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| | | We've said it before and we'll say it again: You can still eat a balanced diet and enjoy less nutrient-dense foods in moderation. The key is ensuring that the majority of your daily calories come from nutrient-dense foods. | | For many of us, it may be necessary to break a few not-so-healthy eating habits in order to get to a place of nutritional balance. So how do you go about that? Michelle Steil, a health coach at sister brand Real Appeal, is here today with her expert opinion. | | | | | | | Hope this helps!
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
September 4, 2025 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | What are some practical strategies for making a habit stick? | | | A: | Habits are actions so ingrained that we do them without thinking. This can be especially true when it comes to our diets and nutrition. For instance, do you reach for something sweet if your anxiety flares? Do you accidentally skip meals?
Whatever it is, employing intentionality, persistence, and a positive attitude can help you achieve the change you seek. Here are some tips to make that happen.
Assess your readiness for change
Do you find yourself making excuses for why you can't or won't change a habit? Most, if not all, undesirable behaviors are accompanied by barriers to change. The Stages of Change model can help you identify and overcome these obstacles and understand your current level of commitment to change.
Tie your habits to your values
Core values are fundamental thoughts and beliefs we have about the world around us. They also help drive our behavior. Recognizing how a habit relates to your core values can help you focus on maintaining that behavior. For example, say that one of your core values is taking care of your family. You can reflect on this to help you form healthier eating habits, which can keep you healthy for decades to come.
Apply your strengths and take small steps toward your larger goal
You have undoubtedly established habits that support your well-being. Reflecting on previous successes will reinforce your belief in the ability to change. The next step is to write out the benefits and barriers to making that change.
Set a small goal for the desired habit when contemplating or moving to act. The SMART acronym can be a helpful tool in determining whether the steps in creating the new habit are specific, realistic, and time-bound.
Focus on the positive
The first time you engage in the desired habit, notice how it makes you feel. Let that positive emotion move you to repeat the behavior and adopt that new habit until, like a trusted friend, you can rely on that good habit to catch you when you fall. | | | | | Michelle Steil, Health Coach | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | |  | | | | A Low-Calorie Mango Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe | | This sweet and tangy mango chicken burrito bowl shows how small swaps can change a meal's calorie count while still keeping it delicious. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | ♦️ 8 personality traits common in people with bipolar disorder. Here's what the research shows. | | 🏮 What does eczema progression look like? Click through this visual guide to learn about the different stages. | | 🧘 12 yoga poses for neck pain. These poses can help relieve pain and increase mobility, quality of life, and mood. | | 💅 7 nutrients for strong, healthy nails. Eating a balanced diet is the best way to improve and maintain nail health. | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | | Email nutritionedition@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
you again soon! | | | | |  | | This edition was powered by | | positive change.️ | | | | |
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