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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
jeans, skinny, fashion, style, trend

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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