Nutrition is probably 85 % of the better mind and body composition.

Let me say it another way, you can work out until the cows come home, but your fitness will never be complete without a proper nutrition plan.

There is so much diet advice on the internet, some good, some not so much. I'm in the nutrition camp that whatever works for you, stick with it. What I mean by that is everyone's body composition falls into different categories.

Yes, I'm referring to the ectomorph vs. endomorph vs. mesomorph body types that we often read about in fitness and nutrition books and, of course, posts on the internet. So, I'll save everyone the agony of explaining the different body types and get to my main point.

Just because my body type works well with a reduced carbohydrate supplemented by a higher fat diet doesn't mean it will work well for you. When I say reduced carbohydrates, it's not referring to a " keto" type diet where carbs are not part of the daily nutrition. That, to me, is unsustainable and most likely unhealthy in the long run.

I'm a firm believer in the Mediterranean diet that we often read about as being one of the best nutrition strategies that you can follow. I always ate this way and found that it complimented all of my competitive and everyday nutritional needs.

Of course, before a fitness competition or endurance event, weeks or sometimes days, I might make adjustments to increase or reduce proteins, fats, and carbs.

But, for the remainder of the time, it stayed the same.

In summary, a low-starch well-balanced diet of fresh vegetables, nuts, lean meats, and fish with plenty of olive oil is my go-to nutrition plan.

I should add that I eliminated eating any red meat many years ago, and my vegetables mostly come from leafy greens such as kale, spinach, and arugula mixes. I find them easier to digest and convenient to prepare.

Whatever your daily plan might be, stick with it, or if your due for a change, check out the Mediterranean diet. You'll most likely be glad that you did.