We all know that diets don't work, yet most of us continue to be swayed by their promise. After all, who doesn't want to be a little bit thinner? Who doesn't want to zip her skinny jeans without (literally) holding her breath? You can't blame a girl for trying even the most desperate of measures. As a fashion and beauty journalist, Mimi Spencer spends much of her time surrounded by the catwalk elite, engulfed in the culture of thin. Fed up with years of deprivation and dieting, she created the anti–diet. In 101 Things to Do Before You Diet, Spencer shares her strategies for trimming and flattering every inch of your body and shows you how she finally lost those pesky last few pounds—and how you can, too.
Spencer offers 101 figure–flattering tips, tricks, and cheats inspired by the realm of celebrity haute couture but tested in the real world: from choosing clothes and accessories that instantly minimize a waistline, to navigating the fat traps and calorie pitfalls we face each day. And all the while, her honesty and irreverence will keep you smiling as you learn how to knock off a few pounds and start loving your body.
