Every woman has at some point felt overwhelmed, overworked, and overtired. She knows she'd feel better if she could just organize her office, get her butt to a yoga class, or finally plan that vacation she's been desperate to take. However, the idea of taking an afternoon or even a few hours for herself seems selfish. Jill Martin and Dana Ravich argue that "me" time is essential to living a more balanced, stress-free life, and show readers how to do this without feeling guilty. Packed with entertaining anecdotes and sprinkled with clever illustrations, Weekend Makeover offers a collection of life-altering makeovers for body, mind, and spirit that can be accomplished in just 48 hours, such as: The Relaxation Makeover, The Romance Makeover, The Clutter Makeover, and the Refrigerator Detox Makeover. Each makeover tackles not only the nitty gritty details (like how to stock one's pantry with nutritious essential or the best ways to get rid of old paperwork), it also guides readers into the right mindset to make the changes stick so that all it takes is one weekend to make, execute, and apply a foolproof plan to get life on track by Monday morning. “As a working mom it's often hard to get "me" time, but everyone needs it. The Weekend Makeover is a great start to get your life and priorities back on track and offers step by step solutions to help you make the best choices for a healthy and fulfilled life.” — Natalie Morales, Today show anchor “I value looking and feeling good both on and off the court. This book will teach you how to set priorities and accomplish your goals.” — Dwyane Wade, two-time NBA Champion & Olympic Gold Medalist “Give Jill and Dana one weekend, and they'll give you a best friend, a mother, a life coach, and a makeover, guaranteed to see you through every situation...and then some!” — Adam Glassman, creative director, O, The Oprah Magazine Jill Martin is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller I Have Nothing to Wear and Fashion for Dummies . She is a Today show personality and contributor to Us Weekly. She lives in New York City. Dana Ravich is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller I Have Nothing to Wear and Fashion for Dummies . She lives in New York City. Chapter One Diet Makeover Do you wish you could lose those last 5 pounds? Do you wish your kids ate healthier foods? Are you overwhelmed by the terms "gluten free," "organic," and "cholesterol free"? Whatever your reasons for wanting to make a change, we could all use an overhaul in the diet department! It's easy to fall into an eating rut—whatever's fast, whatever's easy, whatever's in the cabinet or fridge. Unfortunately, this pattern can lead to seriously unhealthy habits for you and your family. One study found that availability—or having certain foods in the house—affects what children eat. That's why it's especially important to keep fresh fruits and veggies stocked for kids, even those who already prefer the taste of chips and cookies. Telling kids they can't have junk food while keeping the bad stuff in sight doesn't solve the problem! The good news is that with a little jump start, you and your family will be on the road to better eating habits. By setting a good example and keeping a junk food-free kitchen, you can begin to change your entire household. You will have to be the one to make the decision, take charge, and implement the changes, but once that's all in motion, you can support each other every day with delicious and healthy food choices. You will need time this weekend to clean out the kitchen, go grocery shopping, and do some cooking. This might not sound too far off from your typical weekend, but we want you to look at this makeover as a fun adventure, not as your usual chores. This Saturday and Sunday, commit to eating foods you prepare yourself at home. (No, microwaving does not count as cooking!) It will be much easier to get on nutritional track without the distractions of restaurants and watching other people eating foods you are trying to avoid. (And, yes, this includes skipping Starbucks, too!) If you live alone, invite a friend to join you for any or all meals. If you have a partner and/or kids, invite them to join you in eating healthy this weekend and beyond. This makeover isn't about deprivation—it's about doing something rewarding for yourself. By the end of the next 48 hours, you'll have a new attitude toward eating right. It's going to be great, so let's get started! FRIDAY NIGHT Set the stage for the weekend by relaxing at home with a healthy dinner—whether that means preparing something yourself (if you have the proper groceries) or picking up something healthy on the way home from work (we understand that Friday nights can be tough, timewise, to cook). This is not an excuse to indulge in your last unhealthy meal (pizza and french fries)! Your weekend makeover starts now—savor your first taste of good health! Once you are sated and the table has b