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The holiday season is (unofficially) upon us. This festive season means attending a lot of dinner parties, musical performances and holiday soirees. Unfortunately, with food and fun, there also comes a lot of unwanted fat. In order to maintain or improve your weight and health, your Luxury LifeStylist recommends the following fitness and health products:

• For a more calming workout to increase your strength and flexibility while improving your overall health and vitality, choose Yoga For Beginners (bodywisdom media; DVD; $14.99) by the editors of body+soul magazine.
• There are several ways to get long, lean muscles. Some people lift weights and others do Pilates. Pilates for Beginners (bodywisdom media; DVD; $14.99) by the editors of body+soul magazine takes you through 12 customized easy-to-follow routines.
• Do you envy ballet dancers their long, lean bodies and graceful, elegant movements? If so, try the New York City Ballet: The Complete Workout. A personal favorite of your Luxury LifeStylist, this DVD set is designed to help you develop the strength, grace and poise of a dancer
• A YBP’s lifestyle can be hectic and stressful, which could lead to irregular sleep patterns. The zMovie (Sleep Garden; DVD; 60 minutes; $24.95) by award-winning director Robert deStefano is a relaxation video that takes you on a mesmerizing journey to inner peace.
• You have already heard the news about wine being healthy, but how do you incorporate it into a healthy diet? The Wine Lover’s Healthy Weight Loss Plan (McGraw-Hill; Paperback; 272 pages; $16.95) by Dr. Tedd Goldfinger and Lynn F. Nicholson shows you how to pair the right meals with the right wines to promote better health and consistent weight management.