The truth? You probably don't. While elite athletes might need to fine-tune every gram of food, the high majority of us can thrive by focusing on simple, sustainable nutrition principles. While the best are inspiring, if you’re honest, you’re probably the rest… One of the worst mistakes I have seen (and done many many times) is trying to follow the diet of an elite athlete.

Getting started with fitness and making healthy changes can be tough! I can’t tell you how often I have tried to get fit in the past and failed! There are so many barriers stopping you from getting as healthy as possible and it is all too easy to go back to old, unhealthy habits. Below are some general words of advice to help you take charge of your health.