Healthy Eating: Overcoming Barriers To Change

Overview

One of the important steps in changing your eating habits is figuring out what your barriers are. A barrier is anything that causes you to slip up in your goal to make a lifestyle change. The best way to overcome barriers is to identify them and make a plan to deal with them.

What has stopped you from changing your eating habits in the past? What do you think might stop you in the future? Write down those things that might get in your way. Then for each of those barriers, write some ideas for how you could get around it.

You can also talk with others about your barriers. Getting support from family, friends, a counselor, or your doctor can help you succeed.