Kristen Bell Covers Shape: "I Keep Moving Whenever I Can"

It looks like Shape is celebrating the last month of Summer with a bikini-clad Kristen Bell on the cover. Inside, Kristen shares with the mag her 30 rules to live by - from diet advice, tips on aging, and skin care how-tos. And showing just how fit she is, she does part of the interview while working out on a treadmill! Here are the highlights: On staying active : “I’m like a jackrabbit throughout the day and like to keep moving whenever I can . . . More flights of stairs means I can eat more candy!” On bringing the workout outdoors : “My friends and I are all into staying in shape through outdoor activities. We play Ultimate Frisbee, hike the trails around Los Angeles, go rock climbing in Malibu, explore underwater caves in Palos Verdes. We’re gluttons for excitement, and it keeps us fit!” On indulging : “I’ve learned I don’t really feel well after I eat it but I also know that devouring a whole cheesecake with my girlfriends can feel incredible! I’m always going to be the kind of person who treats myself.” On meditation : “When you have a problem - whether it’s road rage, your guy, or work - meditation allows everything to unfold the way it’s supposed to.”

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Kristen Bell Covers Shape: "I Keep Moving Whenever I Can"

Do You Air Dry Your Workout Clothes?

At a recent event sponsored by a large sporting goods company, the director of marketing admitted she always tossed her workout gear into the dryer, technical fabrics included. Many of us gasped - it seemed sacrilege. The dryer breaks down the wicking fibers; it burns the spandex. Most of the clothes I wear when getting my sweat on are made with engineered fabrics that “transfer moisture” or were designed to cling in just the right way. Pretty much, if the garment is not 100 percent cotton, I air dry it on a clothes line or drying rack set up in my bathtub. My husband thinks I am a little crazy, but I truly believe keeping my fave fitness clothes out of the high drier heat extends their life and helps them keep their shape. While I know I am not alone in my obsession with line drying, some fitness fanatics go for the drier due to ease, lack of space, or serious humidity. What about you? Flickr User horiavarlan Do You Air Dry Your Workout Clothes? I air dry all my workout clothes. I only air dry occasionally. I never air dry my clothes. My method is more complicated, so I’ll explain below.

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[Forum] How Do You Lose Weight?

From Diet Blog Share: I would like to ask if anyone agrees with me regarding limiting your food intake with the focus on losing weight or controlling your weight. My short views on getting to your desired weight goal are: 1. Limiting food intake - maybe with the help of a hunger suppressant if you are not strong enough to fight off your indulging habits, or breakouts in my case. 2. When you eat, to keep it as healthy and raw as possible for maximum nutrition. 3. Last but not least, just a moderate exercise plan. Like walking the dog more often, or walking a longer way home. But, if you are more serious, a minimum of 3 hours per week doing cardiovascular exercises, maybe in the gym or even at home. I have started with this schedule. Anyone else on a similar venture as myself? Let me know what you guys are doing.

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[Forum] How Do You Lose Weight?