The main idea of the text: Advice on 1 . The whole text can be divided into three parts. Part I (Paras. 1-2) Main idea: Time required to break a bad habit. Major points: 1) It takes about 2 to break a bad habit. 2) You should only attempt to change one bad habit at a time. Part II (Paras. 3-13) Main idea: The suggested steps to overcoming a bad habit. Major points: 1) 3 the habit you want to change. 2) Decide to make a change. 3) Identify and remove all the 4 for the old behavior. 4) Enlist the 5 of family and friends. 5) Do things you 6 in the first few days. 6) Be consistent and get rid of all 7 thoughts. 7) Persevere and never 8 . 8) Give yourself 9 at the end of the month. Part III (Paras. 14-16) Main idea: Habits that cannot be overcome within one month. Major points: 1) Keep going if you need to lose more weight. 2) Seek extra help or 10 if your habit has elements of 11 .