With autumn in full swing and the countdown to Christmas upon us, establish healthier habits that can last until the end of the year and beyond.
While January has long been seen as the traditional time for fresh starts, many people find autumn is when life naturally falls back into a routine. Children return to school, holidays are over and daily schedules become more predictable, making it easier to prioritise health and wellbeing before the festive season arrives.
Almased, the scientifically developed meal replacement, believes this “Second New Year” is the perfect time to take stock and make small, sustainable changes that can have a lasting health impact.
Follow these five top tips to help build solid habits that will take you into 2027 and beyond.
1. Treat Autumn like your second New Year
Don’t wait until January to make positive changes. With children back at school and summer holidays behind you, Autumn naturally brings more structure to daily life. Use this opportunity to set realistic health goals while motivation is high.
2. Rebuild your routine one habit at a time
Avoid trying to change everything overnight. Focus on one or two simple habits first, whether that’s eating breakfast every day, taking a lunchtime walk or planning your meals for the week. Small, sustainable changes are far more likely to stick.
3. Prioritise protein at every meal
Including a good source of protein at breakfast, lunch and dinner can help you feel fuller for longer, support muscle maintenance and contribute to steady energy levels throughout the day. Whether it’s eggs, Greek yoghurt, lean meat, fish, pulses or tofu, making protein the foundation of your meals can also help reduce the temptation to reach for sugary snacks when energy dips during busy afternoons.
4. Plan ahead for busy autumn days
As work, school activities and social commitments fill the diary again, healthy eating can easily slip down the priority list. Planning meals and healthy snacks in advance makes it much easier to stay on track, even on your busiest days.
5. Get ahead before the festive season
Christmas may still feel a long way off, but the calendar quickly fills with celebrations from October onwards and before you know it, party season is upon us. With so much temptation on the horizon, it’s an easy time for over-indulgence. Establishing healthy routines now means you can enjoy festive occasions without feeling the need to start over again in January.
When life gets hectic, a convenient, high-protein meal replacement such as Almased can be a great option. With its unique powdered blend of three fermented ingredients, including soya, skimmed milk yogurt powder and raw enzyme honey, with added vitamins and minerals, scientifically proven Almased®, containing essential amino acids and bioactive peptides, provides lasting energy, making it the perfect partner for your autumn re-set.
Almased® is available on Amazon, as well as Boots and Green Cross pharmacies across the UK. From £33.
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