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Health Experts Resolutions (and the ones they’re avoiding)

The New Year Resolutions these health experts will be making this year (and the ones they never want to see again)

12/24

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Written by Rebecca Beaton

A Nutritionist

Solaine Douglas is a Nutritionist who specialises in weights and PCOS

In 2025 she will be consistency and incremental optimisations, focusing on foundations over fads. Her Foundations like sleep hygiene, social media hygiene, daily walking, lifting weights, balanced meals and taking personalised supplements. This will be her ongoing journey of self inquiry and commitment to life optimisation  as this is what is authentically of value to Solaine. 

The resolutions she will love to see left behind:

“All those made in the name of extrinsic drivers and validation. Re-thinking what is intrinsically of importance and value to us, breeds commitment and makes the achievement feel so much more rewarding. Instead of choosing resolutions that sound good, think about what you truly want for your life and most importantly, why, let this become your roadmap for 2025.”

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THE AUTHOR & FOUNDER

Luke McLeod the founder of Soul Alive

In 2025 Luke’s resolution is to to spend more quality time with family. He explains “The older I get the more value and importance I am noticing in investing in strengthening family relationships. My parents are now at the age of retirement and I would love to spend more time with them at this age to learn more about what they’ve learned from life.”

The resolutions he will love to see left behind:

“As for a resolution I won’t be making again, I think anything about material things. Not that there’s anything wrong with wanting a new car etc. I think I’m just now at the age where I am valuing relationships and human connection more.”

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A TRAINER

Emily Joshua a Trainer at CycleBar Subiaco

For her 2025 resolution Emily would love to have less screen time and more reading!! But she explains “However, in this fast past modern world I feel like the screentime goal feels especially challenging when we rely on our phones for so many things and specifically as an instructor, I am constantly making playlists, listening to music and planning my life on the thing! So I will aim to only use my phone productively and spend less time scrolling, actively trying to live in the moment in 2025. Reading instead of scrolling is the vibe – will see how that goes. I am also all for goals such as wanting to achieve something, i.e a savings goal, running a marathon, trying a new hobby, cooking more instead of eating out etc. If there is a specific goal that you feel proud of achieving, this is super positive.”

The resolutions she will love to see left behind:

“Anything that is unrealistic i.e go to the gym everyday, find a boyfriend, quit junk food. Life is all about balance and if you are doing things for yourself, you will naturally fall into the right routine. Resolutions are not about ticking the boxes, they are about bettering yourself. You are allowed to enjoy life so instead, you could decide to eat less junk food, join groups that will mean you will meet more like minded people and be more active, but not to the point you burn yourself out just for the sake of an unrealistic goal that has been set. It is not about doing things for the sake of it, it is choosing goals that you know will result in a happy outcome, not just doing things because “you should” or  you saw it trending online.  This only leads to something feeling forced which is never a good state to be in. Let’s let things flow to us in 2025 and make decisions with intent.”

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THE CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Shaun Krenz the co-founder & Director of AusFitness Expo 

For 2025 Shaun will be focusing on integrating more recovery and mindfulness into his routine, balancing the physical grind with mental relaxation. He is also keen on being more vocal about the strategies that work for him, in hopes that it can inspire others who are juggling similar responsibilities.

The resolutions she will love to see left behind:

“I think people should steer clear of any that involve drastic dietary restrictions or intense workout regimens that they can’t sustain. It’s all about making gradual changes that can be maintained long-term.”

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AN Exercise Physiologist and founder

Glenn Phipps an Exercise Physiologist and founder of the Stretch Yourself Strong Program

In 2025 Glen would like to resolve to manage my time better. Starting with less social media scrolling and a ban on arguing with strangers in the interwebs… He explains “This year, I published a book, which was a ridiculous challenge for my time management skills. What I thought would take me 6 months took me 4 years. And while I still don’t think I could squeeze the work into 6 months, if my time management was better, I could certainly get things done quicker.”

The resolutions she will love to see left behind:

“A resolution I don’t want to see popping up during my very short windows and well-managed periods of social media are things like “I’ll go to the gym everyday. Firstly, you won’t—at least not in another six weeks. You are setting goals at a time when you are most likely on holiday and feeling the seasonal vibe. It’s great to use this chronological reset to kick someting like this off, but be realistic, and try to associate this goal with the outcome of going to the gym. And if you want it, feel free to start anytime.”

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