a day or less had…

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• Look Beach-Ready Safely

  Posted Wed, Jul 09, 2008, 12:42 am PDT

  Not beach-ready yet and tempted to tan? Don't be. After knowing what I do about skin cancer—that it's the most commonly diagnosed type among young…

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• Refuel After Your Workouts

  Posted Tue, Jul 08, 2008, 11:58 am PDT

  A Self.com poll recently found that 22 percent of readers tend to pig out post-exercise. I (sadly) am in that group; a tough workout leaves me…

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• Model Your Workout After Fit Celebs

  Posted Thu, Jul 03, 2008, 4:48 pm PDT

  As an active person (and amateur triathlete), I get inspired by other fit, athletic people.

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• Burn Calories Without Trying

  Posted Mon, Jun 30, 2008, 12:27 pm PDT

  Basically, being active is a habit, and when fitness is intertwined with your day-to-day, you not only get trim and healthy, you stay that way for…

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• The Simplest, Gut-Be-Gone Trick Ever

  Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2008, 3:32 pm PDT

  A big part of my recent weight loss—especially my shrinking waistline—may have been the easiest thing I did in the past year (and still do!): Eat…

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