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AUSTRALIANS are optimistic for 2026, but a MyFitnessPal survey shows most New Year’s resolutions fade fast. One in five broke resolutions in the first week of January, and 77% were off track by month’s end. Many will still invest heavily, with 39% ready to spend $1,000 or more. Weight loss, more exercise, less stress and better sleep top goals, but experts say small, realistic habits—not restrictive diets—lead to sustainable success.