Laura Adlington’s book ‘Diet Starts Monday’ is a must-read this January

Laura Adlington is helping us battle the 'new year, new me' pressure

The former 'Bake Off' star has penned a book all about body acceptance and it's all we need.

January can be such a difficult month for everyone, especially with the sudden pressure to only eat Kardashian-worthy salads and work out ten times a day.

Just because a new year is here, it doesn't mean we suddenly have to shed a tonne of weight or transform into different people.

Instead of focusing on flaws, we should be focusing on learning to embrace ourselves, regardless of what the label on our jeans says.

We should be going easy on ourselves rather than slating ourselves for eating a couple of chocolates over Christmas.

Laura Adlington's book is here to shut down that societal pressure and to remind people that loving who you are is far more valuable than shedding weight.

Laura Adlington's book is on the top of our January reading list

The synopsis reads:

"'Diet Starts Monday' is a no-BS guide to body acceptance in a looks-obsessed world.

"Plus-size TV personality and body confidence advocate, Laura Adlington, has struggled with her weight (and the weight of other people's opinions) her entire life. Here, in conversation with experts including doctors, psychologists and nutritionists, Laura reveals just how detrimental diet culture is to health, and explores where our true worth lies."

Packed with personal stories and practical advice, this book will help you find peace with your body - not be at constant war with it.

"By undoing negative ingrained beliefs about beauty and value, and focusing on building inner confidence, Diet Starts Monday will empower you to live a fun and full life - whatever your size."

We need more books like Laura's on display in shops rather than the sudden onslaught of workout gear.

2024 is the year of body acceptance and ignoring the pressure to look 'perfect'.

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