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The latest leaves you’ll want to throw in sandwiches, stirfries, smoothies, pretty much everything you eat.

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Awardwinning actress, trailblazing lifestyle guru, all-around rebel. Meet the real Ms. Paltrow.

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108 30 POWER FOODS Cocoa powder, popcorn—and 28 other delish eats that help you drop pounds. Seriously.

70 WEIGHT-LOSS TRICKS FROM REAL WOMEN Wanna get your workout back on track? Use these way-easy inspiring secrets to set a “mid-year” fitness resolution—and keep it.

148 BIKINI BODY IN 2 WEEKS! The only routine you need to sculpt every inch between your boobs and knees! Hey, that rhymes. (Well, sorta.)

And the gym. And a night out. Meet the winners of our 2015 Beauty Awards.

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Gwyneth Paltrow photographed by Eric Ray Davidson. Fashion editor: Jacqueline Azria. Hair: Marcus Francis for Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist/Starworkartists.com. Makeup: Kate Lee for Chanel/Starworkartists.com. Manicure: Naja Rickette for Dior Vernis/Opus Beauty. Prop styling: Ward Robertson/Wooden Ladder. For Gwyneth’s look, try Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil BB Cream, Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Trio in Nude Eyes, Physicians Formula Sexy Booster Cat Eye Collection Mascara, Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Argan Oil Blush in Natural, and Physicians Formula pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss in Natural. Theory T-shirt, Michael Kors bikini bottom, Jennifer Fisher necklaces, Jennifer Meyer stacked rings, Brooke Corson Jewelry chain bracelet, Sydney Evan bar bracelet, Meredith Marks gold and diamond bracelet.

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160 MOODY BLUES Fifty shades of summer’s hottest color. Dare you to stop at one.

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41 WE’RE ’BLOCKING YOU Here’s a status update: Wear your flippin’ sunscreen! We’ve rounded up easy routines and SPF’s you won’t hate. Pinky swear.

48 BEAUTY INNOVATOR Pouting over your dry, thin lips? Makeup artist Bobbi Brown helps you uncover a younger, fuller pair.

FITNESS

59 STROKES OF GENIUS Fact: Rowing can burn more cals than any other cardio machine. All aboard this ride to totalbody hotness.

68 15-MINUTE WORKOUT You might have 99 travel problems, but fitness ain’t one—use this tone-up routine wherever you are.

Chill, woman! Blue is associated with feelings of calm and relaxation. Wear it and see. p. 160 This beachy take on the season’s wide-leg silhouette? Love.

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06/15 LOVE & SEX

122 I DO…TAKE THIS

Four time-tested truths about making your union last. Enlightening!

BON APPÉTIT! Our cups—and plates— runneth over for savory yogurts, p. 104.

124 5 JUICY QUESTIONS WITH… Hot, scruffy manly-man (and star of San Andreas) Ioan Gruffudd

ATTACK OF THE HEALTH TRENDS

LIFE

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154 DADDY DEAREST New research reveals just how damaging it can be for daughters to grow up fatherless. What to do, how to heal.

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104 CULTURE SHOCK It’s packed with protein and calcium. It’s fit for fine dining. It’s…yogurt? Yes, and here’s how to make a meal out of it tonight.

WEIGHT LOSS

110 YOU LOSE, YOU WIN Eliminate fad diets, drop 102 pounds: one reader’s astonishing trade.

A HAIRCUT Getting a new ’do: It brings on all the feels! When it’s good, it’s as amazing as a hot first date. When it’s bad, well, read on.

GUMS: CHECK THE FORMER TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE LATTER, P. 28.

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In Every Issue 8 EDITOR’S LETTER A word from the Boss Lady 12 ADVISORS Indispensable expert tips 14 GET MORE WH Find out what’s going on in the Women’s Health universe 18 ASK ANYTHING Could diet pills be messing with your metabolism? Plus other need-to-know answers. 27 DISCUSS! From health to beauty to fitness and more, the juiciest news and best convo starters this month 112 Buy 5, Drop 5 Eat your way to a smaller size 172 You: The Instant Expert… on grilling.

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computer engineering professor who wears Hawaiian shirts to business conferences and has a costume party every year on “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” He instilled in me the importance of open-mindedness, kindness, hard work, and not taking yourself too seriously—not to mention a love for the ’60s pop group Jay and the Americans (our father-daughter dance at my wedding was to their hit “Come a Little Bit Closer”). It wasn’t until my twenties (my twenties!?!) that it dawned on me that my parents had lives and joys and issues and worries of their own—beyond me. And yet, they still managed to be there for me whenever I needed them. (Mom, you’re phenomenal too!) That’s the thing: DESPITE THE FACT THAT I JUST You never outgrow needing them. TURNED 40—or maybe because A dad impacts his daughter’s life in of it?—I love when my dad calls me every conceivable way. Studies show “kiddo.” It’s my favorite nickname that women with warm, involved (close second: “Miss A”), because fathers are more likely to grow up with it’s so sweet and comforting, and, healthier body images, better yes, it makes me feel young. social skills, higher IQ’s, and Now that I’m a full-fledged more fulfilling careers. adult with kids of my own, Are you In “Daddy Dearest,” I often think back in awe #WHStrong? page 154, we talk to four and appreciation on all the Join our online community at women who lacked that special things my dad WomensHealthMag relationship. The good has done for me: writing .com/WHStrong. news is, you can overcome rhyming poems on my this void and live a happy life. sister’s and my brown-bag But if you’ve been given the gift of lunches in grade school; tutoring a fabulous pops, do let him know. me in high school calculus (the guy’s Happy Father’s Day to all the great got a Ph.D. in math—blows the mind); dads out there, starting with mine. driving a U-Haul filled with my furniture 16 hours from Missouri to Manhattan; and now, serving as beloved Grampy to my sons and, through his actions, teaching me how to be a better parent…and person. AMY KELLER LAIRD He’s one of the most honest and Editor-in-Chief ethical people I know, but also one of @amykellerlaird @aklaird the most fun—he’s an electrical and

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SEE YOGURT IN A WHOLE NEW WAY.

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If heat and humidity cause your hair to puff up to mega proportions (as in your-manewon’t-fit-in-yourselfie huge), then check our Instagram every week this June for pretty, fuzz-proof braids, buns, and other clever ’dos that you can rock anywhere. Just look for the hashtag #WHBeatTheHeat.

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What’s the best (and safest) way to remove calluses? So many options, so much confusion! You’ve got liquids, creams, scrubs, files, and pumices. Since the skin on your feet is thick, a manual scrub doesn’t have enough traction. A pumice or file is most effective, though avoid files with a blade—one tiny slice in the skin can up your chances for an infection. (Try Sally Hansen Sole Control Foot File, $5.49, at drugstores.) With a file or pumice, don’t overdo it: Abrasive scrubbing can lead to microscopic cuts and remove healthy skin, too. Pick one tool and use it once a week, and wash it with antibacterial soap every few uses. As for exfoliating creams and liquids, they can help soften calluses before you file, or prevent them from thickening further. Look for one with urea or alpha hydroxy acids. (Try Philosophy Soul Owner, $16, philosophy.com.)

For your feet, yes. But the flatter motion of walking wears down the forefoot and/or heel of the sneaks, so there’s less support for your runs.

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I’m about to move in with my sooo-messy fiancé, and I’ll be damned if I become his maid. Help!

GIRL DOWN THE HALL Amanda Steinberg, founder and CEO, DailyWorth.com

I will never understand how men can stand to live in their own filth: clothes and dirty dishes piled everywhere…It’s gross! I think she should hire a cleaning service—have them come once a month—and squash this problem.

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I work with a good friend, and there is an opening for a promotion. How do we deal with friendly competition?

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But there’s a wedding to plan here, and those things aren’t cheap. I say save the money, teach the dude. Even puppies have to be housebroken. This guy will come around.

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Preserving long-term relationships is just as important as jumping on new opportunities. The bad news here is that someone’s feelings may be hurt. The upside: You and your pal probably already have strong communication. Speak openly about the fact that you’re both applying, agree to put your best bids forward, and let the chips fall where they may. Remember that companies are always evolving and positions are always changing. Trust the outcome whatever it may be, and be happy for your friend if she gets the promo. Being mature and thinking big-picture will position you well for the next opportunity. And if you get it, don’t gloat.

I suspect that’s what many women try to do, but then their guys just interpret it as nagging. And arguing over chores is one of the top passion killers in marriages— studies prove it!

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It doesn’t have to become an argument. I’d advise a civil convo: Explain to him that a messy home stresses you out, and you’d appreciate it if he’d keep the place neat.

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BOTTOM LINE: Start with a talk. House as sty-like as ever? Stay in a couple of nights a month that you’d normally go out, and use that money to hire a cleaner.

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Still chic, but bring it into 2015 with a messy, braided version—just braid your pony before twisting it up, and tug out a few face-framing pieces.

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All right. If he agrees to pick up after himself, then consider that an early wedding present. But after all the vows are exchanged, and presuming you can make room for it in your budget, eventually enlisting outside help could be worth it. Money can’t buy happiness, but a clean house might. Plus, you’ve got better things to do in your free time! Ahem.

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I just know kids are peeing in my local pool. What will happen to me if I swim nearby? You’ll probably be fine. That said, a study published last year found that when urine combines with chlorine, it may release potentially hazardous by-products called cyanogen chloride and trichloramine, which can act like tear gas and

Is it weird for a 32-year-old woman to be attracted to the guys in One Direction? Asking for a friend. One Direction is a tight-knit group, so just pretend they’re all one person. Niall, Liam, and Harry are 21 years old. Louis is 23. If you multiply 21 by 3, and add 23, you get…4,597? I don’t know, I’m bad at math, but you’ll get way more than 32. It’s like having the hots for an older man with amazing dance moves, the voice of an angel, and silky hair you can run your hands through if you’re feeling frisky. When Amy Rhodes, Emmy-winning writer you look at it this way, it would be weird and actress, The Ellen DeGeneres if your “friend” didn’t have a crush on 1D. Show and Bad Judge

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I was in a cycling class the other day and the instructor said “good job” to the people on either side of me. Does she think I’m lame?! Don’t be self-conscious. Go into any class knowing what you want out of it. If you need to change your technique or increase your speed, the instructor will tell you. They often give compliments to students who are doing well but might need a little extra encouragement (maybe there was tension in your classmates’ faces). Good coaches should recognize everyone. Feeling ignored? Tell the teacher this: “I come pretty often and really like this class. I’d love to get more feedback from you.” If you don’t connect with her after that, try another instructor.

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WHAT’S THE RIGHT WAY TO EAT A DINNER ROLL AT A FANCY PARTY?

Rather than cutting it in half and making a butter sandwich, break off one small piece at a time, butter, and repeat.

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harm the lungs, heart, and central nervous system. No one knows how much pee it would take to cause serious damage—likely more than a few kids whizzing!—but stay out of suspect kiddie pools and avoid swallowing water while swimming. Germs are spread by touching or ingesting contaminated water or its mist (think splashing). Sadly, pee isn’t the only offender: Pools may also contain bacteria from fecal matter, saliva, and dead skin, which can cause diarrhea, rashes, and ear infections. Chlorine kills most of these critters within minutes, but beauty products and sweat can make the chemical less effective. So be sure to rinse off before diving in, and take a nice, soapy shower post-plunge.

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No, it has nothing to do with being bored, and it doesn’t mean that you don’t turn him on anymore. Most men fantasize about having a threesome, and if he’s comfortable enough to bring it up, it’s probably because he’s just trying to figure out how far he can push things sexually with you. My best advice on threesomes is to stay in your comfort zone, and if you’re not into it, let it remain a fantasy. Don’t suggest it as a birthday present or do it just because you think it’s what he really wants. Threesomes can cause a lot of destruction in a relationship when couples who are not ready for them add a third person to the mix. WE’RE SERIOUS: ASK US ANYTHING! Send your questions to [email protected] or tweet them to @womenshealthmag with the hashtag #AskWH.

The Office Shrink Is In! MOLLY NOVER-BAKER: beauty director by trade; WH therapist because she’s just that good This month’s client: WH executive editor Theresa O’Rourke, who just bought a gorgeous new house…that happens to come with a three-hour round-trip work commute that’s “killing” her Molly says: Your sanity is paying the price for your dream job and dream house. Since you can’t change the fact that you have a massive commute, you have to change the way you think about it. When I first moved out of New York City to the ’burbs, a friend told me that my commute would become my favorite part of the day because it would be my alone time—no one’s making demands, and no one’s calling me Mommy. She was right. For 30 minutes, I close my eyes and zen out, read a book, or shop online. If those hours help to add peace to your life (or let you remove chores, like paying bills, from your at-home to-do list), then you’ll be thankful you have them!

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Pull a Fast One on Pain Slammed your fingers in a car door? You can ease the ouch by crossing your digits. Researchers suspect the move may confuse how your brain processes pain signals. If that doesn’t work, unleash a few F-bombs; data shows people who swear can tolerate aches better than those who utter noncurse words.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT… EARLY MENOPAUSE I’m only 40, but I swear I’m having hot flashes. The average age of menopause is 51, but some women start to see symptoms up to a decade earlier. Let’s rule out other causes first, like certain meds (steroids) and spicy foods. I do love my Sriracha. More important, are you getting your period? Yep, it’s still in full effect. That’s a plus. If your cycle gets wonky and you continue to sweat, call your M.D. Women who go into early menopause are twice as likely to suffer heart disease and stroke. What can I do besides freak out? Switch to glass foodstorage containers and water bottles. Research suggests phthalates (which are found in plastic) may cause you to experience the dreaded change earlier.

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NO DUDS FOR DAD Your old man has enough neckties. That’s why we asked Brian Boye, Men’s Health’s executive director of fashion and grooming, for clutch Father’s Day gifts based on the wishlists of our work bros at MH.

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Last year, we ate up research that showed lowering the thermostat to 66 degrees could help you slough off extra lbs. But that might not help if you’re already “coldblooded.” A new study found people with a lower internal body temperature are more likely to gain weight than those with warmer core temps. The thinking is if you don’t burn cals by generating body heat while at rest, you may end up storing them as fat. Have a hunch this is you? You may just have to work harder to stay slim (sorry!). And get tested to rule out any conditions (like thyroid) that might be causing excess pounds.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS We like our diets the way we like our men: well-rounded, satisfying—y’know, doable. That’s why we’re into this paleo and vegan mashup: the pegan plan. See (and eat) for yourself.

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QUICK! MAKE IT HEALTHY A good-for-you crop of fast-casual restaurants is sprouting up all over the U.S.—and the menus are packed with yummy, ethnic-inspired bites.

The hottest thing in coffee right now isn’t hot at all: It’s cold brew. But we don’t mean regular ol’ joe on the rocks. Super popular in trendsetting Brooklyn, this version is steeped overnight, then strained for a much smoother taste. To brew up a batch… Mix one cup each ground medium and dark-roast beans in a 12-cup French press. Add six cups of water and the seeds from half a vanilla bean (split it lengthwise, then scrape ’em out). Cover and let it sit at room temp for up to 20 hours. Press coffee and pour concentrate into an airtight container, then refrigerate for up to two weeks. (Even easier? Order Grady’s Cold Brew Bean Bags and soak in H20 overnight; $12 for one can, $30 for a monthly subscription, gradyscoldbrew.com.) To serve, pour equal amounts of concentrate and milk or water over ice.

Starve a Cold, Feed a Headache Stick a fork in that skull crusher. Researchers found that some women with higher levels of dietary folate were less likely to get migraines. Try a bowlful of cooked lentils. Or dig into a slab of watermelon: The juicy fruit can help quelch the dehydration that may cause your noggin to throb.

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SWEAT OUT A SPLURGE Unhealthy meals happen, but a little well-timed exercise can minimize the damage. > When you and that double-chocolate brownie are locked in a staring contest…

Go for a brisk 15-minute walk. Research shows that speeding up your steps can calm even the most raging stress-induced cravings.

> When you already know you’re going to face-plant into that nachos platter with your chicas tonight…

Just eight minutes of high-intensity exercise (like running sprints) an hour or more before eating reduces the artery-clogging effects of a fatty meal. Researchers believe the spike in heart rate and blood pressure “trains” the vessels to work more efficiently. Excelente!

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Scheduling a moderate workout (like cycling) an hour post-gorge can prevent a rise in levels of triglycerides (a type of fat). Low triglycerides = a lower risk for heart disease.

Muscle Memory Don’t “forget” to strength train: Just 20 minutes of resistance exercise (at any intensity) can boost your long-term memory by as much as 10 percent, according to a recent study published in the journal Acta Psychologica. (Yes, even one session counts!) Researchers give props to norepinephrine, a hormone released during exercise that plays a major role in recollection.

Not-So-Basic Tees Another reason to retire that ratty Green Day ’05 tour shirt: In a recent study, women who wore cotton during an agility test logged slower finish times than when they rocked polyester moisture-wicking tops. Researchers chalk up the edge to the comfort and lighter weight of sweat-wicking shirts. (We like Under Armour Women’s UA Tech V-Neck top, at right, $25, ua.com.) But wash your tee the same night as your workout. One bummer about some synthetic gear: It can breed more stank bacteria.

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BUFF! Hanging from a fabric hammock as you strike Warrior II pose may seem a bit theatrical, but this trend is Cirque du So Lean. (Embrace the cornball jokes, people.) You’ll get all the benefits of yoga plus an extra-tough core workout, since being suspended means you have to work even harder to stabilize yourself. “There’s also a euphoric effect when you invert, because blood flows freely to the head,” says exercise physiologist Jacque Crockford, who notes that newbies lacking the upper-body strength for handstands on the ground can pull them off in the air. Think you can swing it? Find a boutique studio near you at aerialyoga.com/class-locations.

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Beauty Buzz 1 The rules of sunscreen are like the Pledge of Allegiance: Most of us can recite them with our eyes closed. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 each day, rain or shine, no matter your skin tone. But when’s the last time you actually acted on them? Only 14 percent of women wear ’screen daily, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Use a light hand and that SPF 30 can dwarf to a 15 or less. The consequences aren’t pleasant: A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that those who skipped sunscreen showed 24 percent more skin aging than those who didn’t. And the scary part: Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has jumped 3.8 percent every year among women since 1995, per the Melanoma Foundation. Enough! We interviewed four women about their sunscreen routines and had top derms examine their skin and drop some wisdom, so we can stop and reverse the damage—for all. Derm Diagnosis

Lindsay applies an all-natural SPF 30 or higher every morning and a vitamin C serum at night. At the beach, she slathers SPF on her bod, too, but doesn’t reapply. Though she never burns, she develops color after a few hours. And because she uses Retin-A on her face—which makes skin more sensitive to the sun— she won’t use a ’screen that contains any retinoid, including retinyl palmitate, which is found in a number of sunscreens. Hence, she’s concerned about whether she’s getting 3 adequate protection. “I wonder if my ‘hippie’ version is doing enough,” she says.

Lindsay has no real sunspots, a few fine crow’s-feet, and several forehead grooves. These deeper lines where we have muscle movement are generally caused by expressions, but sun exposure thins the skin, sapping the elastin that keeps it smooth, says Julie Karen, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at New York University Langone Medical Center. Lindsay’s natural sunscreen, (1) Badger Unscented SPF 30 Sunscreen Cream ($16, at Whole Foods), is zinc-based and provides excellent broad-spectrum coverage. Here’s where she runs into problems: While reapplying isn’t a huge deal in her daily life because she’s almost never outdoors or near windows, it becomes an issue on vacation. “A tan—any amount—is the body’s way of responding to injury by darkening to protect itself from further damage,” says Karen. “There is no

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such thing as a safe tan, no matter how light or how slowly you get it!”

SPF Solution Don’t worry about retinyl palmitate: Yes, it’s a vitamin A derivative like all retinoids, but it doesn’t irritate your skin like Retin-A can. In fact, it offers antioxidant properties. Still dubious? Use a chemical-free formula with physical blocks, like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide— both are gentle enough for even the most sensitive types. Try (2) Kiss My Face Cool Sport Face & Neck SPF 30 ($13, at Whole Foods). Lindsay wears an

antioxidant at night, but Karen says morning is the better time. UV and other environmental foes trigger the production of free radicals that chomp away at healthy molecules, leaving your skin vulnerable to a host of issues. “Antioxidants like vitamin C fight free radicals before they can lead to wrinkles, spots, and cancer,” says Karen. For the highest level of protection, apply an antioxidant serum to clean skin, then top with your SPF. Or try an antioxidant-SPF hybrid, like (3) La RochePosay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum with Sunscreen SPF 50 ($42.50, laroche-posay.us).

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The Outdoor Athlete Gina Kilpela, 40

Gina runs for an hour at least three days a week in spring and summer. She thinks that isn’t enough time for her olive skin to burn and says she worries sweat is 2 getting trapped in her pores, resulting in breakouts.

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“I showed Gina the smooth inside of her arm and compared it to the skin on her face, where she has enlarged pores, dilated blood vessels, freckling, and wrinkles,” says Suzan Obagi, M.D., an associate professor of dermatology and plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “All that is the direct result of sun damage.” (The effects would have been worse had she been fair skinned.) And because Gina has spent so many years not wearing ’screen, if she

To prevent your sunscreen from sweating off during outdoor workouts, use two times the protection. Start with a water-resistant stick— the application is precise—on areas that need an extra force field (like dark spots or thin or wrinkly patches). Make three slow, firm strokes. Try (1) MDSolarSciences Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 ($18, nordstrom.com). Follow with sunscreen lotion—Obagi suggests high-SPF mineral ones, which degrade more slowly than many chemical ingredients—on the face, neck, and ears. Try (2) Eau Thermale Avène Mineral Light Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 50 ($36, at Walgreens). If you choose formulas—like the two recommended here—that are free of oils, paraffin wax, and liquid paraffin, you shouldn’t break out. Midday, wear a hat and UV-protective clothing (check out UVSkinz, uvskinz.com).

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While Charesse is a beauty junkie (scrubs, masks, oils), her routine lacks one key ingredient: sunscreen (outside of the SPF in her primer and pressed powder). “I have dark skin, so I never thought I needed it,” she explains. “Besides, SPF’s leave greasy streaks.”

Derm Diagnosis Charesse doesn’t have fine lines or true sunspots, but she has areas that are much darker than they should be at her age, says Karen. The culprit: prior skin inflammation made worse by chronic unprotected sun exposure. As Karen explains, any kind of skin injury (a scratch, a pimple) on a woman of color tends to leave a dark spot in its wake—and UV exposure deepens the

SPF Solution So sunscreens “leave greasy streaks,” eh? New, effective formulas are now ultralight, thanks to micro-fine particles that look and feel sheer. Choose one labeled liquid or fluid; the thin consistency absorbs right away, with no pasty stripes. Try (1) Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+ ($38, kiehls.com). Also, know this: Vitamin D, which the sun emits, helps our bones and immune system to function. Dark complexions have a harder time producing D 1 because extra melanin requires more UV rays to brew it—and that means more sun damage. (Cray, no?) Instead of going outside unprotected for your D fix, Karen suggests getting it via D-rich foods (fortified milk, fatty fish) and a multivitamin.

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hue and slows the rate at which spots fade. Charesse’s makeup-based SPF doesn’t cut it. “You’re using it only on certain areas, like the T-zone, and rarely in the amount needed to provide the protection stated on the label,” says Karen. Plus, SPF refers only to UVB (read: sunburn) protection. This means that UVA rays are still “stimulating melanocytes to produce those spots.” (Look for the term broad spectrum, which indicates a shield against UVA and UVB.) Even though melanin naturally provides protection against the sun, that doesn’t mean skin cancer can’t strike. Plus, those with dark skin may not recognize cancers in their early stage. One study found advanced stages of melanoma at time of diagnosis in 32 percent of African Americans compared with 12 percent of Caucasians.

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2 Monday through Friday, she spreads a generous layer of broad-spectrum SPF 30 lotion onto her face (she recently graduated from SPF 15) before applying makeup. She then walks 40 minutes to her office. On warmer days, she may get a little dewy from all of that strolling, though she never breaks a full sweat. She doesn’t sit near a window and only spends about 15 minutes outside for lunch. On weekends: “I work out in the morning, and I always reapply before leaving the gym because between the sweat and toweling off, I know there’s not much SPF left.”

The Rehabilitated Tan Addict Jill Percia, 31

Full disclosure: Jill is WH’s beauty editor. So it pains her to admit to a history of sun exposure from childhood (she even worked in a tanning salon as a teen…nooooo!). Jill had a moment of enlightenment a year and a half ago when she turned 30 and felt her skin was looking dull. And, she says, “I 1 realized that I was telling readers to use SPF religiously but wasn’t doing it myself. It made no sense!” Since then, she has been diligent.

Derm Diagnosis According to Jill’s Visia facial analysis (a device that captures photos of skin damage), her aging is more significant than “many patients I’ve seen

in her age group,” says Anne Chapas, M.D., clinical instructor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “She has wrinkles and dark spots that are visible now, and more are lurking under the surface of the skin. Her early history of sun exposure and the fact that she walks to work all contribute to cumulative, ongoing sun damage.” While the past 18 months of consistent SPF use are an excellent start, they can’t undo the harm of 30 years of bad sun care. In fact, by age 18, we’ve acquired about 22 percent of our total lifetime sun exposure. (Yikes!) Each decade, add on another 10 percent. Plus, derms suggest that the active ingredients in sunscreen can substantially degrade within two hours. When combined with even mild

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sweat, oil, and simply touching or wiping your face, it wears away even faster. So while she may be protected during her morning walk, any other time Jill spends outside can impact her already compromised skin. On weekends, her active lifestyle means she needs more than one extra application of sunscreen after her workout, especially if she’s running errands or spending time outdoors.

SPF Solution Jill’s taking the right first step: smoothing an even base of sunscreen on her face before leaving 3 the house. (We like (1) Coppertone ClearlySheer Sunny Days Face SPF 30, [$9, at drugstores].) Since it’s the rare woman who’s willing to douse her made-up face with sunscreen every 80 minutes (the ideal time to reapply), Chapas recommends a mineral powder with SPF, like (2) Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush SPF 30 ($57, colorescience.com). Dust on an even coat. To help reverse the spots and wrinkles you’ve got, DNA-repair enzymes are crucial. UV rays chew up cellular DNA (which is why sun exposure is so closely linked to skin cancer). Scientific data shows these topical enzymes can reverse sun damage from earlier years and slow down future harm. In fact, a 2010 study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found that using a cream with DNA-repair enzymes for 48 weeks significantly reduced actinic keratoses (scaly precancerous growths) in people with severely sundamaged skin. Try (3) Neova DNA Total Repair ($99, neova .com). Chapas recommends applying it in the morning as extra protection, under sunscreen. Q

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FLAKE OFF To slough off rough skin, I prep lips with a moisturizing balm or facial oil and lightly brush away any scaly patches with a soft-bristle toothbrush. It works like a charm. You can also use a little brown sugar and olive or coconut oil and rub it on with your fingertip for a few seconds. (Just don’t use salt—it will sting cracked skin.) Rinse lips clean and finish with another coating of your balm. Exfoliate lip skin once a week, tops. Any more can turn them raw.

HYDRATE FROM THE INSIDE OUT Dry lips can be one of the first signs that you aren’t drinking enough water. They can also show you’re stressed—which messes with your body, depleting it of essential nutrients, including water. Rehydrating doesn’t have to mean chugging eight glasses of H20. Herbal teas, coconut water, and even fruits and veggies with a high water content (melon, cucumber) can count toward your overall intake. The ideal amount is different for everyone, but if your urine is clear to pale yellow (and your lips are less dry), you’re doing a pretty good job.

PROTECT THOSE BABIES If your lip or eye cream doesn’t contain a broadspectrum SPF, during the daylight hours top it with a balm or lipstick that contains at least SPF 15 (make it SPF 30 if you’re hitting the beach).

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Go Light or Bright These shades are more forgiving on flaky lips than dark hues (which have fewer emollients and more moisturesapping pigments). My pinky-nude Creamy Lip Color in Rose Petal ($26) flatters all.

Gloss Over It A little sheen goes a long way, making lips look moist and smoothing over rough spots. Some matte or long-wear formulas tend to highlight flakes. If you love a stain, top it with clear balm.

Plump ’Em Up Parched lips can appear thinner. Cheat a bit by tracing the very outer edge of your lip line with a pencil one shade deeper than your lipstick. When lips are slightly lighter than the border, they look fuller.

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That waxy balm you obsessively apply? While it’s great for protecting against moisture loss, it doesn’t actually get absorbed into lip skin to add any hydration. And if it has menthol or camphor in it, it can irritate and dry out lips further! Instead, pick a creamy or ointment-like treatment that contains a mix of humectants (such as hyaluronic acid or squalane, which draw water from the atmosphere into the skin) and occlusives (like shea butter and

avocado and jojoba oils, which help seal in hydration). In a pinch I use my eye cream—Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream ($50), which includes humectants and occlusives—as a lip treatment. It’s the perfect not-too-greasy texture to wear under lipstick. Apply your cream or ointment to lips morning and night and anytime they feel dry.

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A one-piece that’s full of surprises, like a knotted rope up the back.

Flagpole Swim, $378, flagpole swim.com

Beach Riot, $120, beachriot.com

A crocheted apron top lets you show skin without giving it all away. Athleisure hits swimwear: This sporty neoprene comes in a very fashiony cut.

PilyQ top, $112, and bottom, $100, everythingbut water.com

If you heart the crop top/ high-waistedskirt trend, this two-piece will rock your summer. DKNY top, $82, and bottom, $58, dkny.com

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Keep double D’s locked and loaded while you hang 10.

Ruffles + busy pattern = your bust, bigger. Splendid top, $68, and bottom, $48, swimspot.com

Freya Swim top, $75, and bottom, $46, barenecessities .com

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Asymmetrical suits give athletic bods slinky sex appeal. Violet Lake London, $220, violet-lake.com

Pass the guac and chips: Shirring hides a tum full of poolside snacks. Badgley Mischka, $114, badgley mischka.com

SWELFIES 101 The season for “swimsuit selfies” is nigh! Get Insta-ready with our easy tips.

Boost your butt with a bottom that dips to mid-cheek in back. Vita Coco L Space top, $86, and bottom, $77, lspace.com

1/ Shoot facing the sun. And skip pics between noon and two—the light will cast shadows. 2/ Wear shades. They conceal squinting and just look cool. 3/ Trade the ubiquitous “hot dogs or legs?” photo for a full-body shot. Lie on your back, legs slightly bent, and hold the camera above the crown of your head, with the lens tilted slightly upward (see below). Then snap! This position makes you look longer and slimmer. 4/ While some filters lend a leaner look (hi, X-Pro II), upping the contrast adds definition to your abs, arms, and legs.

An underwire and corseted bodice create curves out of thin air. Nanette Lepore, $168, bloomingdales .com

The black hue and eyecatching sides downplay your ass-ets. Athleta top, $54, and bottom, $49, athleta.gap.com

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Ridic hourglass figure, granted. (Thank the slimming side stripes.) Tommy Bahama, $138, tommy bahama.com

So very Bond (or is it bondage?) girl. Abercrombie & Fitch top, $22, and bottom, $18, abercrombie .com

This two-piece just makes us happy. (Our wallet, too.)

Watercolor print. Pretty li’l bow. Basically, a sweet deal of a suit.

Op top, $7, and bottom, $7, at Walmart

Aerie, $49.95, aerie.com

With intricate patterns and boning, this could easily strut the runway. Old Navy, $39.94, oldnavy.com

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Extra lift and extra coverage at no extra cost. Joe Boxer top, $25, and bottom, $18, kmart.com

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They’re a staple in most CrossFit boxes. Trendy fitness classes are being created in their honor. Even Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright are sharing serious screen time with them on House of Cards. Yep, rowing machines that once collected dust at gyms are coming back in a big way—and that’s sweet news for your bod. “People are starting to see the erg—short for rowing ergometer—as a one-up on more popular cardio machines,” says Stella Lucia Volpe, Ph.D., R.D., an exercise physiologist and nutrition professor at Drexel University. “Which is great, because it is.”

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More precisely, rowing is a total-body, strength-meetscardio activity. In one stroke, you engage your calves, hamstrings, quads, glutes, abs, lats, shoulders, biceps, and (phew) triceps—in total, using 70 percent of all the muscles in your body. And you won’t just tone up: Research shows you can crush more calories in one sesh on the erg than on the elliptical or bike when sweating at the same level of intensity, since you’re using all those extra muscles. Plus, similar to cross-country skiers, regular rowers generally have some of the highest VO2-max levels,

meaning they’re aerobically fitter than many athletes. “I call rowing the SAT of fitness, because it’s a good test of your power and endurance,” says Olympic gold-medal rower Erin Cafaro Mackenzie. “If you are superstrong but don’t have a ton of aerobic endurance, you’ll feel it in your lungs. If you have endurance but not strength, you’ll feel it in your limbs. Rowing will show you what your weakness is.” Until it becomes your strength. So have we sold you on your new gym bestie? Thought so. Now go row, row, row this boat! (Sorry, had to.)

You’d think you could just hop on and go (it’s a piece of stationary equipment, for goodness sake), but getting the right motion down takes a little practice and coordination. These pointers will help you find your flow.

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4 / When your legs are nearly straight, lean back to 1 or 2 o’clock, elbows lifted, as you pull the bar just below your bra line.

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2 / Keep your back straight and abs engaged. Press through your heels as you push off to stretch out your legs. This is known as “the drive.”

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Go all-out for 20 seconds, then slow down to an easier pace for 10 seconds. Continue alternating. If your heart feels as if it might jump out of your chest, you’re doing it right.

Sprint for 30 seconds, noting how many meters you hit (you should log at least 125). Then row at a moderate pace for 30 seconds. Repeat the circuit twice more, each time trying to beat the distance you rowed in the previous round.

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Flashback to January: The ball has dropped, the champagne has been popped, and you’ve vowed that 2015 will be the year you’ll go to the gym every morning…or sign up for that marathon…or finally flatten that belly bulge, dammit! Reality check: Anyone out there still holding strong to those passionate intentions? Here’s the sad truth: A third of resolution makers say “screw it” after only a month—even with researchers checking in on them every week, says John Norcross, Ph.D., a distinguished professor of psychology at The University of Scranton. Meanwhile, 29 percent of resolvers don’t even last 14 days, and by six months, there are only a few mysterious creatures left. Impervious to the resolutions fallout, they keep up their workouts and healthy habits year round. They’re the ones running in the rain, filling up that 6 a.m. cycling class, and, you know, generally making the rest of us look lame. The really sparkly silver lining? This is not an exclusive, invite-only society. And it’s also not as hard as you think to become a member. We asked these fitness unicorns—from sports psychologists and personal trainers to weekend warriors and gym junkies—to share exactly what you need to do to join their club. For fun, we’re counting down from 10, 9, 8…

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PUT IT ON THE CAL When your boss asks you to present at an important meeting, you better believe that bad boy is going on your calendar. Because you value things like a steady paycheck and health benefits. And according to research from Dominican University of California, you’re 42 percent more likely to follow through on your to-dos if you’ve written them down. So start penciling in those sweat sessions! A tip: Slot them a week at a time, and ideally for a similar time each day. “The less your workout schedule gets moved around, the less moving or skipping it will even feel like an option,” says strength and conditioning specialist Mike Donavanik.

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BRAG ON FACEBOOK We know, we know, you don’t want to be one of the “look how awesome I am” types on social media, constantly bombarding people with your gym selfies. But those #humblebrags could help you stay the course: Regular praise from friends and family, even online, is a key determiner of your ability to stick to your workouts, according to Norcross. “Facebook is huge for keeping me on track with my fitness goals. I post my workouts almost every day,” says Ironman finisher Leslie Cornick, 50, a marine biologist stationed in Alaska. Looking for something a little more under the radar? Set up a private group on FB, or send your workout Instas to a small roundup of your most supportive pals.

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UNCOVER YOUR “WHY” “Wanting to look better is not going to get you off the couch and to the gym over the long haul,” says strength and conditioning specialist Holly Perkins, author of Lift to Get Lean. You have to look beyond the mirror and ask yourself what you want—deep down. The answer—whether it’s boosting your self-confidence or being around for your kids—is actually way more motivating, Perkins says. Case in point: One study found that people who signed up for exercise classes because they wanted to feel good were more likely to attend than those who did it mainly to look good. Don’t think you really have a more visceral drive? Say your goal (“I want to drop 10 pounds”), then ask yourself “But why?” Whatever the answer, again ask: “But why?” Repeat five times, and bingo! There’s your unrecognized next-level incentive.

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THINK IN MONTHS Donavanik doesn’t bother with New Year’s resolutions. He knows the idea of sticking to a single goal for 365 days straight is pretty impractical. After all, your schedule and fitness level and what you want to achieve are all constantly changing. Try a series of three-month goals instead. Not only is that enough time to train for a half-marathon, be able to rock a half-dozen pullups in a row, or lose 10 percent of your body fat, but, according to Norcross’s research, that’s also how long it takes for exercise to truly become a habit. Plus, it’s not so much time that you can afford to procrastinate, says Barbara Walker, Ph.D., a sports psychologist with the Center for Human Performance in

Cincinnati. “Hitting your goal should feel challenging but also possible in the time you have,” she says.

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CREATE A HAPPY PLACE The right workout space can have a significant impact both on your willingness to sweat on the reg and your overall mood and energy. It’s sort of like fitness feng shui: Finding an exercise spot that makes you happy—whether that’s a tiny barre studio, CrossFit box, or outdoor running path—can help boost your performance. For 29-year-old Briana Belden, a publicrelations rep and new mom, it’s a corner of her basement. “I’ve totally made it into my personal yoga sanctuary, complete with candles, diffusing essential oils, the whole deal. I look at the time I spend in my space as my personal time, my time to reconnect with myself and my body,” she says. (Briana, can we come exercise there too?)

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MAKE IT A GAME Competition has a way of lighting fires under our asses, not to mention getting them tight and toned: In one study, runners pushed themselves 4.2 percent harder if they thought they were going head-to-head against someone else. Putting that fighting spirit into practice can be super simple—and not super time-consuming. Take Sarah Niederberger Becker, 25, a commercial banker in Boston. Her work schedule is bananas, so to stay motivated, she completes six-week fitness challenges with her family. Everyone ponies up $10 and tracks their daily steps and general activity for points, with the winner taking the pot of cash. It’s smart thinking: A review in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that financial incentives as meager as $5 per week can increase how much you exercise.

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KEEP A RECORD Track your workouts and you’ll automatically exercise more, suggests a 2012 review from the University of Pittsburgh. When you’re not keeping tabs on the details of your workouts from week to week, there is a tendency to believe you are not making progress. “And that’s not very encouraging,” Perkins says. Plus, if you monitor every workout, you’ll be able to catch hiccups—like missed or half-assed sessions—before they lead to completely thrown-in towels, Norcross says. You can go old school and keep a handwritten journal, or use an app like MyFitnessPal or TrainingPeaks. CHANGE THE CONVERSATION In your head, that is. “Being hard on yourself, whether it’s for having given up on your fitness goals in the past or for not performing as well as you’d like in a workout, is counterproductive,” says Cindra Kamphoff, Ph.D., director of the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at Minnesota State University. Women tend to be harsher than the Mean Girls Burn Book when judging their own missteps. Yet if your best friend came to you with the same feelings, you’d be all, “You’re way too hard on yourself! Remember that boot camp you kicked butt in last week? I know you can do this.” People with an unwavering workout resolve talk to themselves like that—positive, proud, and encouraging. Try it!

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These get-your-butt-in-gear tactics are actually major #fails. Pinning fitness models to a fitspo board Those perfect abs invite some pretty harsh comparisons, which can make you feel like crap and wreck your resolve, Walker says. Doing it for someone else Maybe you want to impress a guy or hush your doc. That might get you moving, but to keep moving, it has to be All. About. You. Pretending to like the new “it” workout If you love Barry’s Bootcamp, by all means, boot-camp it up. But if you don’t enjoy the trend, it could be detrimental to your long-term exercise habits, says Philip Wilson, Ph.D., an associate professor of kinesiology at Brock University. Because sooner rather than later, you’ll stop going. “Fixing” something When you’re motivated by negative emotions (guilt, shame), the thought of exercise can make you feel worse, not better, Wilson says. One Syracuse study found that the more dissatisfied women were with their bodies, the less likely they were to work out. Starting the day with exercise Going from bed to gym can keep your 9 to 5 from messing with your workout—unless you aren’t a natural early bird. Then, says Walker, it’ll lead to snoozing, missed workouts…and guilt (see previous point!).

FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT Confidence may be the biggest predictor of exercise success, says research. “I learned that once I set the goal of completing a triathlon, I needed to believe 100 percent I’d cross the finish line, or it was never going to happen,” says Theresa Roden, 46, of Vails Gate, New York. “I kept visualizing myself finishing until I could see what I was wearing and feel the wind in my face.” The strategy paid off: She’s logged 15-plus triathlons and founded i-tri, a triathlon-training program for at-risk girls.

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In the Mirror and releases hormones such as dopamine. Can’t bring yourself to dish personal deets? Gabbing about celebs (or, better yet, celeb scandals) has a similar effect—even if you consider yourself above gossip. The closer you are with your stylist, the less concerned you tend to be about the cut, regardless of how it’s shaping up. Trust can act like an anti-anxiety medication: Just

Awesome! You look like a bombshell! Made-over ’dos may ignite the part of your brain that handles novel sensations and experiences. Think: the thrill you get from a first date. Dude! You look like a poodle! When your cut ain’t all that, your brain takes a hit too: Self-esteem slides, insecurities heighten, and you could be saddled with performance issues at work. Oy. Chances are, you’re no stranger to this emotional seesaw; one survey found the

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Your hiccups just won’t quit. Like, it’s been two days. You could head to your M.D.’s office. But, groan. So inconvenient. And Dr. Interwebs is faster, simpler, and cheaper. It takes mere seconds to type symptoms into a search engine…and just a few more to learn that those persistent throat spasms could be a sign of a pulmonary embolism. Or a stroke. Or, holy shit, cancer. We know you know the drill. Almost 80 percent of women pursue wellness intel online, and around 60 percent of quests are done specifically to diagnose a medical condition. These days, the average gal sees an M.D. just three times a year—but spends almost 52 hours prowling the ’Net for health help. Psychologists have given this techenabled obsessing over real symptoms or imagined ills a name: cyberchondria. It can build slowly or strike suddenly, but it always starts the same way.

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help ease cyberchondria, which—as the three examples below (all based on stories from real doctors) prove—can range from mild to extreme and can manifest in myriad unsettling forms.

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HAD BEEN TIRED FOR WEEKS. A WEB SEARCH FOR “FATIGUE” BROUGHT UP SITE AFTER SITE DESCRIBING HER EXACT SYMPTOMS AND POINTING TO A LIKELY DIAGNOSIS: SYSTEMIC

EXERTION INTOLERANCE DISEASE (A.K.A. CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME). SHE ORDERED SCORES OF SUPPLEMENTS THAT PROMISED RELIEF. WHEN THEY DIDN’T—SEVERAL MONTHS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER—A BLOOD TEST FROM HER M.D. REVEALED THE REAL, EASILY TREATABLE CULPRIT: ANEMIA.

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“Anxiety often motivates us to find answers,” says Thomas Fergus, Ph.D., a clinical

DANGER ZONE Some folks may be especially prone to cyberchondria. Namely, those who stress when feeling anxiety-related symptoms like sweaty palms—even if the cause is something as harmless as caffeine. If that’s you, or you see yourself in these clues, you may need therapy to break the search-and-spaz cycle.

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psychologist at Baylor University. It’s human nature to identify any and all perceived threats, which makes online health hunting a loaded endeavor. Research shows that nearly one-third of people who type in medical terms start calm, then quickly escalate; cramps becomes ulcers becomes internal bleeding. Even common symptom-checking sites like WebMD or Healthline could lead you down a disquieting path: Per a Microsoft study, relatively harmless words like coughing are just as likely to

> You are generally uncomfortable with uncertainty and usually fear the worst.

> You google health conditions, even if you have zero symptoms.

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“Everybody googles their symptoms, their diagnoses, and their treatments—and that’s enabled people to be a lot more knowledgeable,” says Lyle Dennis, M.D., chief of neurology at Bon Secours Charity Health System in Suffern, New York. “But the flip side is people are getting scared.” Nearly half of all virtual health seekers end up more anxious than they were before they logged on, and it’s easy to see why: Millions of medical sites, blogs, and Wiki pages can, intentionally or not, spew out confusing, overwhelming, or panicinducing information—or, in too many cases to count, misinformation. This digital-age version of hypochondria, and the sketchy content that fuels it, has gotten so bad that Google recently stepped in. Together with the Mayo Clinic, it created doctor-vetted e-cards that pop up in hundreds of health searches. (Type in, say, pinkeye or tennis elbow, and a concise graphic surfaces, with legit illustrations, symptoms, and treatments.) The cards may

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bring up pages about serious problems as benign ones. “Based on Web searches, I’ve had patients with common headaches come in thinking they have brain tumors,” says Sandra Fryhofer, M.D., an internist in Atlanta. But many don’t even make it that far. Of all the people who scour the Internet for diagnoses, nearly 30 percent fail to follow up with a doctor. “Some women are convinced they have an illness and decide to treat it themselves,” says Michele Curtis, M.D., an ob-gyn in Houston. “Others become paralyzed by denial and don’t want to hear an official diagnosis.” Either way, some cyberchondriacs delay care—which can lead to serious consequences. For example, if sudden vaginal bleeding does turn out to be cervical cancer, early treatment can be lifesaving. (But, for real, you probably don’t have cervical cancer!)

PERCENT OF WIKIPEDIA ARTICLES REPRESENTING THE 10 MOST COSTLY MEDICAL CONDITIONS CONTAIN ERRORS.

WAS SCROLLING THROUGH FACEBOOK WHEN SHE SAW A FRIEND HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS). A LINK SENT MARIA TO A SITE THAT SAID MS HAS NO CURE. ANOTHER LINK TO A MESSAGE BOARD WAS FULL OF PATIENTS’ DESCRIPTIONS

OF EARLY SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING TINGLING IN THE HANDS AND FEET. OMG. MARIA HAD TOTALLY FELT THAT BEFORE! SHE DIALED HER DOC, DEMANDING A

BATTERY OF EXPENSIVE AND INVASIVE TESTS (READ: SPINAL TAP). EVERYTHING CAME BACK NEGATIVE.

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TOO LEGIT, DON’T QUIT It’s not a total Wild West out there…if you know where to look. Stop clicking on any old link and start a valid search right here. 1 / LOOK FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCY URL’S. Sites that end in “.gov” are reviewed by experts. Also accurate: those that carry the red and blue “HONcode” seal from Health on the Net Foundation.

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2 / IF YOU’RE BEGINNING WITH SEARCH ENGINES, tack on “site:.gov” or “site:.edu” after your keywords to automatically narrow your results to medical and academic institutions. Even better, make Medline-Plus—sponsored by the National Institutes of Health— one of your defaults (nlm.nih .gov/medlineplus).

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3 / BOOKMARK MAYOCLINIC .ORG. This go-to spot is updated as soon as science shifts on a topic. As a rule, authentic sites should draw from studies done within the past five years.

Thing is, you don’t have to have a single symptom for cyberchondria to suck you in. Reading “real life” stories, in particular, can be a catalyst for a “what if?” frenzy that leads to “me too!” Without context or professional 411, social media–shared stories can seem almost too relatable, says Curtis. “It’s the narrative that matters to people, often more than the facts.” Take, for example, last summer’s ubiquitous Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and money for ALS. The campaign, says Dennis, led to an increase in people calling their physicians, concerned that they, too, had the fatal— and very rare—condition. And while some cyberchondriacs shun the doctor’s office at all costs, others rush in for every available exam.

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Docs know they shouldn’t order tests sans red flags, but many cave in anyway. The results: higher out-of-pocket fees (insurers often don’t cover unnecessary scans, even if an M.D. prescribes them) and, potentially, lots more angst. “Some women are so convinced they have a certain ailment that it’s hard to dissuade them, even with proof,” says Curtis.

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HAD A DULL ACHE IN HER RIGHT SIDE. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH SUGGESTED IT WAS INDIGESTION OR A PULLED MUSCLE. SHE KEPT CLICKING AND LANDED ON A SITE THAT MENTIONED APPENDICITIS.

ALARMED, SARA FERRETED OUT MORE ON THE CONDITION AND FOUND A SELF-TEST: PRESS AND RELEASE ON THE AREA TO SEE IF THAT HURTS. OUCH! SARA CALLED HER DOCTOR, WHO SENT HER TO THE ER—RIGHT BEFORE HER APPENDIX BURST.

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#BREAKTHEINTERNET No wonder we’re becoming a nation of cyberchondriacs: Check out how many results you’d have to slog through for some of 2014’s most frequently googled conditions.

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Few medical conditions can snowball as fast as an online health investigation— but in some cases, a little cyberchondria can lead you in the right direction. To wit, one survey found that 40 percent of digital diagnosers said a professional confirmed their suspicion. As Sara discovered, doing some homework can jump-start the healing process. So…is cyberchondria wrecking your life—or saving it? The best advice is to learn how to channel your instincts and know when to bring in an M.D. (um, always). These strategies will put you on the path to saner, savvier searching: >GET some perspective. “Just because you share a symptom with a disease doesn’t mean you have the disease,” says Fryhofer. There’s probably a simple, non-lifethreatening explanation for your aches or pains. Don’t ignore symptoms, but don’t immediately assume the worst. >COOL the self-diagnosing. Repeat after us: I will write down symptoms and questions and bring them to my doctor. She’ll do an exam, suggest tests, and come to a diagnosis based on factors you may not have considered, such as your age and family history. >KEEP psychology in mind. One study found that you’re more likely to believe you have a condition if you see all your symptoms listed in a row, rather than broken up by unfamiliar ones. Read through symptom lists completely, without skipping anything. If many don’t apply to you, you can probably breathe easier. >BE all about action. Booking an appointment is useful; worrying yourself sick isn’t, says Brad Schmidt, Ph.D., director of the Anxiety and Behavioral Health Clinic at Florida State University. If you still find yourself wigging out, limit searches to no more than 20 minutes each, or put a total ban on googling until you see your doctor. Q

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Killer bugs. Suburbanites showering in the woods. Medical bills that go poof. Scorsese couldn’t dream this stuff up. We’ve uncovered the wellness blockbusters of the summer—you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wanna cover your eyes…but don’t. You can’t afford to miss a minute. By Rachel Rabkin Peachman

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Before you take off, check the CDC’s travel updates to see if chikungunya has infiltrated your destination. Yes? Pack a bug block that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR3535. Slather on sunscreen 30 minutes before you apply the skeeter repellent.

Used to be, ground zero for this virus was vacation hot spots like Aruba, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas. But just when you thought your backyard was safe, a handful of cases popped up in Florida. Deep breath. Don’t freak out—yet, says Marc Fischer, M.D., M.P.H., a medical epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There’s no vaccine or cure (just pain meds and bed rest), but you can take steps to protect yourself.

Avoid stagnant water like puddles and swamps— they’re stinger breeding zones. Swimming pools are okay; their chemicals keep biters at bay. See a doctor if you experience symptoms of the illness, which typically show up within a week of being bitten. If you’re already back at home, ask your M.D. for a chikungunya blood test.

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If they’re not eating you, you’re eating them. Once fodder for gross-out stunts on The Amazing Race, edible critters have landed on foodies’ plates. Fried, ground, or straight-up raw bugs like grasshoppers, worms, and larvae are already on the menu at a dozen U.S. restaurants; the world’s top-rated eatery, Copenhagen’s Noma, serves wood ants on its beef

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tartare. Gulp. But here’s the thing: Crawlers pack legit nutrition. Crickets, for example, are 60 percent protein, low in fat, and high in iron, calcium, fiber, and fatty acids, says Jarrod Goldin, cofounder of the

insect-raising Next Millennium Farms. Not quite ready for a cicada taco? You can embrace the craze—i.e., brag you’ve tried it— with snacks such as cricket-based protein bars (try Exo, developed by a Michelin-starred chef; $3, exoprotein .com) or Chirps, tortilla-style chips made from beans, seeds, and cricket flour ($16

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Paging Michael Moore. Thanks in part to out-ofcontrol deductibles and skyrocketing procedure fees, an estimated 43 million Americans of all ages are drowning in medical debt. And per one study, 78 percent of those who went bankrupt over health bills had insurance (ugh!). These days, a single surgery or even a complicated pregnancy could spell financial ruin. Good thing we’ve all got friends with money. Well, kinda. Crowdfunding for health-care costs has caught on, big time. Websites like Indiegogo

and GiveForward now help scores of people raise dough to pay for doctor’s visits, medications, and treatments. Most users are able to rake in between $2,500 and $5,000 in about a month. Of course, some sob stories are just shopping funds in disguise. Check a poster’s social media presence for photos and mentions of the illness that back up his or her story. (No details? No donation.) And follow these tips from GiveForward cofounder Ethan Austin to build a tight crowdfunding page of your own.

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1. UNDERSTAND YOUR CHOSEN SITE’S FEE POLICY. Most take around 8 percent of your total profits.

2. SHARE

SPECIFICS . State your condition (e.g., you’re recovering from a car crash) and exactly how funds will be used (co-pays to cover Rx drugs, etc.).

3. INCLUDE A FEW PHOTOS. Help viewers get a complete sense of who you are. 4. SHARE THE LINK WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS FIRST. “Others are more apt to donate after you’ve gathered momentum,” says Austin.

5. BLAST IT OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA. Send updates around two or three times a week; any more often can be off-putting.

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We can totally see Katniss getting in on rewilding, a new movement promoting a hard-core return to our hunter-gatherer roots. We’re talking scavenging for sustenance and bathing in hot springs—for your health, of course. “We tend to think of ourselves as evolved, but really, we’re just domesticated, hunching in front of computers and eating GMO foods,” says Daniel Vitalis, who runs national ReWilding workshops (danielvitalis.com). All that sitting and Frankenfood, he argues, can lead to chronic maladies such as cancer and diabetes, whereas aggressively interacting with nature can blast stress, improve mood, and dial down disease. The rewilding trend can veer a bit extreme, so if you’re not ready to, for example, give your vagina some health-boosting spread-leg vitamin D, as Shai Woodley reportedly has done, that’s cool. You can dip into the craze and still get some great bennies.

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GO DIE-HARD: Fashion kebabs out of the deer you killed with your bow and arrow. Serve them with some freshly foraged wild blackberries and you’ll know your fare is totally free of additives and chemicals, says Vitalis. JUST DABBLE: Buy organic meat and inseason produce at a local farmers’ market. Choose wild-caught seafood over farmed.

Drink

GO DIE-HARD: Sip spring water straight from the source to avoid contaminants that can lurk in tap water. ID a local stream at findaspring.com. JUST DABBLE: Use a reverse-osmosis filter on your faucet. Or buy spring water in glass containers; just make sure the specific source is cited on the label (otherwise you could be getting filtered tap).

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GO DIE-HARD: Assume this position to poop…preferably, en plein air. “Squatting can relax your hips and reduce straining, and it lowers the risk for hemorrhoids,” says Vitalis. Research backs him up (we’re here all week! Ba-dum-dum). JUST DABBLE: Lower into a flat-footed squat—in the gym, if not the loo—for a few minutes a day to stretch the hip and leg muscles that get shortened by excessive chair time.

Recharge

GO DIE-HARD: Rub two sticks together to make a badass friction fire—gazing at the glow can lower blood pressure. JUST DABBLE: Hang out around a campfire with your pals. Just one hour of fresh air daily increases energy levels in 90 percent of peeps.

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Stretching like a big cat while working through your problems? “Yoga therapy” might sound like a bad Hollywood satire—but it’s a research-backed remedy gaining national traction. One form, Yoga Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Y-CBT), involves 90-minute group sessions in which patients do gentle kundalini poses, interspersed with therapist-led discussion. “The symptoms of depression and anxiety have both cognitive and physical components; when you address those simultaneously, you can achieve a much more rapid recovery,” says Julie Greiner-Ferris, L.C.S.W., cocreator of this form of therapy. Science agrees: People who regularly get Y-CBT experience less angst, fewer sleep problems, and a higher quality of life. Other group and solo methods are also on the rise, as scads of psychologists, social workers, and yoga therapists merge traditional “on the couch” treatment with various “on the mat” practices, says psychiatrist and yoga therapist Elizabeth Visceglia, M.D. Feel like downward dogging your way into a verbal vent sesh? The number of certification programs—and their number of students—is soaring, according to the International Association of Yoga Therapists (iayt.site-ym.com), an organization that can help you find your new-school coach. Q

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2 minutes. Add 2 cups beet greens and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Divide between 2 bowls and top each with 2 poached eggs. MAKES 2 SERVINGS Per serving: 160 cal, 11 g fat (3 g sat), 4 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 210 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein

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Sesame Oil–Marinated Mustard Greens with Steamed Shrimp Whisk together 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 tablespoons each sunflower seed butter, lime juice, and sesame oil. Season to taste with black pepper, and pour over 1 large bunch of mustard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces. Use your hands to crunch greens until they are half their size. Toss with 1 pound steamed shrimp. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 270 cal, 12 g fat (1.5 g sat), 10 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 660 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 32 g protein

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Collards When the Southern soul-food staple isn’t doused in butter, it’s good for your bod. Its antioxidants and loads of vitamin A are necessary for vision and immune system function.

{TASTE} Mild, like a slightly stronger-tasting kale

{BEST USES} Pairs well with salty foods. The leaves’ sturdy texture stands up to marinades, soups, and stir-fries and also makes them a low-carb stand-in for wraps.

Collard Sushi Rolls with Peanut Sauce Steam 4 large collard leaves, cut in half with spines removed, until bright green and pliable, about 1 minute. Slice 1 avocado and 1 red bell pepper into strips. Whisk together ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, ⅓ cup water, 1 pressed clove garlic, and 1 tablespoon sugar until smooth. Place a collard leaf half width-wise on a cutting board and spoon 2 tablespoons cooked brown rice onto the bottom third. Add strips of avocado and red pepper and roll leaf up tightly. Using a serrated knife, cut the roll into bite-sized pieces. Repeat with remaining leaves. Serve each with 2 tablespoons peanut sauce. MAKES 4 SERVINGS (24 PIECES) Per 6-piece serving: 220 cal, 14 g fat (2.5 g sat), 22 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 190 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein

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Watercress Just because it’s the dainty filling of choice for tea sandwiches doesn’t mean it’s a lightweight: Gram for gram, this green beats out apples for vitamin C, spinach for iron, and whole milk for calcium. No wonder research from William Paterson University deemed this member of the mustard family the most nutritious in a ranking of powerhouse produce.

{TASTE} Peppery, with a sweet, rose-like aroma when cooked

{BEST USES} COOKING CAVEAT This large-leafed cousin of kale shares the unfortunate tendency to emit sulfurous smells when overcooked, so steam lightly!

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In soups or smoothies, where other ingredients such as peas or potatoes can mellow its strong taste, or paired with flavors that play up its tang, like citrus

Watercress Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Whisk together juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 diced shallot, and 1 teaspoon honey. Toss with 8 cups watercress to coat. Top with 2 peeled, segmented mandarin oranges and 2 tablespoons sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. MAKES 4 SERVINGS Per serving: 140 cal, 8 g fat (1 g sat), 16 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 25 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein Q

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With a savory spin, yogurt is literally stepping up to the plate—as a main course. You might want to bust out your fancy silverware. By Laura Sampedro

Remember when George Clooney was a handyman on The Facts of Life? Neither do we. Soon, the concept of yogurt-as-snack will be just as much a thing of the past. Thanks to the rise of Greek varieties—total ballers on the protein, calcium, and probiotic fronts—the stuff is already a bona-fide health food. Now, add-ins like avocado and fava beans are taking off at yogurt bars—yes, yogurt bars—across the country. The result: full-flavored concoctions worthy of stand-alone meal status. Dig in with these DIY recipes.

It’s Not All Greek to You There’s more than one part of the world with a name in hearty yogurt. Icelandic, Australian, and Middle Eastern labneh styles are made the same way: by straining out milky whey, leaving the fare thick and creamy.

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Each recipe* uses a one-cup base of strained yogurt (nutritionals are for toppings only). We like full-fat—it packs more energizing protein and bone-building calcium—but if cals are a concern, feel free to sub in 2 percent.

Toss 1 cup chickpeas with 1½ tsp sambal oelek chili paste. Stir together yogurt, 2 thinly sliced scallions, and 1 Tbsp lime juice. Top with chickpea mixture. PER SERVING 230 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 44 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 390 mg sodium, 9 g fiber, 10 g protein

“EVERYTHING BAGEL” Mix ¼ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp sesame seeds, ¼ tsp poppy seeds, ⅛ tsp caraway seeds, ¾ tsp dried chopped onion, and ½ tsp garlic powder with yogurt until thoroughly combined. Scoop with crudité or pita chips.

PROSCIUTTO, FIG, AND CRACKED PEPPER Sprinkle yogurt with 1½ oz finely chopped prosciutto. Top with 2 quartered fresh figs and drizzle with 2 tsp balsamic vinegar. Scatter with coarsely cracked black pepper to taste.

PER SERVING 20 cal, 1 g fat (0 g sat), 3 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 480 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein

Combine yogurt with ½ tsp each extra-virgin olive oil and dried oregano. Toss ½ tsp each extra-virgin olive oil and oregano with ½ cup diced roasted red peppers and ¼ tsp salt. Top seasoned yogurt with red pepper mixture.

CARROT GINGER Whisk together 1 tsp fresh-squeezed orange juice, ¼ tsp extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ tsp finely grated ginger, and ½ tsp grated orange zest. Add 1 cup grated carrot and toss to combine. Top yogurt with carrot mixture and sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped walnuts.

PER SERVING 120 cal, 9 g fat (1.5 g sat), 10 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 570 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 0 g protein

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PER SERVING 220 cal, 19 g fat (2 g sat), 11 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 45 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein

Place 1 cup chopped kale and ½ cup cannellini beans in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tsp each extravirgin olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine. Top yogurt with kale mixture and scatter with 1 oz diced cured chorizo. PER SERVING 300 cal, 17 g fat (5 g sat), 25 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 480 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 15 g protein

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Okay, so it’s not the sexiest substance on the planet. But fiber’s rep (all gas, no glam) is getting a much-deserved makeover. New research shows the nutrient could be a key to fighting fat. Swallowing just 30 grams daily—only five more than the recommended 25—can be as effective as diets filled with a bazillion rules and restrictions, per research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The nimble ingredient, which most women skimp on, keeps you satisfied on fewer calories by filling you up and curbing hunger pangs. No need to mainline Metamucil or bran. A few simple upgrades can deliver the goods in totally delish bites—even with just a tweak or two to what you’re already eating. See the chart opposite for 30 fresh ways to score your 30 grams. Just add or swap, then drop!

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Plain popcorn

Toasted buckwheat groats

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TO SALADS YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams per 2 tablespoons The seeds of the buckwheat plant add satisfying crunch to greens.

TO TRAIL MIX

Unsweetened cocoa powder TO OATMEAL YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams per 1 tablespoon Chocolate for breakfast! Also try it in pancake batter and puddings.

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Dried apples

TO ROASTED VEGETABLES YOUR FIBER GAIN: 4 grams per ½ cup Drying concentrates flavor, lending a sweet kick to turnips and rutabaga.

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Canned navy beans TO SMOOTHIES

YOUR FIBER GAIN:

3 grams per ¼ cup Drain and blend with your usual mélange—you’ll never taste ’em.

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YOUR FIBER GAIN: 3 grams for ½ pear Make a grown-up version with fontina, sliced pear, and arugula.

Dried unsweetened coconut TO SALSAS YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams per tablespoon Sprinkle it into the mix before dressing with fresh lime juice.

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Sun-dried tomatoes

TO COOKED GRAINS YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams per ⅓ cup Mild spelt and quinoa benefit from the acidity and intensity.

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Chia powder

TO WAFFLE OR MUFFIN RECIPES YOUR FIBER GAIN: 4 grams per 2 tablespoons Blend chia seeds or buy them pre-ground at a health-food store.

YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams per 2 cups Air-popped kernels add volume to nuts, dried fruit, and seed mixes.

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Mushrooms

TO SCRAMBLED EGGS YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams for 5 shiitakes Savor a shot of umami flavor for next-to-no calories.

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Hemp hearts

TO SOUPS

YOUR FIBER GAIN:

2 grams per 2 tablespoons These nutty-tasting seeds pack protein and omega fats, too.

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Cacao nibs

TO COFFEE

YOUR FIBER GAIN:

3 grams per tablespoon Grind them along with your java beans for a mocha-like brew.

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Butternut squash

TO PIZZA

YOUR FIBER GAIN: 3 grams per ½ cup Puree it and slather on a premade crust with your toppings of choice.

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Raspberries

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YOUR FIBER GAIN: 3 grams per ½ cup Mash with chopped mint, olive oil, lemon zest, chili flakes, and salt.

Almonds

TO TUNA OR EGG SALAD YOUR FIBER GAIN: 1 gram per 2 tablespoons Chopped or slivered, nuts add crunch to picnic faves.

YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams per ¼ cup Blitz with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and garlic for the ultimate vinaigrette.

Brussels sprouts

FOR CABBAGE YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2 grams per 2 cups Use a mandolin to make shredded raw sprouts that are primo in slaws.

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Sweet potato

FOR BUTTER YOUR FIBER GAIN: 8 grams per cup Trade 1 cup of pureed yams for 1 stick of butter in baked goods.

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Soba noodles

FOR SPAGHETTI YOUR FIBER GAIN: 3 grams per 2 ounces The Japanese buckwheat flour noodles are naturally gluten-free.

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Blackberries

FOR STRAWBERRIES YOUR FIBER GAIN: 4 grams per cup Tart and antioxidant-loaded, they’re yummy with cottage cheese.

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Chickpeas

FOR CROUTONS YOUR FIBER GAIN: 5 grams per ½ cup Toss with herbed oil and bake until crisp (40 minutes at 400°F).

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Parsnips

FOR CARROTS YOUR FIBER GAIN: 3 grams per cup Use the paler root veg anywhere you’d eat its orange cousin.

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Kumquats

FOR ORANGES YOUR FIBER GAIN: 2.5 grams for 5 kumquats You can even eat the rinds of these bite-size citrus fruits.

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Spelt

FOR BROWN RICE YOUR FIBER GAIN: 4 grams per cooked cup Soaking the grain overnight slashes cooking time by about 30 percent.

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Avocado

FOR MAYO

YOUR FIBER GAIN:

7 grams for ½ avocado Mash with a little paprika and lime zest for a spread rich in healthy fats.

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Lentils

FOR GROUND BEEF YOUR FIBER GAIN: 5 grams per ⅓ cup When cooked, their hearty texture makes them ideal in meatballs.

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Dates

FOR SUGAR

YOUR FIBER GAIN: 3 grams for 2 dates Soak in boiling water, then blend to a paste and use as a natural sweetener.

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Coconut flour

FOR BREADCRUMBS YOUR FIBER GAIN: 7 grams per 2 tablespoons Coat shrimp or chicken in it for a sweet crunch with island overtones.

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Baked potato

FOR MASHED

YOUR FIBER GAIN: 3 grams per potato Nearly half of a spud’s fiber lives in its skin, so down the whole thing!

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Dark rye bread

FOR WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD YOUR FIBER GAIN: 1 gram per slice Make sure the ingredient list starts with coarse or whole rye flour.

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You Lose, You Win

“No more fad diets for me!”

The Change She’d always been camera-shy, but Hannah become even more anxious about unflattering shots of herself appearing on Facebook. One morning, she discovered that her size-20 pants wouldn’t close. “I was used to feeling constricted, but this was almost torture,” she says. She was forced to wear black elastic workout pants—the only pair in her closet that fit. She knew she had to overhaul her habits.

The Lifestyle Hannah started a blog to chronicle her weight loss and to hold herself

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jogging, then running. Six months accountable. “Knowing I had to later, she zipped up her first pair post my weight each Monday was of size-6 pants. an incredible motivator,” she says. Even so, she got off to a rocky The Reward start, eating healthfully during the Hannah didn’t just lose weight; she week but reverting to food and lost nearly 100 pounds of angst. drink free-for-alls on weekends. Gone are her days of stressing Then, three months in, she was about restaurant booths being diagnosed with celiac disease, too tight or airline seats too which put the kibosh on gluten confining. In fact, before she got and most meals out. She switched hitched last October, she had to from processed to whole foods reorder her wedding dress in prepared at home—and a size that was half shed 40 pounds in four what she’d originally months. She continued WH Online requested. These days, to drop around 10 Get inspired by more success Hannah, now 33, is busy pounds a month until stories at checking things off her a hiccup in the spring WomensHealth Mag.com/June. bucket list, including of 2013. “I was eating getting scuba-certified. poorly again, and my “The tank and equipment weight shot back up,” she weigh between 40 and 50 recalls. Panicked that she’d pounds,” she says. “It is incredibly undo all her hard work, Hannah was determined to fix this once humbling to realize that I used to and for all. She began going for carry twice that much extra weight walks, working her way up to on my frame on a daily basis.”

Hannah’s Tips > Fix your drinking problem.

“Don’t waste a day’s worth of sugar or calories on something you can chug in five minutes. Swap soda or sweet tea for water or unsweetened tea.” > Beware of health halos. “Going

gluten-free doesn’t always equal weight loss. A lot of these products are more calorically dense than their wheat counterparts. I focus instead on organic foods.” > Move more today than you

did yesterday. “Walk 10 more steps, park one space farther away, or do one more jumping jack. You will look back in just a handful of months and be amazed at how far you’ve come!”

All You Can Eat Forgive the buzzkill, embrace the truth: What a portion actually looks like.

Raisins Raisins

One proper serving (¼ cup) is about the size of a golf ball. 123 cal / 24 g sugar /

Golf Ball

Chew with caution. Raisins are packed with antioxidants, iron, fiber, and...sugar. They have six times as much of the sweet stuff as grapes do.

33 g carbs

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The freshman 15 wasn’t an issue for Hannah Casey—it was the “sophomore 60” that stuck to the once-slim 5'4" coed, after mounting personal issues led her to stress-eat. Living on her own in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, meant Hannah could scarf epic amounts of food (sometimes up to 15,000 calories a day) with no one judging. “I would buy a box of extra-butter popcorn and eat all six bags in one sitting,” she says. Yo-yo diets made things worse: “I became the queen of fads and quick fixes. If I read that drinking grapefruit juice for a week would help you lose a few pounds, then I did it.” By the time she turned 26, her self-esteem and energy levels were at an all-time low. She suffered from joint pain, high blood pressure, and digestive issues. In January 2011, Hannah reached rock bottom when her scale hit 248 pounds.

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Buy 5, Drop 5 Put these power foods on your plate and eat your way to a smaller size. By Keri Glassman , R .D.

Artichoke Fiber-rich ’chokes help you slow down (peeling and scraping the flesh from each leaf takes time), which keeps you from overdoing it.

BREAKFAST Mango Oat Smoothie Combine ½ cup ice, 1 cup almond milk, 1 cup cubed mango, ¼ cup rolled oats, and ½ tsp cinnamon in a blender and puree until smooth.

HAVE ON HAND ✔ Almond milk ✔ Cinnamon ✔ Onion ✔ Vegetable broth

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Oats One recent study found that eating this hearty grain every day can lower BMI and may help whittle belly bulge.

SNACK

Black Bean Soup*

Beet Chips

Saute ¼ cup chopped onion in 2 tsp olive oil for 4 minutes. Add half a 15.5-oz can of beans; 1 cup vegetable broth; and 1 tsp each cumin, garlic powder, and lime juice. Simmer, then puree in a blender. Return to saucepan with remaining beans. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve with a steamed artichoke with an olive oil and lemon juice dip.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange ⅛-inch-thick slices of red and yellow beets on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake until slightly crisp, 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.

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DON’T GET CAUGHT RED-HANDED: PEEL AND CUT BEETS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER TO AVOID STAINS.

Beets Certain compounds in the sweet root veggie may increase your stamina, so you can work out for about 15 percent longer.

Black Beans By slowing the enzymes that turn starch to sugar, the plant-based protein helps keep blood glucose levels (and appetite!) in check.

DESSERT

DINNER Bean Burger over Artichoke Salad

Mango-Mint Granita*

Chop ½ onion and 1 small beet. Mix with 2 Tbsp ground rolled oats; 1 tsp each cumin, garlic powder, and lime zest; pinch of salt; and one 15.5-oz can black beans, mashed. Form into 4 patties. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping once. For salad, fill a bowl with water and juice of ½ lemon. Peel artichoke’s outer leaves and trim off top ¼ and stem. Cut in half and remove purple and hairy parts. Thinly slice crosswise, tossing leaves in lemon water. Drain and top with salt, pepper, and 2 tsp each olive oil and lemon juice.

In a blender, combine 1 cup cubed mango, ⅓ cup water, and the juice of ½ lime, and puree until smooth. Transfer to a small freezer-safe bowl or pie plate and add 1 tsp chopped fresh mint. Freeze for about 3 hours, scraping the top with a fork every half hour to make shaved ice crystals. *Makes 2 servings

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Right palm on his package, his left paw on your boob: Sound familiar? In the throes of a make-out session, we all tend to reach straight for the obvious to get the no-pants dance started. And it makes sense: These areas are packed with arousing nerve endings. But the latest data shows that getting the biggest moan out of every poke and stroke means choosing wisely to either poke or stroke. To wit: Different types of touch—be it delicate caresses, firm pressure, or vibration— feel more sensitive for women on different erogenous zones, a study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found. In other words, your man’s feather-light tickles may not even register in one spot, but bold pressure there will have you squirming toward an O in seconds, says the study’s lead author and sexology researcher Dany Cordeau, Ph.D. (Science can be so sexy!) Study up on the most orgasmic parts on the female and male forms, then follow our tips for stimulating every inch—you’ll both be panting for more.

“O” Zones That’s the spot…or is it over there? Science says the key to unbelievable pleasure is knowing where, and also specifically how, to touch your partner’s naughty bits (and vice versa). You’re gonna need all hands on deck for this. By Maressa Brown ART WORK BY JORDAN G R ACE OWENS P H O T O G R A P H S B Y D AV I D L E W I S TAY L O R

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O’s for You… Mouth Even a peck will ignite the brain’s passion centers (and bolster emotional bonding, says research in the Archives of Sexual Behavior). Ask your guy to start off with soft, faint kisses, using mostly lips, before he explores your mouth with his tongue.

Ears They’re deemed an erogenous zone because of their neural tenderness, notes a study in the journal Plastic Surgical Nursing. Your guy can nibble your lobe and take it into his mouth—a move that can feel especially good if you have piercings, says Queen. (The puncture disrupts nerves’ pathways to the brain, which can make it more sensitive.)

Neck This part has a high concentration of light-touch receptors, according to Cordeau, that go seriously gaga for smooches, gentle petting, and even the tickle of your guy’s breath. Encourage him to rub, kiss, suck, or lightly scratch the back of your neck, right below your hairline, which is an especially erotic spot, says sexologist Carol Queen, Ph.D.

Nipples

Clitoris Boasting 1,000 crowded nerve endings, it’s your most sensitive body part—so much so, you may not like it if your guy rushes there without warming you up first. Instead, get blood flowing by asking him to rub you tenderly on the thighs or the belly before zeroing in on the C-spot, says Queen. Once you’re sufficiently turned on, medium pressure in a circular motion (using fingertips) or vibration (with a toy) at a fast speed are the best ways to fire up the clitoris, per Cordeau’s findings.

Vagina The super-vulnerable skin on the outer edge responds to light touch, like stroking and gentle vibration, Cordeau found. Meanwhile, the inner part prefers pressure, motion, and fullness. Stimulation inside the hoo-ha also releases the hormone prolactin, which promotes a sense of sexual satisfaction. Have your man tease the opening of your vagina with one finger, then insert two lubricated digits inside you, curving them as he pushes in and out to increase fullness.

Butt Beyond squeezing and spanking, a lot of women enjoy some form of anal play, says L.A. sex therapist Amie Harwick, author of The New Sex Bible for Women. (The anal nerves share a wall with your G-spot, which may explain why.) But sufficient arousal and lube are essential, says Morse. Tread slowly, with your man using his fingers to circle the opening of your back door. Okay with that? He can insert one finger, graduating to two.

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Areolae The skin surrounding the nipples doesn’t have as many nerves as the nip itself, so subtle pinching can be more effective than a barely-there stroke. Your guy can also squeeze, rub, or cup your breasts to rev this zone. “Have him put a finger on each side of your nipple to add more feel-good pressure,” says Queen.

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Playing with your headlights may spark the same brain area that’s ignited when you masturbate, producing a similarly erotic sensation. Since light-to-medium pressure works well here, “tell your man to suck on your nipple,” says Emily Morse, Ph.D., a sex and relationship expert and host of the Sex with Emily podcast. He can also activate the nipples’ temp-discerning nerves by first circling them with ice, then lightly drizzling ’em with warm wax from a soy-based candle (which has a lower melting temp and is less likely to burn skin), says Queen.

…and O’s for Your Man Ears Mouth Making out boosts levels of dopamine, a desire-spiking neurotransmitter in both men and women, notes a study in The American Journal of Medicine. To get your dude going, trace his lips slowly with your tongue, or softly bite the edge of his lower lip with your teeth, says Queen.

In a survey, ears ranked just behind the scrotum as a body part that, when touched, can help men reach their peak. (Who knew?) Try delicately nibbling or licking your guy’s ears as he’s getting closer to orgasm, while whispering, “Do you like it when I touch you?”

Neck His neck is as tingle-triggering as your own, and a study published in the journal Ergonomics found that the nape loves low-frequency vibrations. Take advantage by kissing the back of his neck with your mouth slightly open, and hum. “The combination of heat and vibrations will help prompt some serious sensations for him,” Morse says. Or dip into your toy drawer for a fingertip vibe and massage his nape.

Scrotum (Balls) No biting or pinching, please: These guys hold your man’s reproductive power, making ’em super vulnerable to sharp impact. What they do like? Gentle sucking, squeezing, or cupping, which may help some men reach climax more easily during sex, says sex educator Charlie Glickman, Ph.D. For foreplay, use this technique from Harwick: “Start with your hand around both balls, then bring your fingertips together over them— like you’re picking up a napkin off the floor.”

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Penis Shaft Men rated the shaft tops for orgasmic sensitivity when compared with the rest of their nether regions, per a survey published in the journal BJU International. Because the internal erectile tissues lie deep beneath the skin’s surface, many guys like the shaft handled pretty firmly. Form a fist around it, moving up and down and adding pressure as you go.

They’d like a little TLC, FYI: Fellas who were surveyed for a study in the journal Cortex admitted that the nips are one of their top hot spots. Queen suggests sucking on one while stroking your man’s penis with your hand. “Adding the two erogenous zones together can be very pleasurable,” she says.

Glans The head of the penis, or the glans, has significantly more nerves than the shaft, so don’t skimp on the attention. (The tip is basically the closest thing your man has to a clitoris, though it’s not nearly as sensitive, says Cordeau. We win in that department!) After coating your fingers in lube, “loop them into an O shape and slide them over the glans,” Queen advises. Then use short, slow pumps that tighten around the tip. During oral, run your tongue all over the glans and use some soft suction.

Perineum Butt Glickman calls the prostate gland (located a finger length inside the bum) the “male G-spot” in his book The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure. To hit this orgasm-inducing region, you would have to insert a (well-lubricated!) digit into your man’s behind, directed toward the front of his body, says Queen. If either of you isn’t up for that, you can also stimulate the prostate by touching the perineum (see right).

Located behind the scrotum and before his rear entry, this bull’s-eye contains a gent’s ejaculatory muscles, which, when massaged, can make his blastoff feel even more intense, says Glickman. Try Morse’s oral-sex trick: “Use your thumb to gently rub the perineum in a circular motion, keeping in rhythm with what your mouth is doing. Right before he is about to finish, press the spot firmly to give him an orgasm to top all orgasms.” Then ask for anything you want. Q

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Encourage each other’s pursuits.

You’re at a bridal shower, or the actual wedding, and you’re expected to offer some profound bit of love guidance. “Don’t go to bed angry” is so cliché—and not all that legit. We asked Lisa Grunwald, coauthor of The Marriage Book: Centuries of Advice, Inspiration, and Cautionary Tales, from Adam & Eve to Zoloft, for the top four truths that have helped couples make it “till death do us part.” You’ll want to write these down…for your friend’s union and your own. By Faye Brennan

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Tying the knot is an agreement to help one another achieve your goals (like opening a business). This is not to be confused with nagging (“Why the hell haven’t you opened your business yet?!”). Research shows that this type of “esteem support,” in which you cheer each other on, won’t undercut marital bliss.

Keep your bedroom game creative.

The potential bummer of having a mate for life: same-old, same-old romps. A survey conducted by iVillage.com found that 54 percent of wives and 68 percent of husbands found their sex lives predictable, and many of these couples were wrong about how pleased their partner was in the sack. Switch it up by trying new positions, toys, and fantasies, and sex should continue to feel awesomely fresh.

Believe your marriage will last.

If you’re a good match, giving up can’t be an option. “Assume that of course your union is for life,” says Grunwald. One study found that couples who adopted this attitude and were committed to solving their issues were less likely to divorce than others.

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Gwyneth Paltrow wants you to eat an Oreo. Only if you want to, that is, and not a whole package every day, you glutton. But life according to Gwyneth is simple: If you want the Oreo, eat the Oreo. “My food philosophy is: Nothing should be ruled out,” she says. “I don’t believe in saying, ‘You’re not allowed that.’ If my kids want a Shirley Temple with the radioactive cherry in it, go for it, you know?” You might be trying to reconcile her Oreo wisdom (rational) with her body (beyond). But the lithe blonde insists she’s no slave to her shape. “My routine is the same every weekday,” she says. “I drop my kids at school”—that’s Apple, 11, and Moses, 9; dad is Chris Martin—“I do an hour of dance cardio, then I go to work.” For the past seven years, “work” (the part that doesn’t include movies) has been Goop, the weekly lifestyle publication she started in order to “answer my own questions,” Gwyneth explains. “The idea was to feature experts who are forwardthinking. What are the next big ideas?” If you’ve never clicked around the site, Goop is an orgy of those opinions—a place where the hottest bags and glutenfree piecrust live with essays about narcissistic parents and the occasional recipe for chocolate bark with “sex dust.” This is where most magazines would pause for an eye roll. Instead, we’ll let Gwyneth drop an inconvenient truth: “Anytime I do anything for a while, there’s always a ‘she’s insane,’” she says. “But then people catch on. So I almost can’t go to an acupuncturist now without them thanking me for introducing the world to cupping.” (For more on that, see “Healing Powers,” p. 146.) The woman’s got a point. Cupping. Macrobiotics. Conscious uncoupling. Gwyneth may not have birthed or coined these trends, but she’s helped bring them to the masses. If you think about it, she may be one of the world’s most famous guinea pigs: testing diets, health cures, and self-help advice so you don’t have to. She’s earned a fistful of Oreos, right? She shakes her head. “French fries.”

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NOW ABOUT THAT BODY… Raise your hand if you’re with Gwyneth on this one: “I feel way more comfortable in a bathing suit now than I did 20 years ago.” Exactly. Much of the 42-year-old’s sick shape can be credited to trainer Tracy Anderson. “She’s been incredible at redesigning my, as she calls them, genetic weaknesses,” says Paltrow, giggling. Yes, it’s hysterically funny because the woman is #blessed. But for argument’s sake, let’s take her at her word. Gwyneth started working out with Anderson after the birth of her second child in 2006 and became such a believer in The Tracy Anderson Method that the two became business partners. The gist: It’s a full-body, strength-work and dance-based cardio program that changes every week. Just as your muscles are getting used to one routine, you move on to another. Gwyneth does it religiously, even when she’s traveling. Recently, Anderson launched a streaming service, available at TracyAnderson.com ($475 for six months, or $3 a class if you work out five or six days a week, which is recommended). “I do the streaming service when I’m on the road,” says Gwyneth.

ON THE MENU A typical day in the life of the Goop creator starts with coffee with half-and-half in the morning (“Me with no coffee is not a good look,” she says). “Then I’ll have a smoothie after I work out. For lunch I usually have a big salad with grilled chicken, and then for dinner I’ll have whatever I want,” says Gwyneth. “Most nights I eat with the kids, like, a stir-fry of chicken and broccoli or pasta or roast chicken and potatoes.” But for Goop, Paltrow is “always investigating. I try to do one or two detoxes a year,” she reveals. Her last one was spurred by a certain realization: “Wait, have I had alcohol every day since before Thanksgiving? Um, yeah, I have.” From soup cleanses to Ayurvedic detoxes, Gwyneth has experimented with them all. “I think Goop has become synonymous with detox because we’re interested in ways to be healthy,” she says. “It’s not hippie-ish. It’s dealing with the reality that we live in a really toxic world.” And just so we’re clear, cleanses are not necessarily for losing weight any more than a 2009 Château Margaux is for getting trashed and TP’ing the neighbor’s house. “It’s not like I’m going to detox to lose five pounds,” she insists. “It’s because there’s fire retardant in everything. There’s plastic in our fat cells, and

DESTINATION: ZEN Gwyneth has been everywhere. So she has traveling down to a science, from packing to plane. FILLING HER SUITCASE: “I like things that you can reuse.” That means loose pants or stretchy jeans, a blazer, a scarf—and layers. “I’m a carry-on-only packer, even if I’m going away for a week.” CLEARING SECURITY: “I buy a huge thing of water and add vitamins to it so I can drink it on the whole flight.” BOARDING THE PLANE: Time for her travel kit. “I always have colloidal silver spray, which is, like, antiviral and antibacterial. I spray it on my airplane seat, and then I take a big dose of vitamin C. I travel with a lot of moisturizer, because I get super dry on the plane. Plus, an eye mask, earplugs, and headphones.” IN THE AIR: You might think the actress is too healthy to drink alcohol on a flight, but you’d be mistaken. “The other day I was flying and the turbulence was so bad, I was like, “F--k this.” I had a Bloody Mary in the middle of the day.”

DEEP THOUGHTS Even a celeb isn’t above the occasional existential crisis. Here’s Gwyneth on… SPIRITUALITY: “I believe in a higher power, there’s order to the universe. We’re here to karmically heal mistakes from past generations.” MEDITATING: “It really helps me. But sometimes, I’m just like, ‘I’m late! I gotta get these kids in the car.’” PSYCHICS: Gwyneth had a clairvoyant session 15 years ago. “I had just come back from doing Shakespeare in Love. I hated England. And she said, ‘You’re going to marry an English person and live in England.’ I was like, ‘That would never happen.’” [GP gives a wideeyed look that says: Dude. Whoa.]

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RAISING HEALTHY (AND HAPPY) KIDS Maybe you heard? Gwyneth doesn’t allow her children to eat spaghetti. Or utter the words high-fructose corn syrup. And they’re allotted only 2.5 hours of joy every week. We’re being hyperbolic. “Honestly, the things that people have gotten wrong about me in 20-whatever years!” she says. “I’ve been misquoted a lot around food. The reason I wrote my last cookbook [It’s All Good] with no overt allergens in it was because of my son’s eczema. He should eat gluten-free, based on his allergy tests. I don’t know how that got construed to I don’t feed my kids carbs.” Yes, it’s—gasp!—true that she wants her kids to eat well…which makes her different from exactly no other mother in the world. She stocks a pretty standard kitchen. “I try to have whole foods, organic when possible. And a lot of vegetables—my daughter is vegetarian, so a lot of our meals are plant-based.”

LOW-MAINTENANCE BEAUTY Earlier this year, Goop heralded the hormone-balancing benefits of vaginal steaming. A TMI moment in time, dear readers! On the daily, Gwyneth is more of an essential-oils-and-Epsom-salts-bath kind of girl. “I’m not really a ‘beauty person,’” she says. “I believe, as cheesy as it sounds, in exercise, laughing, having sex, being yourself. I’m not like, ‘Then I use this masque that I make on my stove.’” So the skin-care line Gwyneth is launching with Juice Beauty in October won’t be whipped up in her kitchen? Nope. But it will be organic, she says: “It’s like skin food.”

FRIENDS & LOVERS “If I’m in a relationship at this point in my life, it’s got to be a relationship worth sustaining, you know what I mean? I don’t have the time or inclination.” (At press time, she was rumored to be dating Glee cocreator Brad Falchuk.) The actress is respectfully quiet on the subject of her former marriage to Chris Martin (she reportedly filed for divorce in April). But true to character, she has lessons she wants to share with anyone who is interested. “A long-term

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HEALING POWERS Most A-listers can’t live without their hairstylists. Gwyneth can’t live without her osteopath. Wait, osteo-what? “I didn’t know what an osteopath is; I still kind of don’t,” she admits. “Vicky Vlachonis looks at the body as a whole system. She does acupuncture, chiropractic [work], massage, and cupping.” (A brief aside about cupping: A therapist heats a glass cup and places it on the skin to get the blood moving. “It feels amazing in a hurts-so-good kind of way,” says Gwyneth.) The actress met the mindbody doctor when she was pregnant with Apple. “You know how at the end of the pregnancy you’re, like, dying?” asks Gwyneth. “I was in pain; she got me out. I call her my white witch. She’s a touchstone.” Here, Vlachonis spills a few Q’s GP has asked, and how she’s healed her. Taking notes? I'VE GOT A SORE THROAT BEFORE A BIG APPEARANCE. HELP! Emotional and physical pain are one and the same, so if you get a sore throat before an event, reflect: Did you get that from a cold, or because you’re afraid to speak the truth? You can treat the physical with oregano tea sweetened with manuka honey, and the mental with positive affirmations in front of the mirror: “I’m safe, I can do this, I have all the tools I need.” HOW CAN MY KIDS AND I GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP? Massage. The trigger point between the big and second toe is perfect for bedtime, and great for little ones. As you massage their feet and help them unwind, feelings of safety will help them (and you) sleep soundly. I’M FEELING REALLY SLUGGISH AND I’M NOT SURE WHY. Start the day with warm water and lemon, and end it with an Epsomsalts bath with three drops each of lavender and rosemary oils. Avoid sugar, wheat, and dairy to reduce bloating and cool inflammation.

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more comfortable in a bathing suit now than I did 20 years ago.” relationship serves as a meditation on what’s wrong with you. You will never be in another situation that will tell you more about where you need to grow than a long-term relationship,” she says. “It’s a mirror. We pick the people who are going to trigger us so that we have an opportunity to heal. It’s about having the courage to turn inward. The devil’s biggest weapon is to make you feel like a victim, because then you don’t see your part in it.” Gwyneth recalls when a friend divorced a bunch of years ago. “She sent around one of those e-mails—‘Men come and go, but you always have your sisters.’ And at the time I was like, ‘Men come and go? That’s not right.’ But of course now I understand.” Pals are clearly paramount to Gwyneth, and when your stomping ground is a red carpet, regular civilian friendships take on even greater importance. “My female friendships have always been the cornerstones of my life,” she says. It’s her core group of buds that help see her through tough times, but not by placating her, and certainly not by kissing her (very taut) ass. “They challenge me and ask tough questions,” she says. “They aren’t just like, ‘Yeah, what an asshole [he was].’ They’ll say, ‘Well, what about you?’ It makes a big difference.” Q

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Superwoman and Row Lie facedown with your arms extended overhead. Squeeze your glutes and core and raise your legs and chest off the mat (a). From this position, slowly row your elbows back until your hands are outside your shoulders (b). Pause, then reverse the movement to extend your arms, then lower your body back to the floor. That’s one rep.

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Sit with Purpose Most of us sit for more than 10 hours a day. Ooof. Use it as extra time to work your core! Focus on sitting up straight without collapsing against the back of your chair or rounding your shoulders, and keep your midsection engaged. This habit can help teach your abs to fire up faster at the gym. Create an a.m. Ritual Set aside a few minutes every morning for something that makes you happy. You could meditate, dance on your bed, or chill with a cup of coffee. The point is to feel grounded—which will set the tone and help you get ready to attack the day…and any later workouts.

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Power Up Your Playlist Sweating to your favorite songs makes said sweating more enjoyable, and a recent study shows it can boost your endurance by up to 15 percent. For the biggest lift, choose tunes with a good, strong beat and lots of energy and arrange them to match the tempo of your workout.

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Make a Change When you follow the same old routine every day, it’s easy to mentally snooze, whether at work or exercising. Instead of walking or driving the same route to work or while doing errands, go a different way. That’s all it takes to shut off autopilot and get your brain more focused on the present. Q

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RESEARCH NOW SHOWS HOW PROFOUNDLY A FATHER’S ABSENCE CAN HURT A WOMAN’S SUCCESS IN LIFE AND LOVE. WH EXPLORES HOW TO MOVE ON FROM THE MAN WHO WASN’T THERE—AND ACTUALLY TRIUMPH. By Michelle Stacey

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The father-daughter dynamic has long been a punchline—from #daddyissues hashtags to Chris Rock’s riff that keeping your baby girl “off the pole” is the number one sign of good fathering. The unfunny part? Growing up dad-less can really eff you up. The number of children living in fatherless homes has steadily risen, per the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2009, nearly 18 million kids were being raised sans a paternal figure. And studies show that a father may be more crucial to a woman’s development than previously thought: Girls without dads have a greater risk for depression, are more apt to engage in unsafe hookups, and are susceptible to higher stress-hormone activity, which can make them particularly sensitive and anxious in relationships. How’s that for hilarious? The latest twist: New research finds that the reason daddy left—whether it was because he met an untimely demise, divorced your mom, or was a no-show since day one—can influence which of these issues you may be predisposed to experience as an adult. Still, whatever accident of fate robbed you of your father, you can rewrite the script. WH asked four brave women to share their stories, then had our experts provide the steps needed to put daddy drama to rest for good.

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“He wouldn’t talk to any of us for weeks at a time, even my mom,” Evelyn,* 36, recalls of her father. Her most searing memory: asking him to help with math homework in middle school. “When I couldn’t catch on, he said, ‘How can you be so stupid?’ and walked away into his den.” When Evelyn started dating at 14, she fell for an arrogant boy. Everything else in her life—school, sports, friends— took a backseat. And the abuse began. First, with words, and by graduation, “the occasional smack.” Still, the two married in their twenties, with Evelyn enduring cracked ribs and miscarriages. She mustered

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the courage to leave when she was 28, only to fall for another controlling man. “I thought his possessiveness meant he was protective.” When she found he was cheating three years into their marriage, Evelyn left

lack of drama “still feels so unfamiliar.” EXPERT TAKE: “A father is a woman’s first love, a prototype for her future love,” says San Francisco psychotherapist Leah Seidler, L.C.S.W. “When you haven’t felt admired by your father, you’re not as likely to expect or receive that admiration from a romantic partner.” It’s true: Per a 2012 study, daughters of detached dads reported lower selfesteem than women who grew

reinforcement. “Blaming yourself gives you the illusion of having control,” says Rosenthal. That could be why Evelyn became a people pleaser who squashed her own needs for the sake of her partner’s. HOW TO HEAL: Court your own sense of self-worth. Start by learning a new language or tackling a 5-K. Seek out a healthy, platonic friendship with “a male coach who will cheer your athletic progress,

“A FATHER IS A WOMAN’S FIRST LOVE. IF YOU HAVEN’T FELT ADMIRED BY HIM, YOU MAY NOT EXPECT THAT FROM A MAN.” him, too, and entered therapy. There, for the first time, she began to see the world outside of her male relationships, throwing herself into charity work, cycling, and running. Now, five years later, Evelyn is with a man who supports, respects, and loves her— although she admits that the

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up with engaged and accessible males. It’s no wonder Evelyn dated abusive men, thinking she could earn their affection— an addictive pattern Sarah Simms Rosenthal, Ph.D., a psychotherapist in New York City and author of The Unavailable Father, calls intermittent random

or a male therapist who can celebrate you,” says Seidler. And when you date again, watch for red flags: If a man isn’t interested in your family or career, or if he expresses a distaste for women, move on, Seidler says. *Names have been changed.

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Joanna, 25, was in second grade when her parents split. Two years later, her dad moved 200 miles away and she saw him only a few times from that point on. “I felt like I had a phantom for a father,” she says. By ninth grade, she jumped into a relationship that quickly became sexual. “It was the height of my anger toward my dad,” Joanna admits. In each subsequent relationship, she was obsessed with perceived slights, demanding, “Don’t you like me anymore?!” Sensing this, her mother opened up to Joanna about her father’s bipolar disorder and alcoholism. “She had wanted to shelter me, but it helped when I realized he wasn’t a bad person. He tried really hard, but he just wasn’t able to be a parent.” Joanna feels at ease in her current relationship. “When I go into ‘take care of me!’ mode, it helps to know where that feeling is coming from.” EXPERT TAKE: Plenty of research shows that girls whose fathers leave the family are more likely to lose their virginity earlier (as young as 15, according to one study) than those with a pops who’s

Manning Up Three crucial trends that prove that today’s fathers are invested in this parenting thing

present. These daughters are often not emotionally mature enough for the act, and they can find it harder to trust men, explains Linda Nielsen, Ph.D., a professor of educational and adolescent psychology at Wake Forest University and author of Between Fathers and Daughters. That may explain Joanna’s overwhelming paranoia and jealousy. HOW TO HEAL: Try looking at your dad through a psychological lens. “You can begin to see him as a person with strengths and flaws. That helps develop compassion, which is a way to work through hurt and anger,” says Rosenthal. (For Joanna, it ended up doing more: She studied psychology in college to help herself understand her father. Now, she’s pursuing her master’s degree in the subject.) Then, consider reinitiating contact with your dad. “Start slow,” says Seidler. “Go to dinner and describe the kind of support you’re looking for.” (You can explain how his leaving affected your life, and ask for an apology.) It might not change your relationship, but it can feel good to reclaim some control, adds Rosenthal.

If you were raised by two moms, are those same absentdaddy issues compounded? Nope. In fact, they don’t even apply. Studies show that children brought up by same-sex parents are as mentally and emotionally sound as those raised by their hetero counterparts. Instead of adhering to traditional Mom and Dad duties, many lesbian moms and gay dads are redefining caretaking gender roles by splitting parenting in more instinctive ways (“You’re better as the disciplinarian. Cool, I’ll be the tutor.”). And their kids are growing up to be wellrounded, healthy adults who didn’t “miss out” on anything—not even the awkward “birds and bees” convo.

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Baby-Daddy Showers. More guys are throwing parties for themselves, with diaper tosses, “Chuggies and Huggies” drinking games, and lavish food spreads. “Becoming a father is a huge event that should be celebrated,” say Craig Dexheimer and Aaron Moniza, cofounders of the shower planning service ManShower .net, which fields over 200 inquiries weekly.

More Papas on Full-Time Diaper Duty. Two million fathers are the stay-at-home parent in households with kids under age 18, a figure that’s doubled since 1989. The majority feel they’re doing a great job as parents, according to Boston College Center for Work and Family. Less than half of work-at-theoffice dads feel as positive.

Rising Single-Dad Households. The Pew Research Center counted 2.6 million U.S. homes run only by dads in 2011 (up from 300,000 in 1960). One possible explanation? More men are being granted custody post-divorce. And a benefit: Kids living with a single dad are often physically healthier than those residing with more distant relatives.

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In a way, Jennifer, 30, lost out on two dads: Her mother was a married woman when Jennifer was conceived via a sperm donation at a doctor’s office. But as Jennifer turned 6, the marriage ended and the guy bounced. “I thought my dad didn’t want anything to do with me,” she says—until her mom spilled the beans when Jennifer was 12. “I was confused but relieved to learn that my mom’s ex wasn’t actually my dad. It lessened the rejection,” she recalls. By college, Jennifer drifted through a series of lackluster relationships. “I didn’t want to be clingy or insecure, the stereotypical woman with daddy issues,” she says. Instead, she dated guys simply because they showed an interest (even if she wasn’t that into them). After a few too many unfulfilling unions, Jennifer went in search of her biological father. “All my mom knew was the name of the doctor who performed the insemination,” Jennifer says. Then, last year, she found her dad through a donor-search website. “He’s married with sons, but the minute he found out about me, he was elated. At one point we were planning to FaceTime, and he e-mailed me, saying, ‘I can’t wait to see your beautiful face.’ I started crying,” Jennifer says. “I realized that, before then, I wasn’t open enough to feeling anything that intensely.” Now, having had a positive relationship with her dad, she has noticed a big difference in the way she views men. “I have a better sense of

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what the man in my life should be like. I just started dating someone, and it looks and feels nothing like my previous relationships. I am much more open with him.” EXPERT TAKE: “It’s telling that she broke down when her donor father called her beautiful,” says Seidler. “That’s what a woman wants to hear from her dad—that she’s special, beloved, praised.” Jennifer clearly lacked paternal love and affection during her childhood, and she also had no role model for manhood. “That makes it hard to distinguish between different kinds of men and recognize a nurturing partner.” Perhaps that’s why a study in the journal Fertility and Sterility found that three-quarters of donor-sperm children want to meet or develop a connection

with their donor father, but the majority would not consider having children of their own using donor sperm. They’re well aware of what their own kids could be missing out on. HOW TO HEAL: Many donor-sperm adults say that a lot of people don’t recognize their situation as a trauma, but it can be an occasion for grief, says Seidler. Acknowledging that can be an initial step toward healing. If you feel a strong desire for answers, you can pursue finding your bio dad, as Jennifer did. But it may be more realistic—and less risky to your ego—to seek out other kinds of father figures instead, such as an uncle or a male work mentor, Seidler says. They can help you form a more well-rounded opinion of men, which makes it easier to spot a good partner.

Father Knows Best Quality time with Dad trumps quantity. Here, the ways in which our paternal figures can shape us (quite literally) into the women we become. BODY IMAGE A January 2015 study found that

daughters who had caring and friendly relationships with their fathers frequently had healthier views about food and better body confidence—making them less likely to suffer from eating disorders—than those who had less kind and more overbearing dads.

SOCIAL LIFE Girls who enjoyed positive and “warm”

interactions with their papas during playtime as kids were more apt to develop strong interpersonal skills, according to a study in the journal Fathering. This may be because dads who regulate their child’s excitement levels in a sensitive (as opposed to harsh) way are teaching their children empathy and reciprocity.

INTELLIGENCE Doing mentally stimulating activities with daddy during childhood—reading, going to museums, playing games—is linked to having a higher IQ at age 11, and still at age 42, per research published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. During these brain-building moments, dads can share what they know with their kids, making them smarter in the long run.

CAREER Daughters who grew up in homes where they

watched dad share the chores equally with mom were more likely to have higher career goals and shun gender stereotypes, found a study in the journal Psychological Science.

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Rosenthal. “Especially at such a pivotal age—you’re moving from adolescence to young adulthood, having your first real intimacy with the opposite sex—his death can make you feel out of control.” That could explain why Sarah was unwilling to cut ties: She feared losing another man in her life. “Letting go made her reexperience the grief, which felt like another ‘mini death,’” explains Rosenthal. HOW TO HEAL: Sarah had to hit rock bottom—via her hubby’s threat to leave—to seek out group therapy. (She had tried one-on-one sessions but found them ineffective.) “Being in a group is powerful because you can see your own experience reflected back to you and begin to understand how it affects the people you love,” says Rosenthal. But there are also other ways to cope, such as holding a personal ceremony or ritual to help you let go of the father you’ve been keeping alive

“He passed away two months after being diagnosed with cancer, and it was devastating,” says Sarah, now 57. “I was much closer to him than to my mom, who had anger issues.” By the end of high school, Sarah began a relationship that was on and off through her twenties. “It was like we couldn’t let go,” she recalls of her first love. After their final breakup, Sarah moved from one guy to another. “I had the next one lined up before I left, and I kept in touch with my exes ‘just in case,’” she confesses. Even when she met her future husband—and quickly felt that he was The One—she couldn’t bring herself to let go of her past men. “I lied [to him]. I kept sleeping with some of my exes. I was terrible.” Finally, her husband gave her an ultimatum. “I was terrified,” Sarah says. “I felt like I was giving up all of my power.” It wasn’t until she

LEAVE, HIS DEATH FELT LIKE AN ABANDONMENT, ESPECIALLY AT SUCH A PIVOTAL AGE. participated in angermanagement sessions in group therapy that she realized just how unfair she was being to her husband. “I’m happy to be able to say we’ve now been married 11 years.” EXPERT TAKE: Even though Sarah’s father didn’t willingly leave, his sudden death still felt like an abandonment, says

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through your romantic relationships. “You can say good-bye to him, and the others, acknowledging that they have been a great help in getting you through the pain, but you’ve outgrown their usefulness,” says Rosenthal. “Tell them—and yourself—you know it will be scary, but you can do it.” Q

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Ahoy, mateys! A nautical-striped swimsuit spikes the heat index with a lace-up back the color of a coral reef. Balance things out with billowy linen pants—the breeziest take on the wide-leg trend. Polo Ralph Lauren swimsuit, $93, ralphlauren .com; M Missoni trousers, $495, m-missoni.com; Serefina necklace, $105, zady.com

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In black, this 100 percent sheer gown might get you arrested. In navy, it’ll probably score you a prime table at a shoreside restaurant. Whether worn over a teeny-weeny bikini or a one-piece, it’s modern and sophisticated. And who needs heels when the sandals are this strappy and metallic? Beckley maxi, $395, beckleybrand.com; Anna Kosturova bikini, $135, annakosturova.com; Kenneth Cole sandals, $89, kennethcole.com; Scosha necklace, $375, scosha.com

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When you want a polished, pulled-together vibe with the slightest touch of swagger, you slip into a linen blazer and scarf that look as if they’ve been bleached out by the sun. Banana Republic blazer, $165, bananarepublic.com; Fabletics tank, $30, fabletics.com; Polo Ralph Lauren shorts, $145, ralphlauren.com; Aeropostale scarf, $13, aeropostale .com; Citizen watch, $295, citizenwatch.com

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Sarongs and muumuus? No, thanks. Far cooler and hardly expected: pin-striped overalls, the cover-up of the season. Extra points for a bikini top in a clashing print. Capulet overalls, $198, shopbop.com; Blue Life Swim top, $99, shopplanetblue.com; Tracy Watts fedora, $225, tracywatts.com

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DIGGING THE CERULEAN NAILS ON THESE PAGES? (It’s JinSoon in Cool Blue, BTW; $18, jinsoon.com.) Our tips for throwing (on) some shade:

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Bright or dark blues are more flattering pedicure hues than pastels—they provide greater contrast with toes, which, no matter your skin tone, tend to be lighter than the rest of your body.

Channel your inner Ariel with a sequined maxi that somehow stays classy, thanks to superfine scales in pale gold and turquoise. Finish with a gauzy sweater and a dripping bibbed necklace and you’re ready for a summer wedding. ICB top, $325, icbnyc.com; Gerald Darel skirt, $770, at Bloomingdale's, 212-705-2000; Vanessa Mooney necklace, $275, vanessamooney.com

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Consider it the beachy version of denim and a tee. Start with a star-spangled bikini, add a snug V-neck (roll the sleeves for a muscle-tee vibe), top it off with an indigo cap. Net effect: tons of skin, surprisingly tomboyish. Monrow T-shirt, $56, monrowattire.com; Blue Life Swim bottom, $84, shopplanetblue.com; Brixton hat, $30, brixton.com

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Chill, woman! Seeing blue has been associated with feelings of calmness and relaxation. Wear it and see: Our fave take is a sweet floral print on a filmy frock, paired with a fedora in the same oceanic shade. Amelia Toro dress, $995, barneys.com; Ale by Alessandra hat, $69, solescapes.com For complete shopping information, see Where to Buy on page 171. Fashion editor: Jacqueline Azria. Hair and makeup: Emily Kate Warren for Nars. Manicure: Isis Antelo for Lancôme. Prop styling: Reynaldo Davis Carter/Ford Artists Miami.

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YOU: THE INSTANT EXPERT

GS—IT’S BBQ SEASON, GIRL! GRAB YOUR APRON AND TON

“IS IT DOOONE YET?” Never serve mooing burgers or a hockey-puck fillet again.

Top That To thicken and sweeten barbecue sauce, mix it with maple syrup, ketchup, or molasses. Brush it on chicken or fish mid-grill or on a just-grilled burger.

Safety First

Must-Knows for Newbies

HOW TO KEEP YOUR COOL WHILE THINGS HEAT UP

COURTESY OF THE EXTREMELY EXPERIENCED GRILLING GURU MR. BOBBY FLAY HIMSELF

! Set your grill well away

1 It’s fine to use what you’ve got,

Cook for: Four to five minutes per side for a one-inch-thick fillet Done when: It’s flaky and opaque.

but given the choice: A gas grill is better for quickly cooking basics such as burgers, steaks, and chicken breasts; charcoal is ideal for fare that takes longer to cook and benefits from the smoky embers (think brisket, leg of lamb, and pork shoulder).

Cook for: Three minutes on one side, four to five minutes on the other side for medium; three minutes on one side, six to seven minutes on the other side for well done Done when: You make an incision and it’s your desired shade of pink.

2 When in doubt, undercook rather

than overcook your meat. You can always put it back on the fire.

from the exterior of your home, deck railings, and plants, all of which are extremely flammable.

! If you’re lighting a gas grill,

start it with the top open. If it doesn’t ignite within 10 seconds, wait 10 minutes before trying again to prevent a gas buildup that could cause a dangerous blaze.

! When firing up a charcoal grill, trade

3 Don’t play with your food—you

the “lighter fluid, match, and a prayer”method for a charcoal chimney (a gadget that lights charcoal before you pour it into the grill) to avoid scary-huge flames.

usually need to flip it just once, and only after a crust has formed on the bottom side (that’ll keep it from falling apart on the grill).

No Patio? No Problem

Cook for: Six to eight minutes per side boneless, 10 to 15 minutes per side bone-in Done when: The juices run clear.

City dwellers, meet your new bud: the cast-iron grill pan. When you use it on the stove, its raised ridges add restaurant-esque marks and let the fat drip away for healthy meals that taste like summer.

Cook for: Two to three minutes Done when: It is warm and shows grill marks.

The Single Best Marinade It’s simple and spicy-sweet—and you can slather it on everything, swears Flay, host of Food Network’s Barbecue Addiction.

Balsamic Glaze

Cook for: Eight to 12 minutes each side for medium rare; 12 to 14 minutes each side for medium (both cook times for a one-inch-thick steak) Done when: You make an incision and it’s your desired shade of pink inside.

3 cups aged balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, smashed Pinch of red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, basil, thyme, parsley, or a combination of all) Pinch of kosher salt

Source: Ben Ford, executive chef and owner of Ford’s Filling Station in Los Angeles

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Combine vinegar and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until balsamic is thickened and reduced to 1 cup. Remove garlic, stir in herbs and salt, and let cool to room temperature. Drizzle over just-grilled veggies, meat, or fish.

CR AIG P. JEWELL /GET T Y IMAGES (WOOD); ILLUSTR ATIONS: ARTHUR SCHL AIN / THE NOUN PROJEC T (SAUCE); BROWNDOGSTUDIOS/ GET T Y IMAGES (PATIO); JODY HORTON/OFFSET (STEAK AND BRUSH), THE NOUN PROJEC T/BRENNAN NOVAK (PL ATE), LILIT K AL ACHYAN (FORK , KNIFE), NOI NAV VE (TOMATO), JENS TARNING (FISH), STOLKR AMAKER (BURGER), ADAM ZUBIN (CHICKEN), ASHLE Y KOLODZIEJ (TOFU), COURTESY OF THE NOUN PROJEC T (COW)

Cook for: Three to four minutes for most, eight to 10 minutes for harder types like carrots Done when: It’s firm but you can pierce it with a fork or skewer.

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