POSTURE POWER

Now, Kerri Russell nearly always looks great. But what a disservice her poor posture was to that stunning white gown! Take a lesson.

Would you like to look 10 years younger instantly?

Would you like to look 10 pounds lighter instantly?

Then check out your posture! Here's a very telling experiment. Get a tape measure and stand like you usually do--no cheating for the experiment! Even slouch a little if you want, and then measure your waist around your belly button. Then, stand up tall, as though a string were pulling the top of your head to the ceiling, and --here's the key--roll your shoulder blades forward, up, around and back down, as though you were able to tuck them into your back pockets. Then remeasure. You should see as much as an inch or more reduction! And an inch off of your waist can make you look 10 pounds lighter or more!

As for your age, I read about a study that was done with two same-aged women, both 5'4", both dressed in black leotards with heads camouflaged. One woman weighed 105 pounds and stood in a very slouched position. The other woman, weighing 125 pounds, stood with straight, correct posture. All reviewers chose the 125-pound woman as the younger and lighter woman!

Yes, once again, your mother was right--just stand up straight!