For all the girls (maybe even some boys) out there starting to flip out because spring break is in 45 days and the thought of being in a swimsuit brings tears to your eyes, fret no longer. Before you jet off to whatever tropical destination you have been dreaming about since the end of winter break, make sure you follow these steps and you’ll be ready by the time you walk on the plane.

1. Drink up. Water promotes weight loss by keeping hunger at bay–all of this water will also flush out toxins promoting clearer skin so you’ll always be selfie ready. “I carry around a big water bottle all day so I am always hydrated,” Sarah Erpenbeck, senior, said.

2. Sleep tight. Inadequate levels of sleep is correlated to an increased risk of obesity–when you’re tired you tend to crave high-fat, sugary foods. Turn off Netflix and hit the pillow.

3. Swap your snacks. Simply by switching out the normal bag of chips you chow down after school, you can eliminate many calories by grabbing an apple or a handful of carrots. Although it is a small change, the reduction of calories can make an impact in the long run.

Also, quit eating junk. Try to eliminate as many processed foods as possible since they tend to be referred to as “empty calories” which provide no nutritional value.

4. Eat breakfast–it is the most important meal of the day for a reason. Eating breakfast can help to control your hunger, boost your metabolism and provide energy to start your day.

5. Stop drinking soda…seriously. According to livestrong.com, “Even if you just have one regular can of soda each day, that equates to an extra 51,110 calories per year.” If that isn’t enough to make you stop drinking soda, I don’t know what is.

6. Go nuts, literally. Adding nuts to your diet is a great source of protein and fiber. They are jam-packed full of healthy fats, and help you to feel satisfied in between meals. “I’m not eating anything with gluten so nuts are a great alternative,” Bella Stechschulte, senior, said.

7. Pop a multivitamin daily. Although a healthy diet will provide all the nutrients you need, many people do not consume entirely healthy diets. ”A multivitamin and a vitamin D supplement can help fill some of the gaps in a less than optimal diet,” Harvard School of Public Health said.

Living a healthy lifestyle is not necessarily easy, but these steps are. Make small changes to your diet and exercise habits in addition to following these steps and you will be embracing the beach in no time.