Your step-by-step guide to setting realistic nutrition goals for 2025
Let’s be honest—New Year’s resolutions have a bit of a bad reputation. Most of the time, they’re overly ambitious and leave us feeling defeated by February. This year, let’s flip make that different! Instead of chasing perfection, let’s focus on realistic, feel-good nutrition goals that actually fit into your life and leave you feeling great. Here’s how to set yourself up for success in 2025.
Step 1: Reflect on what’s working (and what’s not)
Before you jump into goal-setting, take a moment to reflect. Think about what went well this year and what felt hard. Maybe you nailed eating a veggie-packed lunch but struggled with weeknight dinners. This reflection helps you focus on what really matters moving forward.
Step 2: Keep It simple with SMART goals
When it comes to goal-setting, clarity is everything. Use the SMART framework:
Specific: What exactly do you want to achieve?
Measurable: How will you track progress?
Achievable: Is it realistic for your lifestyle?
Relevant: Does it align with your bigger goals?
Time-bound: Set a timeframe to work toward.
For example, instead of “eat healthier,” try: “Add one more serving of veggies to dinner five nights a week by March.”
Step 3: Break it down
Big goals can feel overwhelming, so break them into smaller, manageable steps.
Goal: Drink more water.
Step 1: Start with one extra glass a day.
Step 2: Keep a bottle handy as a visual reminder or set alarms on your photo to remind you to take a drink.
Step 4: Add more, don’t restrict
Stop thinking about what foods you need to be “cutting out”. Instead, focus on adding nourishing options that make you feel good. Try:
Swapping plain white toast for a seedy wholegrain p.
Adding a handful of spinach to your smoothie.
Small changes add up without feeling like a big overhaul.
Step 5: Build in flexibility
Life happens, and that’s okay. Give yourself permission to adapt. If your meal prep doesn’t go to plan, keep a list of quick and easy go-tos (e.g. eggs on toast or frozen veggie stir-fry).
Step 6: Celebrate progress (over perfection)
Every step forward is worth celebrating, no matter how big or small. Tried a new veggie? Drank more water this week? That’s a win!
Step 7: Get support
Having someone in your corner makes all the difference. Whether it’s a friend, coach, or online community, accountability keeps you motivated and on track.
This year, let’s ditch the all-or-nothing mindset and focus on goals that feel doable and rewarding. By starting small and staying flexible, you’ll build habits that stick—and make 2025 your best year yet.
Struggling to figure out where to start? Let’s work together to create a plan that fits your life. Book a consultation today, and let’s make 2025 the year you feel confident, energised, and totally in control of your nutrition and eating habits.