Nickyia Lovely
9/26/18
Essay #1
Poor Eating Habits
Identifying your poor eating habits and being able to overcome them is key to a better life
mentally and physically. Most of us are creatures of habit. We buy the same foods from the same
grocery store, prepare the same recipes over and over, and live within our own familiar routines.
Which is why poor eating habits can come in several forms, such as eating too much food or
eating unhealthy snack foods, but the reason why they exist is for one major reason; it feels good
to be eating them. That good feeling is the reward, whether that feeling is one of pleasant
fullness or a good taste in someone’s mouth. It is very important to not get dragged into this poor
habit as it can lead to certain health issues down the road.
A healthy life mentally and physically requires proper nutrition as well as regular
exercise. Both are key in the prevention of disease and also help improve overall mental and
physical health. Diets full of bad fats, such as trans and saturated fats, put you at risk for stroke,
certain cancers and heart disease, whereas a diet rich in vegetables lowers the risk of prostate and
breast cancer, among other benefits that will help you in the long run.
Poor habits perpetuate themselves in a loop. A trigger initiates a reaction that causes you
to engage in a certain behavior, often without your conscious approval. Your body feels satisfied
that you engaged in the behavior that it was triggered to do, and you will feel rewarded, thereby
setting yourself up to engage in the behavior again as you work towards receiving the reward.
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