People are creatures of habit. We are used to some things and stopping them can be hectic. We buy the same kind of foods from the same “ mama mboga” and make the same kinds of foods over and over again. But if you are serious about losing weight, There are things you will try and stop or change.
The problem is sometimes we get too comfortable and we cannot break the habits. Many people are sceptical about adopting new habits and routines because we have gotten used to our forms of life
The truth is it is hard to break some habits, it becomes even harder in moments of weakness and you may fall back to them but the trick is to try and get back on.
Here are 4 simple ways to break your bad eating habits;
1. Take baby steps
Do not be hard on yourself, start making small simple steps to get rid of your bad habits this will include? This will include things like;
- Start exercising
- Start eating a healthy breakfast
- Teach yourself to eat only when hungry and not a mindless eating
- Getting 8 hours of sleep
- Being mindful of your portions
- Try healthier options in your diets
- Drinking more water
2. Become More Mindful
This is simple and complicated at the same time. This means that before you put anything in your mouth, you need to figure out what it is and the value it brings you. This automatically improves your diet; because you will always know what value the food brings you. Be intentional from today and see how that changes your habits.
3. Make a plan
If you are going to be serious you will need to make a plan for it and put a pen to paper. Be very specific. How will you begin having 8 hours of sleep? How are you going to shop for your fruits intakes?. This may involve you keeping a food diary or drafting a weekly menu. Do not just say, “ I am going to do it” make a plan and be specific about it.
4. Tackle a New Mini-Goal Each Week
See you do not have to do everything at once. Take mini steps and targets each week. Tell yourself that you will make a fruit a day or drink water and be committed to that. It’s the small things that matter and that build-up to the bigger goal. Once you master this for a month, you will begin seeing results.