3 times it's OK to tell your bestie's secret

You heart your BFF and would do anything to protect her. When she tells you a secret, you obvs have to keep it. Her new crush’s name is for your ears only and you’ll never spill. But is there ever a time...

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The ABC's of lovin' your bod--and yourself

OK, babes, it’s time to reboot our body image. We’re tired of the trash talk and all the focus on flaws instead of fabulous features. Girls are gorgeous! So our Q: Where’s the love? Answer: right here, baby! Read on for our ABC...

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What's wrong with your shape? (Hint: Nothing!)

Shapewear is a term that’s used to describe tight-fitting undergarments, like Spanx, that make the body appear thinner by keeping tummies and curves tucked in and smoothed over. Spanx used to be thought of as only for older women, but now, girls as...

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How to handle guys picking on your size

The guys at school are rude to me and my friend because we are not super skinny. They treat us like dirt, and it really hurts. How should I handle this? Bill: I could say how the guys should get sensitivity training but...

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Beat the post-feast pooch

You spent all weekend scarfing down your favorite holiday foods—honey-baked ham, gingerbread cookies and a pile o’ sides. But today? Today, your tummy is more pooch than perfectly toned. Ditch the bloat and get your ab-fab body back in just a few easy...

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Am I good enough for my crush?

I have a huge crush on this boy from camp, and I think he likes me, too. The problem is, I think I’m fat. I don’t see why he’s into me, and not all the pretty, skinny girls. Dear Camp...

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I feel fat

I don’t feel good about my weight. People tease me, and I feel like a beast. We are going on a cruise this summer, so I need to get into a bikini. I don’t think I can do it. I’ve...

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When I look at all the skinny celebs out there, I feel fat

I feel fat, and I'm intimidated by the beautiful, skinny girls I see on TV, in magazines and on the Internet. I've tried everything to lose weight, but it doesn't work. I need advice. Looks got ya down? Take a...

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My thighs are too fat

I have really fat thighs. How can I work on getting rid of some of the fat? We all have different parts of our bodies that tend to gain weight more than other parts. I’m sure your thighs look much...

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I can't lose weight

I am 13 years old, in 8th grade, five feet tall and overweight. It feels like I have tried EVERYTHING to lose weight and nothing is working. You will probably tell me to exercise and eat healthy...but I am. I'm...

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