This week's pic of the best reads has a New Year's resolution, time-to-get-into-shape feel.
From 'Behavioural Change Specialist' Shahroo Izadi's psychological approach which promises to be the last diet you will ever need, to Kate Ferdinand's exercise joy, there's bound to be something which suits you as you try to shed those pounds, get in shape - or simply feel fit.
Have a read of what we thought of these new books, and let us know what you think.
Despite being a woman who gains weight easily, Shahroo Izadi shed nine stone, boosting her self-esteem in the process.
But hers is not a punishing diet plan.
Its a kinder, more psychological approach to weight loss that draws on her experience of working in addiction treatment.
She abandons a one-size-fits-all approach, instead providing written exercises so you can draw on your self knowledge and dieting experience to discover the best weight-loss tactics for your body, personality and lifestyle and design your own long-term eating and exercise and wellbeing routine.
The idea is that its a lot harder to rebel against your diet if you created it yourself.
Her ethos also depends on you resolving to like yourself more. Its an empowering approach.
Bluebird, 14.99
Ferdinand has a huge online following for her fitness videos, in which she often appears with new husband, former England footballer Rio Ferdinand.
She aims to encourage body confidence, no matter what your size, by making exercise enjoyable and achievable for everyone.
This 21-day plan consists of 20-minute HIIT style routines which alternate between muscle groups, along with her favourite energy-boosting recipes.
Michael Joseph, 16.99
This guide aims to help you embrace more moderate drinking habits, whether you want to cut down or quit.
Mindful drinking is about paying attention to how you feel after one drink rather than ploughing mindlessly on to the next.
Its about increasing your awareness of the effect alcohol has on you too.
The book also deals with triggers, obstacles and social stresses.
DK, 8.99
Lucy Wyndham-Read discovered her passion for fitness after joining the army and she now has over a million subscribers to her YouTube channel.
Her dynamic, accessible first book contains a series of seven seven-minute home exercise routines that need no equipment.
You simply complete one routine every day for seven days at which point you should begin to see and feel benefits.
She promises better sleep, better heart health and glowing skin alongside improved fitness.
DK, 16.99
Each month we choose a paperback we think youll enjoy, either fiction or non-fiction.
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