You can look better even before you lose weight!

It's possible to improve your body image before losing any weight. Even the way you bear your neck and head can greatly influence other people's impression of your body. Here are two simple exercises to help you look and move more graciously. "Reaching Up" Exercise 1. Stand up straight, feet shoulder-width apart. 2. Lift your arms up over your head, keep them close to your ears. 3. Press your shoulders down. 4. Using your neck muscles, reach up with the top of your head. Stay in this posture for the count of 30. When you repeat the reaching up exercise many times, the needed muscles become strong and familiar with the task and you entire body will start looking lighter. Posture Exercise Standing in front of a mirror, lift up your shoulders, rotate them back and press them down. Keep your shoulders as far back and down as you can for the count of 16. Relax your arms. Make your neck long and straight, do not tilt your head. Flatten the lower part of your back and contract your abdominal muscles to flatten your stomach. Take a minute or two to 'memorize' how your body feels while in this position. Remember this feeling every time you want to look slimmer.