Avoid Gaining Weight

15 Ways to Stay Slim for Life

Make it through life’s big obstacles and events without gaining a pound
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Getting Sick

Why you might pack on pounds The common cold has been linked to Ad36, a virus that could make you gain weight, according to a 2011 study from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana.

Stay thin Since researchers aren’t exactly sure why the Ad36 virus is out to get your waistline, and a vaccine is still in the works, all that scientists suggest right now is to wash your hands frequently or eat these foods that fight sickness.

(Related: 7 Causes of Weight Gain You Can't Control)

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