January 2026: A Month For Intentional Health

Dr. Josie Tenore, MD, MSc
Dr. Josie Tenore, MD, MSc
5 min read

New Year, Real Goals

January isn’t about quick fixes or dramatic transformations. It’s about setting a direction—making one or two intentional changes that compound over the months ahead. At TREVI, we see this window every year: patients walk in with energy, clarity, and a willingness to change. Our job is to help channel that momentum into a plan that actually works.

Weight Loss: Beyond the Resolution

Medical weight loss is the most common reason patients come to TREVI in January. But we approach it differently than a gym membership or a crash diet. GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are powerful tools—but they work best when paired with nutritional guidance, body composition monitoring, and medical supervision.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a weight loss program, January is an excellent time. Not because of the calendar—but because the earlier you start, the sooner your body begins adapting. By spring, patients who start in January are typically well into their protocol and seeing measurable results.

Alcohol and Cannabis: The Honest Conversation

We’re seeing more patients come in wanting to reduce or eliminate alcohol, cannabis, or vaping. The cultural shift around “Dry January” has opened a broader conversation about substance use and health. At TREVI, we support this conversation without judgment.

Alcohol in particular has a direct impact on hormone balance, sleep quality, skin health, and weight management. Patients on GLP-1 medications often report a natural reduction in alcohol cravings—a welcome secondary benefit that can accelerate their overall health improvements.

Vaping: A Growing Concern

More patients are asking about vaping cessation. The long-term effects of vaping are still being studied, but the short-term impacts on lung function, skin quality, and cardiovascular health are well-documented. If quitting is a goal for you this year, we can help build a plan that includes medical support.

Setting Up Your Year

The best thing you can do in January is schedule a baseline assessment. Know where you stand—your body composition, your hormone levels, your metabolic markers. From there, we build a plan that’s specific to you, not a generic program pulled from the internet.

Whether your goal is weight loss, better skin, hormone optimization, or simply feeling more like yourself—start with the data. Start with a conversation. Start with TREVI.

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Dr. Josie Tenore is a board-certified family physician and founder of TREVI Longevity & Aesthetics Institute in Highland Park, IL. She specializes in medically supervised weight loss, hormone therapy, and aesthetic treatments.

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