The New Year is filled with resolutions – promises we make to ourselves that we will make healthy life changes.  We often expect perfection from ourselves, which often leads to disappointment.

As a new dietitian, I soon realized that perfection does not apply to eating.  I recall one instance early in my career where I recommended a very restrictive diet to a patient.  The response from the patient’s physician was, “What’s left, sawdust?”  Though the patient’s complex medical condition warranted the restrictions, they weren’t realistic.

I will never forget that.  It still serves as a reminder to me that life is not perfect. 

Creating the “perfect” meal plan might seem reasonable on the surface, but the truth is that we all want the flexibility to choose what we eat.  Despite our imperfections, we have a lot of power in our hands to make good choices.  Though we might not be successful at this EVERY day, we can be successful over the course of our lifetime.  As a nutrition therapist, my job is to tailor nutritional recommendations specifically to your life.  Everyone is faced with a different set of circumstances and the same eating style just doesn’t work for everyone.  Make the decision to succeed today!