Hi there Reader,

For the longest time, this was my struggle.

I wanted my food to be perfect. I even cut out entire foods because I'd labeled them "bad." And honestly? I did a lot of damage to my own health chasing that.

Maybe you're reading this thinking, "Omg, Rachael, another newsletter about consistency?"

Yep. Because let me ask you this: are you actually practicing consistency, or are you still aiming for perfection?

They are not the same thing.

Perfection keeps you stuck

Perfection is the enemy of progress.

• It makes you anxious.
• It makes procrastinating easy. ("I'll start Monday.")
• It leads to frustration.
• It guarantees you'll never reach the results you want, because perfect doesn't exist.

Consistency moves you forward

• It can quiet the constant "food noise."
• It makes your workouts and your recovery better.
• It's actually achievable.

What consistency really looks like

Consistency isn't a perfect week. It's showing up most of the time, even when it's messy.

• You build most of your meals with protein, whole-food carbs, fiber, and fat, and you don't panic when one isn't "on plan."
• You enjoy the birthday cake, then go back to your next normal meal. No punishing, no "starting over."
• You miss a workout and still get a walk in.
• A rough day doesn't erase a good week.

Perfection says, "I blew it, so why bother?"
​ Consistency says, "That happened. What's my next good choice?"

So... are you?

Are you still confusing consistency with perfection?

Hit reply and let me know. I read every response.

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I can't wait to live a life well nourished with you!