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August 2002

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 Yamilla.


August 2002 - Table of Contents

On The Cover

  • Are You Worried Sick?
    Obsessing about your health can make you physically ill. How to tell if you are agonizing unnecessarily.

  • Firm Butt And Thighs in 3 Moves
    More exercise Cards (Free!). A last minute summer sculpting plan.

  • Easy No Cook Meals
    These easy to prepare summer friendly dishes will cool your from within.

  • 10 Minutes to Your Best Body
    You don't have to spend a ton of time in the gym to get results with this fast, effective workout.

  • Stop Depriving Yourself!
    Eat More Fat To Lose Weight. New research shows moderate fat diet could help you shed pounds permanently, feel full longer and avoid bingeing.

  • Ad Workout Redefined
    Get your flattest, firmest abs ever in just four moves.

  • Highlight for Any Hair Color
    Three Shape readers put themselves in the hands of top colorists for a subtle makeover. Read on for the results - and how to do it yourself.


Shape Your Life

  • Shape Your Life News
    How to look on the bright side; Finding inspiration to stay hopeful; When you expect too much of others; and more.

  • Life Lessons
    When you compare too much: how to stop focusing on others' successes and start celebrating your own.

  • Your Favorite Things
    We asked 5,000 Shape readers to tell us what they love in workouts, food, music… and more. See how you compare.


Look Great

  • Look Great News
    Five simple ways to pamper yourself; Nine editor favorites for smoother, softer skin and locks; Stylish, adventure ready finds, and more.

  • Beauty Q&A
    Should my face sting or turn red after using skin products?, and more.

  • Beauty in Action
    Look hot, stay cool: Six simple ways to keep the heat and humidity from getting you down.

  • Simple Tastes
    A first look at fall's outdoors inspired style reveals a season of laid back luxe.


Get Fit

  • Get Fit News
    Find your inner exercise motivation; Skates that boost your fitness benefits; and more.

  • Do It Right
    Show off your shoulders: one great move to get strong and sculpted for summer.

  • Fitness Q&A
    It is possible for women to get defined, rock hard ab muscles?

  • Success Stories
    One woman combines exercises and lowfat eating to lose 70 pounds; another finds keeping a food journal cuts down on mindless snacking.

  • Weight Loss Q&A
    I need to lose 60 pounds, but every time I start a workout program, I quit. How can I learn to stick with exercise?

  • Weight Loss Diary
    Jill discovers making peace with her mom is potent exercise.

  • Discover the Fun in Fitness
    Four great vacation retreats where you can learn (or get better at) tennis, surfing, mountain biking and snowboarding.


Think Healthy

  • Think Healthy News
    The healthy kind of stress; How dreams can help your love life, and more.

  • Use Your Brain to Get Better Results
    Be more inspired, improve your focus and reach your fitness goals with these techniques.

  • Time Out
    When a young woman has cancer. Suddenly her concerns about body fat, thin hair and imperfect skin give way to what really counts.


Eat Right

  • Eat Right News
    What you eating habits reveal about your personality; 10 worst road foods; Better veggie burgers; 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