Last Updated: December 8, 2025 by Michael Kahn. Published: December 8, 2025.
It seems that everywhere you look, adults are dropping weight. Whether you’re seeing celebrities look like completely different people with the help of a shot, it’s the lifestyle improvements by the masses that can truly help with ownership and accountability of our bodies. This makes now the time to join the trend of getting your health in order. So much of our mental health comes from how you feel and look, and while some genetic factors may be out of our control, by getting more sleep, scheduling needed dental work, improving diet and exercise, and quitting bad habits, you can finish the year on a high note and start 2026 strong.
Start Getting More Sleep
Sleep can be a primary driver in overall health, as not getting enough can impact mental and physical activity. While getting the full recommended eight hours can be tough based on daily responsibilities, even getting close to that amount with six or seven hours is important. It’s also the quality of sleep that can really make the difference. By having the proper mattress, sheets, and pillows, you can drive your comfort level and avoiding waking up in pain. Also properly winding down and reducing screen time can help you drift off instead of having the anxiety of watching the clock and counting down the hours you could get if you fall asleep in that moment.
Schedule Needed Dental Work
Having proper dental care can work wonders for your overall health. Not only can you avoid infections that could impact chronic conditions, but prevention and early detection can catch problems early on. A healthy smile can boost self-confidence and improve overall quality of life. While having regular dental checkups can potentially lower medical costs in the long run, the good news is that if there is needed work to be done, you no longer need to worry about breaking the bank and getting stuck with the hit up front. With options like Cherry Financing available, you can spread out the costs over time with manageable payments. Without the financial strain, now is the time to avoid putting off any longer.
Improve Eating Habits
Being constantly on the go, it can be easy to avoid eating healthy. The longer you fall out of a routine, it can make it more difficult to get back into the swing of a healthy lifestyle, making now a great time to put a plan in place. Start by avoiding getting fast food, carryout, and eating out at restaurants, and opt for eating at home. While your waistline will thank you, also you can see a lift in your bank balance. If you find it tough to carve out time to cook each day, you can look to meal prepping on Sunday’s to start the week out without taking the easy way out and picking up another meal from the drive-thru on the way home from work. In addition to eating properly, it’s also important to ensure you’re adequately hydrated by drinking enough water each day.
Add Exercise to Your Daily Routine
Much like opting for the convenience of eating out, staying out of a healthy routine can make exercise that much more difficult to get going again. Sites like TrueMed have a comparison tool of every national gym brand like Gold’s and Anytime for those looking for the lowest price combined with a plethora of extras. However, while it may be tempting to join a gym with the rest of the crowd this time of year, it’s best to start out small to avoid paying for a membership that you won’t use. Even by taking trips up and down the stairs, having daily walks, and light running, it could be the start you need to feeling better and keep the holiday weight off during the family feasts. Once an exercise routine has been consistently added, then you could opt for a gym membership to utilize machines, weights, and even swimming or basketball.
Quit Bad Habits
While it’s not breaking news that smoking has long-term negative impacts on your health, new trends such as vaping could prove to be similar due to the amount of chemicals ingested in your system. Nicotine pouches are all the rage right now as an alternative, but even with those, the jury is still out on how those will impact our health. In addition, while consuming a glass of wine, cocktail, or beer can be part of an after work winddown or social occasion, reducing the amount of alcohol you drink can improve sleep and mood, not to mention not having to deal with the dreaded hangovers that get worse as we age. Finally, coffee may likely be part of your normal routine in rising to the occasion during a sleepy morning, but avoiding energy drinks can reduce sugar intake, not to mention eliminating the ingredients that are hard to pronounce. Eliminating all vices may take time, but quitting bad habits can help with your overall health wellness.
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