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Earlier this week, my bro and I broke out the tennis rackets. The ladies on the court beside us were super-cute: they had gray hair and were wearing visors and long pants (despite the sweltering heat). All of a sudden, it hit me: when they were little girls, they didn't have all the athletic opps that we do. Whoa.

As we're set to celebrate July 4th, I'm feeling super-grateful for Title IX (which gives girls equal access to sports). Could you imagine NOT being able to play soccer or lacrosse or softball...or whatever sport you love? I've been on tonsa teams (from gymnastics to field hockey and everything in between) and runnin' around is a huge part of who I am.

This weekend, I'm planning on hiking, practicing yoga and maybe playing some speedminton. But I'm also headed to Washington D.C. to check out the museums and spy some fireworks. Gotta spend some time appreciating our history, right? Happy Fourth!

Healthy hearts,
Katie A.

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Hey girl! How are ya? I've been datin my BF for a while now but his parents still don't know about us. But we both want to hang out some time. Any tips/ideas? Please reply cuz i dont know what to do. Thanks in advance.
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Hey girl,

Definitely tell your 'rents about it. Lay out the reasons why you think you're responsible and mature enough to handle a relationship. Compromise with them and ask if you can even go on group dates for a while.

Caitlin R.

varsityFHplaya141 on 7/6/2009 3:02:00 PM

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fanohim on 7/4/2009 10:22:38 PM

Hey Girlies!
I would also like to have a personal trainer! I need to loose weight this summer because it's my goal and I want someone who can give me workout tips that will work, food plans that will work, and just in general what has worked for you!

Please please please comment on my profile and tell me your success tips and please tell me why you think you should be my personal trainer!

thanks!
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sweetreddancer on 7/3/2009 10:14:36 PM

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I have a prob. I am deeply and utterly in love with my bffs bro who is 2 years older than me. My bff is relle supportive and stuff but the prob is that he likes another girl. He barely knows i exist but i LOVE him! i cant get him out of my head! and nxt year he is going to high skl and im still in middle skl but i stilll cant 4get him. Some help here please!

Hey babe,

He's probably too old for you. You guys are living in different worlds right now and you need to focus on guys that are more in your age range. spend the summer hanging with your girls and distracting yourself and see if you meet anyone else closer to your own age. Just keep yourself bus and you'll forget about him in no time.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

beachbabe2606xo on 7/3/2009 10:11:42 PM

cool. im not doing much 4 the 4th. i could b but i chose 2 spend it with my fam so they couldnt hav yelled at me. shouldve jus gone with the g rents. ggrrrrrr. ugh my fam is so hard. 2 strict. cant even eat when im hungry unless its din time. any1 with strict parents wanna get 2getha n chat? COMMENT ON MY PROFILE IF UR RENTS R STRICT!!!!!!!

i_rock_big_socks!!!!! on 7/3/2009 5:32:22 PM

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not the newest one the june/july one its still ahsnt come here yet???

Hey babe,

We're just about ready to send it out! Just keep being patient for a little bit longer.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

CrazyChefGirl10 on 7/3/2009 4:01:17 PM

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im kinda mad cause im looking for the girls life magazine and its not in stores i keep looking and its not there and its supposted to be in stores right now . i live in ontario, canada is there some sort of back order or sumthing why isnt it in stores ???

Hey babe,

I think our new issue hasn't come out yet. Wait a bit longer and see if it shows up. Thanks for being patient!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

fungurl100 on 7/3/2009 3:39:57 PM

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bella_babe95 on 7/3/2009 10:44:21 AM

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I have a guy friend that I haven't even known for a year yet, I feel that we're pretty close, but I also feel that I'm still getting to know him. He met my friend one time and now he keeps trying to her everywhere! I have no control of the situation, because he got her phone number so he's texting her directly. He knows that I wish to have some seperate friends because I nicely told him, but he still invites her places. What do I do now?

Hey babe,

It wouldn't be fair of you to tell your friends who they can be friends with. Think of how annoyed you would be if he tried to do that to you! As long as your other friend wants to be friends with him you'll just have to try to schedule one on one time with both of your friends. I know it's not exactly what you want, but you have to respect your friends' feelings too.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

jen on 7/3/2009 12:29:14 AM

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would it be healthy to loose 2 or 3 pounds a week?

Hey babe,

Probably only if you're really overweight. Try not to focus on the amount of weight and focus on how you feel instead!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

dancechiky456 on 7/2/2009 11:10:33 PM

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I am going to a 4th of july party tomorrow (yeah, its on the 3rd). It's supposed to be 78 degrees & rainy (but prob not till later). I'll be swimmin too. how should I do my hair & is a sundress ok to wear? or should I wear somethin else, cuz I'm pretty active/clumsy & I don't want my undies showin.
thanks.

Hey babe,

If you're worrying about getting wet, pulling your hair back might keep it from being frizzy or in your face too much. If you're nervous about wearing a dress it's probably better not to, just so you're totally comfortable and not worrying about it all day. Have a good time!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

XxhorsebabexXsugar on 7/2/2009 11:03:35 PM

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Does jumping on a trampoline count as a cardio workout?

Hey babe,

Absolutely! Good for you legs too.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

summer_forever! on 7/2/2009 10:08:08 PM

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I was reading an article in another magazine about hazing. I am only 13, and I never knew that this stuff happened in high school! It really freaked me out. Does hazing happen often at high schools? Is it as big of a deal that the other magazine made it seem? Can you give me some advice please!

Hey babe,

It really depends on the high school. But the important thing is that hazing is only a big deal if you let it affect you. don't get involved with that kind of behavior! It's dangerous and stupid.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

cutiechic525 on 7/2/2009 9:57:46 PM

I could not live ith out playing VOLLEYBALL!!

annaelizabeth on 7/2/2009 9:08:10 PM

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO EVERYBODY

Coolgirl4 on 7/2/2009 3:56:48 PM

hey how do you get a personal trainer? ' cause that would be awesome. happy upcoming 4th.
<3 Daci

b-ball babe 11 on 7/2/2009 3:45:39 PM

OMG I hope u have fun in D.C

Check out my profile girls, and please leave a comment, thanks!

SportyGal on 7/2/2009 3:45:36 PM

Cooool. I'm going swimming at a lake tomorrow and on the 4th, so i hope to get some pretty good exercise from that! :]

summer_forever! on 7/2/2009 3:44:48 PM

O cool yeah my sister did a report on Title IX and its so good!i wanna try speedminton too.. it seems cool.

mnm22 on 7/2/2009 12:57:25 PM

FIRST COMMENT??? lol. just had to say that:]
Hey!
I have seen other girls post things for a personal trainer and I thought that was a good idea. So if you are interested just leave a comment on my profile. You don't have to fill out an application or anything, just say a little about yourself and if you have any diet/ workout plans, I would like details *=)
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v-ballnerdygirl on 7/2/2009 12:16:20 PM

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