Forget Resolutions — Set Intentions for 2026 (And HowWorking With a Dietitian Helps You Get Started)

Every December, the same cycle begins.

We start hearing things like: “January is coming, I need to get back on track,” “I’ll start fresh on the first,” “This year I’ll be better.”

And honestly? I get it. The new year brings this pressure to reinvent ourselves. But here’s the truth:

Resolutions don’t work. Intentions do.

Resolutions are rooted in perfection — “I’m going to cut out sugar,” “I’m going to lose X pounds,” “I’m going to track every calorie,” “I’m going to eat clean.” Intentions are rooted in how you want to feel — “I want more energy,” “I want to nourish myself better,” “I want a healthier relationship with food,” “I want to feel lighter mentally.”

Resolutions demand perfection. Intentions create direction.

And I can tell you, after working with hundreds of women inside my virtual nutrition practice, the women who thrive in the new year? They’re not the ones making strict rules. They’re the ones setting intentions aligned with their life, values, and well-being.

So as we close out 2025 and step into 2026, I want to help you shift into a softer, more sustainable way of approaching the new year — one that supports you long after the motivation fades.

Let’s break down why.

Why resolutions fall apart by February

We’ve all been there. January 1st hits and suddenly you’re:

● Tracking every bite

● Cutting carbs

● Attempting 6am workouts

● Trying to “be good”

● Spending hours meal prepping

And for a few days, maybe even a couple of weeks, you can stick with it. But then life happens. Work gets busy. Kids get sick. You get tired. Your routine shifts.

And the minute you “fall off,” you feel like you ruined everything — so you quit.

Resolutions create an all-or-nothing mindset. If you can’t do it perfectly, why bother?

This is why we stop by February.

Why intentions feel so different (and work so much better)

Intentions don’t require you to be perfect. They aren’t rules — they’re guideposts.

Examples:

● “I want to feel energized in the mornings”

● “I want to build balanced meals that keep me full”

● “I want to stop obsessing over calories”

● “I want to feel confident in my relationship with food”

The difference?

Intentions give you space to be human while still moving forward.

And when you pair intentions with support — especially from a dietitian — everything changes.

How working with a dietitian supports your intentions

Here’s something many women don’t realize:

Working with a dietitian is FREE with most insurances.

Not $200 a session. Not a program you have to commit to. Not a monthly subscription. Covered. Fully.

And having consistent support changes everything.

When you work with me inside my practice, here’s what we actually focus on:

1. Fueling your body — not depriving it

We build meals with protein, fiber, color, and carbs that nourish you and actually fit your lifestyle.

2. Ending the all-or-nothing cycle

No more starting over every Monday. No more “I ruined the day.” You learn to build consistency — not perfection.

3. Reconnecting to hunger + fullness cues

Your body already knows what it needs. I help you listen to it again.

4. Creating sustainable habits you can keep all year

We start small, build confidence, and make changes that fit your life as a mom, a woman, and a human being with a real schedule.

5. Accountability + support

Because let’s be honest… it’s easier to show up for yourself when someone is showing up for you, too.

This is why starting with a dietitian in January is one of the BEST decisions you can make. It gives you structure. Support. A plan that isn’t overwhelming. And someone in your corner who gets it.

Your new year doesn’t need a resolution — it needs YOU

As you think about 2026, I want you to ask yourself:

How do I want to FEEL next year?

What do I want my life to look like?

What would make me feel more energized, peaceful, or confident?

Those answers matter. Those answers are your intentions.

And if one of your intentions is to finally nourish yourself the way you deserve — I would love to work with you. My January spots always fill, and this is the perfect time to get started.

Covered by insurance. Flexible scheduling. Zero pressure. Just support.

Your new year doesn’t need a resolution — it needs space, compassion, direction, and YOU.

And I’m here to walk with you each step of the way.