Tips to Get The Most Out of Your 2024 Goals & Resolutions

Happy New Year All! 🎉🎉🎉

It is the perfect time to reflect and set meaningful nutrition goals. The point of goal-setting is to help us move in the right direction, even if we are not perfect all the time. Here are a few simple ideas.

1️⃣ Reflect & Learn 🤔: Look back at your 2023 nutrition goals. Which habits stuck and which didn't? What factors helped your success and what came in the way? Insight is your first step to improvement. Don't judge yourself, just learn to help make adjustments.

2️⃣ Aim for Progress, Not Perfection ✨: Set realistic & achievable goals. Instead of 'I'll never eat ice cream,' try 'I'll eat 1 ice cream a month if I hit my exercise goals.' Enjoy small wins; they add up to big changes. Remember, it's about being better, not being perfect.

3️⃣ Set Stretch Goals 🏋️‍♂️: Challenge yourself with one or two stretch goals. If drinking 2L of water is easy, aim for 2.5L. But remember, don't strain; these should push you, not punish you. Balance is key!

4️⃣ Lifestyle Tweaks for Success 🛠️: For each goal, identify adjustments you will make to boost your chance of success. If you want to avoid buying fast food on the way back from work, resolve to take a different route.

5️⃣ Regular Reviews 📅: Set weekly check-ins to review your goals. What's working? What's not? Adjust as you go. Make adjustments or even reduce the goal, without giving up. It is NOT all or nothing.

6️⃣ Knowledge is Power 📚: Understand what you eat. Read labels, learn about nutrition, and maybe even track your food to see what you're really consuming. Knowledge lets you make informed decisions.

7️⃣ Support System 🫂: You're not alone. Join groups, find a friend, or use apps to keep you accountable. Who's your ally for nutrition?

🚀 You're all set for a healthier 2024! Remember the point of goal-setting is not to test us or strive for perfection, but help us know where we want to go and help us make steps toward it. Wish you the best! Feel free to share additional tips.