how to break unhealthy patterns

Hey everyone.

I'm a 21 years old college student and it seems that I've gotten myself stuck in a specific pattern. I've noticed that what usually ends up happening with me is that when I have a lot of time, particularly over the summer break, I exercise consistently and eat pretty well and am able to stay at a stable, healthy weight. For example, last summer I was 125 pounds (btw-I am 5'5).

I visited the doctor recently only to learn that I've gained 10 lbs and it's really upsetting me, especially because I didn't realize I'd let myself get to this point. I know it's easily reversible, but I'd really like to get back to what I was in the quickest amount of time and in the healthiest possible way as I am going on vacation in a month.

If I exercise every single day and strictly monitor my calories, do you think it could be healthily done in a month? Also, how do you suggest I motivate myself to stay on top of my weight, even when I'm busy with work and school?

Thanks!

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