05/01/2026
There’s a lot of New Year health and weight-loss messaging right now and much of it is driven by guilt, shame and blame. You’re not disciplined enough. You’re making excuses.
No wonder it can feel like you’ve failed before you’ve even started, especially if you’re living with long-term conditions or other barriers.
A few things I want you to know 👇
✨ You don’t have to set resolutions or copy anyone else’s goals. If you do, they should be flexible, doable and aligned with your values. It’s also okay to slow down in the darker, colder months.
✨ Small habits matter. Change takes time. Progress isn’t linear, and rest is part of the process. Missing days isn’t failure, the long-term picture matters.
✨ Movement isn’t just exercise classes and workouts at the gym. Find ways to move that you enjoy and can sustain.
✨ Weight management is complex. Just take a look at the Foresight obesity maps. Those so-called “excuses” are real factors, not moral failings, and deserve compassion, not shame.
If you’re looking for supportive, holistic, non-judgmental help with your health and wellbeing goals, I offer online Occupational Therapy coaching focused on sustainable behaviour change. Feel free to get in touch 💗
📧 hello@vitalityot.co.uk