Studies have shown around 80% of any fitness goal depends on your diet, be it weight loss, muscular development or training for an event. Eating a good balance of clean carbohydrates, fresh protein and healthy fats will give you the energy to aid your fitness challenge and show results quickly. For the most part when coaching clients through weight oss and definition, l advise eating three meals and two snacks to help keep your metabolism burning at a constant rate When planning meals and cooking, look at the labels for the content of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. You should aim for around 45% Carbohydrates preferably natural and non starchy... no genetically enhanced products(e.g. pasta bread, white rice) 30% Protein preferably low fat cuts of meat and fish nuts, soy beans and pulses are also great sources of protein