Do you have that one favorite photo that captures your body in the perfect light, rendering you almost supermodel-like? Yea, I don't either. But I do have a few I'd claim as pretty flattering. There's the one with my head tilted just right, a pretty nice smile, my hair moving slightly in the wind. And one of me standing at my 20-year class reunion, wearing a black top, slimming, long pants and heels. Then there's the one of me on my kids' swing, thighs all pushed together and looking pretty close to chunky, the one featuring several chins and the one taken just prior to my tummy tuck surgery in April -- the "before" picture detailing every roll of extra skin I am so thankful to have gotten rid of.

Rumor has it Barbra Streisand will only be photographed or interviewed in a way that shows her "good" side. Have one of those? If not, you might consider a healthy diet and a little vigorous exercise so you can score one. Part of the reason I eat well and exercise well is so that all my sides look good. Not sure that's entirely possible. I think for most us, some sides will always look better than others. But it's certainly worth a try, and I bet our trainer friend Fitz would tell us that with the right amount of hard work, we can have as many hot sides as we desire.

Today's the big day -- the first day of a brand new year. No better time than now to prep yourself for perfect future photos. Click on the America Takes It Off: Shrink a Size badge below to get started. Right now, though, you might want to fake it till you make it.