Welcome, 2026!
With the new year upon us, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start and renewed dedication to healthier lifestyles and more mindful choices. While the average number of people who stick to their new year resolutions can paint a discouraging picture, nothing is set in stone. Remember that you write your own story.
In this New Year, New You edition of Central Florida Health News, we take a closer look at how to make those fitness goals stick in the year ahead.
Dr. Alison Young-Tan, medical director for the Florida Department of Health in Polk County, explains why breaking resolutions down into micro-habits makes them more achievable. She examines some of the most common goals and shows how turning them into smaller, more specific actionable steps can lead to success.
The edition’s main feature introduces you to John Hosegood, owner of Winter Haven’s Fit Body Boot Camp, who emphasizes the vital role mental and emotional health play in physical fitness. He and his team help gym members build dedication and commitment to spark meaningful change.
We also sit down with Watson Clinic dietitian Nancy Ulm to explore the risks of chasing the latest diet and fitness trends and how to instead make smarter, more sustainable choices.
Be sure to test your knowledge with our pop quiz on the science behind hunger to better understand what’s really driving your appetite.
We wish you a happy, healthy, and thriving 2026!