Winter-Proof Your Workout

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Winter-Proof Your Workout

Winter Woe: 'Tis the season for big sweaters -- the better to hide your bulges with.

Fix-it trick: Opt for layers that leave a little bit of your silhouette intact. It's no surprise that your comfy cardigan may stealthily up the odds you'll skip your workout, since it keeps soft spots under wraps, says Jennifer Baumgartner, a psychologist in Potomac, Maryland, who makes the link between clothing and mind-set for her clients. "The first thing I tell people who are trying to lose weight is to avoid baggy clothing, since you won't be able to see the positive changes in your body," she says. "There's also a subconscious association between baggy clothes and lounging." To help break the lazy spell, pick sweaters in red, pink, or bright blue, Baumgartner advises. Mood research suggests that these colors jolt your senses and help energize you.