Maïa Baudelaire, Nutritionist expert in Food Behaviour and Founder of the Maïa Baudelaire® Method I Love My Diet Coach® – the first Nutrition Coaching website reimbursed by La Mutuelle – gives you her tips on how to make successful food changes.

The strength of repetition, the key: repeat to change!

Changing your eating habits isn’t easy. Without realising it, it’s easy to return to your old ways. Initially, these changes require a lot of effort and attention. But by continual repetition, they will eventually become automatic and you will even end up enjoying them.

66 days! This is the magic number. According to a recent study by a university in London, it takes just over 2 months of daily repetitions for a new habit to become an automatism.

One step at a time:

For long-lasting and effective changes, the important thing is not to want to turn everything upside down overnight. This is the best way to see your good old habits come back at full gallop. Train yourself to adopt your new habits slowly but surely.

Changing more than your food….

It’s not only new foods that can be the source of your new habits. You can also learn to cook differently (with spices, fresh herbs …), eat less, eat less quickly, avoid eating in front of the television and put together your own lunch rather than spending all your breaks in a restaurant …

Asking for help:

Changing habits is hard! Professionals are specifically trained to help you achieve your goals without it becoming an obsession. Opt for a Personal Coach, he or she will be there to motivate you and guide you, step-by-step, to reach your goals. All you have to do is to find the motivation to follow their designated plan.

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In short, you will need willpower and support. But believe me, in 66 days you will have absolutely no regrets!