Last year, as the end of 2007 approached, I laid out some ground rules for 2008. I vowed not to buy clothes that would fit if I lost weight — to live in the now; not to keep clothes that are too big; no impulse buying — hit the gym instead; and no guilt over owning 30 pairs of black shoes and 40 purses. Last but not least, I vowed to get my closets organized and set my fashion karma right. How did I do? I joined a gym losing nearly 50 pounds, gave away tons of too-big clothes to friends, charities and the homeless shelters. I did away with destructive impulse spending and now have my vast self-indulgent collection of excessive accessories organized meticulously. I’m giving myself an A+.

So, you’re thinking about what your upcoming New Year resolutions will be, are you? Here are marvelous resources for the three most common resolutions. Prepare to be the brightest, shiniest, fashionable version of you in 2009 right from the get.

Lose Weight

Bikram Yoga on Sixth Avenue can whip you into limber, sleek shape by swimsuit season. Hot Hatha yoga kicks butt (and will kick yours, too). Especially during the freezing cold winter months. Yoga can be a blend of fitness activity, mental concentration, spiritual connectedness and physical detoxification that can be experienced through the copious amount of sweating you will do during the 90-minute hot Hatha yoga class. It can be as intense if you want it to be (think cardio-specific workout) or as relaxing (a calming, soothing stretching experience). Special discounted yoga packages for 2009 are being offered now.

Quit Smoking

In addition to massage therapy, The Turning Point offers acupuncture, a very old Eastern medicine art that some swear by for both smoking secession and weight lose (double whammy) along with pain management and other ailments. Schedule an appointment to see licensed acupuncturist Hui Chong Chang at the Turning Point for improved energy, physical and emotional wellbeing and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture that results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities. Quitting smoking will drastically improve your overall health and save you money. Imagine glowing skin — always in style — and extra cash with which to treat yourself to a fabulous teeth whitening dental service.

Get Organized

Happy Miller Homes can transform your bedroom, office, bathroom or closet into an organized space that conveys and promotes calm. Owner Charles Miller is dedicated to building green and doing his part to limit the adverse effects on the environment that a remodel can have by using recycled sustainable materials and those deemed not harmful. Miller can convert the cluttered over-packed place you store your clothes, shoes, hats, boxes of old photos and who knows what else with a California Closet to match your specific needs. Your closet will become a place of joy where sweaters will be folded neatly and stacked on shelves. Dresses will hang with room to breathe and remain unwrinkled. And you will finally be able to open the door, stand back and say, “Hello lovely clothes! Who wants to come out and play?”

[Bikram, Yoga, 3907 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.761.9007, www.bikramyogatacoma.com]

[The Turning Point, 2211 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.7876, www.myspace.com/theturningpointonline]

[Happy Miller Homes, owner Charles Miller, 253.468.2486, www.happymillerhomes.com]