Setting Nutrition Goals That Actually Work for YOU
Hey Girl HEEEEEY!
Let’s talk about nutrition goals—because let’s be honest, most of the time, they’re either way too vague (“I just want to eat healthier”) or way too extreme (“I’m cutting out sugar forever”).
Neither of those approaches work long-term.
The key to success? Setting goals that actually fit your life. Not the life you wish you had, not the perfect schedule that doesn’t exist, but your real, messy, busy, beautiful life.
So before you set another nutrition goal, ask yourself these three key questions to make sure it’s realistic, sustainable, and actually achievable.
1️⃣ What is reasonable given my current obligations?
Your nutrition goals have to fit within the reality of your life.
📌 Do you work long hours? You probably don’t have time for elaborate meal prep—so maybe your goal is keeping 3 easy, high-protein options on hand instead.
📌 Are you juggling kids, work, and a million responsibilities? Maybe your goal is to eat a balanced breakfast daily instead of trying to overhaul everything at once.
📌 Are you already stretched thin? Then now is not the time to take on extreme diet changes that require hours of planning and effort.
Your goals should support you—not add more stress to your plate.
2️⃣ What am I actually willing to change?
It’s easy to say, “I want to eat healthier”—but what are you truly ready to commit to?
💡 If you hate cooking, don’t set a goal to cook all your meals from scratch—maybe your goal is finding better grab-and-go options instead.
💡 If you know you’re not giving up sweets, don’t promise yourself you’ll never eat sugar again—maybe your goal is including more protein so you don’t crave it as much.
💡 If you already eat out often, don’t pretend that’s going to change overnight—maybe your goal is choosing one high-protein option when eating out instead.
Success comes from small, sustainable shifts—not trying to force yourself into something you’re not willing to do.
3️⃣ What can I actually afford to change?
We’re not just talking about money—affordability also means time, energy, and mental bandwidth.
💰 Financially: If buying all organic isn’t in the budget, that’s okay! You can still focus on protein, fiber, and whole foods within your means.
⏳ Time-wise: If you don’t have hours to meal prep, set a goal that works for your schedule—maybe prepping just one protein source for the week is enough.
🧠 Mentally: If you’re already feeling overwhelmed, don’t add stress by trying to overhaul everything—maybe starting with just one habit (like eating protein at breakfast) is the best move.
Your Goals Should Work FOR You—Not Against You
The best nutrition goals are the ones that:
✔️ Fit into your actual life (not an idealized version of it)
✔️ Are based on what you’re truly willing to do
✔️ Are realistic and sustainable given your time, budget, and energy
So before you set a big nutrition goal, filter it through these three questions and make sure it’s actually doable. Because progress happens when you set yourself up for success—not struggle.
You’ve got this.