Are you the type of person that can’t keep a bag of cookies or chips in the house, for fear that you’ll eat the entire bag in one sitting? What if I told you that you have the power to break that bad habit… Join me in this episode as I explain how to finally break bad habits, especially unhealthy eating habits, that are preventing you from living your healthiest, most vibrant life. You’ll learn what a habit is, the science of how habits are created, why bad habits are so hard to break, and how to identify your triggers.   “The actions that we take each day are simply a response to the habits in your life, both the good and the bad.”    What bad habits would you love to get rid of? Do you eat while you work or while watching TV? Do you love dessert? Do you look to food as a source of comfort or to cure boredom?  Did you know that40-45% of what you do every day is a habit, not a decision. That means if you work to get rid of the habits that no longer serve you and form new habits that do serve you, you’ll be able to reach more of your goals and experience more joy and contentment in life. And remember, give yourself some grace during this journey (because that’s what it is, a journey!).   In this episode, you’ll learn… [00:44] One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is…   [03:16] The difference between a habit and a conscious decision. [03:48] What is a habit? [05:25] How habits work: 4 Phases of The Habit Loop. [11:15] How to break bad habits and create new healthy habits. [17:49] What healthy, rewarding choices can you replace your unhealthy behaviors with? [19:14] Create a list of healthy, satisfying alternatives! Here are some examples… [21:50] The power of prayer and scripture in breaking bad habits.   The brain uses cues, cravings, behaviors, and rewards to form habits. Now that you know the formula to break unhealthy habits, tune in next week to learn how to create powerful, healthy habits!   Are you ready to put God at the center of your health journey and to finally achieve your health and wellness goals? Join me every week to learn how!   Resources mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3Dak3Uf Episode 008: Identity in Christ: 63 I AM Affirmations Scripture DOWNLOAD: iam.healthyfreelife.com   Connect with me! Visit my website: www.healthyfreelife.com Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/healthyfreelife Connect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/healthyfreelife See you next week! Katrina