We all strive to be as healthy as possible – but occasionally we fall off the wagon and back into bad habits. To assure you that you’re not alone, we’ve put together nine unhealthy habits that we’re all guilty of. Perhaps these can be inspiration for our 2018 resolutions?

#1 Skipping breakfast

You need much more than a large coffee to break your fast every morning. Touted the most important meal of the day, breakfast helps improve your concentration, stops in-between snacking and keeps your appetite in check. Go for options with a healthy mix of protein, fats and carbohydrates – such as poached eggs and avocado on toast.

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#2 Eating too fast

Wolfing down your meal can be very tempting, especially when hungry. However, by doing so you're probably not chewing your food properly, and it can lead to over eating – as the body doesn’t get a chance to signal to the brain that you’re full – as well as bloating or digestive issues.

#3 Biting your nails

This is why you need to stop biting your nails – but in short, it’s gross.

Stop your bad habit in its tracks with Mavala Stop Nail Biting Deterent, Revitanail Stop Bite & Protect or Manicare Bite No More.

#4 Leaving your tampon in

It’s the end of your period, your flow is light and you accidentally leave your tampon for god knows how long. While common, doing so can lead to a funky smell or dryness and sometimes even infection – and you definitely don’t want Toxic Shock Syndrome! Be sure to break this bad habit by setting a reminder on your phone.

#5 Using soap down there

Respect your vagina’s delicate pH balance by only using products that are specifically formulated to go down there.

We like: sebamed pH 3.8 Feminine Intimate Wash and Vagisil pH Plus Intimate Wash.

#6 Not getting enough sleep

To avoid racking up a sleep debt and to get your mind and body performing at its very best, aim to get around eight hours of sleep every night.

To help you get in the mood, run a bath with L’OCCITANE Lavender Foaming Bath and diffuse a few drops of In Essence Sleep Essential Oil Blend in your bedroom.

#7 Forgetting to take off your bra

We’ve told you before that it’s better to sleep naked – however if you’re not ready to part with your favourite pair of pyjamas, at least take off your bra before you hit the hay. Not only is it wayyy more comfortable but leaving your bra on overnight can also leave an impression on your skin (especially if it’s too tight!) and in the long run, damage the tissue.

#8 Not wearing sunscreen

If you’re not wearing sunscreen every single day – are you insane? Sunscreen is the single most important beauty product, period.

We like: Avène Sunscreen Emulsion SPF 50+ for the face, and either DermaVeen Daily Nourish Revive & Protect Body Moisturiser SPF 50+ or WOTNOT 30+ SPF Natural Sunscreen for the body.

#9 Letting stress rule

Stress relief should definitely be part of your daily routine. Whether it’s meditation an intense work out that gets the blood pumping or simply a hot bath – take some time out from your busy day. Doing so will help with mental clarity, overall health and make you a way happier person.

Are you guilty of any of the above bad habits?

48 Member Comments

Nicoler112 14 Mar 2018 5:45 PM

I get 9 hours every night. Little worried when I become a mum how I will cope it. I'm useless without my sleep

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wandus 30 Dec 2017 8:36 PM

My weakest spot is sleep deprivation. I'm definitely an owl. I like to read at night so very often I have truly tragic mornings and hard days at work

Elunia 17 Dec 2017 6:02 PM

Not getting enough sleep is something which I am guilty of. I have also been so tried that I have fallen asleep with my bra on, then I wake up because i have moved and it is poking into me.

shaper 3 Dec 2017 10:08 AM

Must admit I am guilty of a few of these, but hey we are only human after all.lol One that I have never done is leave my bra on at night, I am one of those well endowed ladies and I cannot wait to get it off.

Jessica712 29 Nov 2017 9:18 PM

Yes, I def do some of these.

heatherrs 29 Nov 2017 12:22 PM

Guilty of one or two but not the sunscreen, never the sunscreen

Meedee 29 Nov 2017 10:54 AM

2 and #6 ...but hey Im a Mum.....its impossible to be a Mum and not have those issues

Beautybabe140194 28 Nov 2017 9:05 PM

Definitely guilty of some of these, especially the sunscreen and not getting enough sleep.

Seashells 28 Nov 2017 2:10 PM

Guilty of #2 and #9 myself. Have been guilty of #8 before, but there's nothing like a skin cancer diagnosis to whip you into action! (Although despite this, I'm still occasionally guilty of it.) I was also guilty of #1 when I was younger, but changed all of that when I began working. Now I can't live without breakfast. Lunch I sometimes do without though.

ThisIsMe 28 Nov 2017 1:26 PM

Yep do a few sometimes! But others definitely not!

blackkittykat 27 Nov 2017 9:19 PM

I often forget to eat lunch on the weekend, I just get distracted with cleaning and washing. Not removing make up and picking blackheads or pimples should be added to this list.

Lisa170 27 Nov 2017 8:36 PM

I'm about50/50 with these. I definitely feel the stress and don't get enough sleep, and skip breakfast and eat too fast. But the others I don't do.

IndieAna 27 Nov 2017 3:27 PM

My biggest bad habit is going to bed too late. It just seems to take me too long to wind down

Tee631 27 Nov 2017 2:57 PM

omg those are all my sinssss

jewl 27 Nov 2017 2:19 PM

Yes i am guilty of a few of these. Oops

duality 27 Nov 2017 12:56 PM

as a bit of a bigger chested girl will have to say no to the take your bra off at night! I would be very uncomfortable if it did that! You can buy good sleep bras or I use a double pack of a seamfree yoga crop/bra

Belindarella 27 Nov 2017 10:27 AM

I'm only prone to one of these which I'm definitely trying to work on.. as far as bras go.. the older I get the more I hate them.. I've been considering a new brand that is wireless..

jillian206 26 Nov 2017 9:52 PM

okay, i admit. I am guilty of 5 of the charges.

onlyoni 26 Nov 2017 8:32 PM

I'm not into eating when I first get up so I have some fruit around 10.30am.

As for the bra, that comes off as soon as possible. It's bad enough having to wear one during the day so there's no way that contraption stays on at night.

Miss19 26 Nov 2017 7:24 PM

I am guilty of eating food too fast and not chewing properly!

Princess Perfume 26 Nov 2017 3:43 PM

I do take my bra off because I saw some show on tv a while back that said keeping your bra on at night can increase your risk of breast cancer. It also feels more comfortable to me

Tigerlily 26 Nov 2017 2:09 PM

I never used to eat breakfast but have started getting into the habit of doing so now but I still don't have it until around 10am when I actually feel like eating

cityglenda 26 Nov 2017 1:12 PM

Only the Stress but I'm working on it.

Jess R 26 Nov 2017 10:09 AM

2 and 6 but in all fairness the sleep thing I can't do much about with a newborn, toddler and kinder kid. I eat fast because I don't know when I'll get the chance to eat again! Lol

bebeautiful34 26 Nov 2017 8:42 AM

I definitely don't get enough sleep but as a mum of two I don't see that problem being solved anytime soon!

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