Building Flexibility into Nutrition Goals

Think about something that happened last week that made it difficult to eat healthy.

  • What were you thinking or feeling at that time?
  • How did it affect your health goals?

The struggle is real

If you sometimes struggle to keep up with your health and food goals when things get stressful or your routine changes, you're not the only one.
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It can be easier to stick to your health goals if you make them flexible and adjust them when
things change or when you're feeling stressed.

Sometimes we may feel stuck, have negative thoughts, or face stressful situations that make it hard to achieve our goals and dreams.

These are normal situations many of us face.

Flexible Meal Planning

When you think about what to eat, think about what you like and how time, money, or stress can change what you eat. Consider:

  • What foods you like to make or have made for you.
  • What you choose to eat when you are busy, on a budget, or feeling stressed.

It can be challenging to choose healthy foods when options are limited or when feeling stressed. Stress may lead to cravings for salty or sugary foods instead of balanced meals. Planning meals ahead for stressful days can help stay on track with health goals.

Create a flexible meal plan for your busy or stressful days:
Breakfast
Lunch
Snack
Dinner