# Wanting Results vs Practicing Change: Why Process Goals Matter More Than Outcome Goals

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Podcast: [Macros Made Easy with Emily Field RD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/macros-made-easy-with-emily-field-rd-6277247)
Published: 2025-12-29T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://emilyfieldrd.com/blog/your-2026-self-is-built-in-2025-and-how-you-become-your-best-self-now-for-a-healthy-new-year-2/
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Duration seconds: 2050

## Resource

Most women know exactly what they want when it comes to their health. Lose weight. Feel leaner. Be more consistent. Have more energy. But after years of coaching, I have learned that wanting results is not the same thing as practicing change. In this episode, I explain why outcome goals often fall apart and why process goals are what actually create progress that lasts. I walk you through the real difference between outcome goals and process goals and why outcome goals tend to feel motivating at first but rarely survive real life. Outcome goals do not guide you on a random Tuesday when you are tired. This episode is about shifting your focus away from outcome goals and toward process goals that support your body and your life. I share practical examples of how to turn vague outcome goals into clear process goals you can actually execute. We talk about how sustainable behaviors like eating regularly, lifting consistently, and using tracking macros strategically create momentum over time. When process goals lead the way, sustainable behaviors stack naturally, and consistency becomes a byproduct instead of a personality trait. Listen now to learn how to shift from outcome goals to process goals, build sustainable behaviors, and use tracking macros as a supportive tool instead of a source of pressure. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Access free and low-cost resources and services from this episode HERE! Read the full show notes for this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook

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