"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.<br />"When people do gain weight it takes them on average five months to lose it after the holidays." Stephanie Mansour, via NBC News.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />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
