Burn More Calories in Less Time

The way to shape up fast is no secret. Weight training will sculpt and build lean muscle, which (unlike fat) burns calories on its own; cardio (brisk walking, biking, jogging, etc.) will shed the fat hiding those defined muscles. I'm a cardio fan fro...

Save Your Strands From Summertime Damage

If you’re a swimmer like me, you know your hair can take a beating from chlorine and constant postswim showering and styling. To protect my hair from the pool water’s harsh, dehydrating chemicals, I always use a swim cap. Before I put it on, I finger...

Look Beach-Ready Safely

 swear! String bikinis may seem to be the province only of the Giseles of the world, but their adjustability (and moving parts) makes them forgiving for any body type. (Hey, I'm pear-shaped and they even work for me.) Nonadjustable suits, on the othe...

Simple Summer Beauty Tips

A Self.com poll found that 23 percent of readers wished they could shave time off their beauty routine, and I'm with them! During the lazy days of July and August, it's a lot more fun to sit by the pool/go for a jog/enjoy a picnic than stand in front...

Sleep Your Way Slim

I know what you're thinking: How can I possibly lose weight by lying down? Believe me, as the type of person who likes to squeeze the most out of every second of each day, I was skeptical, too. But the research that supports the connection between ge...

Play, Relax, Recharge - Together

I'm all for embracing your career and reveling in the rat race. But frankly, all work and no play brings out my inner grouch. That's why I make a point to carve out moments in my busy schedule to call friends, work out and, yes, even watch Grey's Ana...

Make Your Office a Healthier Place

Just because it's the hottest time of the year doesn't mean you can't get a cold. Summer colds are rampant, especially when we hunker down for hours in offices full of air-conditioned air, which, unlike natural air, doesn't help dilute airborne virus...

Steamline Your Life, Starting With Your Closet

I've never been one of those people who can map out a week's worth of outfits ahead of time. Yes, I know it probably saves boatloads of time, but I like to see how I'm feeling before I commit to wearing a piece of clothing. Admittedly, I have some st...

Streamline Your Bags

Sometimes I think I live my whole life out of a bag -- make that several bags. Between my purse, my gym duffel and my tote full of work, I'm practically a pack mule. And I'm not alone: A Self.com poll recently found that 59 percent of us lug at least...

Need Therapy? Clear Out Your Stuff

Cleaning is my own personal form of therapy. There's something about clearing the decks that puts a smile on my face and relaxes me. Over the years, I have developed a method that is especially effective for me and my family. (Warning: Chaos is invol...

Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

I've never been a big fan of counting calories. In fact, in the past year, I have lost about 30 pounds without counting a single dietary digit. Sure, I know recording everything you put in your mouth can help peel off pounds, but I also know that obs...

Decrease Stress: Manage Your Mail

Between memos flooding your Treo to bills delivered to your door, it's next to impossible to keep up with it all. To ensure I make all my monthly payments on time, I stash all my bills in an orange pouch loaded with stamps that I carry in my handbag....