Nutrition will not always be a priority 🫢 “And you’re a dietitian??” Yes, nutrition won’t always

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]If you want to maintain healthy habits, you need to know this. Nutrition is not always going to be a priority in your life. Wait, wait, wait. You just asked me if I want to maintain healthy habits, and now you're telling me that I won't be able to. Yes, there will be periods in your life where you are not on your A game with nutrition. That is life. The biggest barrier I see for people going through periods like this is that their expectations are way too high. You think, if I can't do it perfectly, then why do it? Going in with the expectation that you will not always be perfect will help you focus on what you can do. Just had a kid, in a busy season of life, getting ready for a move, and just passed away. You may not be able to meal prep weekly. You may not have the capacity to prioritize balanced meals.

[00:00:36]When you realize that it is okay, you can start considering what you can do to care for yourself. Maybe it's stocking up on some protein shakes to have when life gets too crazy and you forget to eat. Maybe it's grabbing some balanced frozen options for when you don't feel like cooking. Maybe it's just giving yourself permission to rely on takeout in order to get yourself to eat.

[00:00:54]Adjusting your expectations will ensure you can still care for yourself nutritionally, even if it's not about optimization.