A Healthier You, A Healthier Year

Dr. Laura Patterson

Pharmacist, Hormone Specialist, 

Certified Lifestyle Coach, Diabetes Educator


Happy 2026! I can’t believe it is already halfway through January, but I hope your year is starting off well. As we look ahead into the new year, I’d like to challenge you to consider your health.


Are you where you want to be? If not, what is holding you back? Let’s take a look at some ways to work on becoming the healthiest version of yourself in 2026.


Each new year often brings big health goals: exercise more, eat better, lose weight. Gyms are always busier at the beginning of January!

Beyond just the basic “lose weight” goal that can be soooo very hard to achieve and soooo easy to give up on, I’d like to discuss a few ways to improve your overall health and, yes, achieve sustainable weight loss.


First, and most important, think about your underlying “WHY.”

Why do you want to be healthier? If it is just about a number on the scale, let me tell you, you won’t succeed.

We all have underlying WHY’s that drive us. Is it being there to watch your kids and grandkids grow up? Is it to make sure you maintain your independence as you age? Is it simply to have more energy and feel more like your vibrant self again?


Next, decide what you are willing to do to achieve your why.

Is your WHY worth changing how you eat or starting to exercise? Is your WHY worth prioritizing regular, quality sleep? Does it mean we need to do some lab tests to help you balance your hormones and improve you energy levels to help you succeed?


The good news is sustainable health doesn’t require extremes. It starts with getting consistent on a few foundational habits:

1) Nourish your body with balanced meals that support blood sugar, metabolism, and hormone health.

2) Move your body regularly in ways that build strength, increase energy, and reduce stress.


3) Improve your body composition by focusing on fat loss while preserving muscle—not just the number on the scale.

4) Prioritize quality sleep, which is essential for hormone balance, exercise recovery, and fat loss.


While these goals are simple on paper, they can feel overwhelming in real life—especially when hormones, stress, and busy schedules get in the way.



That’s where I come in!

As a certified lifestyle coach and hormone specialist, I help clients connect these dots. Hormones influence appetite, energy, fat storage, sleep, and motivation—so when progress feels stalled, there’s often a physiological reason, not just a willpower problem.

That’s why I offer 1:1 coaching for personalized guidance and accountability, as well as a membership program for ongoing accountability and support and habit-building tools. Whether you want structure, deeper hormone insight, or consistent support, you don’t have to do this alone.


✨ This year, let’s stop guessing and start making informed, sustainable changes.
If you’re ready to improve how you feel in your body—not just for January, but long-term—I’d love to support you.


👉 Join me for 1:1 coaching or explore the membership program and take the first step toward meeting your health goals this year.

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