A Few Tricks to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

"It's easy to pack on the pounds this time of year." Stephanie Mansour, a personal trainer, shared some tactics that will keep you healthy throughout the holidays.
"When people do gain weight it takes them on average five months to lose it after the holidays." Stephanie Mansour, via NBC News.
1. Do a Palate Cleanse: "If you find that you’re craving cookies, put a vegetable in your mouth, chew it, swallow it and change your taste buds." Stephanie Mansour, via NBC News.
2. Put Your Workout Clothes On and Stretch: "If you’re in your gear, you’re probably going to want to do more stretches and you may even want to do the actual workout you had planned." Stephanie Mansour, via NBC News.
3. Make a Bargain With Yourself: "Bargain with yourself to get moving before you're allotted another round of sweets." Stephanie Mansour, via NBC News.
4. Have a One-Word Mantra for the Month: "When I’m thinking of having something that I know is going to make me feel bloated or lethargic, I think of the word ‘control.’" Stephanie Mansour, via NBC News.
5. Reschedule Every Workout You Skip: "You signed up for spin class, and you’re skipping it to go to a happy hour, then you need to go into your calendar and reschedule that exact workout." Stephanie Mansour, via NBC News