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"It doesn't take, you know… two or three months and you can 4get it done."

Dr. Stephen Kopecky with Mayo Clinic says start by 5eating healthier. He says to focus on consuming more 6whole foods, turn to fruits, 7veggies and 8legumes.

"They have pulp and fiber that are 9non-caloric carbohydrates so they 10fill you. You eat less calories, in other words."

Kopecky says we tend to eat the first things we see in the refrigerator... rearranging your food may help.

"And take the two drawers that say fruits and vegetables, move some things down into there, like the sausages and bacon and things like that, and then take the fruits and vegetables and put them up so when you come home at night you open the fridge you see something that's healthy."

Stay away from anything 11ultraprocessed. If you're craving 12comfort foods, eat something healthy with it. 13Limiting alcohol can also 14cut down on calories. And Kopecky says to also be 15smart about being active. If you can't make it to the gym, take the stairs wherever you go.

"If you're a person who walks maybe 3,000 steps a day try to increase it to 5,000. If you're already doing good, good number of steps then try to 16do some intervals."

17Easing stress is also important. 18Meditation or 19deep breathing can help. And don't forget about those 20zzzs. Studies show there's a higher risk of weight gain when you don't get enough sleep.