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From Women's Health

It's been a quite a week: Miley Cyrus has rubbished that she's experiencing the symptoms of pregnancy and the entirety of your social media channels has been spammed by one of two things: yet more Brexit drama, or yet more 10 year challenges (catch the best celebrity ten year challenges here).

And yet, amongst the noise, the world of wellness has picked up pace. Think a very exciting new Nakd flavour, a whole day of free gym membership from DW Fitness First, plus protein salads from Pret, in stores on Monday.

Keep scrolling to read for yourself-and happy weekend.

Scroll, scroll, scroll: 11 health headlines not to miss

1. Pret launches new protein pots

Lunchtime favourite Pret has some exciting news for protein lovers and regulars: two new protein-based salads, alongside a matcha latte and 12 new soups, six of which are vegan, launch in store next week.

The new salad offerings include:

• Bang bang chicken (£4.79, available in store)-Expect a salad version of their wrap of the same name, with chargrilled British chicken in a roasted sesame sauce with crunchy carrot & mooli slaw, pickled carrot & cabbage salad and edamame beans.

• Smoked salmon protein (£4.99, available in store)-think Scottish smoked salmon with free-range eggs, sliced avocado, edamame beans, spinach, a lemon wedge and dressing.

WH foodie @allyyhead's verdict on the salmon? 'Delicious, filling, and with 27g of protein per serving, what more could you want.'

2. The day you're most likely to give up on resolutions, revealed

According to new data from running app Strava, Thursday was the day you were most likely to lose motivation for your New Year's resolutions, especially if they were fitness focused.

Data from more than 36 million of the app's members found that those who have made a fitness-based New Year’s resolution are most likely to give up on Thursday 17th January. However, the same data revealed what tips will actually help you to stay motivated. Their Year in Sport report for 2018 recommended:

• Setting a Goal:94% of athletes who set goals remain active nine months later.

• Joining a Club: Athletes who join a club are three times more active than non-club members.

• Varying Your Workouts: Athletes who uploaded activities from two or more different sports recorded 15.3 activities per month compared to those who only uploaded runs (6.1) or rides (6.7).

• Incorporating Indoor Activities: Athletes who shared indoor activities to Strava uploaded 323% more total activities in the past year versus athletes who only uploaded run or ride activities.

• Being social: When athletes exercise in groups, they tend to go 21% further and those workouts last 10% longer.People who exercised in a group increased their average distance by 21.4% versus those who exercised on their own.

Not bad.

3. Vegans, snack happy as Nush launch Strawberry 'yoghurt' and chilli 'cheese'

They launched the UK’s first range of dairy-free, soya-free, protein-rich nut milk yoghurts three years ago, and this week Nush has launched their newest products: a strawberry nut milk yoghurt, plus a chilli 'cheese' alternative.

Available for £1.50 and £2.95 in Waitrose, Whole Foods Market, Planet Organic and independent health stores. What are you waiting for?

4. Find your reasons to move with ASOS 4505's new collection

You may have caught some of the ASOS 4505 gym wear featured in our cheap sportswear article this week, next, WH shares: the latest items to add to the collection.

Dropping throughout the month, expect pink pastels, leopard print and geometric patterns galore, all at budget high street prices, with items starting from £10.

The campaign, aptly called 'Find your reasons to move', encourages you to feel your best whilst working out, in both the workout and kit you choose. What with WH celebrating and encouraging #MyFittestYearYet, we couldn't love this more.

5. Get your sweat on for free at DW Fitness First this Blue Monday

Ah, Blue Monday. It's been defined as the most gloomy day of the year. But DW Fitness First are spinning the trend on it's head with their latest venture, red Monday.

This Monday, 21st January, head to any DW Fitness First totally for free. That's right, the gym giant will be opening every one of its 121 gyms to everyone and anyone. Try a new class or use the freestyle areas, pools or sauna.

Available for one day only-go, go, go.

6. Hungry? You'll want to try the newest addition to the Nakd bar family

Famous for their tasty range of fruit and nut bars-you've all loved the berry or cashew at some point-this week, Nākd are launching, in their own words, their 'most moreish bar yet'.

Enter stage right their new salted caramel bar, made with 100% natural fruits and nuts. It's vegan-friendly and gluten, wheat and dairy free, with no added sugars.

Available in all major supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, for £0.75. Snack time, sorted.

7. Try vegan ceviche and crispy quinoa with COYA's new dishes

Tickle your tastebuds at Londons infamous COYA restaurant as the expand their ever-popular menu to include new plant-based dishes suitable for vegans and vegetarians alike.

Head to their Mayfair or Angel Court locations for a bold a la carte menu of exotic ingredients like crispy quinoa, cepes and plenty of vegan ceviche.

Just in time for Valentine's day.

8. Sweat in style and comfort with new Bamford Haybarn athleisure wear

Dreaming of fit kit that's soft on the skin, a joy to wear and suitable for lounging around the house, getting your sweat on at the gym and styling for work?

The new Haybarn collection from Bamford will be right up your street. On top of their timeless design, all of the garments are sustainably sourced and made from 100% organic cotton, so feel lovely.

For more and to shop the collection, head to bamford.com/uk.

9. Get your freekeh on with Merchant Gourmet's latest cookbook

You've scouted WH's favourite healthy breakfast ideas and healthy meal ideas but still feel stuck for lunch inspiration, especially after reading this week's Planetary Health Diet guidelines recommending you eat the equivalent of one burger and a few portions of chicken a week, max.

Then it might be worth investing in Merchant Gourmet's new cookbook, The Pulses and Grains Cookbook (£9.55, amazon.com). Purchase for endless plant-based protein inspiration and a handful of go-to easy recipes ready to pack into your lunch box. You're welcome.

10. Power up as Neat Nutrition offer protein subscriptions

Looking to stock your cupboards with protein powder and make sure you never fall short post-session? Then take Neat Nutrition up on their latest protein subscriptions offer, where they'll deliver boxes directly to your doorstep every two weeks or so with four protein servings of your choice, plus a shaker and recipe booklet if you order the starter kit.

Choose from:

• Vegan starter box

• Mixed starter box

• Whey starter box

Head to neat-nutrition.com for more.

11. To book: The Body Machine

Looking for a challenging workout to test your core strength?

Get booking as Europe’s first authentically licensed TRX studio, Body Machine, opens on London's High Street Kensington.

Not a TRX fan? Body Machine also has SpinAddikts indoor cycling classes, with the very latest Schwinn AC™ Power bikes-aka very good bikes.

Classes from £20.00, for a full timetable head to bodymachineperformanceps.com.