Let’s be honest: The winter season is meant to be cozyand a little bit lazy.

Not stepping foot outdoors to brave the brutally chilly temps seems like a welcomed idea, too.

Instead, we chatted with an expert who shares the best lazy ways to lose weight all month long.

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They don’t take a lot of effort, but yield results.

Stay hydrated and cozy with warm beverages.

Stay hydrated by enjoying herbal teas or warm water with lemon this winter.

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“Plus, tea is low in calories whereas many fancy coffees provide lots of sugar and calories.

Homemade soup can work wonders for your mind, body, soul, and weight loss efforts.

“Start your meals with a bowl of broth-based soup (not creamy),” Goodson suggests.

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Power your breakfast with plenty of protein.

“Starting the day with 25. to30 grams of protein will help curb hunger all morning long!”

“Fiber helps with satiety and digestion and will keep you fuller longer after meals.

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Get your exercise through fun winter activities.

Who said exercise wasn’t fun?

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Practice portion control with smaller plates.

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A simple yet lazy way to lose weight all month long?

Hop on the “cozy cardio” trend.

People are obsessed with “cozy cardio"and for good reason.

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Plus,researchshows that aerobic exercise alone is an ideal way to lose weight.

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Do some couch exercises.

Another incredibly cozy way to burn calories at home?

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Doing a couch workout!

Take a vitamin D supplement.

“Adequate vitamin D levels have been associated with better weight management,” says Goodson.

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