01/03/2022
5 Simple Ways to Eat Better and Make Lifelong Habits
Most people who make New Years resolutions or goals often donāt stick to them throughout February.
Why?
They might be unrealistic, too general, or irrelevant!
The S.M.A.R.T method for goal setting involves creating and setting measurable goals that you can actually stick to. Setting these types of goals help you to make LIFELONG habits to better your health!
S- Be specific. āIām going to eat betterā is too general. What does ābetterā mean? Do you want to eat more of something (vegetables, fruits, home-cooked meals, or protein)? Do you want to eat less of something (fats, cookies, candies, sugary drinks)?
M - Measurable. Make sure that you can measure (often this means choosing a number) the frequency of amount related to your goal. For example, choose a specific amount of vegetables that you want to eat or the frequency of home-cooked meals that you want to bring to work.
A - Attainable. Be realistic with yourself. If you rarely cook at home, is it really attainable to have a goal that includes eating 5 home-cooked meals each week? Probably notā¦choose to cook 1 day out of the week. Something is better than nothing!
R - Relevant. This one is an important one - it is your āwhy.ā WHY is it important to reach this goal? If you focus on the reason(s) why this goal will help you in some way, itās easier to stick to!
ex) running a 10K, having more energy during workouts, experiencing less fatigue at work, lowering cholesterol levels, etc.
T - Time. Give yourself a deadline (whether itās a week, month, or few months) so that you can check in with yourself on that date to see if you accomplished what you set out to do. Alternatively, you can assign a date to complete a task each week (like designating Tuesday nights to cook at home from scratch).
Last thing I want to add is to include a friend or partner in your goal! They can help you stay accountable, and also inspire you to keep going (itās a win-win in my opinion).
Whatās your S.M.A.R.T goal for 2022? Let me know in the comments! šš¼