Good habits that can translate into lifelong healthy behaviors:

• Start each day with a nutritious breakfast.
• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
• Get 8 hours of sleep each night, as fatigue can lead to overeating.
• Eat your meals seated at a table.
• Eat more meals with your partner or family.
• Learn to eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re comfortably full.
• Reduce your portion sizes by 20%, or give up second helpings.
• Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
• Eat meals or snack every few hours, never go more than 4 hours between meals other than at night.
• Experiment with new lighter recipes and healthy cooking methods, such as grilling, roasting, baking or poaching.
• Drink more water and fewer sweetened beverages.
• Buy less processed foods, sweets and treats.

Set yourself up for success by only attempting to change one bad habit at a time.