I’m just one stomach virus away from fitting into my pants again. A stomach virus AND a bout of flu and I’m back to my pre-holiday weight! (Just kidding. No, really.)

It’s the start of a new year, and like most of America, I feel the need to atone. Seven glorious pounds later—earned through a relentless pursuit of everything I denied myself all year—I’ve maxed out my fat and sugar levels, often in the same package, and frequently throughout the day. So now the question is: Which diet should I try this year? I’ve chosen Intuitive Eating . Yes, Intuitive Eating. The premise sounds dreamy: eat what you want, stop when you’re no longer hungry. No...

Anyone who knows me will tell you: I love coffee. I must love it—I drink it all day. I must love it—because in my office alone, I have five different ways to make it: Espresso machine. Drip machine. Instant coffee. And a French press. Just in case one—or all—decide to fail me. If you’re traveling to a coffee-producing country, you already know what souvenir to bring back. I drink coffee before I brush my teeth in the morning. I would never waste money whitening my teeth—what’s the point?...