A 2023 study found that if you gained some weight back that you lost, there’s still a benefit to your heart. 

It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to turn your health around. Laurinda Harjai (lore-RIN-dah HAR-jhi), a cardiology provider at OSF, says obesity brings abnormal blood pressure and cholesterol, and thus an increased heart disease risk. To turn things around, she says to start with small, daily tasks like taking the stairs.

Other tips include ditching cigarettes and making healthy choices at the grocery store. That way if you snack, at least it’s good for you.