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November 2002

Shape Magazine is geared for women who take care of themselves through fitness, aerobics, nutrition, etc. The editorial advisory board includes 25 of the most well-respected medical and health care professionals in the country. On the cover is Josie Maran.


November 2002 - Table of Contents

On The Cover

  • Beauty Giveaway
    Get a fab new nail color - free to the first 500 Shape.com entrants!

  • Free Workout Poster: 5 Exclusive New Moves
    For your best abs ever! From the new 'For Dummies' video.

  • Calorie Shockers in Your Favorite Foods!
    What you need to know before you take another bite.

  • 60 Second Fitness
    Squeeze in one minute busts of cardio and strength throughout the day.

  • Body Fat Facts
    Why it matters and how it's measured. Our writer tried five popular methods to find the most accurate.

  • 6 Satisfying Weight Loss Recipes
    Autumn's all stars are packed with vitamins, fibers and flavor.

  • The 4 Biggest Job Stressors
    And strategies for coping. Constructive ways to help you regain your sanity.

  • New Sexy Dresses to Look Sleek
    Take a star turn in beautiful, body baring dresses.

Shape Your Life

  • Shape Your Life News
    How to get a can do spirit; Don't be a people pleasing pushover; Exercise your female power; and more.

  • Venture Out
    Fitness for all seasons: Canada offers spectacular outdoor adventure for half the price you would pay in the U.S.

  • Life Lessons
    Trying to hard to be perfect? You could be setting yourself up for frustration - and failure. Six ways to achieve more by doing less.

Look Great

  • Look Great News
    Better looking skin; Corduroy everything; and more.

  • Beauty Q&A
    How can I infuse my pale skin with color? And more of your questions answered.

  • Beauty Rx
    Got thin hair? Follow these volumizing tips from an international hair export.

  • Bye Bye Dry Skin
    Seven simple steps to keeping your face and body soft and hydrated all winter long.

Get Fit

  • Get Fit News
    Learn a sport, change your life, win a fitness makeover, and more.

  • Target Training
    The crunch free way to a stronger, sexier back and abs.

  • Fitness Q&A
    Do I really need five to six days for strength training every week to tone my butt and thighs? And more of your questions answered.

  • Do It Right
    Get gravity defying glutes and toned legs in one move.

  • Success Stories
    One woman's new eating habits helped her stay on track. Another cuts back on her workout to be come healthier.

  • Weight Loss Diary
    Jill makes sure she is always five to ten minutes away from a workout.

  • Weight Loss Q&A
    I have gained fat and my clothes are tighter. So why is my BMI lower now? And more of your questions answered here.

Think Healthy

  • Think Healthy News
    The best neighborhoods for your health; Overeating quiz; Beat the Bloast; Exercise and your period; and more.

  • Health Survey
    Exercise, diet, stress and you: a few months ago, you answered our survey about your weight loss, workouts, career, relationships and health. Now we have some answers for you.

  • Mind Body Q&A
    Can an overwhelming, hectic schedule keep your from conceiving? And more.

  • Get A Life (Coach)
    They can help you begin a new career, start a weight loss program, reduce stress, and mostly, get more from life.

  • Time Out
    Exercise helped me quit drinking. Walking and running offer a healthy new way to deal with life.


Eat Right

  • Eat Right News
    Should you fear fries? Pizzas that pass muster; Forgoing fake fats; A good that may help you eat less; and more.


In Every Issue

  • Editor's Letter: by Barbara Harris, M.A.
  • Contributors
  • Hot Lines: From our readers
  • Buyer's Guide: For retail information