The First—and Most Powerful—Nutrition Goal I Set with Clients

One of the very first goals I almost always set with my clients in our 1:1 sessions is this:

Eat regularly and don’t wait until you’re starving.

Why? Because one of the most common (if not THE most common) nutrition-related issues I see is this:

We don’t manage our hunger—we wait too long to eat.

AKA:

You’re going and going all day… and then BAM—you're suddenly STARVING. Only then do you think: “Huh… maybe I should eat something.”

And here’s why that’s a problem:
When you’re at that point of uncomfortable hunger—when your stomach is yelling at you—what do you reach for?

Be honest.

It’s probably not a grilled chicken salad with roasted veggies. I’m willing to bet it’s whatever is closest, fastest, easiest, most delicious, and highest in calories. Chips. Cookies. Crackers. Candies. Cheeseburger. (We’re calling these the Hungry C’s. Clever, right?)

And when you’re that hungry, it’s not just what you eat, it’s how much. Your body wants ALL
the calories. Now. It makes sense—this is your body doing its job. It’s trying to get energy in ASAP.

Let’s pause real quick:

I am not saying you shouldn’t eat these foods.

They’re some of the most delicious, joy-filled foods out there, and I will never tell you to cut
them out. Ever.

But when we wait until we’re ravenous, we tend to eat more of them, more quickly, and
with less intention—and they usually don’t align with the health goals we’re trying to
work toward. So how do we avoid this?

Eat. Regularly.

That’s the big secret. Wild, right?

This will look a little different for everyone, but for most of us it means:
• Starting the day with a protein-filled breakfast
• Eating every 3–4 hours
• Making sure most meals/snacks include protein and fiber

And when you do this, a bunch of good things happen:
• You don’t get to that uncomfortable “hangry” place
• You’re more likely to eat what you planned (instead of panic-snacking)
• You’ll be able to eat portions that actually satisfy you—without the post-meal regret
• You’ll have better energy, fewer cravings, more blood sugar stability
• You’ll feel more in control around food

Honestly, this one habit checks about 10 different boxes.

Okay, but… easier said than done, right?

Totally.
That’s where I come in.

Implementing this habit sounds simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy—especially when you’re juggling all the things: work, kids, errands, appointments, family stuff, pets, spouses, never-ending to-do lists (seriously—is there anyone out there who doesn’t need us 24/7?).

When we work together 1:1, we figure out how to make this fit into your actual life. Not your fantasy routine—the real, messy, beautiful life you live.

We might explore:
• Does an hour of meal prep on Sundays work?
• Or do you need more of a quick meal plan strategy?
• Would a phone alarm help remind you to eat?
• What protein foods do you actually like—and what ones does your family not complain about?
• What fiber foods are realistic and easy for you to prepare?
• What meals are you already eating, and how can we make them work better for your goals?

This is the stuff I LOVE to help clients with:
Finding real-life solutions that feel doable, sustainable, and personalized.

And guess what? Your health insurance, HSA, or FSA funds may cover the cost of our visits. It’s a win-win.

At Her Nourished Life, we’re not about perfection.
We’re about progress. Flexibility. Sustainability.

And most importantly—finding what works for you.
That’s what makes us:
Nutrition for Every Body.