We believe there is progress in the small steps you take every day. That’s why we created Weekly habits Tools – A simple, actionable way to help you stay consistent, celebrate small gains and work against your larger health goals without feeling overwhelmed.
Forget perfection. This is about building habits that fit your life.
What are weekly habits?
Weekly habits are goals in bite -sized designed to help you focus on what can be achieved in the short term.
From drinking more water to eating more vegetables, these step -by -step actions are the building blocks to long -term success.
They are here to reduce frustration and fatigue by trying to change everything at once – because changes occur one habit at a time.
Why small habits mean something
Large goals can feel daunting, but breaking down them in smaller steps makes them feasible.
Research shows that small, consistent actions – like drinking a little more water every day – building momentum and creating a positive feedback loop (1). Weekly habits are tapping into this by giving you a clear, manageable focus for the coming week.
Plus, celebrating the small gains gives your brain a dose of dopamine, making it more likely that you will remain motivated (2).
It is science, but it is also just good for your confidence and therefore good for lasting momentum.
Habits you can track
Choose a focus area that resonates with your goals. Options include:
- Drink more water: Get hydrated by drinking at least five glasses daily for seven days.
- Eat more vegetables: Add a vegetable to your meals for five days.
- Eat more fruit: Eat 2 fruits a day for at least 5 days.
- Log more meals: Log two meals a day for at least four days.
- Eat more fiber: Take a meal with at least 5 g of fiber for five days.
- Increase protein intake: Hit your protein target at least three days this week.
How to get started
Setting up your first habit is simple. Note: If you are not a MyFitnessPal member yet, download the app. So:
- Open the app and find Weekly habits on your dashboard.
- Choose a habit to track and if you want, set a reminder to check in daily.
- Return to the app every day to confirm if you reached your daily goal or non-and get ready for a little haptic surprise-and-digt.
Trust us, you feel good about checking your goal for the day free!
Tips for weekly habit success
It’s not just about choosing a habit – it’s about approaching this habit right way. Here are some tips:
- Anchoring habits to your routine. Couple new actions with existing habits, such as drinking water before your morning coffee or eating the vegetables on your plate first.
- Be flexible. Life happens and that’s okay. Weekly habits are designed to help you adapt and continue to move forward. You only need to hit your chosen habit a recommended number of times each week to count it as a win.
- Focus on progress – not perfection. By doing this you can build habits that last.
Ready to get started?
Forget extreme limitations or quick fixes. Real change happens when you focus on sustainable, manageable actions.
Weekly habits encourage you to embrace nutrition to real life: balanced and based on your needs. This is not about being perfect every day – it’s about making choices that are in line with your goals over time (1).
And there is no day better to get started than today.
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