JULY - This month we celebrate Canada's 150th birthday on July 1st. And on July 4th we honor the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 in the US. As well we're well into summer and the sun is shining (for the most part) and the bbqs are flaming and the heat is on!!. Enjoy your July!

IN THIS ISSUE....

	Grill up a great meal in our Recipe section.		A new series, "Health at Every Size" continues in our SSBBWs World section.
	"Do It Yourself Gel/Shellac Nails" in our Fashion/Beauty section.		Find out where to get free movies in the Arts/Entertainment section.
	Read another Kate Hates Dates blog excerpt in our Literature section.		Get the lowdown on "10 Superfoods for Busy People" in our Health/Fitness section.
	Regular SSBBW's blog about their lives each month. Our vision with this magazine is to let you know that you are not alone. There are other SSBBWs around the world with the same issues, thoughts, worries and joys as you have. Click here to view this months blogs.

Also...

Each month we feature simple exercises you can do at home and without buying fancy expensive equipment. Check in our new youtube videos in the Exercise section.
See a new diet tip each day of the month in our Health/Fitness section. So be sure to check this out every day.
We started a new section called Letters to the Editor where we will share some of the comments we've received from readers.
Another new feature this month is our "Funny Quote of the Day" so be sure to keep coming back to the Funny Bone.
And a whole lot more!!

Please stop by for a while and peruse our pages. Visit our forums and join in the discussions. We have a board For Females Only where you can discuss sensitive and intimate issues and a new FAs Only Board. Only registered forum members who email us for access to these boards will be able to read and join them.

As always, this magazine is for you and by you. We are always looking for input from our readers, both SSBBWs and FAs. If you have suggestions, comments or want to see something specific let us know. And if you have something to say that you want our readers to see, send it in. Whether it's about your favorite store for clothes, a great book, poem or movie you want to review for us, whether you have something to say about acceptance or weightloss or just have a story to tell, please feel free to contact us.

So sit back, grab a coffee and enjoy your stay.

Managing Editor
SSBBW Magazine