I’m off to see a nutritionist next week. As I write my three day food diary I can see exactly what she is going to tell me.
I need to eat less protein powder based meals and add one or two meals consisting of fish and vegetables. I need to cut down on the coffee and have smaller meals at regular intervals.
So why bother paying somebody if we already know what we need to do?
Let me explain?
I get up at 0530 every Monday and Wednesday and drive one hour for a boxing and grappling lesson. I then drive back home and start my work day. I’m still working at 2100 in fact.
We need a coach, not because they tell us something new but usually because they hold us accountable for our actions and decisions.
I’m seeing the nutritionist because I know the fact I’ve paid money to sit in front of her I’m more likely to take action.
I go boxing because I know it will force me to train in my own time at home so I can be fit for my sparring and pad workouts. It also forces me to eat healthily because it is impossible to box and eat pizza in the same week.
Trust me – we all need a coach.
Check out Glenns boxing gym in Coventry, UK at www.redcorner.co.uk
Paul Browning