Clean & Lean Warrior

Green tea This is a great source of caffeine, so it’s a good early-morning pick-me-up. Studies show it also speeds up your metabolism. Have several cups a day in the place of coffee, but never have it after lunch – the caffeine will make it hard to fall asleep.

And try to avoid what I call ‘junk caffeine’ – the fat bombs and adult-sized big-belly drinks like frappucinos and lattes with syrupy shots of flavour like vanilla. Stick to good-quality coffee with a little full-fat milk or cream and don’t add sugar. If you need flavour, just add a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Organic nut butter

I can tell you this much for certain: since I started living my life in this way, helping others, being grateful, humble, forgiving and able to admit my mistakes, life has been amazing. I don’t always get it right, I’m still learning every day and I’m definitely not perfect, but I firmly believe these are the keys to a happy, healthy life. Combine

Guacamole Serves 4 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped juice of 1 lime ½ small red onion, peeled and roughly chopped 1 large green chilli, finely chopped 1 small bunch coriander, leaves roughly chopped sea salt, to taste 2 ripe avocados, halved and peeled Method Place all the ingredients except the avocado in a blender and whizz for 20 seconds or unti

*top tip This is my 10-second rule to good posture: stand up straight, keep your back straight with your ears over your shoulders and your shoulders over your hips. Look straight ahead and think tall, right through your spine and through the top of your head.

There is no such thing as failure, only feedback. You will get there if you keep trying and it will be worth it.

FAT-BURNING FISH Try to eat at least three portions a week (see fromfishtofork.com for sustainable sources) ✳ Salmon ✳ Trout ✳ Pilchards ✳ Mackerel ✳ Anchovies ✳ Herrings ✳ Sardines ✳ Kippers ✳ Whitebait ✳ Tuna (go for fresh steaks or the kind you can buy in glass jars – mainly available in health-food shops or independent delis) ✳ Swordfish

Good fats also reduce sugar cravings, lift your energy levels and keep you feeling full for longer. They improve your concentration levels and brain power too, so if you’ve got a stressful job that requires you to be particularly alert and attentive, make sure you have plenty of good fats in your diet and take fish oil supplements. (See also Chapte