Shape Will Whip You Back Into Shape

Like almost every magazine out there, Shape has regular features that appear in every issue. These include Editor's Letter and Hot Lines. The Editor's Letter is always an enjoyable read, and the Hot Lines section is where you read what other readers of the magazine have to say about various topics. This section also usually has a specific question directed to the readers that you can answer via email or letter, and if they print your response you often get some sort of prize. For example, one issue offered a free Shape T-shirt for answering "What is your favorite, fast, no-cook recipe?". I enjoy this type of thing in a magazine because it adds to the fun! Shape is for anyone that enjoys finding easy health-recipes, reading about the inner improvements and outer improvements and wants an easy workout.

My personal favorite part of Shape is reading the weight loss stories. These stories are about normal, everyday people (so far I have only seen women in these stories) who have lost weight. When I say normal and everyday, I mean they are not super tiny models. They are people you can relate to. These people have lost usually at least 20 lbs. While many others have lost much more than that. In these stories, we're told many details about the person such as what they do for a living, how they got to the point of needing to lose weight and make their lifestyle healthier and then we're told how they were successful in losing the weight and keeping it off.

The articles in this magazine are well-written, logically organized, and very helpful. An added bonus? They are also a pleasure to read. Article variety of topic is exceptional; topics range from various types of workouts to beauty and fashion advice to dietary suggestions and recipes. I consider this magazine to be an excellent investment in health and wellness. The articles are informative, I have found some great recipes to increase healthy eating for my family, and I have also found some great exercises to do while browsing through the magazine.

Shape magazine is colorful and well-designed. The organization of the magazine is very well-done, and I find this magazine very motivational. My teenage daughters enjoy reading it as much as I do, and getting them to concentrate on exercise and health is not always an easy task. Plus, it's fun! What more can one ask from a magazine?

Shape is not about losing weight to simply become thin. It's about making lifestyle changes to be the best person you can be. To do this you need to eat healthier, take care of your body, mind and soul and get some exercise. If you're looking to make some lifestyle changes, I would recommend that you look into Shape magazine for help and encouragement. If they can help inspire me to get moving, they can help anyone!

Shape has a very strong focus on health. All the articles, no matter what their topic, are related to health. I like this emphasis. It educates and informs young women who may not be getting health information elsewhere. The magazine has practical, relevant nutrition and diet information for the way that most of their readers eat today. The healthy recipes are not time-consuming and are easy to prepare. For women on the go, there is lots of advice for making healthy restaurant choices and healthy meals-on-the-go ideas. There is also lots of suggestions for healthy snacks and treats.