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The many women who shape my world: my inspiration comes daily—often at unexpected times—from people just like you
WHO MOTIVATES ME TO STAY ON TRACK? It's you, the real women and readers I connect with every day in person and through your letters and write-ups...
Shape, 11/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
The many reasons I love to work out: sure, I do it to keep extra pounds at bay, but there are plenty more benefits to working up a good sweat
I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A WORKOUT GIRL. Before I had kids, I was up at 5 every morning for my gym sessions, whether or not I'd had a late night...
Shape, 10/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
Why we're doing another breast cancer special …
IN A NUTSHELL: BECAUSE WE HAVE YET TO FIND A CURE FOR THIS DISEASE If we can stamp out breast cancer in our lifetime, we've done a great service...
Shape, 10/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
Why you should treat yourself … even today: the economic climate doesn't seem to be getting any brighter, but you do still need a little bit of TLC
IT'S EASY TO PUT OFF SPENDING WHEN YOU HAVE less cash to shell out--and a gloomy outlook on the economy. I know, I'm right there with you. But a...
Shape, 09/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
Warning: do not snack while busy at work! You'd think I would know better, but these treats were so delicious, even I couldn't help myself
IF YOU HAPPENED TO VISIT THE SHAPE OFFICES as we were preparing this issue, you would have seen staffers (myself included) happily munching our way...
Shape, 07/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
What I learned from overweight luggage: while packing for a recent vacation, I came upon an unlikely—and unexpected—source of inspiration
Whenever I used to pack for a trip, I'd simply throw in whatever I thought I needed, squeeze the suitcase shut (yes, sometimes by sitting on it to...
Shape, 06/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
Kudos to moms everywhere: this month, celebrate motherhood—whether you are a mom or just talk to yours every day
When I was in the fourth grade, my mother baked "all-natural" cookies for a class party. I begged her to make something "normal," like gooey...
Shape, 05/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
Why all that "fat" talk does you no good: "I'll never run that far," "I have no willpower"—turns out all that negativity affects more than just your mood
What woman hasn't criticized her reflection in the mirror or groaned endlessly about having to put in her 30 minutes on the elliptical? I'm all too...
Shape, 04/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
So is that really our cover model's body? We get plenty of letters from readers asking whether we've retouched and reshaped stars' bodies. The truth, here
Whenever I open a letter from a reader, I get excited to hear what you have to say. After spending long hours crafting the live-healthy advice you...
Shape, 03/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication -
The power of a simple compliment: whether you're on the giving or receiving end it turns out a few well-meaning words go a long way
When someone offers you a compliment, be it "Wow, you look fabulous today" or "Those jeans look amazing on you," the lift you get is hard to beat....
Shape, 02/01/09 by Valerie Latona · More from publication
