How long can it take for me to make healthy eating habits my lifestyle?

Jodie Shield on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Healthcare

As a rule of thumb, people need about three weeks to establish a new behavior pattern and about three months to make it a habit. The exact time frame will vary, depending upon a person’s motivation and the habit. For example, drinking a cup of water every morning is an easier habit to establish compared to doing 100 sit-ups before breakfast.

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