1. What are you eating and drinking on a regular basis? Write down what you eat and drink­—this is the best way to keep track of what you are REALLY eating.

2. Evaluate the list. Are you eating breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? What are you having for snacks? What are you drinking?

3. Set a reasonable habit. Keep it simple and achievable. You want it to be habit forming! Example: I will eat 3 helpings of fruits and vegetables every day.

4. Share your goal with at least 3 people. It’s been proven that if you share your goal with friends, family, or a doctor, you are more apt to accomplish it!

5. Begin creating your new habit. You have two months to work on developing your new health habit. At the end of two months, we will continue with this habit and add another one.

6. Don’t give up! If you miss your goal one day, start again the next! Habits aren’t created over night. Give yourself time and keep working—it’s worth it!