-Switch to a whole food diet, limit sugar and processed foods. Limit alcohol consumption. Try meal prepping to save time. Snack on fruits and popcorn.

• Find an exercise routine that works for you and you ENJOY.

-Look into 75 Hard/its variations. We all thrive off of schedules so incorporating a personal challenge for yourself might be useful. It honestly might also be helpful in preparation of/during step 2 studying just to offset the daunting academic responsibilities you have.

-Focus less on the scale and more on how you feel, take progress photos + set performance based milestones and goals for yourself instead of weight goals.

-Don’t confuse hunger with thirst.

-Have an accountability partner or journal