The great force of history comes from the fact that we carry it within us, are unconsciously controlled by it in many ways, and history is literally present in all that we do.
I always tell women, "Get in front of a mirror, know your body. " Don't think, "OK, I'm going to lose five pounds and I'm going to gain five pounds. " Try to find an acceptance in the present and buy things that make you feel good. I would say, if you're buying less expensive clothes, buy two sizes bigger. They'll hang better.