There are multiple factors and determinants that define our nutrition planning and requirements. Don’t be scared to try the many different concepts of eating around training and exercise that may work in your favour.

There is too much emphasis on nutrition planning around training. As exercise produces oxidative stress, consider the big picture. Don’t just focus on your macros but consider your micronutrients and high antioxidant foods as well. Remember your bodies cells need time to repair!

70% of clean eating, 20% of sensible eating and 10% of relaxed eating is a great concept to use when aiming to formulate a sustainable way of eating long-term.

When planning around diet, don’t be driven by weight loss or physique goals! However, set goals and milestones around improving fitness, endurance, strength, improving chronic health conditions and/or health outcomes.

We seem to be able to follow regimented plans for exercise and it’s so important that we create a routine with diet. Planning ahead, organizing meals, snacks and food prepping becomes a critical practice. The more you enforce routine the more it becomes embedded in your consciousness.