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Every January, many of us voice the same resolutions.

“This is the year I’m going to finally lose weight!”

“I want to have more energy to do things I want and need to do!”

“I vow to clean up and improve my diet this year!”

“This year, I’m going to join a gym and get more exercise!!”

If you’re a woman living with Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause—or a combination of these—we already know how this story tends to end.

There will be exhaustion. And frustration. Embarassment or shame. And a belief that our bodies just aren’t cooperating the way they “should.”

But here’s a truth that deserves to be said clearly and often:

Most New Year’s resolutions were never designed for those of us with hormonally complex bodies.

The typical resolutions assume stable energy, a functioning thyroid gland, a predictable metabolism, and hormones that respond quickly to effort. They assume willpower is enough to override biology.

Meanwhile, we have good days and bad days, energy-wise. We seem immune to diets that allow others to shed pounds easily. And we chase thyroid hormone, estrogen, and blood sugar levels around trying to find that elusive optimal level!

We can be motivated, informed, and trying our very best—yet still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, and unpredictable energy.

For women navigating Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, fluctuating estrogen, cortisol imbalances, brain fog, fatigue, and stubborn weight changes, real progress requires a different lens—one grounded in understanding, not self-blame.

So, this year, what if your resolutions weren’t about “fixing” something wrong, but instead, finally setting goals that support your body in ways that make healing possible?

Below are 10 New Year’s resolutions that may be new to you. They’re not traditional, but they can quietly transform how you feel, function, and move forward—especially when paired with the right education, monitoring, care, and support.

Fatigue is one of the most common—and misunderstood—symptoms of autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto’s, and an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism. Add in perimenopause or menopause, and your energy levels can feel wildly unpredictable.

Yet many of you still internalize exhaustion as a moral failing! Here’s a quick quiz:

• Do you ever feel guilty for taking an afternoon nap, thinking you “should” be powering through your to-do list?
• Do you ever skip meals or push through a workout despite low energy, and then criticize yourself for being “lazy?”
• Do you ever apologize to friends or colleagues for declining plans because you’re too exhausted?
• Do you ever compare yourself to others on social media who seem endlessly energetic, and feel like your fatigue is a personal flaw?
• Do you ever feel ashamed of asking for extra help?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, here’s a challenge. This year, resolve to stop asking: “Why can’t I just push through?”

And start asking: “What is my body telling me?”

Fatigue is often a signal of undertreated thyroid levels and slow thyroid function, imbalanced hormones, inflammation, poor sleep, blood sugar instability, or excessive stress. Understanding why you are experiencing fatigue is far more productive than criticizing yourself for feeling it!

And being well-rested is essential for hormonal balance, clear thinking and memory, metabolism, mood, and immune strength. Getting enough rest is not selfish—it’s self-care!

Having access to education, symptom tracking, and clinicians who understand these nuances—like those at Paloma Health—can help shift fatigue from a source of shame into useful information.

Stop fighting your energy levels, give in to the very real need for rest, and reclaim the energy that’s lost to guilt!

Weight loss is often framed as the ultimate health achievement. But for women with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or hypothyroidism, and those in menopausal and hormonal transition, stability is frequently the missing foundation.

Stability looks like:

• Fewer energy crashes

• Fewer symptom flare-ups

• More consistent moods

• Better digestion

• Improved sleep

• Reduced inflammation

When the body feels chronically stressed—by restriction, over-exercise, or constantly “starting over”—it often responds by holding onto weight more tightly.

This year, why not resolve to prioritize:

• Blood sugar balance over calorie cutting

• Consistency over intensity

• Regulation over restriction

Many women find that when thyroid function levels are properly managed, and lifestyle changes are personalized—not generic—weight becomes less of a battle and more of a byproduct of healing. This is why hormonal healthcare and long-term monitoring matter.

Lab results, like thyroid-stimulating hormone and other tests, are essential. But numbers without context can leave you feeling confused or dismissed—especially when your symptoms persist despite “normal” results.

This year, resolve to rebuild trust in your lived experience.

That might mean:

• Tracking your symptoms alongside your lab test results. (AI tools can be especially useful for this!)

• Noticing your unique patterns in energy, digestion, mood, and sleep

• Asking deeper questions at your medical appointments

• Partnering with health care providers 

• Learning what optimal care looks like—not just “within range”

Educational resources and symptom-forward approaches—like those emphasized by Paloma Health—can help bridge the gap between labs and real life.

Your body’s feedback matters. This year, let it count.

The “I’m going to do it perfectly” mindset is seductive—but let’s be honest. It’s also exhausting!

This mindset often comes with:

• Extreme and rigid dietary rules

• Overly ambitious workout plans

• Totally unrealistic expectations

For those of us with autoimmune thyroid and hormonal conditions, this cycle can trigger stress, flares, worsening symptoms, and eventually, burnout!

Instead, resolve to keep going imperfectly and practice the 80-20 rule.

The 80-20 rule is the idea that you don’t need to do everything perfectly to see tangible benefits—about 80% consistency is often enough to support progress, while the other 20% allows for flexibility and real life. That might look like eating nourishing, hormone-healthy meals most of the time, moving your body in ways that feel good, and prioritizing sleep—while still enjoying occasional treats, missed workouts, or low-energy days without guilt. For many women, this balanced approach actually reduces stress, supports hormonal stability, and makes healthy habits far more sustainable over the long term.

Healing happens through continuity, not constant resets. One off day doesn’t erase progress. One flare doesn’t mean failure. Consistency—especially when guided by knowledgeable practitioners—creates safety for your nervous system and your metabolism.

Perimenopause and menopause aren’t personal betrayals. They’re biological transitions that require new strategies.

Yet many women try to live exactly as they did in their 30s, blaming themselves when their bodies respond differently.

This year, resolve to adapt to your hormonal changes rather than fight them.

That might include:

• Scheduling demanding tasks during higher-energy windows

• Adjusting exercise intensity and recovery

• Prioritizing sleep as non-negotiable

• Eating to support muscle, metabolism, and blood sugar

• Seeking hormone replacement therapy for debilitating imbalances

Understanding how thyroid health intersects with your reproductive hormones can be game-changing. Having healthcare providers who recognize these overlaps—rather than treating each issue in isolation—can make your goals feel attainable instead of overwhelming.

Weight changes are common with hypothyroidism and menopause—even when you’re doing everything “right.”

This year, resolve to stop measuring your success solely by the number on the scale.

Ask instead:

• Am I thinking more clearly than last year?

• Do I recover from flares more quickly?

• Do I understand my body better?

• Do I have more energy for daily activities?

• Do I advocate for myself more confidently?

These are powerful markers of health—and they matter just as much, if not more.

Education-driven medical practices like Paloma Health help you redefine success beyond weight, empowering you to see real progress that traditional metrics miss.

Healing with autoimmune thyroid disease and hormonal shifts is rarely linear. Sometimes, it’s the proverbial “two steps forward, one step back.”

You will make improvements followed by setbacks. You’ll have clarity, followed by confusion. You’ll enjoy progress, followed by pauses and plateaus.

Instead of panicking, resolve to:

• Look at your trends over time

• Celebrate the subtle improvements

• Trust gradual change

Having ongoing access to hormonal health insights, testing, and support can make slow progress feel less discouraging and more intentional.

Your body is recalibrating—not failing!

Many of us with chronic conditions pride ourselves on independence and self-reliance. But managing thyroid disease and hormonal transitions is not a solo endeavor.

This year, resolve to:

• Ask for help

• Seek out healthcare experts who truly listen

• Connect with communities that understand

• Let education replace guesswork

Support isn’t weakness. It’s a strategy!

Stress directly affects thyroid hormone conversion, your immune function, blood sugar, and inflammation. For those of you with hormonal imbalances, managing stress is not optional…it’s essential!

This year, resolve to:

• Reduce unnecessary stressors

• Incorporate regular stress management practices into your daily life

• Treat rest as therapeutic

When stress is acknowledged as a medical factor—not just a lifestyle inconvenience—healing becomes more accessible.

When you’re navigating hormonal or thyroid health challenges, it’s incredibly easy to put your life on hold. You may catch yourself thinking, “I’ll take that class once my energy improves,” or “I’ll enjoy myself again after the weight comes off,” or “I’ll say yes when I finally feel like myself again.” These thoughts are understandable—but they quietly shrink your world.

The truth is, healing does NOT require you to be symptom-free first. Life doesn’t begin after fatigue lifts, brain fog clears, hormone imbalance resolves, or the scale changes. It happens now, right in the middle of it all!

This year, consider a different kind of resolution: to live alongside your symptoms, not in spite of them, and not only after they’re gone. That might mean choosing activities that meet you where you are, modifying plans instead of canceling them, and allowing joy to exist even on imperfect days.

Joy, meaning, creativity, laughter, and connection are not rewards you earn once your body behaves a certain way. They are nourishment. They calm your nervous system, reduce your stress, and remind your body that it is safe—often supporting healing in ways no checklist ever could.

You don’t have to wait to feel better to start living well. Sometimes, living fully is part of what helps you feel better in the first place.

You don’t need another year of punishment disguised as self-improvement.

You need:

• Education that empowers

• Care that understands the complexity of your hormonal situation

• Patience for your body’s timeline

• Compassion for yourself

This year, let your resolutions be quieter—but deeper.

As you move forward, consider how differently you might treat your body if it belonged to someone you deeply loved—a cherished friend, a child in your care, or even a beloved pet. You wouldn’t shame them for being tired, push them when they’re clearly struggling, or withhold kindness until they “improved.” You would listen, protect, nourish, and respond with patience. This year, let that same gentleness guide how you care for yourself. Speak to your body with compassion. Support it rather than punish it. When you choose care over criticism, you create the conditions for trust, healing, and resilience to grow.

Let your New Year’s resolutions be rooted in understanding rather than force, and partnership rather than punishment. With the right support – whether through informed clinicians, ongoing education, or hormonal health-focused platforms like Paloma Health – you don’t have to figure this out alone.

Your body has never been the enemy!

And this year can be the one where you finally stop fighting it—and start moving forward…together!

At Paloma Health, we understand that living with Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, or navigating perimenopause and menopause can make traditional resolutions feel out of reach. That’s why we focus on helping you work with your body, not against it. Through personalized thyroid and menopause care, easy-to-understand education, and tools to track your symptoms alongside your labs, we empower you to make informed choices that support your energy, mood, and overall well-being.

Whether it’s optimizing your thyroid hormone levels, smoothing out the imbalances of perimenopause or menopause, supporting gut health, implementing a successful GLP-1 weight loss program, or simply learning practical strategies to honor your body every day, Paloma is here to guide you. This year, let us help you create resolutions that aren’t about punishment or perfection—but about living fully and well, feeling supported, and thriving while you heal. Your journey is unique, and you don’t have to navigate it alone!

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