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Why January Can Feel Hard

December 26, 20253 min read

Every December, you start to feel it — that quiet hope that maybe this January will be different. That maybe you’ll wake up full of energy, motivated, ready to reboot your health, and finally start feeling better.


But if you’re living with metabolic or autoimmune issues, Hashimoto’s, inflammation, chronic fatigue, or metabolic slowdown… the traditional “New Year, New You” approach doesn’t just fall flat. It can actually make things worse.

Why January Always Feels Hard — And How to Make 2026 the Year You Finally Feel Better in Your Body

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Instead of starting the year strong, you end up feeling exhausted by Week Two. foggy, inflamed, overwhelmed, frustrated that your body isn’t responding, guilty for “falling off,” and stuck, yet again, wondering what’s wrong with you.

Nothing is wrong with you.

Maybe your body is just asking for a different approach.

Let’s talk about the physiology for a moment because when you understand what’s happening inside your body, everything changes.

Chronic inflammation, blood sugar instability, fatigue, and hormone fluctuations all signal your nervous system to stay in “protective mode.” At the same time, your immune system is doing extra work.

Autoimmune bodies often deal with slower metabolic response, blood sugar swings, cortisol spikes, low reserves, and higher inflammation loads. So when you push too hard, eat too little, or overload your system with restriction, your body pushes back.

That’s why the typical January overhaul doesn’t stick. It’s not because you’re not disciplined. It’s because your body is asking for a gentler, smarter, more supported path.

Your body doesn’t need another restart. It needs reliable support. That’s why the 100 Days of 1% Method works so well. It’s built on small, daily actions that create steady momentum without triggering overwhelm, inflammation, or burnout.

Inside the program, women begin to experience:

  • more predictable energy

  • fewer flare days

  • better sleep

  • improved focus

  • a calmer nervous system

  • gentle metabolic repair

  • and confidence from consistent daily wins.

No restriction. No starving. No punishing workouts. No “perfect days” required.

Just small steps. Compounded over time. With a coach who helps you make them stick.

This isn’t a diet, detox, or “start over in January” plan.

This is a structured, supportive, real-life framework for living well — designed to help you stabilize your metabolism, reduce inflammation, and stop the cycle of starting over.

Inside the 100 Days of 1% Group Class, you’ll get:

  • bi-weekly coaching calls

  • daily 1% habit training

  • blood sugar stabilization tools

  • stress support

  • autoimmune-friendly movement guidance

  • accountability

  • templates

  • personalized support.

I coach this program because I needed this program — and now it’s helping women navigate their autoimmune and metabolic challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Women with autoimmune and metabolic issues often need

  • a plan before the overwhelm hits

  • accountability and check ins

  • a system that prevents burnout

  • support when energy dips

  • and structure that works with real life.

Registering now gives you one of only 10 spots, a $100 discount, a guaranteed seat with a $25 deposit, peace of mind, a ready-made plan for January, and support waiting for you.

This isn’t another January resolution. It’s an investment in the next version of you — the one who’s supported, steady, and finally feeling better in her body.

You deserve energy you can count on, a body that feels supported, a clear path forward, a coach who understands your physiology, a community that gets it, and a plan that works with your body — not against it.

If you want 2025 to feel different, it needs to start with a different approach.

I start a new group every month! Here’s how you can apply for the next group: HERE

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