January 31, 2019

Nutrition Education: SETTING NON-NUMBER GOALS😏

A non-number goal focuses on a behavior or an outcome rather than an arbitrary number. It’s helpful because it celebrates the whole picture of health behaviors. These goals are measurable and achievable, and they encourage much healthier habits.👍

Here are some examples of holistic goals and number goals:

NUMBER GOALS📈

•Lose 20lbs. 👀
•Cut my body weight by a third.
•Run five miles every day. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
•Wear a size 10 dress.
•Cut body fat percentage to 20%.
•Eat fewer than 1200 calories per day.
•Lose five inches from the stomach.

HOLISTIC GOALS ☺️

•Eat a nutritious breakfast every day.
•Drink a bottle of water before lunch. 
•Eat a serving of fruit or vegetables with every meal.
•Engage in any form of physical activity every day.💪
•Stop and reflect for ten minutes before eating.
•Plan and prepare meals for the week every Sunday.🍜
•Limit takeout food to once per month.️☝️
•Go to bed by 10pm every night.

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