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July 2000

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 Elle Macpherson.


July 2000 - Table of Contents

On the Cover

  • HEALTH QUIZ
    How do your mind, body and spirit measure up? The results will help you improve your physical, emotional, even social health.

  • WEIGHT LOSS NEWS
    You don't need willpower. Building healthy habits the right way.

  • ONE GREAT AT HOME PILATES
    Move for Bikini Abs. Here's how to do it right.

  • READY TO EXPLODE?
    How to make your anger work for - not against - you.

  • COVER TALK
    Elle MacPherson on motherhood, fitness and reinventing yourself.

  • SPECIAL: NEW WAYS TO STOP STRESS EATING
    Groundbreaking research shows you how to weather tough times without running to the fridge.

  • BURN 1000 EXTRA CALORIES A WEEK!
    10 Simple Ways to pump up your cardio.

  • THEIR BAD BODY IMAGES
    How 25 women got over their bad body images. You can, too!

  • WE FOUND THE BEST 12 MOVES
    For your abs, butt and thighs. Intensely effective exercises for a breakthrough body.

Get Fit

  • IN THE GYM WITH GARCELLE BEAUVAIS
    How the busy co-star of "The Jamie Foxx Show" stays in shape for acting and motherhood.

  • ONE ON ONE
    Vary the weights for your sexiest shoulders.

  • WEIGHT LOSS Q&A
    How to eat after a crash diet… why eating breakfast makes you hungrier… hiding food: guilt or disorder?… and more…

  • WEIGHT LOSS DIARY
    How to get back on track after regaining weight.

  • SUCCESS STORIES
    After leaving her husband, one woman makes her health, well being (and weight) a priority; a tough look at wedding photos jump starts a fitness quest; and a big boned girl becomes an athletic woman.

  • JUST OUT
    A fitness high Down Under: Bridge climbing in Sydney Harbour.

Eat Right

  • FAST FOOD: BEAN STOCK
    Four cool, open a can recipes.

  • RECIPE MAKEOVER
    A light summer treat: low fat lemonade mousse.

  • NUTRITION
    The downside of variety: when too many choices can make you fat.

  • SHOPPING SMART
    Low fat ice creams: our picks that melt in your mouth.

Think Healthy

  • NEW MEDICINE FRONT
    More options in contraception, find better supplements and more.

  • IN SHAPE
    How to beat food addiction, new ways to pump up your yoga, fitness bargains on the Web and more.

Look Great

  • STYLE FRONT
    Getting active - American style.

  • BEAUTY FRONT
    New mineral makeup, peppermint enhanced workouts, face fitness and more.

  • BEAUTY IN ACTION
    Whether you are trekking through Belize or the French Quarter, here is what to pack.

  • GEAR UPDATE
    We tested 82 sports bras, and these 12 get the (booby) prize.

  • SUMMER SKIN SOS
    Get smooth, glowing skin with a few deft moves.

  • THE GETAWAY
    Can hardly wait: versatile activewear for your weekends away.

Go Places

  • TREASURE ISLANDS
    Treat yourself to an old fashioned fat bashing Fourth: Hop the ferry to one of these five Victorian isles.

In Every Issue

  • From the Publisher's: by Joe and Better Weider.
  • Advisory Board
  • Editor's Letter: by Barbara Harris, M.A.
  • Contributors
  • Hot Lines: From our readers
  • Buyer's Guide: For retail information