5 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions That Will Stick

01 Jan 5 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions That Will Stick

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According to new research from M&S Food, 33% of people report they will be making health commitments in the new year. 41% said that they want to improve their nutrition through healthy food choices. The problem is that nearly a third (30%) just don’t know where to start with their healthy new year’s resolutions.

If you’re not sure where to start with improving your health and nutrition this new year, here are some ideas for simple and healthy resolutions that you will actually be able to keep.

5 SIMPLE HEALTHY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS TO MAKE THIS YEAR

FOCUS ON WHAT TO EAT MORE OF

If your new year goals include improving your diet, try focussing on the foods to embrace, rather than what you’re cutting down on. The majority of us could do with eating more vegetables, so why not find creative ways to make vegetables more interesting? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Try buying some different types of fish and seafood and experiment with pulses like chickpeas and lentils. Paleo Leap is a fantastic sources of healthy recipes. Focussing on what you can eat, rather than what you’re cutting down on, is a more positive way to approach healthy eating.

Check out our article 17 Simple Healthy Swaps for more effortless ways to improve your diet.

DRINK YOURSELF HEALTHY

One of the easiest ways many of us could improve our health is to change what we drink. If you’re hooked on sugar in your hot drinks, switch to stevia or xylitol or cut down to none at all. Change your ordinary tea for green tea, or rooibos with unsweetened nut milk.

When it comes to alcohol, it’s all too easy to get into the habit of drinking every night. Or regularly drinking above the recommended amount. Or both of the above. Of course, Dry January is a great idea but if you’re not prepared to commit to a whole month off alcohol, start by consciously drinking less. Have at least two days without alcohol per week. Know what 14 units looks like and aim to not regularly exceed that over the course of a week. On a night out, or an occasion where you’re likely to drink an increased amount, decide in advance how many drinks to have and stick to it. You’ll thank yourself for it the next day.

And of course, don’t forget to drink plenty of water. There are apps available that can prompt you with reminders to drink throughout the day if you tend to forget.

MOVE MORE (WITH EXERCISE YOU LIKE)

If exercise feels like a chore, chances are you’re not going to commit to it long term. Don’t feel like you have to join a gym if you don’t like going to the gym. Instead, find an exercise you enjoy. If you’ve not tried classes before, there are now variety available. Class Pass allows you to try out different classes online, from yoga and pilates to dance and HIIT, enabling you to find what works for you. YouTube workouts and apps like FIIT also enable you to access guided workouts at home. You might choose to take up running with a friend or commit to a daily brisk walk. There are so many options available – the gym isn’t your only route to fitness. Moving your body every day in a way that feels good to you will help you stay consistent.

SELECT HEALTHY SUPPLEMENTS YOU’LL STICK WITH

Well chosen supplements can have a significant impact on improving our health. However, many of us aren’t consistent with taking them. Our team of nutritionists create tailored supplement protocols for clients. Whilst everyone is different, most people can benefit from a vitamin D supplement, a high quality multi vitamin and mineral and an omega 3.

Vitamin D is vital for good health, including our immune system health. The government recommends that we all supplement it during autumn and winter months. We recommend BetterYou’s D-Lux range. Their mint flavoured sprays can be kept next to your tooth brush to take after you’ve brushed your teeth.

Bioniq create personalised multinutrient supplement formulas based on your own unique needs, identified after a simple blood test. The supplement comes as granuals meaning it’s easy to add into a smoothie or sprinkle on food. Or select a multi from a high quality brand like Nutri Advanced who provide a selection that enables you to select one that best suits you.

Our go-to omega is Life & Soul from Bare Biology.

Protein powders can be an easy way to boost the protein content of your breakfast. Pop a scoop of good quality protein powder into your smoothie, or mix it into your porridge.

WISE UP ON YOUR SUGAR INTAKE

Are sweet treats your weakness? It’s a great idea to make cutting down on sugar your healthy new year’s resolution. When you fancy something sweet, identify healthier alternatives that aren’t loaded with sugar that you can enjoy instead. We like Pulsin’ Keto Bars. They are low carb, vegan protein bars that contain 13g protein per bar. There are an increasing number of tasty, good quality, natural protein bars available these days. Swapping your chocolate bar or biscuit for one is an easy way to boost your protein intake and reducing your sugar consumption.

WORK WITH US FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR

If you’re looking to lose weight, optimise your health and build long term, sustainable habits this new year, we can help. We are a team of qualified nutritionists who specialise in weight loss. We can support you in overcoming your weight challenges, achieving your goal weight and maintaining it long term. You can use this link to book in for a complimentary call today. This is an opportunity to talk through your challenges with a qualified nutritionist and decide together whether one of our Intelligent Weight Loss programmes is right for you. Or contact us to request a copy of our brochure and we will get back to you soon.

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SARAH LAW

Sarah has worked with hundreds of clients over the past decade to help them live in a healthy body that they feel confident in.
Sarah spent a large part of her teens and 20’s as a professional dancer battling with orthorexia and an unhealthy relationship with food and her body. This created a desire to understand the human body more so she could finally cut through the confusion and end the cycle of yoyo dieting. This fuelled her passion to help other women do the same.

 

Sarah May specialises in supporting women who are struggling to lose weight due to underlying health issues. She’s helped many women manage their weight during and after the menopause, as well as clients with thyroid disease and immune system dysfunction. Sarah May loves food and sharing healthy recipes with her clients. Her aim is to ensure that clients don’t feel deprived and instead, achieve their weight loss and health goals in a positive and sustainable way.

 

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AILSA HICHENS

 

Ailsa is one of our most experienced practitioners. She specialises in helping clients to lose weight, develop a healthy relationship with food and finally feel comfortable in their skin. Ailsa’s mission is for everyone she works with to enjoy the journey and that working with a nutritionist should not be a punishment, but your access to a new possibility.

 

Ailsa is not only an experienced weight loss nutritionist, she is also a skilled coach. She helps our clients overcome emotional eating, destructive habits and self-sabotaging behaviours that have prevented successful weight loss in the past. Ailsa has spent years in clinic working with clients who have experienced yo-yo dieting and have discovered that long term weight loss is not just about eating less until you can stand it no longer.

 

Working with Ailsa you will be comprehensively supported, not only in improving your nutrition and lifestyle, but also your eating habits and your relationship with food. When you work on all these elements together, the results can be truly astonishing.

 

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NIKKI ANDRIANI

 

Nikki is our Practice Manager, managing our team of practitioners and heading up the day-to-day running of th clinic.

 

Nikki is involved in the strategic development of our practice, coming from a strong business background in town planning.

 

A Florida girl, Nikki relocated to the UK in 2014 with her husband and two children.

STÉPHANIE ACHAR

Stéphanie is a skilled nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner with additional training in eating disorders, disordered eating and obesity. She believes that working towards both physiological and mental health is key in achieving optimum wellbeing.

 

Stéphanie’s personal experience of emotional eating and the ongoing struggle to find the right support led her to combine the science of nutrition with behavioural coaching to motivate and empower her clients. She specialises in helping people who struggle with their weight and their relationship with food. She helps them develop a healthier and more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.

 

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INNA WEARN

Inna is passionate about supporting women on their journey to improved health and wellbeing. She believes that the solution to effective weight loss does not lie in ever more restrictive diets, but a more sophisticated approach that optimises health and vitality, as well as promoting effective weight loss.

 

Working with Inna you will benefit from her in-depth knowledge of female health and hormones. She will support you in developing a healthy diet, lifestyle and mindset that ensures you reach your ideal weight and maintain it in the years to come.

 

Inna is passionate about food with a wide repertoire of delicious healthy recipes and meal ideas to ensure your weight loss journey is as enjoyable as possible!

 

To enquire about working with Inna, please contact us.

ANIA MASON

 

Ania is a firm believer that improving your health and losing weight should be a positive, empowering journey, not one centred around deprivation.

 

After being diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions in her twenties, Ania spent several years educating herself on the power of food and nutrition. She put it all into practise and changed her diet and lifestyle, reversing her endometriosis and thyroid disease. After experiencing such a significant improvement in her health, Ania had a big desire to help others. She embarked on a four year journey to study nutrition, graduating from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition with distinction.

 

Ania specialises in autoimmunity and works with clients who have underlying health issues preventing successful weight loss. Her expertise enables her to successfully support our clients with conditions such as hypothyroidsm (underactive thyroid), PCOS and diabetes. 

 

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