Too many parties, boozy gatherings, and food-laden holiday get-togethers can have ill effects on one's dress size, skin, and state of mind. Which means it's time to take serious action. Operation Beautify, Slenderize & Zen
staaaaarts....now!
MIND:
10. GET PHILOSOPHICAL 
Get help from those who've already been there, done that. Light your way with excerpts & key points from philosophy powerhouses such as Marcus
Aurelius'
Meditations, Robert Bly's
Iron John, Joseph Campbell with
Bill Moyers'
The Power of Myth, Lao Tzu's
Tao Te Ching, the Dalai Lama
and Howard C. Cutler's
The Art of Happiness, Ayn Rand's
Atlas Shrugged,
and Henry David Thoreau's
Walden. Available at
Amazon.com9. SAY OM 
The beauty of yoga is that, done properly (no slouching in any of the
poses!) it provides a fab muscular workout while calming the mind. Many
traditions add in chanting and make you think actively about your
intentions for your practice, so you can even rack up karma points and
add something good to the universe while you're at it. Regardless, it's
a great way to get back into the swing. Available at
BarnesNoble.com.
8. LOOK CUTE DOING SO 
Treat yourself to some spiffy workout gear. Speaking from experience, it's always easier to get motivated to do pretty much anything if a cute new ensemble is involved. Available at
Prana.com
7. CHILL, ALREADY 
Meditating has been around thousands of years. Why? It works.
CDBaby.com has CDs for any taste or skill level.
BODY:
6. SET A GOAL 
Keep a fashion goal in mind. What I love about Karl Lagerfeld losing weight was that he freely admitted it was so that he could shimmy into Hedi Slimane's svelte Dior Homme ensembles. Yes, staying at your optimal weight is beneficial-healthwise-blah-blah-blah, but working toward a chic new outfit is even more motivating. Pick something worth hopping back on the healthy eating bandwagon for, and every week that you adhere to your eating plan, set some money aside toward your fab fashion treat. (Miu Miu at
Net-a-Porter.com)
5. HAVE A PLAN, STAN 
Weight Watchers is a old school fave that's been rediscovered by many new school hipsters, including the stylishly sleek Isaac Mizrahi. They are all about (grandma-approved) notions like planning ahead, portion control, a support group, and never totally banishing any food into exile...where its siren call is sure to derail even the most determined dieter. For easy-to-implement WW tips, check out
Buzzle.com. Better yet, join a group & be an "after"...and stay that way.
WeightWatchers.com
4.
SHED SOME LIGHT 
The
Aphrodite candle from Ancienne Ambiance contains Mediterranean cypress on and a hint of musk - a reviving scent that encourages positivity. Available at
AncienneAmbiance.com.
3. GET SOAKED 
You're not lolling in the bath...no, no...you're
soaking out the toxins. This relaxing brew is chock full of ginger, mustard, and epsom salts for relieving aches, pains, nerves, and internal rebalancing. Available at
Body-Systems.net.
SOUL:
2.GIVE A LITTLE 
Whether it's a
JustGive.org charity "gift basket" where the proceeds of your donation are distributed across various charities with a cause-related theme, or it's in honor of a loved one...or just because - remembering & giving to those less fortunate does wonders for a person's soul. Also, don't
almost give...
give at
DontAlmostGive.org
1. SHARE THE BEST GIFT OF ALL: YOU! 
Giving doesn't just have to mean money. In many cases, the gift of you is far more precious. Learn about hundreds of opportunities near you at
NetworkForGood.org,
VolunteerMatch.org,
OneBrick.org,
Volunteering England,
UnitedPlanet.org,
BeTheCause.org, and
Big Brothers & Sisters.
- Lesley Scott
fashiontribes.
