All Entries For women's issues
How Well Do You Adapt to Change?
I've always been slightly envious of those people who are able to just "go with the flow" and take change as it comes. I've never been able to do that easily.
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How I Learned to Rock My Swimsuit with Confidence
Coach Nicole formerly confessed that she hadn't donned a swimsuit in eight years. Now she's sharing how she conquered her fear of the dreaded bathing suit--and you can, too!
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Eating Peanuts While Pregnant: Bad Idea?
Some docs say pregnant women shouldn’t eat peanut butter, and others say it’s fine. A new study shows that eating it might increase a baby’s risk of developing a peanut allergy.
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One Celebrity Who's Happy to be a Healthy Size
It’s easy to think that size 0 is the norm in Hollywood. I’m always pleasantly surprised to hear about successful, famous women who look healthy and are confident about it.
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Women, You've Been Exercising Too Hard, Says Study
The first-ever study on women's heart rates during exercise says that the formulas we've been using to calculate target heart rates aren't specific to--or accurate for--women.
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Body Bliss: Dress for the Body You Have Today
Want to lose weight? Go shopping! Find out how some new clothes could help you win at weight loss.
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Diet and Exercise May Prevent 1/3 of Breast Cancers
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. New studies are highlighting the large role that lifestyle plays when it comes to breast cancer risk.
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When Does Plastic Surgery Go Too Far?
Celebrity plastic surgery has been in the news recently. My opinion has always been that people should do what makes them happy. But is there a point where it becomes too much?
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Giving Thanks For My Body
I have so many things in my life to be thankful for. Writing this blog made me stop and think about some of the things I should be thankful for that I often overlook.
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Mom's Dieting Leads to Daughters' Eating Disorders
Growing up, my mom was always on (or off) of a diet. I swore I would never go through those struggles, and although I haven't had to, it's made me very conscious of my weight.
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This Week, Ban the 'Fat Talk'
Think all those self-deprecating comments are harmless? Think again. This week, banish the "Fat Talk" from your life. Take our challenge!
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Confession: I Obsessively Dieted Down to an Unhealthy Weight
Coach Nicole reveals her previous struggles with extreme diet and exercise--and what she learned along the way.
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The Most Inspiring Women of 2009--Who's Your Pick?
SELF Magazine picked its top 10 Most Inspiring Women of 2009. If you made a list of inspiring women, whom would you choose?
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Poll: Are Women More Critical of Other Women's Bodies than Men?
Could other women's opinions shape your body image more than you realize? Weigh in on our latest poll!
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How A Healthy Lifestyle Helped Alleviate My PMS
Three in four women suffer from PMS in some form. Are you among them? I am, but I've found ways to cope. Here's how.
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