7 days to build healthy everyday habits

To change the way you eat, there’s no need to survive on green salads and plain chicken breast… Sometimes it’s the small changes that work best! If you want to build better habits without feeling frustrated or giving up after a week, here’s a week of healthy habits to try: clear out your cupboards, prep your meals, remember to drink, choose your snacks wisely and make time for yourself, without ever feeling like you’re on a diet… Ready to give it a go?

Monday: clear out your cupboards

To kick off this week of healthy habits on the right foot, start by clearing your cupboards of the temptations you give in to a little too often. Palm oil-laden spreads, overly sugary biscuits, heavy sauces… Take a good look around your kitchen and get rid of anything that isn’t good for you, especially the things you know you can’t resist. When your cupboards are stocked with simple, varied foods, you’ll be far less tempted by junk food!

Keep in mind that, for a balanced diet, Keep in mind that the trio of refined sugar, salt and saturated fats deserves particular attention as part of a balanced diet. That said, bland meals are absolutely not the answer! You can swap them for tastier alternatives such as spices, herbs, olive oil…

Tuesday: prep your lunch boxes

When you’re eating away from home, it’s all too easy to reach for something quick and convenient… but not always very balanced! So, to move away from the shop-bought sandwich, the fast-food meal or the salad that doesn’t really meet your needs, try making your own lunch boxes. By preparing your lunch in advance, you put together a varied, filling and delicious meal.

For your lunch boxes, don’t hold back when it comes to our selection of foods known for their colour and variety! Berries, lemon, leek, endive, quinoa… The combinations are endless — enjoy every bite while working to keep your meals varied.

Wednesday: keep the good habits going — drink more

To feel your best every day, To feel good day to day, remember to drink enough water each day. You can make more room for hydration in your routine. Staying well hydrated will also feel easier if you keep a bottle within reach at work or at home. To keep things interesting, alternate between still water, fruit-infused water and herbal tea.

Thursday: say goodbye to white sugar

As we’ve seen, white sugar is firmly on the list of things to watch when it comes to slimming habits. Refined sugar is very present in our everyday diet, often where we least expect it. Try replacing it with honey, agave syrup, maple syrup or coconut sugar, which are also best enjoyed in moderation.

Friday: embrace snacking

To organise your day, we recommend adding an extra moment to it: a snack. It might sound counterintuitive, but having an afternoon snack will help you recharge your energy levels and avoid overeating at dinner. Just remember, for your snack to count as a healthy habit, it needs to be chosen wisely: skip the pastries and sweets, and go for a piece of fruit, some plain yoghurt and a square of dark chocolate instead. We’ve even put together some great snack ideas right here!

Saturday: cut back on alcohol

It’s easy to forget, but alcohol is packed with calories and can quickly add up over the day! It also often comes with salty or sugary nibbles. So to protect your figure — and your health — keep an eye on how much you’re drinking. Limit cocktails, which are often very sugary, and watch out for alcohol paired with savory snacks, which can quickly add up over the evening. And try to avoid the classic alcohol-and-nibbles combo — it can quickly make for a heavy evening…

Sunday: stop weighing yourself and take time for yourself

Finally, one of the most important slimming habits is to stop obsessing over the scales and the number they show. Instead of fixating on weight, set yourself concrete goals, like fitting back into your favourite jeans or feeling confident in a pretty dress. You could also take monthly photos to track your progress. Either way, the scales don’t tell the whole story: if you start exercising, your body may change in ways the number on the scale doesn’t show.

And to truly take time for yourself, make daily self-massage part of your routine! By practising pinch-and-roll massage techniques, you can enjoy a moment just for you. The result? A little me-time you’ll look forward to. You can do these massages in just a few minutes, easily and at your own pace, with your CelluBlue Cups. In front of the TV, on your bed, after a shower, before heading to work… Any moment works for a great pinch-and-roll massage session.

What are your favourite slimming habits? Come and share them with the CelluBlue Community — we’d love to hear from you!

Frequently asked questions

Why start by clearing out your cupboards?

Because it’s much easier to stick to new habits when temptation isn’t within arm’s reach. Once your kitchen is sorted, planning your meals for the rest of the week becomes far simpler.

What’s the advantage of making your own lunch box?

You know exactly what’s on your plate, and you can mix up colours and food groups from one day to the next so you never get bored.

How can I remember to drink enough water?

Keep a bottle within reach at work or at home: it’s often the simplest way to remember to drink throughout the day.

How often should I weigh myself?

There’s no need to step on the scales every day. Taking a step back from the number lets you focus on how you feel in your clothes from day to day.

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