Table of contents for July - August 2015 in Shape

Pin, post, tag, and tweet! @Shape_Magazine @FitnessMagazine Dream of This When Working Out It’s a PB & raspberry smoothie and the perfect reward for getting through a tough routine—yes, it’s dee-licious, and yes, it’s extremely good for you, with 8 grams of protein. Get the recipe for this and other healthy smoothies at fitness magazine.com/smoothies. TAKE AN ACTION PIC You’ve been gramming inspiring sweaty selfies—which we love, so keep them coming! Tag @shape_magazine to show us how you’re working out, and use #SummerShapeUp and #contest for a chance to win a $100 Macy’s gift card. See page 222 for details. GYM MOVES YOU CAN SKIP FOR GOOD If you’re devoted to the leg press machine, it’s time to break up. Doing squats is a much better firmer for those…

BE A PLAYER Learn to master your anxiety over time and you’ll become more resistant to curveballs in all areas of your life. Nervous? Good. A small mental shift can turn those nerves you feel during high-pressure situations—a big game, a work presentation— to your advantage. "When you're facing a challenge, your heart rate speeds up to deliver additional oxygen, fat, and sugar to your brain and body. Stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol actually help you use that energy more efficiently," explains Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D., the author of The Upside of Stress. The trick? Don't try to calm yourself, but rather imagine harnessing the energy boost to fuel you in intense situations.…

STEAL THIS MANTRA “Old ways won’t open new doors.” —Shay Kostabi, a Los Angeles–based trainer and New Balance ambassador, via Instagram @ShayKostabi Fun workouts melt more fat. It's pretty simple, actually, says javier Monedero, Ph.D., aresearcher at Dublin City University: "When You're having a goodtime exercising, it masks the unpleasant feelings that can be associated with working out.” Monedero’s recent study found that exercisers pushed harder and burned more calories when their stationary bikes incorporated an interactive video game. So a word to the barre- and treadmill-weary: Try switching it up with a heart-pumping activity that makes you smile, like shooting hoops with some friends or taking a high-intensity dance cardio class. You’ll be slimmer and more psyched to stick with it. INTRODUCING THE BULLETPROOF BRA Bold move: Reebok’s latest…

Exercise = smarter. Working out your body does the same for your brain: Exercise may boost levels of a specific protein called klotho, and recent research shows that women with more of it have better cognitive function. Another reason to fit in 30 to 60 minutes of cardio daily. SOURCES: Frontiers in Physiology, Cell Reports Do a quick soulmate search. Te relationship question you must ask yourself: WHY AM I DOING THIS? Pay attention to your answer because your motivations for moving in with your man, getting married, or even having a baby can predict how happy you will be down the road, says Rachel Sussman, the author of The Breakup Bible. For example, couples who shacked up because it was convenient fought more later on than those who took…

Fight signs of aging Antioxidants in Earth Therapeutics Green Tea Herbal Soap ($4, earththerapeutics.com) protect against wrinkle-inducing free-radical damage. Added vitamins C and E moisturize skin, giving it a youthful glow. Get a clearer complexion In 20 minutes, Boscia Green Tea Mattifying Hydrogel Mask ($8, boscia.com) works to reduce excess oil production and prevent future breakouts. Detox and de-stress Hang The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Bath Infuser With Bath Tea ($6 and $20, the bodyshop-usa.com) under a running tap for a full-body brew. Tea leaves from Mount Fuji detoxify skin while you unwind . INHALE/EXHALE You’d borrow your boyfriend’s polo shirt, so why not swipe his cologne, especially when it smells as crisp and clean as this one? The just-showered scent of Eau de Lacoste L.12.12 Jaune ($70, sephora.com)…

Insider peek Yes, seriously. Of course I’ve tried things that have made my cellulite look better, but after I stopped using them, the results quickly vanished. So when I heard that Cellfina, a new cellulite treatment, had a 94 percent patient-satisfaction rate a year after a single session, I took notice. “T e improvement isn’t subtle ,” vouched Dr. Joel Cohen of AboutSkin Dermatology in Englewood, Colorado, who is participating in a Cellfina trial. He explained that each cellulite pucker is caused by a thin band of connective tissue that tethers the skin to the muscle. Cellfina releases this band, eliminating the pucker. So I hauled ass, as it were, to the Laser & Skin Surgery Center in New York City, where I met with dermatologist Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, M.D.…

Show us your outFIT! Snap a pic of the workout gear that gets you going and post irt on Instagram or Twitter, tagging @shape_magazine and #Fitfashion. Day 1 Marathonworthy: Ultracomfy Socks and a Sports Bra With Pockets. 1 Heroine Sport Training jacket ($195, heroinesport.com). 2 Lululemon Run Stuff Your Bra II ($52, lululemon.com). 3 Under Armour Play Up shorts ($25, ua.com). 4 ASICS Kayano Single Tab socks ($14, asics.com). Scan to get the gear! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. Day 2 Swim, bike, and run in these multifunctional winners. 1 Body Glove Vielha Paddle Suit ($120, swimnsport.com). 2 Beyond Yoga Essential Gathered leggings ($77, beyondyoga.com). 3 Under Armour Boho Cinch bag ($45, ua.com). 4 Casio Baby-G watch ($99, baby-g.com). 5 New Balance 1600 sneakers…

New beach picks 1 Pretty Cover-up It’s so much easier to throw this lacy number over your suit than to knot up a sarong. Miguelina dress ($390, net-a-porter.com). 2 Raffia Hat A bold brim adds some glam to this sunny-day must. Eugenia Kim hat ($365, anthropologie.com). 3 Water-resistant Speaker Splash-proof, Bluetooth-equipped— and it has a USB port that lets you charge your phone. Braven Lux speaker ($99, braven.com). 4 Protective Case The soft knit fabric shields your tablet from scratchy sand. Verloop tablet case ($38, verloopknits.com). 5 Tough Tote Stash wet gear in this roomy, fully lined bag made from recycled boat sails. Sea Bags tote ($150, seabags.com). 6 Beach-friendly Flatforms Get the height of a heel without breaking an ankle as you navigate the sand dunes. Teva sandals ($50,…

Phase 3: Perfect your bikini body In just 10 little minutes, you’ll work such magic on your abs, arms, butt, and thighs, we bet you’ll make this your go-to routine all year round. Scan to learn the moves! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. Fast track to beach ready! One word: homestretch. If you’ve been with us from the start of our three-month Summer Shape-Up plan, you’ve shed excess pounds and firmed all over. (If you’re just joining us, jump in—you’ll tighten up all the right spots.) The next four weeks will get you to your dream body by whipping the top trouble zones into shape. One word: homestretch. If you’ve been with us from the start of our three-month Summer Shape-Up plan, you’ve shed…

1 | Swimming You need: Hair you can slide a swim cap over, without getting a funky cone-head bump. The perfect style: Tucked-up braids, say Lumi and Liri Pelinku, hair stylists for Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa in New York City. Divide hair down the middle. Create two low braids at the base of your neck; secure each with an elastic. Grab the end of the right braid, pull it across the back of your head, secure it with pins near your left ear. Repeat on the other side, crossing the left braid over the right. 2 | Yoga You need: Hair that hangs tight during inversions and that provides a ponytailfree spot to lie back on for savasanas (so your neck stays in alignment). The perfect style: Fishtail…

Chefs are finding that slow-melting frozen flavor is one of the best ways to infuse soups, salads, sides, and desserts with a pop of savory or sweet. The technique is easy to master— try one of these five simple, sophisticated ideas that prove ice deserves a place on your summer menu beyond the rainbow snow cone. WAYS TO PREVENT A JUNK FOOD HANGOVER HEALTHY FOODS THAT FILL YOU UP FOR HOURS TRICKS TO PREP MEALS LIKE A PRO Frozen herbs add nutrients and flavor. Fruit Salad With Basil Ice Chips Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Total time: 3 hours 10 minutes 1 cup lemonade 1∕2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus a few whole leaves 1∕2 small watermelon, seeded and cubed 4 kiwi, peeled, halved, and sliced crosswise 1∕2…

SCOOP IT UP Dairy-free dessert has come a long way. The category is filled with delicious options, like this sorbet. Savory Rhythm Superfoods Asian Citrus Broccoli Bites Squeeze in an extra serving of vegetables with these addictive snacks , which contain seeds and nuts for added protein (7 grams per serving) and fiber (4 grams per serving) and provide more than a day’s worth of your recommended amount of vitamin C. The New Primal Free-Range Turkey Jerky This isn’t your standard convenience-store jerky. It’s healthy and all-natural and has 12 grams of protein. “A good postworkout pickme-up,” a tester said. Sargento Natural Pepper Jack Cheese Balanced Breaks Each preportioned tray comes with cheese cubes, honey-roasted peanuts, and raisins. And while it’s a little higher in fat than some of our…

All those salads, crudités, and fruits that you’re practically living on at this time of year tend to be low-cal and nutrient-packed, yes, but they can be hard for your body to digest. And when your system is struggling, it sends an SOS in the form of bloat . Not fun in swimsuit (or any) season. Deflate, and stay flatter, with these six strategies. Feed Your Gut Your daily yogurt is already helping in the battle of the bulge because it promotes the growth of good for-you bacteria in your belly. (If you don’t have a yogurt habit, start one.) Now amp up the benefits by giving those bugs the food they need to thrive. “Prebiotics are like Miracle-Gro for your good gut flora, providing them with the type of…

You Both Want to Get Wilder. After an argument, your emotions are running high, says Kimberly Sharky, a certified sex therapist in Chicago. That energy carries over into the bedroom. “During makeup sex, people tend to be more aggressive or passionate than usual, which can be very exciting,” she says. You’re Already Primed for Action. Physiologically, anger is pretty close to desire. When you’re upset, your heart rate is up, your blood is pumping, and you’re in a heightened state of arousal, explains marriage therapist Neil Rosenthal, the author of Love, Sex, and Staying Warm. “Then when you have sex, you experience a huge release.” Those Bonding Hormones Kick In. Après sex, your brain is flooded with oxytocin, a hormone that promotes feelings of love and togetherness. This encourages you…

Summer just started. The season is wide open. There’s a lot of relaxing and lazing to be done, for sure, but you also want to use these days to make an impact on your life some way, somehow in the greater scheme. Yes? It doesn’t take much, really. To get you started, we have some promises you might consider making to yourself. Or don’t, but do create your own, before you wake up in late July and panic, Wait—where did my summer go? I will buy and try the odd fruit or veg thingy I always see at the farm stand, pick up, consider, put down, and walk away from. I will do at least one weekly workout outside while the sun rises. I will ask a group of happy…

RPE is used to gauge your intensity in cardio workouts. Here is what the numbers in our fitness stories indicate. RPE 1, 2 Very easy; you can converse with no effort. 3 Easy; you can converse with almost no effort. 4 Moderately easy; you can converse comfortably with little effort. 5 Moderate; conversation requires some effort. 6 Moderately difficult; conversation requires quite a bit of effort. 7 Difficult; conversation requires a lot of effort. 8 Very difficult; conversation requires maximum effort. 9, 10 Peak effort; no-talking zone. #SUMMERSHAPEUP PHOTO CONTEST NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Subject to Official Rules at shape .com/sweepsproducts/summer-shapephoto-contest. The #SummerShapeUp photo contest begins at 12:01 a.m. ET on May 4, 2015, and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on August 1, 2015 (“Contest Period”). Entries…

Well, of course it is. Who doesn’t want that? But take a step back for a moment and think about what it really means to have healthy skin. Words like smooth, soft, even, and unblemished describe the ideal appearance, but the connotation goes much deeper. Skin that truly glows broadcasts the fact that you have a healthy lifestyle. After all, when you eat well, exercise often, wear sunscreen, drink water, sleep deeply, and find time to relax, the first place you see benefits is in your complexion. Live well and you’ll look awake and energized. While this may not be as dramatic as a 20-pound weight loss or sleek, muscled arms, it’s there, making you appear lit from within. I know that when I’m stressed, eating poorly, staying up late,…

YOU NEED A BETTER BRONZE As with foundation, when your bronzer shade is off, your face just looks fake. Whether your skin tone is fair, medium, olive, or dark, new Make Up For Ever Pro Bronze Fusion ($36, sephora.com) has a match for you. Choose from six hues (available in a silky matte or a soft shimmer), selecting the powder that’s one shade darker than your skin color to ensure a beautiful—and believable—sun-kissed look. 24_HOUR EYELINER. Is it legit? We’ve all put our trust in waterproof eye liners before and ended up with streaks down our cheeks. So why should you believe that Benefit They’re Real! Push-Up Liners ($24 each, benefitcosmetics.com) would be any different? Because the 24-hour stay-put gel liner (it comes in blue, black, brown, green, and purple)…

KAYLA ITSINES, WHAT’S YOUR POWER BREAKFAST? Because my day starts as early as 5:00 a.m., I split my breakfast in two. That way, I’ve got energy to exercise, and I’m not ravenous by 10 o’clock. Before I lead my first boot camp class, I have one poached egg on a piece of rye toast. When I get back, I make the same thing, but this time I add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach for extra nutrients. The rye is packed with fiber to keep me full, and the eggs and veggies fuel me for the next part of my day. —Kayla Itsines, @kayla_itsines, an Australian personal trainer (with 2.9 million Instagram followers) and the author of the Bikini Body Guide e-book series SUPERFOOD SPOTLIGHT Baobab This African export is the…

Scan for more . . . POSTWORKOUT ACNE FIXES SURGERY-FREE ANTIAGING SOLUTIONS THE BEST LONG-LASTING MAKEUP You’ve worked hard for that sexy core, those toned legs and sculpted arms. Now, some strategic highlighting will really do them justice. We’ve enlisted the top beauty and bronzing experts to share their wisdom—they are the same pros whom celebs call in for their big skin-baring moments. Find out how to make this your standout summer. Step 1: Prep, prep, prep Because you’re going to start with self-tanner and it develops darker on patches with excess dead skin cells, exfoliating is key. “Pay special attention to dry areas like knees, heels, and elbows. The smoother your skin is in general, the more natural your result will look,” explains Melanie Mills, a makeup artist who…

Defeat dryness If chlorine has left your skin alligator-like, reach for Moroccanoil Fleur de Rose Body Buff ($52, moroccanoil.com). It’s loaded with five moisturizing oils, including argan, avocado, and sweet almond, to deliver a heavy hit of hydration. Freshen up Ideal after a day in the sun and sand, The Body Shop Virgin Mojito Body Scrub ($22, the body shop-usa.com) feels so weightless on skin, you barely notice it’s buffing off the grit. Bonus: It smells as summery as the cocktail it’s named after. Revive your mornings The citrusy burst of green mandarin and orange notes in Soap & Glory Orangeasm Exfoliating Body Polish ($12, drug store.com) stimulates the senses, giving a jump start to your day. Do a full-body detox H2O+ Spa Black Sea Body Scrub ($22, h2oplus.com) is…

Stronger nails are smoother and shinier in the buff and look clean without a swipe of polish. “You want them to be both durable and flexible— that’s their optimal condition,” says Doug Schoon, a scientist and an authority on nails. Hit that healthy balance with our mini boot camp: We went to the top pros to help get your nails fit and bring out their natural brilliance. No chips, no rips— just gorgeous toughness. Eat Protein, Sweat Often Nails are essentially made of protein—in the hardened form of keratin—so step one is to make sure you eat enough of the nutrient, says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. Experts recommend a daily intake of 0.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. That comes to 70…

Sporty, meet Sexy. MASTER YOUR VERTICAL This season, you’ll see racing stripes on everything from sleek dresses to cropped trousers. To sport them right, pick one piece that features either a strong single line or a few thinner stripes. Those on a top stretch your torso; those on the bottom make your legs look lean and long. Downshift the rest of your outfit, pairing your stripes with simple solids (we chose white), to draw attention to the detail and, at the same time, avoid pattern overkill. You can wear this to work! Black stripes are magic. They smooth your shape and create insanely fattering curves. Above: Community for Aritzia dress ($75, aritzia.com). Right: Solow x Daniella Clarke jacket ($169, solowstyle.com). Splendid tank ($38, splendid.com). Juicy Couture Black Label pants ($158,…

Scan for more ... SCULPT YOUR BOOTY IN 5 MOVES 20 REASONS TO LOVE CROSSFIT PRIME YOUR ARMS FOR TOUGH YOGA POSES HAPPY TRAILS Grassy parks and tree-lined paths can help keep you from overheating under brutal sun. Running on a 90-degree day may seem like self-inflicted torture. But it doesn’t have to be, and the benefits are great—do it enough and it will make other workouts feel easier. “Athletes use exercising in the heat as a secret weapon, because it can improve their cardiovascular function, helping them perform better year-round,” says Christopher Minson, Ph.D., the director of the Human Cardiovascular Control Lab at the University of Oregon. Minson studied this effect on cyclists and found that those who trained for 10 days in 100-degree temps rode faster with less…

30-minute express workout Can you swim the length of a pool? That’s the only water skill you need to fry fat with Crosswim. This new circuit workout alternates fast freestyle (or your favorite stroke) for one pool length with 30-second bursts of body-weight moves in the water or on the deck. “The sprints are just 25 yards, so you don’t have to be a great swimmer to do this routine,” says coach Jonny Tunstall, the creator of Crosswim. By trading steady laps for this HIIT approach, your pool-time payoff doubles, with more muscles toned and a bigger after burn. Research in the Journal of Applied Physiology showed that women can boost their fat burning rate by 36 percent after just seven HIIT sessions. (The higher intensity stokes your body to…

ZEN IN Focus on the new terrain and you’re more likely to forget about the to-do list that’s waiting for you back home. If the mention of adventure travel makes you flash to episodes of Survivor, take another look at the booming vacation trend, which runs the gamut from mild to wild. And with one-third of people reporting they always gain weight on vacation, according to TripAdvisor, building in some action at your destination could save you from becoming another statistic. Pick a paradise where you can hike, take a surf lesson, or see what rock climbing is all about. The benefits abound. Your Body Moves Better “You’re at ease on vacation, so your muscles are more relaxed—especially those in the shoulders and lower back—and you breathe easier,” says Paul…

You Can’t Eat Just Any Bloom Some are actually toxic. Look for petals specifically meant for cooking and eating at farmers’ markets and natural grocery stores, such as Whole Foods, or on websites like Melissas.com. And don’t eat flowers from the florist— most have been chemically treated. THIS BUD’S BEST FOR: Adding Sweetness to a Salad Instead of fruit, toss pansy or rose petals with your greens. Some types of roses, especially darker ones, can be supersweet; if you use them, include onions to balance the flavor. Spicing Rice Dianthus tastes like clove; add it to fried rice to lend a note of earthiness. And slice up orchids, whose texture is similar to iceberg lettuce, for crunch in steamed rice dishes. Putting Heat in Salsa Chop peppery nasturtiums and stir…

Researchers from Penn State recently revealed that a plant-derived omega-3 found in flaxseed (ALA) may be just as effective in preventing heart disease as the omega-3s in fish (EPA and DHA). Good news if you don’t love seafood. Aim for 2 to 3 grams of ALA a day; break fast is a great place to start. Stir some flaxseed (1.6 grams of omega-3 per tablespoon) into your yogurt, top your French toast with walnuts (2.6 grams per ounce), or cook your eggs with canola oil (1.3 grams per tablespoon). 12 MG Magnesium The Mineral You May Be Missing You make sure to get enough protein and calcium, but chances are, magnesium isn’t on your radar. It should be: The mineral is crucial for protein synthesis, improving muscle function, and boosting…

GET IT // TASTE IT // VISIT IT // BUY IT // TRY IT // JOIN IT LEARN ABOUT IT! Reconnect Study Decreased sexual desire is a real medical condition known as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, or HSDD. If HSDD is affecting your relationship, see if you qualify for a clinical research study called the Reconnect Study. ReconnectStudy.com. TASTE IT! Love, Your Bread With 80 calories per slice & 100% whole grains, eating right tastes better than ever with new Arnold® /Brownberry® /Oroweat® Healthfull® Bread. Join the conversation and share the love! #LoveYourBread loveyourbread.com/healthfull GET IT! Look and Feel Your Max Best! Hydroxycut® Max! includes female-friendly ingredients folic acid and iron, and can help you get into the best shape of your life. hydroxycut.com/products/hydroxycut-max/ DRINK IT! Pure Leaf…

You’ve been slimming down . . . and now it’s summer. Which means doing the big reveal, maybe in shorts or a swimsuit. This is a moment that should be thrilling, but instead, it can be scary, because despite your accomplishment, body-image anxiety still manages to set in. “Many women continue to feel self-conscious about their bodies after losing weight,” says David Sarwer, Ph.D., a professor of psychology in psychiatry and surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. “They may have sagging skin and stretch marks, and they worry that if they wear revealing clothes, people will judge them.” Not only that, after weight loss, it typically takes some time for your brain to catch up to your new slimmer reality. “You may still think…

OF COURSE YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY. WHO DOESN’T? Even if you consider yourself to be reasonably happy already, odds are you wouldn’t mind being more so. “It’s a natural inclination, part of human nature,” says Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D., a lecturer on positive psychology and the author of Choose the Life You Want. But the sad fact is, Americans are less happy than we used to be. According to the latest Harris Interactive Poll, only a third of us say we’re “very happy,” down from 2008. “More and more science is showing an increase in depression and anxiety among people in the U.S.,” Ben-Shahar says. The demands of our busy, stressful lives and worries about finances are contributing to our malaise, experts say. “But even more so is our over-reliance…

There’s a bold hue for you. 1 YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush in No. 1 Fuchsia Desinvolte ($40, yslbeautyus.com). Burberry Lip & Cheek Bloom in Purple Tulip No. 11 ($30, burberry.com). 2 Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Blush in Bang ($26, sephora.com). Lancôme Blush Subtil Crème in Coral Alize ($24, lancomeusa.com). 3 Dior Addict Lip Maximizer in Pink ($33, dior.com). Givenchy Le Rougea-Porter in Rose Avant-Garde ($36, barneys.com). 4 Circa Color Focus Eye Shadow Palette in Visionary ($12, walgreens.com). Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes in Portly Plum ($17, clinique.com). 5 L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Last Lipcolor in Forever Candy ($13, drugstores). Covergirl Outlast Longwear Lipcolor in Red Rogue ($9, drugstores). 6 Smashbox Always Sharp Crayon Eye Liner in 3D Pacific ($20, smashbox.com). Sephora Collection Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in Green…

Though you wouldn’t know it to look at her out of uniform, this smiley woman is one hard-charging takeno-prisoners soccer phenom (she’s a forward for the U.S. Women’s National Team). Yet ask her what the biggest compliment she can get on her game is, and she’ll tell you it’s that she plays like a girl. “I’m out to reinvent that phrase into something that’s celebrated,” she says. “I want it to have a girlwith-mud-on-her-face swagger.” Watching Morgan, 26, gear up for the Women’s World Cup this summer, we have no doubt she’ll succeed in doing exactly that. She’ll also inspire you to live as fearlessly as she does, and to have as much fun. Here’s why. Even Her Thighs Have Their Own Fan Club Morgan loves that her muscular quads…

Q “To look young, what three habits do we all need to adopt?” Here’s what I swear by: Moisturize, hydrate, and use a retinol cream at night. In the morning, apply an SPF 30 facial moisturizer that’s oil-free so that it soaks in without clogging pores. Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water throughout the day to keep skin cells plump—they are made up of 90 percent water—and apply a retinol on your justwashed face right before bed; it will slough dry skin and encourage collagen production while you sleep. I recommend RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream (at right, $23, walmart.com). “Any quick trick to make skin look more refreshed?” Douse a washcloth with cold milk to make a compress, apply it to your face for five to 10…

GET ’EM WHILE IT’S HOT Leave it to Nike to take ancient Greek gladiator sandals and make them perform in the modern world. The Lunarsandiator Sky Hi pairs the cushiony sole and traction of a sneaker with the strappy leather silhouette of summer’s sexiest sandal, so you can comfortably hit the street or a picnic turned game of Frisbee. ($100, nike.com) Smarter sunnies These pop-y shades do more than flatter: They also keep you, and even the planet, in top form. WATCH THESE DEFY GRAVITY The owl-eye Poc Know Julia Mancuso Ed. sunglasses won’t slide down your nose as you sweat: They have a special grippy rubber bridge that just gets stickier and more stay-put when wet. ($170, pocsports.com) NOW YOU SEE THEM Lightweight Zeal Ace sunglasses, made from molded…

Q: “Why Is No Body Moisturizer Hydrating Enough for Me?” —Bailey, 24, Russellville, Arkansas You might not be using it right. Your skin should be damp when you apply a hydrator, which then acts as a shield, trapping the water inside. So timing is everything. Right after you pat your skin with a towel, apply the lotion or cream. There’s a misconception that you’ve got to slather on a thick layer. No need—smoothing a small amount on damp skin will work better than an entire jar of lotion on skin that’s already dried out. I apply Lancôme Nutrix Royal Body ($41, lancome-usa.com) immediately after showering every morning. The Doctor’s Top Skin Fixes “I know not to overscrub my sensitive skin. Anything else?” —Laura, 31, New Orleans Washing your face with…

Get gorgeous naturally. HEADING OUT? Exercising temporarily lowers the skin’s protective antioxidant levels: Outside, apply SPF 30 every two hours. Though it sounds too good to be true, exercise not only skin youthful but also helps it de-age—and now we know why. As you workout, your muscles release all sorts of proteins to start the domino effect of your body’s response to exercise. Researchers at McMaster University in Ontario took a close look at those proteins and were able to pinpoint one in particular, IL-15, that stimulates skin cells’ power centers, or mitochondria. The pumped-up mitochondria in turn make skin cells perform better, whether they’re cranking out plumping collagen or triggering the cell turnover that renews your complexion. In other words, IL-15 makes skin cells’ mitochondria fitter and healthier, and…

GO ONE SHADE TOP TO TOE All black or white on white: Either elongates you beautifully. CLASSIC HUES BEG FOR CLASSIC ACCESSORIES Solid pointy-toed pumps, aviators, and structured satchels keep to Heidi’s sleek style. DON’T BE TOO BUTTONED-UP Whether wearing a full-on suit or a shirt and flares, showing skin on top adds a hit of sexiness. Bring in slim-fitting pants and you create a sense of legs for miles. Again, Heidi pulls off a perfect combo. GET BUSY Breaking up a matching jacket and pants with a patterned tee takes this outfit from stuffy to off-duty and relaxed.…

The season serves up its very best. We take it from there, carefully selecting quality ingredients to build the perfect summer salad every day. Like hand-slicing sweet strawberries, washing and chopping whole heads of Romaine and freshly grilling chicken right in our kitchens. It’s Wendy’s® Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad. A taste of summer, made just for summer. LEARN MORE AT YOUTUBE.COM/WENDYS…

Scan for more . . . SYMPTOMS TO NEVER IGNORE BREATHING TIPS FOR BETTER ENERGY WHY YOU NEED A MENTAL HEALTH DAY When it comes to concentrating and being productive, many people work against their brain’s natural, hardwired patterns without even realizing it, says Ernest Rossi, Ph.D., a psychotherapist in Los Osos, California. To explain: You’ve heard of circadian rhythms, which act like a 24-hour inner clock to regulate when you sleep and wake . Well, there’s an additional, similar process that your body and brain follow, called ultradian rhythms, which rules your energy and alertness, explains Rossi, who has studied the phenomenon extensively. These rhythms operate in 90-to 120-minute cycles. They’re why you rotate through stages of lighter and deeper sleep during the night, why your ability to focus…

Feel more energized. There are a lot of questions about vitamins these days. We used to think of them as another good way to stay healthy, along with exercise and eating right. But then a couple of years ago, some research found that supplements might not help reduce our risk of disease after all. And most of us were left wondering whether to take our vitamins or toss them. Well after experts took a closer look, we have some answers. You shouldn’t give up on vitamins completely, they say, but you do need to be smart about which ones you take. “There are a lot of worthless supplements out there, but there are many really good ones, too,” notes Mark Moyad, M.D., the director of preventive and alternative medicine at…

A traumatic visit to a department store five years ago made Ashley Keller face the truth about her weight. “I remember sitting in the parking lot after trying to buy pants for work,” says 5-foot-6-inch Ashley, 28, who then weighed 250 pounds. “I used to wear a size 19, but this time the pants didn’t fit. I couldn’t understand it. I honestly thought the manufacturer was saving five cents in material and skimping on the size. But then it dawned on me that the pants weren’t getting smaller—my waist was getting bigger. And I had to do something about it.” Start weight 250 lb Current weight 140 lb Hungry All the Time Ashley, a public relations representative in Farmland, Indiana, had struggled with her weight as a teen, but it…

COLOR THEORY Orange has an innate warmth and energy that can put you in a positive mood, says color expert Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Cheeks Don’t be gun-shy with blush. “It has the power to illuminate your entire face,” says Melissa Silver, a makeup artist for Maybelline New York. Megawatt hues like this tangerine and fuchsia flatter everyone, she says: “Orange instantly warms up your complexion, and a hot pink builds on the natural tone you get after working out.” For the most impact, use a tapered blush brush to apply a matte powder (which tends to pack the most pigment) to the apples of your cheeks—“that’s where you flush naturally,” Silver says. For a dewy effect, try a cream. Dab some onto cheeks…