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November 2001

Shape Magazine is geared for women who take care of themselves through fitness, aerobics, nutrition, etc. The editorial advisory board includes 25 of the most well-respected medical and health care professionals in the country. On the cover is Kristy Hinze.


November 2001 - Table of Contents

On The Cover

  • One Easy Exercise for Firm Thighs
    Do It Right: Blast your lower body into shape with one efficient move.

  • Flatter Abs Faster
    Target Training: Work both your abs and back at once for big results.

  • Top Fitness Shoes
    Gear Update: Shape's new footwear picks for this season, indoor or out.

  • Quiz: Do You Really Know How To Eat Right?
    Nutrition: Find out what nutrition know how you may be missing.

  • Get Lead by January 1
    Lose a pound of fat every week. New research reveals more effective nutrition, exercise and motivational strategies for maximum fat loss.

  • Eat Healthier, Lose Weight, Save $$$
    Think eating right is expensive? Eating wrong can cost a lot more. Check out the savings (and the health benefits) here.

  • 3 New Cardio Workouts to Burn Maximum Calories
    Whether you want to burn more calories, push past a plateau or increase your endurance, we've got indoor workouts tailor made for you.


Shape Your Life

  • Shape Your Life News
    Why you should daydream; new help for the sleepless; How to keep your job from hurting your health; and more.

  • Life Lessons
    How to turn your mistakes into life enhancing moments.

  • Venture Out
    Shape's excellent adventures: Sick of the Spin cycle or treadmilling nowhere fast? Slash fat in the great outdoors at our seven favorite fitness retreats.


Look Great

  • Look Great News
    Winterproof your skin; Double Duty gym wear; New teeth whitening tools; and more.

  • Beauty in Action
    One minute makeovers: Update your look for fall with one - or all - of these seven experts tips.

  • Beauty Q&A
    When good products go bad: Advice on when to keep - and when to toss - lipsticks, foundation, moisturizers and more.

  • Wrap Stars
    Shapely jackets and coats designed to flatter your curves and keep you on the go.

  • Stress Rx: Soothe Your Soul
    New massage styles and spa products to help you get your mind and body in balance.


Get Fit

  • Get Fit News
    A new reason not to skip your cooldowns; jet-setters secret workout places; just how much exercise is too much; and much more.

  • Success Stories
    One woman vows to make no more excuses for missing workouts and returns to her pre-college weight; Another woman breaks the cycle of emotional eating, once and for all.

  • Weight Loss Q&A
    Why do you gain weight after going off a high protein diet? How can you make your arms appear smaller and more defined?


Think Healthy

  • Think Health News
    Why a high fat diet hurts bone health; new research questions the safety of vitamin-C supplements; and more.

  • Health
    How you can stop obsessing; About chocolate (or any food), a tough work situation, an unhappy breakup or anything else that's bugging you.

  • Spiritual Hunger
    If you are attracted to junk food, bad relationships and destructive behaviors, maybe its your spirit that needs nourishing.

  • Time Out
    No thanks: Can't accept a compliment? It takes real skill to master the art of receiving praise.


Eat Right

  • Eat Right News
    Our soy milk taste; A holiday stuffing recipe gets a makeover; When more fat is better; How to find a diet pro; and more.


In Every Issue

  • Editor's Letter: by Barbara Harris, M.A.
  • Contributors
  • Hot Lines: From our readers
  • Buyer's Guide: For retail information