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Q. Help Fitz! I'm mortified, because when I asked my husband what he wanted for Christmas today...he answered, "something sexy"! I could die! Fitz, I'm about 40 pounds overweight and could not squeeze into anything sexy at all. Christmas is about four weeks away. How do I lose weight fast? Marcy

A. Oh my Marcy! I think you're confused here. It sounds to me like you don't have to do a darn thing for that man of yours to think you're sexy. Since he specifically asked you for a sexy gift, he already wants you bad! Nice going. In fact, if I were you.....I'd be feeling really great about myself right now. Start thinking in terms of an actual gift.

Lingerie doesn't always have to be super slinky. How about a cutesy little elf outfit? A little velvet and fur are always racy this time of year. Maybe you can sign the two of you up for Latin dancing lessons? Hace Calor! A weekend away, a couples massage, body lotions, and adult toys obviously fill the sexy requirement as well.

If you want to lose weight Marcy, do it the right way. Change the habits that led you to gain 40 extra pounds in the first place. Start eating highly nutritious and lower calorie foods. Exercise daily as well. But, you don't need to do a thing for that man to think your sexy. He wants to have fun with you. Hooray! Let him! Just keep this in mind. Leary, uncomfortable, and miserable are not sexy qualities.....even on a supermodel. Confidence, energy and passion are always hot. I normally don't say this, but I wish you a very Sexy Christmas! Fitz

Q. What's up, Fitz? I'm hosting a small holiday party for a few close friends next week. I'm totally in to fitness and always eat really healthfully, but some of my friends do not. Am I going to seem like a total loser party pooper if I don't serve them crap food? I just don't want to bring that greasy, sugary junk into my home. Nonetheless serve it to my friends. Have any suggestions? Rey

A. Poo Poo on that thought Rey, cause I love you already! Knowing what I know, I also make it a point never to serve harmful nonsense to people I care about. Good for you for taking a stand, and no...I don't think you should dumb down your cooking style for folks who normally do not pay such close attention.

The deal is this. You can serve a tremendously healthy meal without mentioning it, and your friends probably won't even notice. Take this meal for example: Turkey breast, mashed sweet potatoes (cooked with skim milk and no butter), steamed broccoli, corn, salad and biscuits (whole wheat). That is a normal holiday meal and if you don't point out the parts in parenthesis your friends won't be the wiser. Angel cake with fat free cool whip and strawberries for dessert. San Fran-tastic!

You can do Italian food with lean meat and low fat cheeses. Asian cuisine using lean meats and no oil. Rey, I rarely announce the nutritional content of the meals I cook, and they're always met with rave reviews. If you'd like to steal/borrow some of my creations visit the recipe section of my site Fitzness.com. The fat free cheesecake is to die for. Have a wonderful time hosting your friends next week, and only offer up the healthy details if you're met with both curiosity and accolades. Wish I could come.

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