Create an eating pattern that will stick

Eating the foods you like, and not depriving yourself of your favourite meals, could be your key to success!

By Weight Watchers

Published 25 February 2022

Create an eating pattern that will stick

The magic equation for eating “perfectly”? It doesn’t exist. But figuring out a healthier pattern of eating you can stick with? It does. And it’s all about so many factors that matter to you.

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1. I eat things I like. Yes / No 2. Everything is on the menu. Yes / No 3. I’m able to eat my favorite foods. Yes / No 4. I’m able to stick to my weight-loss and wellness goals. Yes / No 5. I can be social and go to events. Yes / No 6. I’m able to eat the same as my partner, kids, and friends. Yes / No 7. It’s easy to find what I eat at my local store. Yes / No If you answered mainly YES and think this is likely a way of eating you can stick to, great! Next Step: Identify what you need to do to stay on track next week. If you answered mainly NO and aren’t sure if the way you’re eating now is something you can do for the long run, that’s OK. Next Step: For each question you said NO to, brainstorm what you can do to turn that NO into a YES.

Let’s dive a little deeper...

We’re all about being real. And that means creating - and keeping up - a healthier pattern of eating that works for you. The more you practice that way of eating, the more likely it will become a regular part of your life.

And remember, it’s a journey. Don’t feel pressured to have everything down on your first go-round. Begin with one small step at a time (like leaning on ZeroPoint™foods or planning ahead for special occasions) until your momentum moves you forward to a lifestyle of eating that’s healthy, enjoyable, and, most important, doable.

Week four of our monthly theme, Build Momentum.