I don’t usually buy magazines, but ever since
I picked up a copy of Shape, I just knew that
I had to have it every month. I try to live a
healthy lifestyle, so I really value the articles
in Shape, which are not just inspiring, but
fun, fresh and full of facts about health
issues, cooking and even gadgets. And being
a girl, the clothes and beauty products you
feature are more than welcome! Thank
you for all that effort, and I’ll see you again
when the next issue hits the newsstands!
Krystle Morais, Selangor
Winning Letter of August issue.
The flip that changed my life
I’m a newbie to Shape, but after flipping
through your pages for the first time, I
ended up reading your April issue from
cover to cover.
I especially empathized
with Maggie Vanbuskirk’s ‘acceptance’of
her surgery scars as part of her body. It made
me look at my own 17-year-old scars with
more acceptance and less trepidation.
These
women you featured have really inspired
me to keep taking care of myself. I feel so
blessed for having picked up your magazine.
Wasabe, Perak
Winning Letter of July issue.
Not about to give up
I absolutely LOVED Solve Your Energy
Crisis, especially the ‘morning workout
motivators’. My morning exercise plans
are often foiled by disorganisation—I tend
to skip workouts because I get distracted
with my chores and rushing to get to the
office on time.
Your article made me realise that fitting
in exercise is achievable by combining
motivation and good time management.
I’m definitely going to keep trying...
Suzie Aaron, Damansara
Winning Letter of June issue.
A Shape Run fan
Every year without fail, my family and
I sign up for the Shape Run because we
love the run and the goodie bags; plus,
it’s such a great event for families! Thank
you, Shape, for putting so much effort
into organizing it. Needless to say, we are
looking forward to this year’s Shape Run.
Also, as a Shape subscriber, I’d love to see
more contests and promotions in your
magazine—I’ve entered countless contests,
but have yet to win something. But with
that said, I love reading Shape because
it’s my source of inspiration!
Kelly Chin, Shah Alam
Winning Letter of May issue.
Job satisfaction
I truly appreciated your feature Love the
job you’re in. As a fairly fresh graduate, I’ve
thought a lot about how contented I feel
with my first, full-time job, especially as
I watch my friends hop from one job to
the next so easily. After reading your article,
I feel assured that building a career is really
about the big picture, and that I shouldn’t
let the little uncertainties bother me.
Rachel Wang, Petaling Jaya
Winning Letter of April issue.
Every little bit counts
I'm a fairly new fan of Shape, but I love all
the little tips I've 'collected' your March
issue. I’m a firm believer in making small
changes to improve the bigger picture,
which is why I love your various snippets of
advice. I particularly loved the article Smart
ways to slash 100 calories. With these kinds of
tips on hand, I can live a healthier, balanced
life one step at a time without having
to make drastic changes to my lifestyle.
Selena Wan, Petaling Jaya
Winning Letter of March issue.
An inspiring couple
I’m so inspired by your February cover
models, Bernard Chandran and Mary
Lourdes. They are proof that a successful
marriage is a choice, not the result of luck or
serendipity. I really believe that couples who
make a conscious effort to make things work
will stay together. Keep up the great work!
Sandra Chandran, Seremban
Winning Letter of February issue.
Exercise guide
As an avid reader of Shape, I’ve realized
just how much your magazine has taught
me about exercise and healthy eating. Your
stories are also a great source of motivation
when it comes to keeping the weight off,
particularly when I’m preoccupied with
work (all the effort can easily go down
the drain when I’m not paying attention!).
So far, my weight has fluctuated between
50 and 55 kilograms (it shot up when I
had nothing but rice to eat, three meals
a day, for two consecutive weeks during
my umrah trip last June), so I’m very well
aware of how easy it is to put on weight,
and how difficult it is to lose and keep it off!
With the help of Shape, I’m now
exercising every day. My favorite moves:
Crunches, sit ups, leg exercises, and of
course, arm exercises using free weights
Aparna Shah, Kuala Lumpur
Winning Letter of January issue.
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