If we’re being honest for a second, sticking to healthy eating can feel like a constant uphill battle sometimes. We can start full of motivation to make big changes, and you might be doing ok for a few weeks, but then life gets in the way, cravings hit, and convenience wins. We’re back to our old habits and we feel like we’ve failed.

But sometimes what we’re doing wrong is putting too much pressure on ourselves to completely overhaul our whole life overnight. It’s so hard to stick to drastic changes. Instead, to make healthy eating easy, the focus should be on adding in small changes over time. These small changes don’t feel like they’ll do much at the start. But it’s all about consistency—making small, realistic changes that actually fit into your lifestyle. Over time you’ll keep adding new habits in, and that’s when you see results.

So, if you’re tired of starting over every Monday, let’s chat about how to make healthy eating easy, delicious, and something you can stick to for good!

How to Stay Consistent with Eating Healthy

Focus on Adding, Not Restricting

One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to eat healthier is focusing on what they can’t have. But what if you started focusing on what you can add? We’re often so focused on what’s wrong with our diets that we forget about all the amazing things we can add to it. And this is so much easier to stick to!

• Love toast for breakfast? Add some smashed avocado or nut butter.
• Cereals your go-to? Sprinkle in some berries, nuts, or seeds for extra fibre and nutrients.
• Fancy a sandwich for lunch? Pack in more greens in it, or add a side of fruit with nut butter.

Rather than cutting everything out at once, start by adding more whole, nutrient-dense foods into your meals. Over time, your taste buds will adjust, and those healthier choices will become second nature. You’ll also be eating healthier without feeling restricted, because you’ve still got all your normal foods in, you’ve just ‘upgraded’ them.

Make Meal Planning a Habit

We’ve all been there (even me). You get home, open the fridge, and have no idea what to cook. The temptation to grab a takeaway or snack on whatever’s easy too hard to say no to. That’s where meal planning comes in to save the day. And no, I’m not saying you can never have a takeaway. You can! But if this is happening 2-3 times a week, it’s going to have an impact on your skin. Here are my best meal planning tips:

• Plan your meals for the week so you’re never stuck wondering what to eat.
• Make a shopping list and buy only what you need—this reduces food waste and saves money.
• Consider your week. Working late on Thursday? Plan for an easy meal that night.
• Cook extra portions at dinner and save them for lunch the next day.
• Trial recipe boxes. This means all the meals are planned for you and the ingredients get delivered to your door. All you need to do is cook.

Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated—just a little bit of structure can make a huge difference in staying on track.

Set Your Kitchen up for Success

Healthy eating can feel like a chore if you don’t have the right tools. The last thing I want to do after a busy day at work is cut up loads of vegetables and prep a meal. But with a few simple kitchen gadgets, you can make life so much easier. You don’t need all these gadgets, you can eat healthy without them. But I really do think having 1 or 2 of them can make healthy eating easy. Personally, I couldn’t live without my food processor.

• Air Fryer – They’re easy to use and help you cook with minimal effort (and fast too!)
• Soup Maker – Fresh, homemade soup in 20 minutes. Just throw in your ingredients, and it does all the work.
• Food Processor – Hate chopping onions? Same. A food processor makes meal prep so much faster.
• Slow Cooker – Throw in your ingredients in the morning, and dinner is ready when you get home.

Healthy eating is way more enjoyable when it’s quick and stress-free.

Keep Healthy Snacks on Hand

You know that feeling when you’re so hungry that you’ll eat literally anything? That’s when most of us reach for the easiest (and usually least healthy) option. The solution here is to 1) make sure your meals were balanced throughout the day (I’m talking protein and fibre at breakfast, lunch and dinner). And 2) Having healthy snacks on hand.

• Keep a stash of fruit and nut butter, veggie sticks with hummus, or homemade energy balls.
• If you buy snacks, check your food labels —some are packed with unnecessary sugar and additives.
• Try things like granola and yoghurt to keep you going until your next big meal

Make Healthy Food That Tastes Good!

A common myth about healthy eating is that it has to be boring. You’ll never catch me eating a sad-looking lettuce salad. You can still cook all your favourite meals and make them healthy. Remember, healthy eating is just about cooking with real, whole food ingredients. And that’s where the flavour is!

Ways to level up your meals:

• Experiment with herbs and spices—they add flavour and health benefits. I personally love Ottolenghi. You’ll start using so many herbs and spices your gut will love you for it!
• Recreate one of your favourite meals— curries, pizza, pasta, burgers can all be made in ways that are good for you
• Try adding more veggies to meals you already love—think stir-fries, tacos, curries, or homemade burgers.
• If cooking feels overwhelming, start with simple recipes that don’t require a load of different ingredients.

Focus on Progress, Not Perfection

If you take one thing from this blog, let it be this: healthy eating is not about being perfect. Being consistent with eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to meal prep 7 days a week. Consistency is about showing up in away way possible, as often as you can. It’s about balance, sustainability, and enjoying your food while nourishing your body.

There’s no such thing as failing—only learning what works for you and making adjustments along the way.

Need More Help?

If you’re ready to stop the cycle of starting over and actually make healthy eating easy, enjoyable, and sustainable, I’m here to help!

Stay Accountable with Support

Sometimes, the hardest part isn’t knowing what to do—it’s actually sticking to it. That’s where accountability comes in. Having someone to check in with, track progress, and keep you motivated can make all the difference.

That’s exactly why I created the Glow Getter & Skincare Plus sessions. Whether you need guidance, a plan tailored to your goals, or just someone to keep you on track, these sessions are designed to help you stay consistent and actually see results.