The first and most important secret in this book us that looking good while you're getting thin is just as important as losing the pounds, and in this down-to-earth, often hilarious guide, she shows you exactly how to achieve your weight-loss goals and keep your spirit up by looking fabulous and feeling thin until the real thing kicks in. Whether you are overweight and struggling with never-ending diets, or just trying to shed the five pounds you gained on vacation, this book offers a year's worth of the sanest, healthiest, most tried-and-true weight-loss tips around, plus straightforward strategies for looking slimmer throughout the process, from clothing and makeup techniques to posture improvements.

Learn to modify your habits (substitute a Fig Newton for an Oreo); discover new ways to get a little exercise (powerwalk to the mailbox); and have some fun along the way (eat everything with chopsticks). The 50 million Americans who diet each year know that losing weight can seem like an endless journey; the hundreds of specific, easy-to-use suggestions found here will shorten the trip.