Describe a person you know who has a healthy lifestyle

The person I'm going to describe is my friend Sardor, who has been my neighbour and gym partner for the past three years. He's twenty-eight and works as an IT specialist, which is normally a rather inactive job, but you would never guess that from looking at him.

He follows a very consistent routine. He wakes up at six, drinks a large glass of water, and goes for a run or a swim before work. In the evening he lifts weights three times a week. As for food, he prepares his lunch at home and keeps it simple: grilled chicken or fish, vegetables, rice, and plenty of fruit. He avoids fizzy drinks and sweets, although he allows himself pizza on Saturdays. He also goes to bed at about ten thirty so that he gets enough sleep.

I know all this because we share a lift to the gym, and sometimes I join him for his morning run when I'm feeling motivated. He's also taught me a lot about nutrition.

I admire his way of living, though I think it works partly because he's very disciplined. I'm not sure everyone could keep up such strict habits. What I like is that he doesn't make a show of it or criticise others for eating differently. He says it's about feeling good, not about looking perfect.

He has certainly encouraged me to be more active, and I've lost a few kilos and feel much more energetic since I started training with him.