{"id":8772,"date":"2024-08-15T18:54:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T00:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/?p=8772"},"modified":"2024-12-15T19:15:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T02:15:13","slug":"how-to-build-healthy-eating-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/2024\/08\/15\/how-to-build-healthy-eating-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Healthy Eating Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"

To build healthy eating habits, remember that healthy eating matters and it is a form of self-care for better quality of life. Scroll down to read this BODi Blog post from\u00a0Trinh Le, R.D.<\/a><\/p>\n

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At the start of your health and fitness journey, let go of the urge to find and follow the perfect diet to a T. It\u2019s best to build healthy eating habits slowly.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that setbacks are normal, and learning to deal with them is critical for making healthy eating habits that stick.<\/p>\n

Why Eat Healthy<\/h2>\n

Does healthy eating matter? Absolutely. It is a form of self-care that may help you gain a better quality of life.<\/p>\n

Proper nutrition enables you to\u00a0lose and maintain weight<\/a>,\u00a0enhance exercise performance<\/a>, and\u00a0improve health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It also helps to think of the side effects of\u00a0not\u00a0<\/em>eating healthy.\u00a0Poor nutrition<\/a>\u00a0might increase your risk for a number of health problems.<\/p>\n

Can You Overdo Healthy Eating?<\/h2>\n

In a word: yes. \u201cFor some, healthy eating can turn into\u00a0orthorexia<\/a>\u00a0or an unhealthy obsession with following the \u2018perfect\u2019 diet,\u201d says Brittany Crump, M.P.H., R.D. at\u00a0Savor Nutrition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s essentially an unrealistic goal, and those who try to follow it can damage their wellbeing. When an orthorexic can\u2019t follow their diet perfectly (maybe life gets in the way), they may feel shame or self-loathing,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

Orthorexia\u00a0isn\u2019t officially recognized as an eating disorder like anorexia, but it can result in similar health consequences, namely malnutrition.<\/p>\n

If you think you may have orthorexia, the\u00a0National Eating Disorder Association<\/a>\u00a0has more information.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith orthorexia, it\u2019s more about the individual\u2019s mindset than the diet they follow,\u201d says Crump. \u201cYou can have orthorexia with any type of diet \u2014 vegan, gluten-free, clean eating, calorie counting, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential to have a healthy mindset, especially if you want to develop healthy habits that are sustainable.<\/p>\n

Make a Healthy Eating Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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A good plan is full of healthy habits you can maintain over time. Here are five not-too-rigid rules to help you make healthy habits that stick:<\/p>\n

1. Choose mostly whole, unprocessed foods<\/h2>\n

Try to eat more of these foods:<\/p>\n