🎯 Day 11: Why Your Goals Might Feel Too Big, and How to Fix That 🧠💪🏾

Hello friend,

Welcome back to The Diabetic Toolbox, where we’re on a mission to end type 2 diabetes, one family at a time.

Today is Day 11 of our Emotional Eating & Diabetes 14-Day Course, and we’re talking about something that can make or break your wellness journey:

Setting Realistic Goals.

We all do it: set a goal, get excited, and then wonder why we didn’t quite hit the mark.

The truth is, sometimes our goals are just too big for where we are right now, not forever, just for now.

A Personal Story…

When I decided to get back into working out after months of being sedentary, I created a grand workout plan that would’ve challenged a pro athlete. I tried to swim, run, and cycle all in the same week. Sometimes, I scheduled two workouts each day.

After two days, I was so sore and overwhelmed that I gave up.

It took me another whole month to even think about starting again.

I was trying to do a workout I used to crush when I exercised every day. But the 45-pound-heavy and emotionally tired version of me didn’t have the mindset, or the physical energy, to jump into something that extreme.

The Beauty of Starting Small 🌱

Eventually, I began with ten-minute walks, and those tiny steps turned into a 13.1-mile half-marathon finish.

It took 20 months to get there. But I got there.

Small, consistent steps can lead to massive victories. 💪🏾

3 Things to Remember When Setting Realistic Goals:

1. Start where you are, not where you used to be.
   Honor your current energy, time, and emotional capacity.
   
2. Be specific and kind.
   “Walk 10 minutes after dinner” is more realistic than “get in shape.”
   
3. Celebrate progress, not perfection.
   Every small win counts because it builds momentum.
   

Remember: Small steps equal sustainable success.

📥 Grab your FREE guide here. It includes everything you need to support your next steps:

• Mediterranean Meal Starter Plan
  
• Beginner Walking Schedule

 👉 Click here to download your guide  

Join us tomorrow for Day 12: Cultivating a Positive Mindset 🌟

With Peace & Love,
Renee
The Diabetic Toolbox