Realistic January Goals

From Nutritionist Emma

@emmatalksnutrition

Some Realistic January Goals from Me ? Qualified Nutritionist Must Do’s No extremes, no unrealistic expectations, no fortunes being spent… just some simple tweaks that could benefit you in more ways than one ?? Minimum efforts, maximum benefits. Aim for a little… 1. More water. Any water is good, but for me, I’ve been having more warm water recently. I’m going to elaborate more on this soon ? 2. More cooking, please check out my page for some inspo, I’m planning to try and get more recipes up this year ? 3. More organizing, planning, which will reduce food waste and decrease your spend per meal. More healthy budget meals will be coming soon too ? 4. More movement, where possible outside. I’ve personally managed to achieve more of this in the past year and I am loving the journey! ??‍♀️?☀️ 5. More chewing. Chewing is the key to switching your digestion ON, which by the way – we WANT to do. More on digestion and gut health coming this year too ? 6. More sleep. I’m still working on this, but sleep really is the time that we reset, heal, and properly relax… including your digestive system, so more of this please ? 7. More positivity. I genuinely believe this is so good for us and people around us. (notice how all my points are more of, here, not always less) ? And do you know what, even just pick ONE of these areas to work on – starting small means you’re much more likely to make sustainable changes. Let me know your plans and if you’ve had successes with any of these areas! ✨

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08 January 2026

Some Realistic January Goals From Me

A Qualified Nutritionist’s Must-Do’s

January doesn’t need extremes.
No unrealistic expectations.
No expensive fads or dramatic overhauls.

This year, I’m all about simple tweaks that actually fit into real life — the kind that give maximum benefits with minimum effort. Small changes really do add up, especially when they’re sustainable ?

So instead of cutting things out, I’m focusing on doing a little more of what supports my health and wellbeing.

1. More Water

Any water is good water. Personally, I’ve been loving warm water lately, especially first thing in the morning. It’s been such a gentle habit shift for me — and I’ll be sharing more soon on why I’m enjoying it so much.

2. More Cooking

Cooking more at home is one of the simplest ways to support nutrition, save money, and feel more connected to what you’re eating. If you need inspiration, have a scroll through my page — I’m planning to share even more recipes this year to make healthy meals feel doable (and enjoyable).

3. More Organising & Planning

A little planning goes a long way. Organising meals helps reduce food waste, lowers the cost per meal, and makes healthier choices easier during busy weeks. I’ve got more healthy budget-friendly meal ideas coming soon too.

4. More Movement (Ideally Outside)

Movement doesn’t have to be intense to be effective. Getting outside where possible has been a game-changer for me over the past year — fresh air, daylight, and gentle movement all in one. I’m really loving the journey.

5. More Chewing

Chewing is underrated — and so important. It’s one of the key ways we actually switch digestion on, which is exactly what we want. I’ll be diving deeper into digestion and gut health later this year, but for now, slowing down and chewing properly is a great place to start.

6. More Sleep

I’ll be honest — I’m still working on this one. But sleep is when our bodies reset, heal, and truly relax… including our digestive system. More rest benefits everything, so I’m gently prioritising this where I can.

7. More Positivity

I genuinely believe positivity is powerful — not just for us, but for everyone around us. And notice how all of these goals focus on adding more, rather than constantly taking things away.

And remember: you don’t have to do all of this.
Even choosing one area to focus on is more than enough. Starting small makes sustainable change far more likely ✨

I’d love to know — which one are you working on this January? And have you already seen success with any of these habits?


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