2025 Wellness Trend Forecast (storm warning)
The wellness world is gearing up for another year of trends and buzzwords—but not all of them are as healthy as they claim to be. In 2024, we saw an unsettling rise in trends tied to thinness, like the widespread misuse of Ozempic, restrictive carnivore diets, and a resurgence of “quick-fix” promises that harm more than they heal.
As we step into 2025, let’s talk about what might be coming, why it matters, and how to navigate wellness in a way that actually works for you.
The Storm Brewing in 2025
Based on the patterns of 2024, here are some trends we predict will take center stage in 2025—and why they could be harmful:
1. Extreme Dieting Repackaged
The language may change, but the promise of rapid weight loss remains the same. In 2025, we’re likely to see more “biohacking” diets, fasting trends, and restrictive eating plans marketed as lifestyle choices.
Why it’s harmful:
Extreme restriction can lead to nutrient deficiencies, disordered eating patterns, and an unhealthy relationship with food.
2. The Rise of "Quick Fix" Medications
Ozempic and similar weight-loss drugs surged in popularity in 2024. In 2025, we can expect even more medications marketed as the ultimate weight-loss solution.
Why it’s harmful:
These medications are often used off-label and without medical supervision, leading to side effects, dependency, and a focus on thinness over health.
3. Over-Personalised Nutrition Trends
While personalisation can be powerful, there’s a risk of extreme micro-managing, like DNA-based diets or expensive testing kits that promise to reveal “exactly” what your body needs.
Why it’s harmful:
These trends often lack solid scientific backing and can create unnecessary stress and financial strain.
4. New Tools for Self-Surveillance
From wearable tech that tracks every calorie to apps that critique your meals, 2025 is primed for an uptick in self-monitoring tools marketed as essential for health.
Why it’s harmful:
While some tools can be helpful, an over-reliance on them can lead to anxiety and disconnection from your body’s natural signals.
How to Protect Yourself from Toxic Wellness Trends
The good news? You don’t have to get swept up in the storm. Here’s how to stay grounded and approach wellness in a sustainable, evidence-based way:
1. Prioritise Behaviors Over Outcomes
Focus on how habits make you feel rather than chasing a number on a scale or a quick-fix promise. Health is about the day-to-day actions that support your body, mind, and soul.
2. Look for Red Flags
Be cautious of trends that:
Promise rapid results.
Require you to completely eliminate foods or food groups.
Are tied to expensive products, programs, or medications.
Frame thinness as the ultimate goal.
3. Stick to the Basics
Sometimes the simplest advice is the most effective. Stay hydrated, eat a variety of whole foods, move your body in ways you enjoy, and prioritise rest and stress management. These are timeless, proven ways to support your health.
4. Trust the Evidence
Seek guidance from trusted, evidence-based practitioners who prioritise your overall well-being—not just quick results.
5. Focus on Your Unique Needs
Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. What works for someone else might not work for you, and that’s okay. Stay attuned to your body and its signals.
The 2025 Wellness Mantra: Sustainability Over Fads
Wellness doesn’t have to be complicated or trendy to be effective. The key is to focus on what feels right for you, with a long-term perspective on health. Trends may come and go, but sustainable, evidence-based habits are here to stay.
If you’re ready to navigate the wellness world with clarity and confidence, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to create a personalised approach that feels good and supports your unique health journey—all without falling for the fads.
Morgan x
