deep strides nutrition

14/04/2026

If your sleep’s been a bit off lately, you’re not the only one.

Stress, busy work days, late coffees, scrolling at night, not moving enough… it all builds up. Before you know it, you’re lying there tired but still wired.

I’ve been there myself, and it’s something I see a lot with clients too.

The part most people miss — sleep isn’t just “switching off.”

It’s where your body actually does the work.
Recovery, muscle repair, hormone balance, even appetite control… it all leans on good quality sleep.

When that’s off, everything else feels that bit harder — training, fat loss, energy, focus.

The good news is, you don’t need to overhaul everything overnight. A few simple shifts in your routine can make a real difference.

Better sleep hygiene isn’t about being perfect — it’s about giving your body the right signals to wind down and recover properly.

That’s what this post runs through — practical ways to improve your sleep so your body can actually recover and perform how it should 👇

02/04/2026

Sirloin - green peppercorn sauce- tenderstem - potatoes -

😋 Massive protein hit with this.

02/04/2026

Already Looking forward to the next show . Should be enough time to get through all these sample sachets

Hopefully it's bigger and better next year .

29/03/2026

Final day.

28/03/2026

Proper old school bodybuilding gym
gym.solihull

28/03/2026

Back session at the famous .gym.solihull

26/03/2026

25/03/2026

Last night's post gym dinner
Sirloin steak (200g), Potatoes, Greens + Chimichurri

Macros & Calories
Calories: ~600 kcal
Protein: ~54g
Fat: ~30g
Carbohydrates: ~22g

🥩 Why including steak 1–2x per week can support your goals

•High-quality protein that works
Rich in leucine to support muscle repair, growth, and maintenance — especially useful in a calorie deficit

•Highly absorbable iron
Supports oxygen delivery → better energy and less fatigue in training

•Natural creatine source
Helps with strength, power, and overall performance

•B12 for energy and focus
Supports red blood cells and the nervous system — often low when dieting

•Keeps you fuller for longer
Protein + fats help control hunger and make fat loss more manageable

•Supports recovery
Provides zinc and key nutrients for tissue repair and immune health

🔍 Simple takeaway

Including steak a couple of times per week is an easy way to support muscle, maintain energy, and stay on track during a fat loss phase.

18/03/2026

Another recipe from the deep strides nutrition cookbook

Nepal curry yogurt spiced chicken - sprout, green bean and aubergine biryani rice. Saag masala style sauce. Onion mint salad.

Amazing recovery meal covering all aspects of sports recovery and growth. High protein. Lots of nutrient dense vegetables and fibre. And very tasty

12/03/2026

Deep Strides Nutrition – Post Workout Recovery Juice 🍍

A simple whole-food juice designed to support recovery and help reduce DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) after hard training.

Hard sessions break muscle fibres down.
The right nutrients afterwards help the body repair, reduce soreness, and get ready for the next session.

Ingredients
Pomegranate • Pineapple • Fresh Turmeric • Ginger • Lime

Why these ingredients are in the glass

• Pomegranate
Rich in polyphenols that help combat oxidative stress from training. Studies have shown reductions in muscle damage markers such as creatine kinase and LDH, which are linked with muscle fibre breakdown.

• Turmeric
Contains curcumin, studied for its ability to help reduce inflammation and muscle soreness following intense exercise.

• Ginger
Natural anti-inflammatory compounds (gingerols) have been shown in research to help reduce post-exercise muscle soreness by around 25%.

• Pineapple
Contains bromelain, an enzyme that supports tissue repair and may help reduce inflammation after strenuous exercise.

• Lime
High in vitamin C, which supports collagen production and connective tissue repair.

Why this works after training

• Supports recovery after intense sessions
• May help reduce DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
• Helps repair muscle and connective tissue
• Provides antioxidants to counter exercise stress
• Natural carbohydrates to support glycogen recovery
• Helps rehydrate the body