Hit Your Diet Goals with a Daily Planner

Summer is here, and we’re not just feeling hot; we want to look hot too! Keeping our bodies on point and well-nourished is a summer priority, but let’s face it, it’s an everyday effort. An everyday effort calls for a daily planner to keep you on track with your diet goals. Whether you’re shedding pounds, adding more healthy foods to your diet, transitioning to better eating habits, want to drink more water, include more supplements, or all the above, a daily planner is your secret weapon!

 

The best way to be mindful of what you’re actually eating is to keep a daily entry of everything you consume. No more guessing games; you’ll know exactly what’s going into your body. Achieving your diet goals isn’t just about luck; it’s about planning!!

Start with Defining Your Goal

Begin with asking yourself “What exactly do I want to change in my diet or eating habits?”

1. Lose Weight: Here's the tea: weight loss is more about what you eat than how much you work out. Yes, hitting the gym is important, but a healthy diet does 80-85% of the work. You can get into your best shape ever just by eating smart (without lifting a finger).
2. Transitioning: Maybe you want to go vegetarian, try a Keto diet, or just cut down on processed foods and embrace Mother Nature serves up. Transitioning is a slow, steady process, not a sudden leap.
3. More Good Food: Some of us aren’t looking to lose weight but want to add more fruits, veggies, water, or supplements to our meals. A daily reminder can be a game-changer.

Be More Mindful

Change starts with noticing what’s happening in your daily life right now. What are you eating or not eating, drinking, supplementing? Take a week without pressure and track your meals, snacks, and drinks in your daily planner. Whether you jot it down at the end of the day or throughout, you’ll get an honest look at your current eating habits. How much are you eating? How often? Are you skipping meals and then overeating? Over-snacking? Drinking enough water? It’s time to get real. Take a real, honest look at your current diet.

 

 

Next: Plan Your Diet Goals

Grab a notebook and decide how you want to change your diet to meet your goals. Use the Papermuse daily planner’s goal-setting page to describe your goal, break it down into smaller, achievable steps, set deadlines, and outline what you’re willing to give up. Track your monthly achievements in the planner. Use the vision board in the planner to make a commitment.

 

If you’re trying to lose weight, review what happened last week. Do you need to swap out junk food for healthier options? Are you snacking too much? Do you need to eat on a schedule? Create a detailed plan and set realistic goals for how much weight you want to lose and by when. Remember, we’re looking for lasting changes, not quick fixes.

 

If you’re transitioning to a new diet, make small changes weekly to ease into it. It’s hard to change everything at once, so take it slow. If you’re adding more water, supplements, or fruits and veggies, use daily planner entries as reminders and trackers.

Smart Shopping

When you hit the grocery store, don’t go hungry, or you’ll end up with a cart full of treats. Stick to your list and allow yourself one cheat meal a week to keep things fun.
 

Daily Planner Magic

Now, let’s get to planning and tracking in your daily planner. With your goals and vision board set, you have a colorful and clear plan to refer to every day. In your meal section, jot down what you eat each day. If you need more space, use the notes section. Track your water intake and set daily reminders to take your supplements in the Goal section.

 

At the end of the day, review your entry to see if you met your expectations and made the changes you aimed for. If you miss a goal, don’t beat yourself up. Change is hard for everyone. If you consistently struggle, break your goal into even smaller steps. For example, if you’re cutting back on sugar, start by reducing it every other day, then every three days, until you reach your goal. Give yourself 2-3 weeks to master each small step before moving on.

Monthly Review

At the end of the month, use your goal/month overview section to review your progress, identify obstacles, and celebrate your successes!

 

By using a daily planner to track your diet, you’ll make informed decisions, stay motivated, and smash your nutrition goals. So, grab your dailyplanner and start your journey to a healthier you today!