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Winter Weight Gain Traps

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When you feel crappy, you're less likely to hit the gym, obvs. But there's more: Ad36, a virus similar to those that cause the common cold, pinkeye and diarrhea, may increase body fat, according to a study from Louisiana State University.

Danielle Braff, SELF magazine

Rich holiday food isn't the only reason our jeans "shrink" in winter-seems the season has it in for us. Ice these top pound-packing triggers.

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