The Morning Scoop: Why Group Exercise Rules, How to Hack Your iPhone and More!

Did you know that you can burn more cals by working out with your besties? Group exercise is great for you -- check out the benefits. [POPSUGAR Fitness]

Learn a few tricks that'll help you get the most out of your iPhone. You'll thank us later for making your life a lil' bit easier. [Mashable]

Put down the takeout and start cooking! (Need recipe inspiration? Sign up for our Drop 10 Meal Plan.) Here, one writer's story on how she made the switch. [Lifehacker]

Hippie-chic fashion line Suno has teamed up with Uniqlo for their first fast-fashion collab, which hits stores May 20. The countdown starts now. [Fashionista]

And in gross/awesome news, check out this bike which uses your sweat to charge your iPhone. [Well + Good NYC]

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Major need of some macro help! Experts PLEASE HELP!!

I am 5 6, 110 pounds, male and 20 years old. I currently upped my calories from 2200 to 2500. I am having some trouble figureing out what my macros should be. First protein, I have read alot about how lots is better for muscles and have also read that we dont need as much as we think. I know I could survive on like 80 grams or less if I wanted to. Since I upped my calories ive been eating 25%/150 grams. I only weigh 110 and I keep reading I only need 1g per pound of lean body mass which is only 110 grams(still over reccommended lower amount). Protein is expensive and I would rather eat less if I could. Is my protein too high or should I raise it even more? Next fat, I am not a person who eats alot of fat. In fact usually I have to add peanut butter or oil to raise the fat usually at  the end of the day. Is it ok if I only eat 20 percent of my calories from fat or do I need to raise this? Last is obviously  carbs. Last year I did tb 80/10/10 diet and it really worked for me. I felt incredible and went from being lazy and moody to active and happy. I had to stop when I  could not afford all the food (over 3k calories of fruit a day). Once i stopped again I felt tired and moody. I think my body runs better with more carbs because when I was on the 801010 I was eating like 600 grams of carbs a day and not gaining a pound. I know most people think they HAVE to eat low carbs to maintain a lean body but is it ok If I eat higher carbs? Please someone help me figure out what I should be eating, Im soo lost. what do you think about this, 2500 calorie, 55-65 fat, 140-160 protein and the rest carbs about 350grams?

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Michelle Williams at the Tiffany & Co Blue Book ball

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Family Sabotage?

Well I have a history of being underweight; for the past 2 years I ranged from 79-95 lbs and now Im at a healthy 100-103 for my 5' 1" frame (Im 17 and a girl). I'm a runner so Im still small but at a good bmi and with good tone. Forever my parents/nurse/coach rode on me for being too skinny and since I didn't want to be kicked out of running I gained some weight. Now my parents are totally reversed; my dad keeps saying helpful comments like "Wow you're still eating??" "Can you believe how much she's eating?" "Is your stomach sticking out under that shirt?". I've told my mom that the comments bother me and she doesn't say anything. She's told me I eat too much too. Or comments like last night when I was shopping for clothes "Don't you think you should get a bigger size? That top's probably going to be too tight.". I put the top on and had room to spare. Im a size 00-0 and wear XS-S clothes. It makes it hard when you're trying so hard to stay healthy and then every day your parents are making fat comments. I know my mom has struggled with her weight and my dad used to pick on her about it. I think she's relieved that theres someone else to take the brunt of the nitpicking. What can I do? Its getting to me.

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Alexa Chung at the Pas de Calais opening in Soho

Here's one simple tip for making sure you don't look too girly: DO follow Alexa's lead and wear a black slip for an outfit that all kinds of 90s cool.

Shop: 90s Nostalgia

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recovery and weight loss

Hello amazing people!

This is my first time posting on here (ah!) but from the support I've seen in reading, I feel a lot less terrified. 

I am currently recovering from bulimia and binge eating disorder, and have been symptom free for almost 2 months. My issue is that I am at a weight that is clearly not healthy, because I do not look good or feel good at this weight. I am 22 years old, 5'5 and currently weigh about 180.... (don't judge, I know I am big...). Regardless of being symptom free and eating properly for almost two months (dietician and therapist), I still can not seem to lose weight. I am stuck between 177-182 every week. It is so frustrating!! I am in a much better place emotionally, but I just feel that until the weight comes off I can't be totally happy with myself because I can not be happy being fat at this weight! I just don't understand why the weight isn't coming off even though I've been eating properly and exercising regularly 4 times a week.

Any support, advice, help etc would be awesome!! THANKS!!!

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Jessica Alba Exclusive

Our May cover star Jessica Alba reveals her eight-point plan. See all her recommendations and an interview with the star on page 72 of the May issue of GLAMOUR.

1) Find your niche
"I was frustrated; big brands put harmful, toxic chemicals in their product, they didn't make people their priority."  

2) Get your hands dirty
Jessica Alba started soaking up all the information she could find, and even mixed up her own cleaning products at home. 

3) Perfect your pitch
"I realised that people care most about their families, as I do, but that they also appreciate things that are beautiful."

4) Hone your brand
"We went through different names, but in the end, it was my daughter, Honor, who inspired me. There was something about her name - being honourable, honest, transparent."

5) Don't let setbacks get you down
"I went through a lot of potential partners and investors. Either they didn't get it or they didn't care. I ran into a lot of walls."

6) Be true to yourself…
Jessica is determined that her company will stick to its values, no matter how much it affects the bottom line. "We won't compromise."

7) Polish your ideas - but not for too long
"We're not perfect. But right now, we're doing the best we can, at the best quality." 

8) Get social
"It's everything. As a mum I shop based on my peers' recommendation. As a brand, I have to pay attention to that."

Is your career hero Jessica Alba or is it Victoria Beckham? Head to page 86 of the May issue of GLAMOUR and take our quiz to find out.

The May issue of GLAMOUR is on sale in all newsagents. Get 6 issues for £6 when you sign up to subscribe 

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