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| This year, I celebrated my 1-year anniversary of working out *somewhat* consistently. There were weeks I went to the gym once, while others I hit the weights 3, 4, or 5 times. Recently, I’ve been working out from home a few days a week. Frequency is less important to me than seeing results, which I am — and for that, I’m proud of myself.
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| I also asked our team what they’re proud of accomplishing in 2025, and it turns out there’s a lot to be pleased about!
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High fives all around,
Sarah Matysiak
Associate Editor, Healthline
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Written by Sarah Matysiak
December 5, 2025 • 3.5 min read |
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| Gold star after gold star after gold star
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| Putting your health first takes on many forms. Maybe you made an appointment you had been putting off, experienced a health “first,” or got a routine vaccination. No matter how big or small, anything and everything counts as something to be proud of. Check out how this looks for our team, and consider chiming in below!
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| “I got my first mammogram. It was something I was nervous to schedule, but I know how important it is, especially with a history of breast cancer in my family.” — Naomi Wilde, editor
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| “I’ve been incorporating a 20-minute HIIT workout into my weekly exercise routine. I dread it because it’s an absolute killer, but I feel much fitter than I did at the start of the year. The post-workout high is unreal, too.” — Ruth Eagle, editor
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| “I’ve had a hip injury for 7 years now, and never sought help for it. This year, I finally started physical therapy, which has not only helped relieve pain but also reignited my enjoyment of exercise and strength training.” — Ren Dias, editor
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| “I bought a motivational water bottle earlier this year, and it’s really helped me improve my daily hydration. I now regularly drink enough water, and it’s had a noticeable impact on my chronic condition symptoms.” — A.L. Heywood, senior editor
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| “I started taking Pilates classes again. I stopped last year after moving away from the studio I was going to. I’ve been actively going to a new local studio once or twice per week since July, and it’s been doing wonders for my mental and physical health.” — Morgan Mandriota, newsletter editor
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| “Movement! My gym routine isn’t super intense right now (12-3-30 on the treadmill, maybe a few weights here and there), but I’m really proud of myself for just getting into the building regularly. I’ve also been going on a daily post-work walk outside. Historically, regular movement has been difficult for me, so I’m proud of myself for maintaining this habit. A solidcore studio just opened nearby, and my friends are big fans, so I may try that out, too!” — Sarah Choi, editor
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| “I saw a dermatologist for the first time since 2019. I had meant to start going for annual skin checks, but once the pandemic started, it wasn’t a priority. I’m hoping to keep it up from now on.” — Jill Campbell, editor
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| “I’ve maintained a gym routine. I’ve been a bit less motivated recently with the dark mornings/evenings, but I’m still moving my body much more than I did in 2024.” — Chloe Szilagyi, editor
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