New Year's resolutions & why failure is not a bad thing

The New Year is traditionally a time for new beginnings and fresh resolutions. Whether it's a healthier diet, regular exercise or the pursuit of a balanced life, ambitions are high. But despite our best intentions, many of these resolutions fail. We try to explain why and also why this failure can be part of a larger, positive process.

The challenges of keeping New Year's resolutions:

The difficulty of keeping New Year's resolutions often lies in their nature. Many of us tend to set lofty and sometimes unrealistic goals at the beginning of the year. These resolutions may sound great, but without clear, realistic intermediate goals, initial motivation can quickly fade.

In addition, there is often a lack of a concrete plan on how to achieve these goals. Without a clear strategy, it is easy to lose sight of the big picture. What's more, establishing new habits takes time and patience. We often expect quick results and become impatient when progress is slow.

Another factor that makes it difficult to keep resolutions is everyday stress. Our daily obligations and routines leave little room for anything new, and so we often fall back on familiar patterns instead of cultivating new habits.

The positive aspect of failure:

But failing at New Year's resolutions is not only negative. Every failure is a learning opportunity, a chance to do better next time. Life is dynamic and lifestyle changes must be able to adapt to this dynamic.

One important aspect is self-acceptance - accepting yourself also means recognizing your own limits and not punishing yourself for occasional failures.

5 concrete tips for changes that are here to stay:

  1. Realistic goals: Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals.
  2. Small steps: Start with small, manageable steps and gradually increase them.
  3. Seek support: Whether through friends, family or professional help - support can be crucial.
  4. Create habits: Change should become part of your daily routine in order to survive in the long term.
  5. Self-compassion: Be patient with yourself and recognize that change takes time.

Conclusion: New Year's resolutions are more than just start-of-year phenomena; they are an impetus for positive change. The key to long-term success lies not only in setting realistic goals, but also in building habits and practicing self-compassion. Every small step is progress in the right direction. Get started today.

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FAQs

The term “weight-loss injection” refers to various
prescription medications that are used under certain
medical conditions to treat overweight and obesity
. Well-known active ingredients include semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Among other things, they influence hunger and feelings of fullness and can thereby
reduce energy intake.

GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1 and is a naturally occurring hormone in the body
. Among other things, it plays a role in regulating
appetite, satiety, and glucose metabolism. GLP-1-based medications mimic
the effects of this hormone and specifically activate the GLP-1 receptor.

The term “GLP-1 dietary supplement” is not medically defined at
. It generally refers to products marketed as “GLP-1 Support”
or “GLP-1 Booster,” which may contain, for example, dietary fiber,
protein, prebiotics, or plant compounds such as berberine.

What matters most here is the specific ingredient and its scientifically studied effects (
)—not just the name of the product (
).

Dietary supplements and GLP-1 medications
have different mechanisms of action. Medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide
specifically target certain hormonal signaling pathways. Certain nutrients
and plant compounds, on the other hand, can support other physiological processes,
such as satiety, digestion, or metabolism.

They should therefore not be equated with the pharmacological effects
of GLP-1 medications.

Of particular interest are ingredients associated with satiety,
digestion, or the gut microbiota. These include , for example ,
soluble and fermentable dietary fibers, prebiotics, and
certain plant compounds.

Among other things, dietary fiber can influence digestion
and, through fermentation in the gut, contribute to the formation of short-chain
fatty acids. These, in turn, can influence signaling pathways associated with
the release of gut hormones such as GLP-1.

However, the effect depends heavily on the specific ingredient,
the dosage, and the individual's situation.

Dietary fiber can contribute to a balanced diet
and, among other things, promote satiety and aid digestion.
Soluble and fermentable dietary fibers are particularly noteworthy in this context
.

Good natural sources include vegetables,
legumes, whole grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Certain
dietary fibers, such as psyllium or inulin, are also used as dietary supplements.

Protein provides important amino acids for the maintenance and
growth of muscle tissue. An adequate protein intake is therefore particularly important
during significant weight loss.

When combined with regular strength training,
a high-protein diet can help preserve lean body mass as much as possible during
weight loss.

In general, there is no comprehensive list of
foods that are strictly prohibited during GLP-1 therapy.
However, appetite, feelings of fullness, and, in some cases,
tolerance to certain foods may change.

When people eat less overall, the nutritional quality of their diet
 becomes more important. Protein-rich foods, vegetables, fruits,
whole grains, legumes, and other nutrient-dense foods can
serve as an important foundation.

Studies show that weight regain can occur after discontinuing GLP-1-based
medications. In the extension
of the STEP-1 study, participants regained, on average, a significant portion of the weight they had previously
lost within one year of
discontinuing semaglutide.

This underscores the importance of long-term, sustainable
dietary and physical activity habits, even during medication-based
therapy.

GLP-1 therapy does not require a specific diet
. However, since feelings of hunger and fullness change and
people sometimes eat less, it may be helpful to focus
particularly on nutrient density, protein, fiber, and a
varied selection of foods.

Regular exercise, especially strength training, can also be a useful addition to
.

No. GLP-1 dietary supplements and
GLP-1 medications must always be distinguished from one another.

Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide were specifically developed
to activate certain hormonal signaling pathways and have been studied as medications in
clinical trials. Dietary supplements
, on the other hand, contain nutrients or other bioactive substances that can support natural
physiological processes.

The term “GLP-1” on a dietary supplement
therefore does not mean that the product has the same effect as a GLP-1 medication
.