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How to build a habit loop

Want to build a habit but don’t know how? Try this.

By Weight Watchers
Published September 3, 2019
How to build a habit loop

The rewards of regular activity? Huge. Want to manage stress and sleep better? Being active definitely helps. It’s also the single best predictor of who keeps weight off and who doesn’t.1

This really works

Every habit starts as a single conscious action. The more you repeat it, the more it becomes

second nature. Want to turn the 6 p.m. yoga class after work into a habit?* This trick can help.

*Habit loops work for more than just helping you become a yogi. Use this trick for anything you want to do more regularly.

All about FitPoints

Getting active earns you FitPoints, which are smarter than just counting steps, measuring distance, or tracking time; they guide you to activities that help you get stronger, fitter, and heart healthier.

No matter what activity you choose, the most important thing is that you enjoy it. Your app has hundreds of ideas, from aerobics to Zumba, so explore your options and have fun.

What do I do with FitPoints?

Use them to challenge yourself! You can enter your activity manually in My Day or sync a fitness device and let it do the tracking for you. And every time you track activity, you earn Wins that you can redeem for really cool rewards.

The easiest way to track activity

Got a fitness device? Sync it to the WW app! There are lots of devices that can be linked to the app via your iPhone or Android, including all Fitbits, so whether you've got a Fitbit Blaze or a Fitbit Charge 2, you can sync for automated activity tracking.

1.U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2018.