AUGUST - It's August already? How did that happen? Where did the first half of the year go? How is your summer going? Make sure to get out and get some fresh air. Try a picnic with friends, even if its just in the park down the street. Play catch, walk along the waters edge, kick off your shoes and wiggle your toes in the grass (or sand if you're lucky enough to be near a beach). Enjoy this last month of summer because we all know what is coming later in the year!

IN THIS ISSUE....

	"15 Reasons Not to Buy Organic" in the Health/Fitness section.		Introducing the 'Unlock the irresistible YOU' series in our Health at Every Size section.
	SSBBW Summer Gallery featuring the art of Fernando Botero in our Art/Entertainment section.		"Bad Shoes and the Women who love them" by Leora Tanenbaum in our Literature section.
	"Summer Lovin' ... Had Me a Blast!!!" in our Acceptance section.		"5 Ways To Get The Perfect Summer Nails" in our Fashion/Beauty section.

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.
We started a new section called Letters to the Editor where we will share some of the comments we've received from readers.
Another feature 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