Expert tips for gettin' fit this school year

The key to feeling awesome isn’t looking like a model—it’s all about feeling comfy in your own skin. One of teen fitness expert Kathie Dolgin’s favorite ways to do that is to get and stay in shape by making exercise part of our...

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Look amazing (and feel fab) when ya hit the halls

Teen health and fitness guru and Energy Up! founder Kathie Dolgin is taking over GL’s Facebook page this Thursday at 6 p.m. EST to help you rule the school. What’s the secret to ruling the school? Struttin’ your stuff with major confidence Kathie...

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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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Best jeans for curvy girls: Setting the curve for BTS

Hey curvy cuties, looking for some jeans to show off your awesome bod? Look no further, we’ve gotcha covered with six pairs to fit a range of sizes (and budgets!). Loved this post? You’ll heart these, too! »...

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20 real girl tips for major bikini confidence

Worried about how you’ll look in your bikini this summer? Don’t fret: We’ve got real GL girl tips to boost your confidence faster than you can say “cannonball!” Love this post? You’ll heart these, too! » Hot how-tos...

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Bikini blues: Guys won't stop gawking!

I am 12, but my body looks a lot older. Guys never talk to me or hang out with me…until I have on a bathing suit. When I go to the pool with my girl friends, I am usually correct when I...

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10 easy ways to look smokin' in a swimsuit

With the end of school and the start of summer quickly approaching, the stress of homework and tests finally disappears, hooray! But for many babes a new stress arises: wearing a swimsuit. The thought of putting on a swimsuit for the...

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Find the perf bikini for your shape!

Nothing says summer like rocking your fave bikini, right? The tricky part is finding that perfectly flattering suit. We’re dishing tips to find the best suit for your shape. Want more tips? Check out our June/July issue! Curvy cuties Play up your feminine figure...

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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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Teens in tanning beds: Yay or nay?

New York is currently considering a law that would ban minors from using tanning beds. While civilians and lawmakers alike have been debating tanning for years now, the issue has come to the surface recently thanks to Patricia Krentcil, the NJ mom who...

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