When it comes to better health, the focus is often on dieting—cutting calories, eliminating food groups, or jumping into the latest health trend. But for most people, diets don’t work in the long term. What does? Changing habits.
At Solutions Chiropractic Plus, our approach to nutrition is about more than weight loss. It’s about creating sustainable, empowering lifestyle changes. Our certified nutrition specialist helps clients build lasting habits that support energy, hormonal balance, immune function, digestion, and whole-body vitality.
Why Diets Often Fail
Most traditional diets offer quick fixes—but rarely long-term results. Studies show that up to 95% of people who lose weight through restrictive dieting gain it back within one to five years. Why? Because diets don’t address the underlying behaviors, emotional triggers or environmental factors that influence our choices daily.
Diets typically:
- Create an “all or nothing” mindset
- Restrict foods without teaching real nourishment
- Ignore individuality—what works for one person may not work for another
- Lead to guilt, shame, or binge cycles when broken
Even worse, yo-yo dieting can disrupt your metabolism, elevate stress hormones, such as cortisol, and create emotional fatigue around food.
Habit Change: Small Steps, Big Results
Changing habits, on the other hand, is rooted in behavioral science and tailored to your unique life. Habits shape how we eat, move, sleep and manage stress—and when we shift them intentionally, the results are both lasting and empowering.
With habit change, we help you:
- Build consistency instead of relying on willpower
- Learn how to read your body’s cues (hunger, fullness, cravings)
- Develop mindful eating practices that reduce stress around food
- Make better choices feel natural—not forced
Whether you’re preparing school lunches, eating on the go, or navigating perimenopause or postmenopausal needs, habit-based support makes nutrition feel attainable and individualized.
Working with Our Nutrition Specialist
Our certified nutrition specialist at Solutions Chiropractic Plus works alongside your wellness team—including chiropractic, massage and physical therapy providers—to create a custom, supportive plan.
We focus on helping you:
- Understand how food impacts inflammation, digestion and hormones
- Choose nutrient-dense, seasonal foods that align with your health goals
- Learn realistic meal planning and prep strategies
- Identify and overcome barriers like emotional eating or time constraints
- Support immunity and gut health through real-food habits
No fad diets. No shame. Just personalized guidance and tools that empower you to feel your best—day after day.
From the Clinic: Real Habit Change Success
Many of our clients come in with long histories of dieting and frustration. Through simple, structured changes—like eating a protein-rich breakfast, drinking more water or eating more fiber—we’ve seen transformations in energy, digestion, sleep, and weight balance.
One client recently shared:
“I thought I had to restrict myself to see results, but the nutrition specialist at Solutions helped me eat more of the right foods. Now I have more energy and less stress about food.”
Quick Habit Upgrades You Can Start Now
- Start the day with protein – Helps regulate blood sugar and reduce cravings
- Keep a water bottle nearby – Hydration supports metabolism and digestion
- Add color to every plate – Aim for at least 3 veggies a day
- Practice the “Pause” – Before snacking, pause and check if you’re truly hungry or stressed
- Create a wind-down ritual – Sleep and stress affect appetite and food choices
Our team is here to help you turn these small shifts into lifelong wellness strategies.
Ready to Feel Good Without the Guilt?
Let go of the dieting mindset—and embrace nourishing habits that support your life. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts, gut discomfort, or just feeling stuck, we’ll guide you with compassion and expertise.
Go online and schedule your appointment today!
Or call us at (605) 348-2116 to meet with our certified nutrition specialist and build a plan that works for your real life.
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At Solutions Chiropractic Plus, we believe wellness starts with habits—not restrictions. Let us help you build a healthier, happier relationship with food—one small step at a time
