Visit to shop the Peter Millar Collection loss year-on-year. The issue for many of our clients is that they don’t eat enough protein at each meal, so in the tailored programmes we look at different options that they can include, like a specially formulated protein drink for when they are on the move. But if you can’t get to a consultation with Collins and Jameson soon, there are ways to start working on wellness now. For example, people who travel a lot could work meditation into their routines, says Jameson. ‘Meditation is the forgotten pillar of everybody’s wellness. A 10-minute mindfulness routine before bed is good for resetting your circadian rhythm and putting your body into a restful state.’ Meanwhile, days should start with 20 minutes of fasted cardio before breakfast – something that will kick-start your metabolism and improve both physical and psychological performance throughout the day, according to Jameson. Follow with one of Collins’ protein-rich breakfasts – preferably with some mood-enhancing surroundings, of course. ª harryjameson.co.uk; jamescollinsnutrition.com by taking yourself somewhere beautiful you’ll be inevitably enticed outdoors. ‘Fresh air is fantastic for your cardiovascular system,’ says Jameson, ‘but emotional recovery is also expedited. The psychological benefits are not to be underestimated.’ However, it’s not just about how you work your body, but how you fuel it, too. Enter James Collins, a nutrition and performance specialist who has worked with elite athletes over the past decade, from the British Olympic teams to Arsenal Football Club. Alongside his work in elite sport, he now helps other elite talent, such as actors, celebrities and hyper-successful individuals to deal with the demands that accompany that lifestyle. ‘My main aim is to help people better understand their bodies,’ explains Collins. ‘What often happens with wealthy, successful clients, is that they’ll have lots of health screening data from blood tests or body scans, but they don’t have a clear strategy on how to improve their results, and overall health and wellbeing. This is what I help with.’ Getty Images; Devin Avery/Unsplash; Simon Migaj /Pexels Collins’ advice centres on the idea of fuelling your body to meet your demands. ‘As you get older, your energy demands decrease and you don’t need to take on as many calories to sustain your body,’ explains Collins. ‘The reason why many people gain weight as they get older is because they don’t tailor their nutrition to their revised demands. I help clients understand how much fuel they need to maintain energy, but also reduce ‘visceral fat’ – the dangerous fat stored in the abdominal cavity – so that it’s not a danger long-term.’ With over 62 per cent of the British population currently estimated to be overweight, it’s no surprise that the emphasis of most nutritional guidance often falls on fat loss. However, Collins places equal importance on eating to maintain muscle function too. ‘For many people over 40, the focus is to reduce sarcopenia – the age-related loss of muscle strength and mass,’ says Collins. ‘Eating more foods that are higher in protein, such as low-fat Greek yoghurt, lean meats, pulses or mixed nuts and seeds, will help reduce muscle From left: fuel your fitness with expertly- tailored nutrition; head for beautiful surroundings to boost your mood; getting active helps to control stress hormone levels M E D I TAT I O N I S T H E FO RG OT T E N P I L L A R O F E V E RY B O DY ’ S W E L L N E SS – 24 – W E L L B E I N G