Hello. It's Lauren here again, welcoming you to your first Living Well newsletter of 2026 – and happy new year to you all.
January has a reputation problem. After weeks of indulgence, celebration and disrupted routines, we're suddenly told it's time to overhaul everything – our diets, our bodies, our habits – preferably all at once. No wonder it feels overwhelming.
If you've already felt the familiar pressure to "rebrand" your life for January, you're not alone: as Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores this week, the so-called '2026 rebrand' has become the internet's latest, and arguably most toxic, take on New Year self-improvement.
We're taking a different approach: reset, not reinvention. No pressure, no punishment – just simple, evidence-based ideas that can help you feel a little better, even if life – or your willpower –wobbles along the way.
With weight loss dominating many New Year conversations, registered dietitian Zoe Griffiths cuts through the noise around weight loss drugs, explaining what you really need to consider if medications like Mounjaro are part of your January plans. Meanwhile, fitness writer Harry Bullmore explores why the old mantra of "eat less, move more" doesn't work for most people – and what experts say actually does.
Here, Harry also shares the diet advice he hears time and again from leading nutritionists, gathered from a year of interviews. The piece contains no fads – just consistent habits to adopt that stand up to scrutiny.
And if January for you means rethinking your relationship with alcohol, we've got you covered. Rosamund Hall rounds up the best booze-free bottles that genuinely taste good, while Eleanor Mills looks at the rise of Dry January, 'California sober' living, and how alternative highs are reshaping wellness culture in the UK.
Whether you're easing back into routine, trying something new, or simply getting through the darker days, I hope this week's reads offer some inspiration.
Most importantly, remember that progress isn't linear – and that's perfectly fine.
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