
We can store fat and we can store carbohydrates, but we can't store protein.' 'Building meals around a protein source ensures that we get the necessary amino acids that our bodies need to function and thrive. 'Protein intake isn't just about preserving muscle mass - even though this is hugely important for all of us it's also necessary for many bodily processes from making digestive enzymes to hormone production, immune and cognitive function,' Shona said. Shona said you should build all your meals around protein, which is good for muscle repair and helps with ensuring you feel full. In fact, those who do think of foods as good and bad often struggle with disordered eating and weight gain, she said. 'Food should be enjoyed and not used as a tool for punishment or reward,' she said. While you might expect a personal trainer to ban foods like sugar and alcohol, in fact Shona said you shouldn't ban any food or drink and you mustn't think of things as inherently 'good' and 'bad'. Shona (pictured) said you shouldn't think of foods as 'good' and 'bad' as people who do struggle with disordered eating and often end up putting on weight
