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Articles in April 2008 issue of Shape

• A recipe for success
  by C.C. Johnson
• Shape women who inspire us …
• "How I stay fit, healthy, and body confident": how does a nice girl from New York keep her sanity in Hollywood? Jennifer Esposito reveals her three favorite tricks for living the truly good life
  by Claire Connors
• Beauty in bloom: indulge all your senses with these floral-inspired picks
  by Carly Cardellino
• Waterproof your routine: don't let the elements dampen your plans—this gear will keep you dry
  by Misty Huber
• When negative thinking pays off
• The secret to sexier legs: run faster, walk farther, and look better with three easy moves
  by Jeanine Detz
• Pastas with a twist; Break out the marinara sauce! These noodles deliver something traditional versions don't: 6 grams of filling fiber per serving
• Bored at the GYM? Try these 8 new moves: do just one exercise—or the entire routine—and watch your body shape up fast
  by Holly St. Lifer
• Stay full, lose weight
  by Anne Marie Hansen
• The trick to beating negativity
• "My 6-minute no-fail workout": this super-speedy routine helps keep Jennifer Esposito in close-up shape. Use it to tone your abs, hips, and butt
  by Janet Lee
• Soothe irritated skin: easy ways to prevent and treat this common condition
  by Genevieve Monsma
• Soak your way to a healthier heart
• Get sculpted—without weights
• I finally like the gym! A few exercise tricks have helped me stick to my workouts—and drop pounds
  by Maureen Healy
• Diet friend or foe? Hummus
• Stretch your way calm: you can reduce anxiety and boost your energy in just five minutes by doing one of these targeted relaxation routines
  by Stacy Whitman
• An eco-cause that needs your help now: join forces with Aveda and Shape to collect plastic bottle caps and help save hundreds of baby seals, penguins, and turtles
  by Genevieve Monsma
• Convenient cardio
• Making waves with … Kate del Castillo
  by Claire Connors
• Create a de-stressing backyard oasis: whether you have a sprawling lawn or a tiny balcony, these easy-to-find products will help you turn your outdoor space into a relaxing retreat
  by Therese Ciesinski
• Age-defying eye tricks: try these expert strategies to minimize dark circles, puffiness, and more—and you'll take years off your looks
  by Genevieve Monsma
• The surprising disease women are at risk for
• 3 ways to freshen up your workout: work your tail off in the gym or on the trail and eventually you'll have the smelly gear to prove it. When it's time to clear the air, try these easy odor-nixing strategies
• Climb your way slim and sculpted: this calorie-blasting hill workout is your ticket to a leaner, fitter body
  by Jeanine Detz
• A "diet pill" you can trust
• How green is your beauty routine? When it comes to makeup, skin care, and hair care, it's easier to be eco-friendly than you think. We consulted the pros and came up with these simple ideas for doing yourself and the planet good, without compromising your
  by Genevieve Monsma
• Last month on shape.com, we asked you: should energy conservation be mandatory?
• Take a spring break with these 3 must-reads: from quick flips to serious fare, these choices are worthy of a spot on your nightstand
• Spring's must-have blush
• The drop waist dress: keep a low profile with this elongating silhouette
• Sweet news for cold sufferers
• Firm your butt fast
• Zero in on your perfect beach body: our plan will get you past the midway point and on to your best shape yet
  by Stacy Whitman
• Hot-off-the-press cookbooks: these three new titles provide hundreds of creative and healthy meal ideas, no matter what the situation
• The garden of earthly delights: blend into the backdrop? Not a chance with chic safari-inspired separates in crisp cotton fabrics and heat-beating hues
  by James Bennett
• So what can you do?
• You told us … "how I made my home more green"
• My year without a cell phone: can't imagine being totally unplugged for an entire day? Shape found one woman who did it for 12 months
• Lightweight lubes your skin will love
• London calling
• The healthiest home cleaners: spraying, scrubbing, and polishing away germs seems like a good-for-you move, but it may pose a risk to your lungs as well as the environment
• What to drink at the gym
• The best new sneakers: from the trails of Portland to the gyms of New York City, our testers put hundreds of shoes through their paces—and these 13 came out on top
  by Sarah Bowen Shea
• 4.9 pounds
• Safari chic: shift into neutral with utilitarian pieces teamed with feminine extras
  by Misty Huber
• The key to success in anything you do: change your perspective on how to reach goals and you'll be on your way to a whole new you
  by Valerie Latona
• I made over my office's kitchen!
  by Jane Hugentober
• A more relaxing way to spa: these resorts are tearing down the walls of the traditional massage experience
  by Diana Lambdin Meyer
• Hot new hair tools: improve the look of your locks with these super stylers
• Eco-intimates
• Before you pop that pill, read this
• The right way to measure your heart rate
• The herb that protects your brain
• The skinny on beef: lean cuts fit easily into a healthy diet—if you cook them right
  by Mollie Katzen
• If you do one thing this month … kick off your shoes: you'll keep harmful chemicals out of your home—and your body
• Talk your way smarter
• When video games are good for you
• Reader postcard: from the Absaroka Range, Wyoming
  by Liz Hall
• Beauty made easy
• Add some glitz to your wrists
• Nursing makes your breasts sag
• 47 percentage of women who exercise regularly
• The new shopping essential
• Fresh from the farmers' market: three green chefs show you how easy it is to help the environment and please your palate
  by Victoria Abbott Riccardi
• The mind trick that helps you succeed
• Rave review
  by Linda Plaxen
• Sleep more, snap less
• Travel Q & A
  by Marissa Stephenson
• Yours! Hair that makes you look younger
• Eco-conscious fashion: dress responsibly with these good-for-the-planet picks
  by Misty Huber
• An easy way to fight diabetes
• Earth-friendly workout wear we love
  by Sara Bodnar
• Snuff out your cancer risk
• Avoid travel fat traps: ways to stay slim on a business trip, plus the scoop on your chocolate "addiction."
  by Amanda Pressner
• Lauren's get-slim strategies
  by Ashley Benson
• Stop complaining already! A proven technique
• Our favorite travel guides
  by Marissa Stephenson
• Speedy makeup