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Have you taken the skinny jeans test?

No scale, no worries! Try this foolproof way to find out if you've gained weight.
By Alanna Glassman and Lora Grady
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Keep holiday bulge at bay with this foolproof test: Step out of your sweatpants and into your skinny jeans. "It's all about the waistband," says dietitian Ali Chernoff. "Use your favourite pair of jeans as a way to measure your weight gain."

If your pants are feeling snug, it's time to head back to the gym.

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