The Anti-Resolution Guide: 6 Things to Stop Doing in 2026 (If You Want Better Hormones, Energy & Balance)

Every January, women are pushed toward restriction, discipline, and "fixing themselves." 

More rules. More pressure. More doing.

But what if your real breakthrough in 2026 doesn’t come from adding more to your plate… but from removing the habits that are quietly draining your energy, wrecking your hormones, and keeping you stuck?

This year, we’re ditching the quick fixes. This year is about sustainable wellness — the kind that fits real life, real schedules, and real women.

Here are 6 things to stop doing in 2026 if you want to feel better physically, mentally, and hormonally.

1. Stop Under-Eating

If you’ve spent years “eating clean,” dieting, or trying to lose weight, your body may still be living in survival mode.

Why this harms you:

• Slows metabolic function

• Increases cortisol

• Lowers thyroid activity

• Decreases progesterone

• Creates fatigue, cravings, irritability

• Can lead to weight plateaus despite trying harder

  
  

Under-eating is one of the fastest ways to throw hormones out of balance — especially for busy women juggling stress.

Try instead:

• Eat 3 balanced meals

• Include 20–30g of protein per meal

• Add carbs back in if your cycle, sleep, or mood is struggling

• Fuel before workouts

• Eat within 1 hour of waking in the morning

  
  

Foundations matter. Your hormones don’t thrive on restriction — they thrive on nourishment.

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2. Stop Skipping Breakfast

Skipping breakfast is one of the most common habits I see in women… and one of the most damaging for hormone and blood sugar balance.

Why this harms you:

• Spikes cortisol first thing in the morning

• Causes blood sugar crashes later in the day

• Increases cravings, anxiety, irritability

• Worsens PMS, hot flashes, and afternoon fatigue

  
  

Try instead:

• Eat within 60–90 minutes of waking

• Prioritize protein + fiber + healthy fats

• Even a simple breakfast stabilizes your entire day

  
  

If you want more energy... Breakfast is the easiest place to start.

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3. Stop Over-Exercising

More is not better — especially after 35. Your hormones, adrenals, nervous system, and metabolism are deeply impacted by doing too much.

Signs you’re over-exercising:

• Poor sleep

• Constant fatigue

• Irritability

• Weight plateaus

• Irregular or painful cycles

• Feeling “wired but tired”

  
  

Why this harms you:

• Elevates cortisol (sometimes all day)

• Increases inflammation

• Slows recovery

• Breaks down muscle instead of building it

  
  

Try instead:

• Strength training 2–3x/week

• Daily walks

• A recovery day you actually take

  
  

Movement should build you up — not burn you out.

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4. Stop Ignoring Stress

You can be eating perfectly, working out, taking all the right supplements… but if your nervous system is dysregulated, your hormones cannot balance.

Why stress matters:

Chronic stress affects:

• Cortisol

• Progesterone

• Thyroid

• Insulin

• Sleep quality

• Gut health

• Inflammation

  
  

Try instead:

• Build “micro-rest” moments throughout your day

• Breathwork

• Taking 3–5 minutes to downshift

• Prioritizing sleep like a prescription

• Saying no more often

  
  

A calm nervous system is a balanced hormonal system.

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5. Stop Detoxing Without Drainage

One of the biggest mistakes I see is jumping straight into detoxes, cleanses, or parasite protocols without supporting drainage first.

Why this harms you:

Poor drainage =

• Bloating

• Headaches

• Fatigue

• Skin reactions

• Sluggish bowels

• Feeling “worse before better”

  
  

Try instead:

• Hydration + minerals

• Daily movement

• Lymph support

• Regular bowel movements

• Gentle liver support

  
  

Drainage first. Detox second. This alone can change your entire experience with healing.

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6. Stop Doing Random Supplements

Supplements are powerful — but only when used intentionally.

Why random supplements cause problems:

• You’re guessing, not addressing root causes

• You waste money

• Your symptoms may worsen

• You create imbalance without realizing it

  
  

Try instead:

• Test → don’t guess

• Use GI-MAP, DUTCH, or targeted labs when needed

• Keep foundations consistent before adding advanced support

• Work with a practitioner who can personalize your protocol

  
  

Supplements should support your body — not confuse it.

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Your 2026 Wellness Is Built on What You Stop Doing

The truth is: Your body doesn’t need a new resolution. It needs less chaos, less pressure, and fewer habits that work against your hormones and energy.

This year, focus on removing what drains you — mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Ditch the quick fix. Choose the sustainable path. You in Balance starts now.

Happy New Year!