January often arrives with a lot of noise. The pressure to do everything at once can feel overwhelming before the year has even properly begun. This year, I wanted to try something different. Less about discipline, more about building simple, supportive habits I could actually sustain. It’s totally in line with what our whole “Back to Wellness” campaign at Hip & Healthy is about. You see – I really don’t believe in changing everything in January in order to find the best version of me – that just never works, as come February I am burnt out and bored. Having said that, I do believe that January has a lovely energy to it – a time when we can make goals for the year ahead and look at creating small, achievable daily habits that are going to make a big difference. 

This year it is all about the micro-habits – adding in or changing small habits that can lead to a big difference. And that is where Phizz Daily Immune+ – a product that delivers proactive support every day, with vitamins D, C, B6, A and E, plus iron, zinc and selenium to have your defences at the ready. I am useless at taking my supplements and even worse at remembering to drink water throughout the day – I felt this ticked two boxes at once. So my first new micro-habit of the year – is having a daily dose of Phizz Daily Immune+ straight after my morning exercise and I decided to track how I felt for one week – so here goes – my “Bridget Jones’s Diary” meets Hip & Healthy Back to Wellness Campaign… I hope you enjoy!

Day 1: A Softer Start

I begin the week feeling totally depleted, having just returned to work after the festive season plus a ski holiday with the kids and friends. Needless to say that I did not hold back on the booze – something that my body is actually not very used to. Teamed with a period of late nights, rich food and very little routine, I know that I need to treat my body and mind kindly even though I feel like over-hauling my whole life right now in the spirit of January. 

Instead, I decide my only non-negotiable is hydration. Supporting immunity starts with the basics, and being well-hydrated helps maintain the body’s natural barriers against germs. It feels like the most achievable place to begin.

I take one effervescent tablet of Phizz Daily Immune+ after my run or PT session as my new daily routine – a small but intentional habit to anchor the day. Feeling enthused that I haven’t fallen at the first hurdle I also take 10 minutes post-shower to put on my LED mask and meditate (another small, achievable goal for 2026 – 10 mins of meditation). I feel set up for the day knowing I have done well to start it right. Then it’s straight into work calls and sending out our weekly newsletter. 

Day 2: Hydration as a Daily Ritual

By the second day, I was already becoming more aware of how often I’d been running on low-level dehydration without noticing. I started to tune into how low my energy levels feel – something I had often put down to reduced iron intake but I am starting to wonder, is it actually not hydrating properly that causes me to feel this way?

What I like about Phizz Daily Immune+ is that it’s not just flavoured water. Its science-led formula hydrates you up to three times faster than water alone, thanks to an optimal sodium-glucose ratio that helps water absorb efficiently and stay in the body longer. This morning is cold and dreary so I pop a tablet in a mug of boiling water once I get back from my PT session – it feels healthy and comforting at the same time. Life has resumed at normal pace – the kids are back at school and routine is starting to feel really nice again. I still make time to meditate for ten minutes with my LED mask on. Then it’s onto my first zoom of the day. Feeling good about this!

Day 3: Supporting Immunity Before Symptoms Hit

Midweek is often when tiredness creeps in plus I have to head up to London this morning for a packed day of meetings and events. This time, instead of reacting to how I felt, I liked knowing I was supporting my immune system proactively. No time for exercise this morning so I take my Phizz Daily Immune+ on waking – again with boiling water as it just feels more appealing at this time in the morning.

Everyone is coughing and spluttering on the train – I am feeling very pleased with myself that I am doing all I can to bolster my immune system. Phizz Daily Immune+ contains vitamins C, D, B6, A and E along with iron, zinc and selenium, nutrients that play a key role in immune defence. Vitamin D in particular feels essential at this time of year, especially in the UK when sunlight is limited and our levels naturally dip.

I noticed that my energy levels were on point and even my skin looked more youthful – am sure this is down to dehydration levels (plus teamed with the LED mask – makes for a winning combo!), which all felt quietly empowering.

Day 4: Busy Days, Simple Habits

Today was one of those full, slightly chaotic mornings – kids not listening, dog ate through the bin, husband just rushed out the door, car completely frozen over – the kind of morning where wellness routines are usually the first thing to slip.

But this is where simplicity matters. One tablet, one glass of water, and I’d ticked off hydration, electrolytes and immune support in one go. With 19 vitamins and minerals in a single effervescent tablet, Phizz Daily Immune+ covers everything from immune defence and nutrient absorption to nerve signalling and muscle function.

It felt supportive rather than demanding, exactly what January needs. I returned home after drop-off and got straight into my gym clothes to go for a run with a friend. Feel on top of things again and even squeeze in my meditation before I write an article for Hip & Healthy.

Day 5: Feeling More Balanced

By day five, I began to notice my focus and memory has improved. Nothing extreme, just a sense of feeling myself again after a month of late nights and drinks parties that have left me with a foggy brain.

Phizz also contains antioxidant molecules that help combat free radicals, providing an extra layer of immune support and helping protect cells from everyday stress. It’s a reminder that immunity isn’t just about avoiding illness, it’s about building resilience over time, I like this – it makes me feel like it’s working in ways I can’t see and feel but is protecting my future self too. The dog eats one of my birkenstocks but after a small cry (I got them for Christmas) I brush it off and tell myself that if my body is building resilience then I need to help my mind build it too – it’s only a shoe…

Day 6: Consistency Over Perfection

This reset was never about perfection. I still worked late and ate sugary food after supper (my sweet tooth is going nowhere fast!), but the consistency of one daily habit grounded everything else. Hydration really is the first line of defence, and when the body is properly hydrated, every system – including the immune system – functions more effectively. It’s a simple truth that’s easy to overlook. I got two colds before Christmas – and one of them lasted for weeks – it was awful – I just feel so much better knowing I have a proper routine in place now that will help protect me from them in the future. 

I start the day with a spin session on my Peloton, then meditate for ten minutes with a hot cup of Phizz Daily Immune+ next to me. I think hot is the way forward for me!

Day 7: A Reset That Feels Sustainable

A week in, this didn’t feel like a “challenge” completed, but a habit formed. I feel overjoyed that I have actually stuck at this and it’s the easiest thing to do in the world, and more importantly, it feels totally realistic enough to continue.

Phizz Daily Immune+ has earned a permanent place in my everyday routine – not as a quick fix, but as a daily partner in protection, helping me stay ahead rather than play catch-up.