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How to Use SMART Goals To Create Real, Lasting Change

Yiwen Lu, MS, RD
September 16, 2025

Cách Cải Thiện Giấc Ngủ Bằng Dinh Dưỡng (How to Improve Sleep Quality Through Nutrition)

The Mental Gymnastics of Changing Your Eating Habits

Januvia and Tradjenta: How They Work and How Lifestyle Can Help!

El Potasio Para Una Presión Arterial Estable (Potassium For A Stable Blood Pressure)

Conociendo sus Números de Glucosa en la Sangre (Getting to Know Your Blood Glucose Numbers)

How To Get Enough Vitamin D When Days Are Shorter

The Healthiest Sandwich

Stop the Stack: Smart Insulin Use for Steady Glucose

Dominando Macronutrientes y Glucosa: Proteínas, Carbohidratos y Grasas (Mastering Macronutrients and Glucose: Protein, Carbs, and Fat)

如何运用 SMART 目标来实现切实且持久的改变 (How to Use SMART Goals To Create Real, Lasting Change)

Tại Sao Huyết Áp Vẫn Cao Sau Khi Uống Thuốc (Why Your Blood Pressure Might Still Be High After Taking Medication)

Từ Những Viên Thuốc đến Sự Tiến Bộ: Hiểu Cách Thuốc Điều Trị Tiểu Đường Hoạt Động (From Pills to Progress: Understanding How Diabetes Medications Work)

Come Saludable con un Presupuesto Ajustado (Eat Healthy While On a Budget)

Glucagon: Your Safety Net for Low Blood Sugars

那“含淀粉”的蔬菜怎么办？(What About the “Starchy” Vegetables?)

10 Điều Bất Ngờ Có Thể Làm Tăng Đường Huyết (10 Surprising Things That Spike Blood Sugar)

Kháng Insulin Là Gì? (What Is Insulin Resistance)

How to Use SMART Goals To Create Real, Lasting Change

Understanding Non-Insulin Diabetes Medications

Vậy Còn Rau Củ Có Nhiều Tinh Bột Thì Sao? (What About the “Starchy” Vegetables?)

7 Amazing Ways Adaptogens Can Help You Stress Less

CGM 101: Understanding Readings, Alarms, and How to Reduce Anxiety

8 Proven Sleep Hacks to Boost Energy, Balance Weight, and Improve Blood Sugar

10 个让血糖意外升高的原因 (10 Surprising Things That Spike Blood Sugar)

8 Smart Tips to Enjoy Social Gatherings and Still Eat Healthy

Why Your Cholesterol Might Still Be High After Eating Better

Why Your Weight Might Not Be Dropping Even With Exercise

5 Reasons Why Your Blood Sugar Might Still Be High After Eating Healthy

Are Canned or Frozen Vegetables Healthy? Here’s What to Know

6 Common Foods That Can Hurt Your Digestion

Eat More, Weigh Less: The Power of Food Volume

Manejo de los efectos secundarios de GLP-1: 9 problemas comunes y soluciones (Managing GLP-1 Side Effects: 9 Common Issues and Solutions)

控制血糖小技巧：为什么饭后立刻运动会有奇效 (Blood Sugar Trick: Why Exercise Right After Meals Works Miracles)

3 Ways Greek Yogurt Can Help With Weight Loss

Snacks inteligentes para la diabetes (Smart Snacks for Diabetes)

控制血糖小技巧：先吃蔬菜 (Blood Sugar Trick: Eat Vegetables First)

Abundant: 6-Minute Meditation for Gratitude

Confidence: 7-Minute Meditation to Feel Steady and Capable

Mastering Macronutrients and Glucose: Protein, Carbs, and Fat

3 Ways to Eat More Fiber Without Even Noticing

16 Snacks That Keep You Full (Without Spiking Blood Sugar)

Still Tired After a Full Night’s Sleep? This Might Be Why

Why Your Blood Pressure Might Still Be High After Taking Medication

Everyday Foods That Calm Inflammation and Ease Pain

Probióticos, no solo otro bicho estomacal (Probiotics, Not Just Another Stomach Bug)

Quản Lý Đường Huyết Hiệu Quả: Chọn Đúng Thời Điểm Kiểm Tra Như Chuyên Gia (Optimal Blood Sugar Management: Timing Your Checks like a Pro)

Cách Ăn Trái Cây Theo Chế Độ Ăn Uống Lành Mạnh (Mà Không Làm Tăng Đường Huyết) (How to Fit Fruit into Your Health Goals (Without the Spikes))

The Secret to Regaining Your Energy? Reset Your Daily Cortisol Curve

Can Vitamin B12 Really Boost Your Energy?

Does Drinking Lemon Water in the Morning Boost Metabolism?

¡Baja tu presión arterial de forma natural con alimentos ricos en nitratos! (Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Nitrate-Rich Foods!)

Tôi Nên Ăn Gì Để Tốt Cho Thận? Dinh Dưỡng Cho Bệnh Thận Giai Đoạn 3 Đến 4 (What Should I Eat for My Kidney Health? Nutrition for Stage 3 to 4 Kidney Disease)

运动后血糖会升高吗？(Can Blood Sugar Rise After Exercise?)

Calma tus problemas estomacales: El enfoque de la dieta blanda (Soothe Your Tummy Troubles: The Bland Diet Approach)

Cortisol Cocktail to Help with Stress? Myth or Fact?

How Soon Can I See My Fitness Results?

Dietitian’s Pick: 4 Natural Protein Bars Worth Trying

How to Calculate Water Needs Based on Your Body Size

Your Easy Guide to Drinking Water Before and After Exercise

Not Drinking Enough Water? These Fruits Count Too

El Truco del Azúcar en Sangre: Por Qué Hacer Ejercicio Justo Después de Comer Hace Milagros (Blood Sugar Trick: Why Exercise Right After Meals Works Miracles)

Hạ Huyết Áp Tự Nhiên với Các Thực Phẩm Giàu Nitrat! (Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Nitrate-Rich Foods!)

如何根据家庭血糖监测调整饮食计划 (Adjusting Your Meal Plan Based on Home Glucose Testing)

Revive: Meditación Guiada de Escaneo Corporal en 4 Minutos (Revive: 4-Minute Body Scan Meditation)

5 Foods That Help with Sugar Cravings

Chất Kali Giúp Ổn Định Huyết Áp (Potassium For A Stable Blood Pressure)

Truco para el Azúcar en Sangre: Come Verduras Primero (Blood Sugar Trick: Eat Vegetables First)

Presión sistólica alta con diastólica baja: ¿Debería preocuparse? (High Systolic with Low Diastolic: Should You Be Concerned?)

不同的蛋白质来源与分量大小 (Know Your Protein Sources and Portions)

Mi glucosa es estable, ¿y ahora qué? (My Glucose is Stable, Now What?)

Las Dificultades de la Cetoacidosis Diabética (CAD) (The Dangers of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA))

GLP-1 y Nutrición: Desglosando los Macro y Micronutrientes (GLP-1 and Nutrition: Breaking Down the Macro- and Micronutrients)

最佳血糖管理：掌握精准的测量时机 (Optimal Blood Sugar Management: Timing Your Checks Like a Pro)

糖尿病的健康饮食指南 (Healthy Eating for Diabetes)

Tạm Biệt Mỡ Máu Cao: Những Thực Phẩm Nên Ăn Và Nên Tránh (Goodbye Hyperlipidemia: Foods to Eat, and Foods to Avoid)

¿Estás enfermo o te estás enfermando? Quizás no te des cuenta, pero controlar la glucosa puede ser difícil cuando estás enfermo. Aquí tienes algunos consejos.(Optimal Blood Sugar Management: Timing Your Checks like a Pro)

Cómo Mejorar la Presión Arterial Diastólica con la Alimentación (Improving Diastolic Blood Pressure with Food)

Consejos para controlar la glucosa en días de enfermedad (Tips To Control Glucose On Sick Days)

Algunos síntomas comunes de la presión arterial baja. (How Low Can You Go? Some Common Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure)

¿Por Qué Mi Glucosa Está Más Alta Por la Mañana? (Why is My Glucose Higher in the Morning?)

¿No le gusta el agua simple? (Don't Like Plain Water? Try Infused Water!)

Cải Thiện Triglyceride Qua Dinh Dưỡng (Improving Triglycerides with Nutrition)

5 Outdated Nutrition Rules You Can Let Go Of

5 Exercise Myths That Make You Want to Quit

Saying No Is a Healthy Habit, Not a Guilty One

It’s Okay If This Feels Hard: Tips for Facing Health Changes

BMI Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg—Here’s What Matters More

Why Suppressing Your Cravings Doesn’t Work (and What to Do Instead)

How to Use the "Notes for Myself" Feature to Understand Your Patterns

Intermittent Fasting: 6 Myths You Can Stop Believing

Why Napping Too Long Can Actually Drain Your Energy

Caffeine and High Blood Pressure: How Much Is Too Much?

Feeling Down? Your Gut Might Be Causing It

Serving Sizes: The Hidden Calories in Your Favorite Foods

Feeling Stiff? Try These 3 Stretches to Release a Tight Hip

5 Healthy Swaps for Classic 4th of July Foods

Memory Loss: 5 Possible Causes

Still Tired After Sleeping? You Might Be Missing This Type of Rest

Lower Blood Pressure Naturally with Nitrate-Rich Foods!

Ingredient Lists Decoded: Whole Foods vs. Additives

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