It took about a month and a half to get my first issue. I knew it was going to take a little while to process. It didn't matter to me when I recieved it, as long as I did! It's a great magazine that really relates to women. I love the articles and it's not all about excersing. They give great tips on makeup and clothes. Check it out!

I ordered this and was told I would receive the Feb issue. I have not yet and it is the middle of the month. I received another magazine ordered the same day at the beginning of Feb

Received my first issue within a month. Lots of good articles to keep me healthy.

love the magazine. BUT received last months issue and this months issue same day. not too impressed with the circulation dept or who ever sends them out.

This magazine is very real and down-to-earth. I enjoy it and look forward to a new issue every month!

This magazine is great. It covers physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Always fun to read; Gave my friend a 1-year subscription.

It's like Glamour only with a little bit more health relevant issues but not too much more. I subscribed to them for a few years, because I like that it's more than just a fitness magazine and it's more than just a fashion magazine but after awhile all the advice and all the articles tend to repeat themselves. If you're looking for something a little bit more than Glamour this is good.

If you are looking for actual good workouts look to Oxygen or Womens M&F

I absolutely LOVE this magazine. It not only has tons of helfpul fitness tips, but it does not require you be a size 2. The Self Fitness Challenge is my favorite part of the year.

Self what? The entire magazine now pushes product on every inch of every page. Their product placements went from "convenient and subtle" to obviously pandering to their revenue sources. Plus the stories and tips are so far out of reality that anyone over 25 with half of a brain couldn't relate. I once enjoyed Self and their monthly self-help plans. Their core message has gotten lost in the sea of product pushing.

I have subscribed to Self before, and it is a great magazine. The subscriptions are pretty cheap, so it's worth it. Some of the articles tend to be about the same things: losing weight, new beauty tips. they repeat over and over. if you are to buy ONE issue of self, get the October issue because the articles that they have on breast cancer awareness are always really touching.

I just recently decided to subscribe to this mag. and that was only based on the low price. But it has really suprised me and I totally enjoy this magazine. It is definately my new favorite. Its got a lot of informative articles, unless other mags of its kind that don't have much reading in them.

Great articles on women's health issues. Very up-to-date and helpful information. Easy to follow workout programs. Great tips on make-up and fashion. I actually read every magazine from cover-to-cover. I really like the low-fat recipes they have. Every edition of this magazine seems to have an exercise program which is very helpful. Most of the exercises are simple and easy to learn. I have tried several of them (i.e. upper body and abs) and have seen results in a just a few weeks. This magazine is exactly what I've been looking for.

I placed the order for this magazine well before my wife's birthday as a gift, and the first issue didn't arrive until over a month and a half later. Ordering it through amazon.com may not be the fastest way to get your first issue.

I've subscribed to Self on-and-off for about 15 years, but have recently been feeling like I've outgrown the magazine. The articles seem to focus on issues facing single women who are just starting their careers. Fine, but not for me anymore! Also, their subscription department is terrible! My most recent subscription has been plagued with missed issues, double issues and late issues -- and a customer service department that can't quite pull themselves together.

I have been a faithful subscriber for approximately 10 years. This is the magazine that impatiently wait for every month. It has beauty tips, interesting articles, fitness information, etc. I even gave my mother a gift subscription. It's the best.

Self is one of the most inspiring magazines I've ever read. Its gorgeous fitness photos make me want to go out and get moving, and its great variety of newsy health info is so user friendly, I feel myself getting healthier every day. It's totally fun and easy to follow the eat-right and beauty advice. Meanwhile Self just launched the selfdietclub, an online calorie tracking website, and I've already started changing the way I am eating and thiking about food. Hello energy! I love Self for the smart writing, beautiful photography and intelligent-woman approach to being my all-around best. It has everything I need: fitness, beauty, diet, health, happiness and style, and I really don't need any other magazine.

I tend to favor Self magazine over the rest of the fitness magazines out right now. One reason is the variety. I love that Self doesn't just focus on physical fitness but also on your mental, emotional and inner fitness. I have had a self subscription for a little over 5 years and still am happy with the quality.

I will say though if they keep turning it into a magazine about actresses (which my last 4 issues have been) then I will discontinue my subscription. As I already subscribe to those magazines already and I want my fitness magazines to be about fitness.

**Also a warning I get almost all my issues the month after they have came out! This is new as they used to be one to two months early!**

At last a fitness magazine for real people. I love how this magazine covers many different topics, and often does so in a very realistic way. To me, magazines like Cosmo and Glamour really don't represent real life. Nor do they have pictures of real women in the magazine.
I like this magazine for inspirational stories about women who got into shape. Their health articles extend past the symptoms, and often have suggestions on prevention. Their articles on nutrition are good, and once again realistic. This magazine doesn't make you feel like you have to be a size 0, but rather small changes go make a difference.

As a college student, finding time apart from "dates" with my Chemistry and Physics books and my 16 hours of coursework to get in-shape is practically impossible. Self magazine offers basic health tips and unique workouts that help me maintain good health habits while away from home. Monthly fixtures of the magazine include beauty and fashion tips, nutritional information (including recipes), sample workouts for getting fit, and health articles. Considering my beginner status on the fitness-frenzy totem pole, I'd recommend Self to anyone who has never truly cared about fitness (until they made their latest New Year's resolutions ;D), college kids with little time and means looking to formulate a fitness plan, or anyone curious for new workouts.

SELF is pretty good as far as fitness mags go, but you can get a subscription cheaper (for $12) at Self.com.

As another reviewer stated, the content repeats over and over again, making a renewal a waste of money. Yes, Self has nice photography and a pretty layout, but that doesn't make it worth five stars. If you are even remotely into fitness, then Self will merely bore you - it contains such obvious information that it's almost laughable. Still, you might want to try it once, since it's cheap as magazines go, but reading it for true inspiration (other than all the beautiful models in tiny shorts that make you feel guilty) is a waste of your time and money. Reading it for fitness information would be like reading People magazine for political issues. There are better magazines out there, but this'll do if you just want something to leave lying around your house to make a good impression.

I love this magazine because they have so much information and tips and the articles are excellent! I have started a subscription to this magazine from the website! I can't wait to get it in the mail!

I've been a Self subscriber for two years, and I just cancelled subscription. At first, I loved the magazine because it offers lots of nutritional advice, and the Self Challenge, which starts in March, is really helpful for starting an exercise routine.

However, after two years, I've noticed the following:
- Content tends to repeat over and over. If you subscribe, you'll really only need one year to get the gist of what they'll say every month.
- Too much emphasis on statistics. I tried to count the number of studies Self referenced in one issue, and lost count because ther were so many.
- Too much editorializing on social issues. I don't like being preached at in the name of "women's health," but that's just my personal opinion.
- Not enough discussion of exercises to do at the gym. If you don't have a gym membership, Self is great at providing exercises you can do at home. But there's almost no discussion of how to effectively use weight lifting machines, or even free and hand weights.

All in all, a pretty decent magazine. But not good enough for a renewal for a third year!

I look forward to seeing the next issue for this magazine every month. I've been buying this magazine since 2001 and it's really inspirational. Unlike some of the other magazines, the women don't look muscular, look very toned and healthy. I especially love the monthly cut-out section near the end of the magazine. I've collected these over the years, and having a full exercise session saves a lot of time. If I want to look great in jeans, I'll just flip to the section called "look great in jeans" and follow all the exercises. I love that almost all the exercises can be done right in your own home without going to a gym! Amazing. It has such a pleasant design too... I highly recommend.

I love this magazine. It is great for women's health and self esteem. It has information about health, beauty, and fashion. And it does it without making you feel like you are fat if you are not tall and emaciated!

I first became a SELF reader after its sister magazine, WOMEN'S SPORT AND FITNESS, went out of print. Initially, I was a little uneasy with the switch, but I have come to love this publication.

I have read many fitness and health magazines, yet this is the one I look forward to every month. There are many different sections, and they are all inspirational yet practical. The beauty handbook offers tips such as how to get a certain look for less money. The health section explains, in plain English, various studies, health information, and recent developments. The fitness section offers easy-to-do, relatively short and simple workouts that are effective. The nutrition part gives readers easy, tasty, and healthy recipes to follow.

Unlike many magazines, SELF is not depressing to read. I have never felt negatively about my body or image after reading it. I feel energized, motivated, and inspired. Try it -- and experience the power of yourself.

This is the greatest magazine ever. It's all about fitness, beauty, health, self-confidence (as said before, most fitness magazines don't include this), and your mind + body. It's great for teenage girls and women who want to be healthier and achieve a better body. It's great for women who need motivation; it gives you tips on how to lose weight, how to eat right for life. In my opinion, the best part is the SELF challenge, when you have 3 months and a good planner to help you get ultimately stronger, leaner, and healthier. It's got great articles too and a little fashion and make-up-not so much that's like a teen magazine. In all respect, SELF changed my life.

I am addicted to this magazine! Its the best! And its great for everyone! I'm a high school student, yet my older sister, mother, and younger friends love it too! It inspires me to exersize, yet i still get the fashion and beauty magazine aspect - its like all the magazines I love - all in one! I don't have anything to say bad about SELF I'm hooked!

One day at work I was feeling really lousy about myself. A customer had just called me fat and I was tired of being 'fat'. I found this magazine and I have to tell you that it gave me such inspiration, great tips, and it taught me a little bit on how to feel better about myself. Unlike the other fitness magazines that show you nothing but rail thin models, Self shows you people like you who for reasons need to lose a few pounds or have low self-esteem. It has nothing but upbeat "you can do it!" all throughout the magazine. I recommend Self to anyone who wants to know that they matter and that they can do it!

I subscribed to SELF after years of reading GLAMOUR. Due to recent editorial changes, GLAMOUR had become a large collection of mostly useless (to me) articles for 16 year olds... SELF contains a lot of useful information on health, fitness, exercise video reviews on occasion, recipes, etc. Also, it has the information I liked in GLAMOUR about beauty, makeup trends, etc. It seems to address the best of many worlds - how to look good, feel good, be healthy, and enjoy life.

Lots of fitness magazines are always getting off topic! This magazine stays totally on the topic of fitness. However, not only does it talk about fitness, but also health! The pages showing women who have succeeded in weight loss are really encouraging, and I also like all of the healthy tips on foods and exercises. Every time I see a very healthy person on the cover it inspires me! The magazine also has very good clothing pages too! A very good buy as one of my favorite fitness magazines!

I find that Self magazine is the all woman mag. It focuses on health, beauty, fitness and all the things that women and teens focus on. It gave me focus and interest on important and insightful things. Self also made me aware of a lot of topics that I had never been introduced to before. It motivated me to improve me to give me more confidence. Every woman needs SELF awareness and confidence.

When i subscribed to this magazine I was not wanting a monthly dose of politics. I already get enough of that. Articles such as "I Gave my Embryos to Science" and "Abortion is Legal" should be saved for a different type of magazine. Instead of renewing my subscription, I am going to opt for a different health and fitness magazine next year.

While I look to Glamour and Mademoiselle magazines for intelligent topics on women's interests and look to Cosmopolitan for sex and relationship advice and Vogue for the latest fashion trends, I look to Self for self-improvement. This glossy mag features articles on how to stay fit, eat healthy, look and feel great and delves into issues such as breast cancer and different types of painful menstruation as well as articles on what a difference it makes to eat strawberries instead of chocolate for snack and the importance of drinking water. (My skin is looking great for having started drinking more water.) It is the mag I look to to make me feel good! I have learned how to eat healthier snacks and different exercise routines by reading this gem. This is my first year as a subscriber to this magazine and I shall continue to subscribe to it every year!