New Year, New You

Updated: December 15, 2007

Need some help making good on those New Year's resolutions? Whether your goal is to cut back on spending, drop a few pounds, take the next big step in your relationship or all three at once, our guides will get you started on the right foot for 2008.

On this page:Lose Weight, Save Money, Do It, Already.

Lose Weight

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Yoga In The Pearl
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    925 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bodies in Balance Pilates
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    208 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204 (map)

    Since 1998, this Pilates studio and Gyrotonic Studio downtown offers mat and reformer classes, structural integration, private instruction and massage.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Riverplace Athletic Club
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    0150 SW Montgomery St, Portland, OR 97201 (map)

    According to Fitness Magazine, it's one of the top ten fitness centers in the country.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Apositiva Hypnosis & Counseling Center
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    037 SW Hamilton St, Portland, OR 97239 (map)

    Counseling, hypnosis and coaching by professional trainers to effect positive life changes such as smoking cessation, weight loss and more.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lloyd Athletic Club
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    815 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97232 (map)

    Club offers members a comprehensive selection of fitness, health and wellness services, including racquetball, squash, steam rooms and therapy pools.

Save Money

  1. 6 Tuesday Morning
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    4148 NE Hancock St, Portland, OR 97212 (map)

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Trader Joe's
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    4715 SE 39th Ave, Portland, OR 97202 (map)

  3. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Target
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    9800 SE Washington St, Portland, OR 97216 (map)

  4. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Gap Outlet
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    1001 N ARNEY RD, WOODBURN, OR 97071 (map)

    Shop Online and Find Styles For the Whole Family at the Gap

Do It, Already

  1. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Paramount Hotel
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    808 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    Seal the deal with a lovely night in this boutique hotel: balcony room overlooking Park Avenue, jetted tub, champagne, roses and chocolates.

  2. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheatre
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    2368 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97201 (map)

    Present that gem to your special someone surrounded by more than 8,000 flowers at the Rose Test Garden.

  3. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Jake's Grill - Portland
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    611 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97205 (map)

    Dumped in the new year? Tell your troubles to the hilarious bartenders over an artfully shaken martini at this perennial downtown favorite.

  4. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Vault Martini Bar
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    226 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Decided to break up instead of take the plunge? Mingle with trendy singles at this hot spot that features over 50 martinis.

  5. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Multnomah Falls
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    50000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Corbett, OR 97019 (map)

    You bought the ring. Now what? Sweep her off her feet as you walk along the trail next to Columbia Gorge's cascading waterfall.