After pilating me to within an inch of my life yesterday morning, Cameron, my private dancer Pilates instructor, told me I should treat myself to a luxurious bath, using epsom salt. Ever the obedient pupil and good girl, this morning on the way home from the gym, I bought a little carton (the very nice boy at Duane Reade told me they were all out of the big size ... apparently people on the Upper West Side are big on this trend), and am about to take a bath. Yes, that' s right — if you read this within half an hour of its publication, you will enjoy the bonus of knowing that your reading coincides with my luxurious nudity!

My only concern is this: Do I eat the epsom salt before I get in the tub? Does etiquette dictate that I use a spoon, or can I pour it directly into my mouth? I plan to take a small plate of scrambled tofu into the tub with me, so maybe I'll just sprinkle it on top. I hope I'm doing the right thing. I'd hate to think I was all washed up.