1. Invest in some cowl neck sweaters that match your skin color, that way people won’t be able to figure out where your collar stops and your chins begin!

2. Everyone knows that lunges are great for toning up those problem–area thighs, but a little–known, more effective trick is to purchase pants three sizes too big to hide your unsightly gams. Plus, you can always call them “boyfriend jeans,” as you pretend OkCupid actually works.

3. A diet high in pomegranate seeds, kale and air is really effective for battling the ever–dreaded “boot bulge.” But if you’re still trying to stick your enormous cankles into fall boots, try wearing several pairs of compression socks. It’s like ankle spanx—or spanxles.

4. Booze is a classic diet roadblock for weight loss, so if you need a good way to get rid of your stash, try giving it away to trick–or–treaters on Halloween.

5. If all else fails, take a trick from hibernating animals and live exclusively off your fat stores all winter. Then, by the time spring break comes, you’ll have shed those pounds and be ready for bikini season.