Posture 101: 3 lessons for straightening up

Your mother was right -- stop slouching and sit up straight! Why? Perfecting your posture is an easy way to look 10 lbs slimmer instantly. And that's just the icing on the cake -- having good posture will help your keep you spine healthy and flexible for years to come. After all, who wants to look like Quasimoto in their golden years?

Check out Divine Caroline to learn the ins and outs of good posture -- and straighten up with these quick tips:

• Sit on the tip of your chair. That way, you're unable to lean back and slouch.
• Check in with your posture every few minutes -- you might be slouching without realizing it. Sit up straight and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
• Get on the ball. The exercise ball, that is. Get one for your home office or ask your company to supply one for you.