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Week 7: Eating for Health –Building Healthy Habits

Healthy eating isn’t just about individual meals—it’s about creating sustainable habits that last a lifetime. This week, we’ll focus on building patterns that make healthy choices easier and more automatic. 

Key Takeaways for Week 7 

• Learn how to establish healthy eating patterns. 

• Discover simple changes that lead to long-term success. 

• Explore the connection between habits and overall health. 

Building Healthy Eating Habits 

Steps to establish sustainable habits: 

1. Start Small: Focus on one habit at a time, like adding a fruit to breakfast. 

1. Be Consistent: Make healthy choices part of your daily routine. 

1. Make it Easy: Keep nutritious foods accessible, like pre-chopped veggies or a bowl of fruit. 

Recommended Resources: 

• MyPlate.gov: Offers tools for establishing healthy eating patterns. 

• SNAP-Ed: Shares practical tips for maintaining healthy habits. 

• Create Better Health: Provides guidance on turning small changes into long-term success. 

Tip of the Week: Meal Prep Basics
Meal prepping just one or two meals a week can save time and reduce decision fatigue while supporting healthy eating habits. Looking for more support on your health and wellness journey? Sign up for free virtual health coaching services for customized accountability and support! 

Weekly Challenge: 

• Challenge: Identify one healthy eating habit you’d like to start. Maybe it’s adding more protein to meals, trying a new healthy recipe, or prepping ingredients ahead of time for easy meal prep. Implement it and share your progress in the Challenge Chat! 

• Bonus Tip: Use the app to log your progress and celebrate consistency. 

Spotlight on the Community Challenge App

Log your healthy eating habits, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack, and track your progress. Celebrate every win with fellow participants by giving high-fives in the app!

Conclusion
Building healthy habits takes time and effort, but small, consistent steps can create meaningful change. Let’s focus on progress, not perfection, this week!