Have you been trying to change your habits?
You want to eat better, exercise regularly, and finally shed those extra kilos—but you keep going around in circles.
You know fad diets don’t work. You’ve heard, “It’s all about changing your habits”, but how on earth do you actually do it?
First, let me tell you—you’re not alone in your frustration. The truth is, changing habits can be tough, uncomfortable, and confusing.
What I’m sharing today is where most people go wrong and how you can make the process so much easier!
Imagine this:
- No more stressing about another diet.
- Easily maintaining your weight.
- Feeling in control, confident, and FULL of energy.
When you truly change your habits, this is what you can expect.
Where most people go wrong
Trying to change everything at once
Going from eating junk and not exercising to expecting yourself to follow a strict training and nutrition plan is overwhelming.
Skipping the basics
Habit change requires a solid foundation. You need to start with key habits that set you up for long-term success.
Expecting overnight results
Motivation alone isn’t enough. Change takes time, patience, and consistency.
Steps to make lasting habit changes
Start slowly
Pick ONE habit and focus on it for two weeks. Trying to tackle multiple habits at once decreases your chances of success.
A great first habit to try?
Eat slowly.
It sounds simple, but have you ever noticed that most overeating happens when you’re stressed, emotional, or eating on the run?
By slowing down and being aware of what you’re eating, it becomes harder to overindulge. On the flip side, fast eating almost guarantees weight gain.
Mastering this single habit can create a powerful, lifelong impact. In my coaching, clients practise this habit daily, alongside mindset lessons, and check in on their progress.
And guess what?
The clients who consistently move forward see amazing physical and mental transformations.
Learn to get back on track
This can’t be emphasised enough—NO ONE I’ve coached has ever been perfect.
Success comes from consistency, not perfection.
If you fall off the wagon for a day or a weekend, all you need to do is get back on track. Don’t go overboard trying to be super strict—just pick up where you left off.
Reflect on what led to the slip-up, learn from it, and keep moving forward.
One of my favourite tools is the Precision Nutrition worksheet “Break the Chain”. It helps you identify what triggered overeating, how you felt, and how to respond differently next time. If you want a copy, email me at hilde@getactiveonline.com.
Remember—going off track is completely normal. The key is practising how to return to your routine.
If you’re working on habit change alone:
- Choose one small habit and focus on it for two weeks before adding another.
- Find ways to hold yourself accountable for that habit.
- When you stumble, practise getting back on track sooner (email me for a Break the Chain worksheet).
If you’re stuck, jumping from one diet to the next, maybe it’s time to commit to a new way of thinking.
If you’re serious about creating lasting habit change, book in for a chat and we can discuss my personalised fitness coaching. We’ll work together one-on-one to build habits that reshape your life.
You’ve got this!
