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Why Adding Healthy Habits is Easier Than Taking Bad Ones Away

Sep 21, 2024

^{If you’ve ever tried to cut out sugar or stop snacking late at night, you know how hard it can be to break a habit. It feels like a constant battle of willpower—and let’s face it, sometimes that battle isn’t so fun. But what if I told you that focusing on adding healthy habits rather than taking things away could actually make a bigger difference?}

^{It’s easy to get stuck in a mindset of restriction, thinking, “I can’t have this” or “I need to stop doing that.” But research and experience tell us that a better strategy is to shift our focus toward positive changes—things we can add into our lives.}

^{Here’s why it works:}

^{It feels good to add, not take away. When you add a healthy habit, like drinking more water or including a veggie in every meal, you feel like you're gaining something. There’s a sense of progress and growth, which keeps you motivated. On the other hand, taking something away feels restrictive—like you're missing out.}
^{You crowd out the bad with the good. By adding healthy habits, you often find that the less desirable ones naturally fade. For example, if you start adding more whole foods to your meals, you might find you’re less likely to crave junk food.}
^{It's easier to build momentum. Small, positive changes add up over time. Start by adding just one healthy habit, like a daily walk or making your breakfast a bit more nutritious. As you see the benefits, you'll feel encouraged to add more healthy habits—and that’s how real transformation happens.}
^{It’s sustainable. Change is hard when it’s all about restriction. But when you focus on adding positive things, it’s easier to keep going because you're not feeling deprived. You’re simply growing healthier, step by step.}

^{So, instead of fixating on what you need to cut out, ask yourself: What healthy habit can I add today?}

^{Habits You Can Add Today}

^{Drink a glass of water before every meal}
^{Include a fruit or vegetable in every snack}
^{Take a 10-minute walk after lunch}
^{Stretch for 5 minutes before bed}
^{Switch your afternoon snack to a protein-packed option like nuts or yogurt}

^{Let’s make healthy living easy, fun, and something we look forward to. Positive change isn’t hard to get—it’s just about adding in the good stuff, one habit at a time!}

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Why Adding Healthy Habits is Easier Than Taking Bad Ones Away

It’s easy to get stuck in a mindset of restriction, thinking, “I can’t have this” or “I need to stop doing that.” But research and experience tell us that a better strategy is to shift our focus toward positive changes—things we can add into our lives.

Here’s why it works:

You crowd out the bad with the good. By adding healthy habits, you often find that the less desirable ones naturally fade. For example, if you start adding more whole foods to your meals, you might find you’re less likely to crave junk food.

It’s sustainable. Change is hard when it’s all about restriction. But when you focus on adding positive things, it’s easier to keep going because you're not feeling deprived. You’re simply growing healthier, step by step.

So, instead of fixating on what you need to cut out, ask yourself: What healthy habit can I add today?

Habits You Can Add Today

Drink a glass of water before every meal

Include a fruit or vegetable in every snack

Take a 10-minute walk after lunch

Stretch for 5 minutes before bed

Switch your afternoon snack to a protein-packed option like nuts or yogurt

Let’s make healthy living easy, fun, and something we look forward to. Positive change isn’t hard to get—it’s just about adding in the good stuff, one habit at a time!

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^{It’s easy to get stuck in a mindset of restriction, thinking, “I can’t have this” or “I need to stop doing that.” But research and experience tell us that a better strategy is to shift our focus toward positive changes—things we can add into our lives.}

^{Here’s why it works:}

^{You crowd out the bad with the good. By adding healthy habits, you often find that the less desirable ones naturally fade. For example, if you start adding more whole foods to your meals, you might find you’re less likely to crave junk food.}

^{It’s sustainable. Change is hard when it’s all about restriction. But when you focus on adding positive things, it’s easier to keep going because you're not feeling deprived. You’re simply growing healthier, step by step.}

^{So, instead of fixating on what you need to cut out, ask yourself: What healthy habit can I add today?}

^{Habits You Can Add Today}

^{Drink a glass of water before every meal}

^{Include a fruit or vegetable in every snack}

^{Take a 10-minute walk after lunch}

^{Stretch for 5 minutes before bed}

^{Switch your afternoon snack to a protein-packed option like nuts or yogurt}

^{Let’s make healthy living easy, fun, and something we look forward to. Positive change isn’t hard to get—it’s just about adding in the good stuff, one habit at a time!}