Nutrition and healthy eating habits

Small food habits add up quickly. Start with one that feels easy, like a few more glasses of water, and build from there.

Drink water

  1. Level 1 Drink 4 glasses of water
  2. Level 2 Drink 6 glasses of water
  3. Level 3 Drink 8 glasses of water
  4. Level 4 Drink 10 glasses of water
  5. Level 5 Drink 12 glasses of water

A simple daily cue to drink enough. Adjust for your body, climate and activity.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Do intermittent fasting

  1. Level 1 Fast for 12 hours
  2. Level 2 Fast for 13 hours
  3. Level 3 Fast for 14 hours
  4. Level 4 Fast for 15 hours
  5. Level 5 Fast for 16 hours

Optional fasting window practice — not medical advice. Skip if you have health conditions; ask a clinician when unsure.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Avoid sugar or junk food

  1. Level 1 Max 2 treats today
  2. Level 2 Max 1 treat today
  3. Level 3 Junk-free today

Fewer treats, one step at a time. No foods are banned.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Track calories

  1. Level 1 Log what you ate

Optional tracking tool. Prefer building healthy meals first if numbers feel stressful.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Eat healthy meals

  1. Level 1 1 healthy meal
  2. Level 2 2 healthy meals
  3. Level 3 3 balanced meals
  4. Level 4 3 balanced meals + snack
  5. Level 5 Fully planned healthy day

Eating nutritious meals fuels your body, improves mood, and supports long-term health.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Take meds or vitamins

  1. Level 1 Take your meds or vitamins

The tiniest health habit: one check, at the same time each day.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Caffeine cut-off

  1. Level 1 No caffeine after 4 PM
  2. Level 2 No caffeine after 3 PM
  3. Level 3 No caffeine after 2 PM
  4. Level 4 No caffeine after 1 PM
  5. Level 5 No caffeine after 12 PM

Better sleep without quitting coffee: just stop after the early afternoon.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Fruit & veg

  1. Level 1 Eat 1 fruit or veg
  2. Level 2 Eat 2 fruit or veg
  3. Level 3 Eat 3 fruit or veg
  4. Level 4 Eat 4 fruit or veg
  5. Level 5 Eat 5 fruit or veg

Add, don't restrict: one more serving of fruit or veg.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

Cook a home meal

  1. Level 1 Cook 1 home meal
  2. Level 2 Cook 2 home meals
  3. Level 3 Cook 3 home meals

Life skill + nutrition — cook once, eat intentionally.

Simple fuel cues beat perfect macros. Adjust water and meals to your life.

How to start

  • Water and fruit or veg are easy first wins.
  • Cutting late caffeine often helps your sleep habits too.
  • Ease off junk food with a daily limit rather than a ban.

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