America hit different on my weight

Hey everyone,

I know I'm probably the millionth person to ask this, but maybe y'all can help me out:

I'm from Austria and currently on an exchange semester. When I first got here, my body was completely overwhelmed by the amount of junk food. My host family doesn’t eat super healthy either, and back home, I’m used to eating much healthier and heartier meals with less fat.

I've been here for 5 months now, and while I haven’t gained that much weight (went from 155 lbs to somewhere around 170 lbs), I’ve developed a belly that I’m really not happy with.

I’m heading back home in a month, and I’d like to get back in better shape before then. I try to walk a lot (which is a bit different from back home since we walk way more in Austria than most Americans), and I also work out occasionally.

What are your suggestions for improving this situation? Please, no hate for asking a common question. Also, Americans, don’t feel offended—I love y’all! ❤️