Stupid s*&t I used to do that nearly ruined my relationship with rugby

She’s Gotta Try · Apr 28, 2026 · 23m

I’m 14 seasons deep, a qualified nutritionist, mid-way through my gym instructor exams, and feeling the strongest and fittest I’ve ever felt. But it wasn’t always like this. In this episode, I’m fessing up on some of the genuinely daft things I used to do in the name of “health” from 5am HIIT sessions on an empty stomach to kebab-shop pre-game meals and full-blown meltdowns when my pre-match routine went sideways. If you’ve ever obsessed over the scales, winged it nutritionally, burnt the candle at both ends, or told yourself you’ve “ruined everything” because one thing didn’t go to plan…