7 Easy Things I'd Do to Lose Weight by Summer

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Focus on sleep.

Hennigan says that if she wanted to lose weight by summer, one of her top priorities would be to get a good night's rest on a regular basis.

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Limit eating out.

Cooking your meals at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients, portion sizes, and other factors that can influence your health and weight.

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Prioritize protein.

Hennigan says that when you're trying to lose weight, increasing your overall protein intake can help you achieve your goals: "The more protein the merrier."

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Eat a serving of

Hennigan says that there's one especially beneficial type of protein that she would incorporate into her everyday diet: beans.

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Get more steps in.

Whatever I'm averaging right now, I'd add about 1,500 steps to that and make that my goal every single day and then add onto that as it becomes easier and easier."

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Keep more active

Though hitting the gym or lacing up for a run are great ways to get fit, Hennigan says there are also major benefits to less formal types of exercise.

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Cut back on alcohol.

Studies have shown that drinking alcohol can cause weight gain in several ways. These beverages can quickly pile on the calories, and many contain heaps of sugar.

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