“If you overeat, miss a workout, or gain a pound or two, all hope is not lost. Remember how far you’ve come! Simply return to your healthy habits and recommit to your plan.” — M. Regina Castro, M.D.
Grabbing a bagel on your way to work or going out for pizza on Friday night may be as routine as brushing your teeth. How many poor eating choices do you make without even thinking about it? Breaking unhealthy eating habits that have been acquired over the years is tough — but not impossible. The first step is bringing awareness to your daily habits and developing a plan to improve them. Use these tips to help you get started.
Healthy Habits 4 ways to make new habits stick
Tired of quick fixes that just backfire later? Want to form healthy habits for life? We’re here to help. Read on to learn how you can build your confidence and make changes that will create lasting healthy habits.
Today’s Nutrition Tip
Scale back on sodium
Most of the sodium in your diet comes from processed and prepared foods, such as canned vegetables, soups, deli meats and frozen meals. Condiments are another major source of sodium. Scale back on sodium by eating more fresh foods and fewer processed items. Add herbs or spices instead of salt for extra flavor.
