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There’s something so refresh ingand modern about the no-color trend. Instead of shocking shades and elaborate art, this one is all about showing off the health of your nails-and the effect is supereasy to pull off . Innovative base coats and topcoats give you perfectly polished, lowmaintenance nails in just a few swipes. Here’s how: Ace Your Base The latest base coats domore than just prime your nails for polish. They’re laced with vitamins, peptides, proteins, or botanicals to nourish and protect. OPI Gel Break Serum ($14, ulta.com), developed as an antidote to the issues that crop up after improper gel-polish removal (namely weakened nail beds that lead to peeling and increased brittleness), contains vitamins A, C, and E, plus safflower oil, bamboo, and cactus extracts. Or try the…

SCAN TO SHOP! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. 1/Tighten up After applying a thin layer of the black retinoid and mineral powder formula, you lift off the Lancer Younger Revealing Mask Intense ($250 for four treatments, lancerskincare.com) with the included magnetic tool, which delivers micro current stimulation for a firming effect. Time: 10 minutes 2/Detoxand drench Massage in Farmacy Honey Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask ($56, sephora.com). Your skin will drink in the natural hydrating properties of honey, along with amino acid–rich royal jelly, for a complexion that’s practically buzzing with moisture. Time: 15 minutes 3/Tackle therough stuff Smooth skin’s surface with L’Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Exfoliate & Refining Treatment Mask ($13, drugstores), a mineral-rich clay with red algae extract that gently exfoliates and…

4 Time more cortisol receptors (basically tiny strees-hormone magnets) that belly fat contains compared with subcutaneous fat (the flub that sits just beneath your skin), a study in Psychosomatic Medicine finds. So if you stress out a lot, fat goes to your belly faster than anywhere else. To stay happy and calm, exercise, meditate, and hang with people who make you smile. 50/30/20 The breakdown of carbs, protein, and fat as a percentage of total daily calories that can help you best manage hunger and satiety and keep belly fat and weight under control, says Diana Lipson-Burge, R.D.N., a dietitian in Hermosa Beach, California. For example, if your base metabolism (calories your body burns daily at rest) plus activity works out to 1,800 calories a day, that breaks down to…

Scan for more tasty ideas! Apples Keep You (and Your Gut Bugs) Strong and Happy. Your gut bacteria help regulate your digestion, immune system, weight, and mood, and apples boost the population of the good kind, a recent study found. That’s because the fruit (especially the Granny Smith variety) is a great source of the type of fiber that fuels these microbes, so they produce fatty acids that keep your colon healthy and prevent chronic disease, says study author Giuliana Noratto, Ph.D., a food science professor at Texas A&M University. They Make Your Heart Even Healthier. Eating two medium apples a day could lower your levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) by up to 24 percent in just six months, according to a Florida State University study. Apples…

Y’ou may not know your way around camu camu, maca, or spirulina yet, but Sophie Jaffe—the raw-food chef who has cooked for the likes of George Clooney—will quickly teach you how to turn these exotic-sounding plant-based boosters into addictive, cravable dishes. Jaffe, mom to Kai, 6, and Leo, 4, brings daunting health food down to earth, making it accessible, easy to work with, and most important, delicious. Her mission? To get maximum nutrients into every bite, which is why she has put together a line of potent plant-powder blends called Philosophie and whips up genius recipes like her famous Green Dream Truffles (Jaffe has a YouTube channel where she shares her beloved creations). “Instead of thinking about calories, I eat as many colors as I can each day,” she says.…

Your Brain Grows Exercise increases the size of the brain’s hippocampus, an area that regulates emotion and memory formation, by 2 percent, research from the University of Illinois found. “The bigger size is related to better recall and decision making,” says Arthur Kramer, Ph.D., the study’s author. He says brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that promotes the development of neurons and brain tissue, likely plays a role. A study in Neuroscience Letters showed that strength training can boost production of BDNF by 77 percent. Your Skin Gets Smoother Gets and Healthier Doing cardio regularly can take 30 years off your skin, according to a study from McMaster University in Ontario. When you work out, your body produces a protein called IL-15 that encourages the growth of mitochondria, cell structures…

“I’m passionate about working out” Lea says. “I love it. I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in, and I have a healthy relationship with my body. I’m in a really good place right now.” And why shouldn’t she be? The 30-year-old actress is starring on the hit TV show Scream Queens, she just finished recording her second album, and she’s enjoying being single. “I have this time to grow and focus on me,” she says. Lea , who had never taken a fitness class before she moved to Los Angeles for Glee, credits exercise with making her happier, and definitely healthier, than ever. “The mind and body results after you do a workout you enjoy are incredible,” she says. Listen up as Lea shares her other strategies for…

Time to Eat! I’ve spent a big part of my carrer at magazines focused on health and fitness, and I’ve never quite understood the tone of panic that permeates so many November issues over the predicted food deluge to come. “The average Thanks giving meal has over 3,000 calories, more than you should ever eat in a day!" is a common and dire warning to readers. Another: “Don’t let anyone push you to eat seconds!" In my opinion, this type of advice underscores a lack of faith in the smart, health-minded women who, I believe, know that a single meal isn’t going to make or break them. Thanks giving? It’s one day, one dinner. Enjoy it. We plan to. And we plan to enjoy our meals on the other 29…

SCAN TO SHOP! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. Everyday acts that tap your creativity can turn up your happiness, new research suggests. “And applying makeup would be one of the most common ways to flex your creative muscles," says study author Paul Silvia, Ph.D. To reap the feel-good effect, approach your makeup with that in mind. “Just have fun,” says Chanel makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua. “Reach for a color you’ve never tried, blend a few together, or play up a feature you normally don’t.” Think of it as a beauty project. 1/Lancôme Color Design Matte Lip Color in Out With a Bang ($23, lancome-usa.com). 2/Urban Decay Vice Lipstick in Phone Call ($17, urbandecay.com). 3/Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Last Looks Cream Blush in Peony…

1 WEIGHTLESS BUFFERA barely there layer that you’ll live in on breezy days, The North Face Winter Better Than Naked Jacket ($120, thenorthface.com) has extra lining over your torso, just where the wind hits 2/3 UNTETHERED TECH The Tom Tom Spark Cardio + Music running watch ($250, tomtom.com) tracks distance, speed, time, and heart rate and stores up to 500 songs Pair it with the sweat proof, slip-proof Jaybird Freedom wireless earbuds ($200, bestbuy.com) 4 BETTER BASE This New Balance M4M Seamless Long Sleeve ($75, newbalance.com) may look pure fashion, but it’s built for sweat with smart cable-knit yarn that wicks away moisture 5 FUZZY LEGGINGS The supersoft insulated lining on The North Face Winter Warm Tights ($85, thenorthface.com) keeps legs cozy on cold days 6 EASYSTRIDER A socklike construction…

Make Sweet Potato "toast" Toss a spud and some toppings in your bag, and when you’re ready to eat, slice ¼-inch-thickslabs of the potato, pop them into a toaster oven for about 5 minutes per side, and load them up with toppings, says Kate Kordsmeier, the founder of the natural-living website Root + Revel. Her tasty combo ideas will get you started: 1Mustard + Sliced hardboiled eggs + Cornichon pickles 2 Hummus + Bell pepper + Cucumber + Edamame 3 Greek Yogurt + Pomegranate seeds + Sliced almonds 4 Nut butter + Sliced pear + Coconut flakes Always Have Crunch on Hand Enhance any lunch with nutty flavor plus some good texture by making a batch of dried quinoa to stir into yogurt, sprinkle on salads, or top soup, suggests…

JEAN TESTING In addition to weighing yourself, measure your waist every two weeks and pay attention to how your clothes fit You worked hard to lose weight, and you aced it. Now comes the next challenge: keeping it off. Most likely you heard about the Biggest Loser study earlier this year that found that 13 of 14 contestants had regained substantial amounts of weight within six years. Suddenly headlines were blaring that rebound weight gain was ignitable. Here’s the thing, though: It’s simply not true. The Biggest Loser contestants are unusual because they lost extreme amounts of weight, which is hard to maintain over the long term. Among people who lose more modest amounts of weight (i.e., the majority of us), 60 percent keep most of it off, according to…

SCAN TO BOOK YOUR TRIP! Download the free Love My Shape app and scan the page. Best Activity Out fitters WHITE-WATER FUN ROW Adventures Your only job is to show up and enjoy; your guides will do the rest, including giving you a crash course on white-water rafting, pointing out local flora and fauna, and cooking meals. You’ll also have a chance to go hiking and swim in hidden coves. At night, take in a beautiful sunset before heading to bed to sleep like a baby. (Starting at $990 per person for a three-day trip on the Snake River in Idaho, rowadventures.com) HIKER ’ S HAVEN Mountain Travel Sobek You’ll get a tour of national parks on these guided trips, which take you onto less-trafficked trails for picturesque vistas…

If you can’t remember the last time you bought a hot tool, then you’re missing out on a world of options. What’s changed? Now quality tools are made of ceramic or titanium instead of metal or aluminum. "They heat up uniformly so you don’t get hot spots that damage hair," says Nunzio Saviano, the owner of the eponymous salon in New York City. "And you can adjust the temp to customize it for your hair type." Also key: "High-end tools take seconds to get back to their set temperature after each pass, so you don’t have to go over sections multiple times," says Sarah Potempa, creator of the Beach waver Rotating Curling Iron. Meet the tools that are changing the game. High – Tech Dryers WHEN YOU HAVE A NEED…

FIT FASHION Lululemon Fast as Light Muscle Tank ($58, lululemon.com). Chichi Active tights (similar styles atchichiactive.com) Nike Air Max 2016 sneakers ($190, nike.com). On following pages: Varley TerriCrop($60, carbon38 com). Terez Marble Performance Capri ($75, carbon38.com) . To get more power and play from your muscles, add foam to your strength routine. "As muscles get stronger, they often lose flexibility," says Jordan Metzl, M.D., a sports medicine doctor at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and the author of the upcoming Dr. Jordan Metzl’s Workout Prescription. "The best way to make— and keep—muscles more pliable is by using a foam roller." Flexy muscles give more flow to your kinetic chain, the interrelated group of muscles, bones, and connective tissue that runs from head to toe. That’s why…

Beet Pancakes Created by CONNOR SHANAHAN, chef de cuisine at Wolfgang Puck Catering Makes: 36 Active time: 40 minutes Total time: 40 minutes 3 cups peeled, coarsely grated beets (about 3 medium) 2 large eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons gluten free flour 1½ teaspoons kosher salt ⅔ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Canola oil 1 Place the beets in a large bowl and press down on them with several layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. Add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper and stir until thoroughly mixed. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom. When oil is very hot (it should flow easily when the skillet is tilted) use a tablespoon measure to scoop a heaping portion of the beet…

Scan for more smart advice! We’ve all been there: You keep dwelling on a situation that didn’t go your way. In fact, the more you try not think about it, the more obsessed with it you become. This is called rumination, and scientists say it’s actually wired into our DNA. “Your brain is designed to help you survive, so it hones in on threats and worries,” says Todd Kashdan, Ph.D., the co author of The Upside of Your Dark Side. But because most of the problems we face aren’t the life-or-death scenarios our cavewoman ancestors faced, they don’t have clear, straightforward solutions, he says. Instead, that fight you had with your partner or the promotion you didn’t get becomes something you rehash in your mind over and over, making…

nov 2016 FIT FASHION Vintage jersey. Norma Kamali Archive bodysuit (normakamali.com for similar styles). Vintage boxing gloves. Train like a fighter and you’ll not only sculpt a knockout body but also tap the powerful feel of rock-solid confidence. FIT FASHION Chromat sports bra ($269, chromat.co). Chromat shorts ($139, chromat.co). Vintage boxing gloves. Ivy Park jacket ($190, nordstrom.com). If there’s a workout that can make your whole body lean and mean in record time, it’s boxing. No wonder more and more studios are turning on to the mixed martial arts (MMA) magic. Now Reebok is partnering with the largest MMA company in the world, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and some of the most influential MMA gyms in the country to make it more mainstream than ever. "Boxing requires power and…

When you need Zen, go for a walk in nature. Within a short time, you’ll start to take slower, deeper breaths, which activates your parasympathetic nervous system to lower your blood pressure, slow your heart rate, and clear your mind. Pay close attention to the details around you to reap the biggest benefits. Trace your finger along the veiny spine of a leaf, listen to the crunch of twigs under your feet, or feel the rough texture of a tree’s bark. Focusing on these things will ground you in the present and calm you even more effectively. —Nina Smiley, Ph.D., the director of mindfulness programming at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, and the coauthor of The Three Minute Meditator…