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.

Kobe Bryant had an exceptional career and is without a doubt an all-time great. While not everything about him is good , there is one aspect of him that I admire as much as any other. What many don’t know about Kobe is that he went through an enormous transformation during his career and personal life.

In 2021 I was Deputy Headteacher of a school, dealing with the challenges associated with COVID in the workplace, including managing staff absences. I woke up at 2am the middle of the night convinced I had had a heart attack. I stayed lying in bed, wide awake for the rest of the night. That morning, after having managed staffing for the day, I went to the doctor looking for answers. I explained what had happened. The doctor listened closely and then replied “So you want me to sign you off for stress?”

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.

How do you know who is telling the truth?

Everyone has an agenda to some extent - particularly those making money.

Working out what’s true, who can you believe, etc is a mine field! I struggle and I have a background looking at academic literature and have completed massive amounts of health and fitness education. For the average Joe it can be almost impossible!