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Articles in April, 2006 issue of Shape

• My surprising confidence booster: in front of the gym mirror, I was 75 percent self-critic and 25 percent form checker. I stopped looking and started feeling better about my body
  by Michele Bender
• The beauty secret of busy women: no lines, no hassles, no schlepping. Cybershopping for your favorite foundations, lipsticks and more is easier than ever with these online beauty sites. All you have to do is point and click
  by Daniella Brodsky
• How to find an M.D. you trust, anywhere
  by Kim Acosta
• Best butt
  by Jeanine Detz
• 30 ways to eat out : in their new book Eat, Drink, and Weigh Less, Harvard nutrition researcher Walter Willett, M.D., and bestselling cookbook author and chef Mollie Katzen tell you what and how to eat anytime, any place—and still lose weight
• How I'm keeping the weight off for good
• Glam slam!
  by Kristina Ferrante Coleman
• 2 important pregnancy updates: if you're expecting or trying to conceive, you'll want to hear about these new surprising studies
  by Kim Acosta
• One-of-a-kind shaper
  by Linda Lewis
• D-fend yourself against cancer
  by Sarah Robbins
• The truth about salt
  by Victoria Abbott Riccardi
• 5 budget beach trips: these Caribbean getaways offer more to do than just lounging poolside with a margarita. The best part—each one costs $150 a night or less
  by Elaine Glusac
• Get sexier legs—instantly: the skirt you wear, its style and length, makes all the difference in how lean your legs look. Here, Shape picks six of the best
  by Violet Moon Gaynor
• How clean is your tap water?
  by Sarah Robbins
• Healing yoga
  by Jeanine Detz
• Guilt-free burgers: with fewer than 350 calories each, you can indulge and still not blow your diet
  by Robin Miller
• Green machines: these hybrid SUVs not only use less fuel with lower emissions, they make getting outdoors more fun
  by Jim Gorzelany
• Eco-fabulous fashions: celebrate the earth—in style—with these chic and conservation-minded looks
  by Violet Moon Gaynor
• Must-know research on the weight and cancer link
  by Carol Potera
• Ask the trainer
  by Linda Lewis
• Brand-new diabetes advice
  by Sarah Robbins
• How to have it all
• Found: sunglasses that flatter any face—really!
  by Kristina Ferrante Coleman
• Best foods for night owls
  by Sarah Robbins
• DVD of the month
  by Linda Lewis
• 'I'm loving exercise': fitting in regular workouts doesn't feel like mission impossible anymore—now that I know how great I'll feel afterward
  by Renee Stiehl
• If you do one thing this month … toss in healthier greens: two daily servings of the dark leafy stuff is all you need to see amazing benefits
• The most comfy sneakers for your feet: Shape asked more than 125 women to test 27 pairs of new-for-spring running and walking sneakers, taking into account fit, comfort, cushioning and stability. Here, the top picks
  by Sarah Bowen Shea
• Get a clean start—naturally
  by Robin Immerman Gruen
• 3 reasons to go organic: never thought you'd be into "earthy" beauty? Think again: the reasons to try something organic are more compelling than ever
  by Stacey Colino
• Moody? Unmotivated? The best advice you'll ever get: new research sheds light on how you can defend yourself against one of the top women's health threats—depression
  by Michele Bender
• 6 big reasons to get off the couch
  by Connie Harikul
• Exclusive Shape workout part 3 of 3: 8 minutes to your best-ever upper body; This new fusion of strength, yoga and Pilates moves is guaranteed to give you a stunning upper body—without using a single gym machine!
  by Linda Shelton
• Plastic surgery—as a gift?
  by Sarah Robbins
• Grinnovations: these new products will keep your smile healthy
• Ask the expert
  by Tracy W. Gaudet
• Promising remedy for asthma sufferers
  by Jeanine Detz
• How trainers get sexy legs: changing your thigh workout to incorporate these firming moves will give you the sleekest, sexiest legs ever
  by Stacy Whitman
• The best dress for every body: Shape asked fashion designer Shoshanna Gruss—known for her curve-friendly creations—to track down the ideal dress for six different figures
  by Jacqui Stafford
• Reader postcard: from Long Beach, Calif
  by Regina Petralia
• Do-gooder vacations: these earth-friendly groups offer volunteer trips that may change your life—not to mention someone else's!
  by Gabrielle Gayagoy
• The shirtdress: your body's new best friend
  by Kristina Ferrante Coleman
• Boost your health—for less than $15!
• Bust your training rut
  by Jeanine Detz
• Add vitamins for healthier eyes
  by Sarah Robbins
• Olives: just what your skin needs
• Easy steps to healthy feet: prevent plantar warts from popping up this spring
  by Robin Immerman Gruen
• Anxious? Why you overeat
  by Emily Lapkin
• Flat abs Strengthen and tone your abs, back and hips with plank knee drops
  by Linda Shelton
• Get more energy: all day How many times have you dragged your body out of bed or slogged through a 4 p.m. meeting and thought … Why? Why do I feel so tired? Here, the answers, plus simple diet, workout and sleep fixes to help you never say "ti
  by Liz Neporent
• The power of change: it's April—a traditional time of renewal. Get outdoors, breathe in the fresh air, be a kid again and make a pact with yourself: this will be the season to spring clean your bad habits right out of your life
  by Valerie Latona
• A look back with … Oprah Winfrey
  by Sarah Robbins
• Spring hair pick-me-up
• That's a little too loud
  by Kim Acosta
• Start working out, stop tummy troubles
  by Jeanine Detz
• No more stress eating: this reader lost 80 pounds when she overhauled her habits
  by Tajinder Rehal
• My life is forever changed! It's here: our annual reader makeover, chock-full of simple tips to revamp your body, your mind, your life. On these pages, proof that Shape advice works
  by Gabrielle Gayagoy
• The new succeed-at-work trick: get organized!
  by Stacey Colino