The New Year brings fresh motivation. Many people set New Year’s health resolutions with high hopes. By February, most feel discouraged. Unrealistic goals often lead to frustration and burnout. Lasting change requires a different approach.
I encourage realistic and structured goals that support whole-body health and help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. Small steps create sustainable habits. This is the foundation of The Myers Way®. AMMD™ Protocols provide a clear framework to help you stay consistent and build momentum throughout the year.
Why Traditional Resolutions Fail and How to Fix Them
At the start of a new year, many resolutions lack clarity. Goals, such as “lose weight” or “get healthy,” can feel overwhelming. They also offer no clear objective or path forward. This approach increases stress and reduces follow-through.
If you want to accomplish or reach your goal, a better option is the SMART framework. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Apply this method to health markers beyond the scale. Focus on energy, digestion, sleep quality, or joint comfort. These indicators reflect real progress and support motivation over time to achieve your goals.
Addressing the Root Cause of Low Motivation
Low energy often blocks consistency. Thyroid imbalance, adrenal stress, blood sugar swings, and nutrient deficiencies can drain motivation. Willpower alone cannot overcome these challenges.
Functional medicine focuses on identifying and correcting these root causes. Testing and targeted support restore balance. When the body functions well, healthy habits feel easier to maintain. This approach turns resolutions into realistic routines rather than constant struggles.
Setting Realistic Health Resolutions Using The Myers Way® Foundation
Phase 1: Removing the Inflammatory Triggers
The first step involves removing inflammatory foods to eat healthier and feel better. Gluten, dairy, refined sugar, and processed oils increase systemic inflammation. Removing these foods supports gut health and immune balance.
If you’re wondering what to eat on New Year’s Day to motivate healthier behavior, a gut and autoimmune-focused plan emphasizes nutrient-dense, AIP-compliant foods. Focus on grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, herbs, and healthy fats. This reset often improves mental clarity and energy within weeks.
AMMD Protocols guide this process with structured support and education, providing extra assistance where needed.
Phase 2: Restoring Gut Health for Whole-Body Success
Your gut is home to nearly 80 percent of the immune system. Poor gut health affects mood, energy, and nutrient absorption.(1) Healing the gut supports long-term success.
The 4R Approach includes Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, and Repair. This strategy restores digestive balance and gut lining integrity. Key nutrients include L-glutamine, zinc, collagen, and targeted probiotics.
AMMD™ gut health supplements and formulas provide these ingredients in therapeutic doses. Consistent gut support improves resilience and helps you stay committed to your goals.
Implementing AMMD™ Protocols to Maintain Consistency
The Power of Small, Stackable Habits
Small habits create lasting change. Focus on actions you can repeat daily. Examples include morning sunlight exposure, a daily walk, or consistent supplementation.
AMMD-aligned micro-resolutions support this approach. Swap conventional coffee creamer for collagen peptides. Add an AIP-compliant organic greens powder to smoothies. Choose wild-caught salmon twice weekly for omega-3 support. These steps build confidence and momentum to accomplish your goals.
Strategic Supplementation for Goal Acceleration
Targeted supplementation supports specific goals. Stress and sleep resolutions benefit from magnesium and adaptogenic support found in collections focused on sleep, mood, and brain health. Digestive goals benefit from gut-repair formulas such as Leaky Gut Revive®.
Energy and vitality supplements support mitochondrial function and nutrient status. Bone and joint supplements promote mobility and comfort, which supports consistent movement. These protocols optimize nutrient levels beyond minimum daily requirements.
Prioritizing Detoxification and Environmental Load
Daily toxin exposure impacts energy and metabolism.(2) Supporting natural detox pathways improves resilience and vitality. The liver, kidneys, skin, and gut work together to remove waste.
Simple habits enhance detox support. Drink filtered water, practice dry brushing, and choose organic produce whenever possible. Add AIP-compliant greens and sulfur-rich vegetables such as broccoli and arugula.
You can find targeted support in the Detox Support Collection to help maintain healthy detox pathways year-round.
Tracking Progress and Building Resilience Against Setbacks
As you work towards your goal, track progress beyond weight. Monitor sleep quality, digestion, joint comfort, focus, and mood – important aspects to health and wellness. These markers reflect internal healing.
A food and symptom journal identifies hidden triggers. Patterns emerge over time that can motivate healthier behavior. This data guides adjustments without frustration.
Setbacks happen. Travel, stress, and celebrations may interrupt routines. View these moments as data points rather than failures. Resume your next meal or habit with intention. Progress comes from consistency over time, not perfection.
Learn about rewiring your brain for happiness with Dr. Shaun Shapiro on the Take Back Your Health™ podcast.
Make Your Healthy Habits Second Nature
Sustainable resolutions rely on realistic goals, supportive nutrition, and structured guidance. Focus on removing inflammatory triggers, restoring gut health, and building small daily habits. Support your body with targeted supplementation and detox practices, keeping your new goals attainable.
AMMD™ Protocols simplify this process. Explore collections focused on healthy aging, bone and joint support, energy and vitality, sleep, mood, and brain health. These tools help turn New Year’s intentions into lifelong habits.
Your health journey continues beyond January. With the right foundation, your resolutions can last all year.
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