Q: They say abs are made in the kitchen. Yours are looking pretty ace so what are you good at rustling up with your pots and pans?

A: Well, they should be saying “Abs are made in the gym and revealed in the kitchen”. I’ve been a mostly plant-based paleo guy since being diagnosed with diabetes 6 years ago. My girlfriend Carly and I have figured out delicious low-carb, paleo options for almost all of our favourite meals (even the naughty ones like chocolate cake, brownies, pancakes, you name it) We’re actually just about to do a kitchen overhaul and exchange our old unhealthy/toxic pots and pans for healthy, non-toxic versions. So, if abs are made in the kitchen like they say, then maybe the overhaul will transform my lagging 6-pack into an 8-pack. Who knows?

Q: You and your gorgeous girlfriend Carly competed in this years Ninja Warrior. What else do you enjoy doing together that gets you a little sweaty and out of breath?

A: There’s actually this amazing full body workout we do in the bedroom where we are both in a horizontal position…push ups. It works every muscle in the body and gets you hot and sweaty. Jokes aside, there are so many fun things we do together that get us warm and toasty. We do full body circuits at home and at the gym, stair sprints, long runs, play sports, beach runs, aerial yoga, bikram yoga, the list goes on and on.

Q: What’s the one food you would smuggle under the table to your dog Dennis than have to eat yourself?

A: I never eat anything I don’t wholeheartedly enjoy, however when I go over to my mum’s house for dinner, she wayyy over-steams the broccoli and turns it into a mushy mess on a regular basis, so I literally hand feed it to Dennis under the table. He loves it! (Mum, if you’re reading this, sorry not sorry). The truth is, we have an amazing honest and open relationship so I always say it to her face. Mum,.The broccoli. F**k!

Q: If you could be diabetes free for a day what would you devour?

A: Well, as I said before I’ve been strictly gluten free and paleo for almost 6 years now, and despite still enjoying amazing healthy versions of all of my favourite meals and desserts, I still literally dream about eating the naughty stuff back when I was diabetes-free. The other night I had a dream about eating a piece is Iggy’s sourdough. I know it sounds boring to most people, but when you eat like I do - that’s considered a treat!

Q: As a musician you’d probably agree with the expression music is food for the soul. What else in life feeds your soul?

A: Nature is my saviour in this modern world, but the ocean in particular is a special place for me. I swim in the ocean every single morning of the year regardless of the weather. I literally never miss a day. It sets my mood for the day, improves my productivity, and feeds my soul with the energy I need to take on the world. But there is one other thing that has completely changed me: my dog, Dennis. He’s so special and unique that he has his own instagram account with over 30k followers. He also had a video created about him by an animal-related media account (The Dodo) which went viral. It’s had over 20 MILLION views! #prouddogdad

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