Hunger magazine: ‘I had been saying for years that I “used to really be into fitness” in various interviews. ‘However, I realised that I had actually spiralled into a potentially dangerous place.
I’d developed an unhealthy obsession with extreme dieting and exercise. ‘Up to that point, I hadn’t really seen many men talk about body issues, so figured I could use my platform to help fuel the conversation.’As well as helping others, James revealed that looking after his mental health is an ongoing process rather than something which was fixed overnight.
He explained: ‘The truth is, food and exercise still affect me every single day; it’s not something I just “sorted”. ‘Mental health isn’t an equation with a simple solution: it’s a constant.