Ant Middleton

The Special Forces is an aggressive and violent organisation. I wouldn't want to see a woman going through that and getting shot at. ”

One minute, you're dropping your teenage son off to a festival, and the next, you're changing a nappy, but I love the versatility and challenge of being a father. ”

I love dogs, but they are a big responsibility, and with four children, having one would be too much. ”

When I'm at home, I am in full Dad mode, and I love it. ”

What's next? Let's do it! My life is chaotic and spontaneous, which is the way I like it. ”

The military was appealing because I could just get away and do my own thing. I could have a roof over my head, be fed, and with the little bit of money I got, I could start to build me own life as I wanted to. ”

When I first joined the army, I felt I had to be part of the alpha male culture. But I didn't. ”

I'm more about mind over muscle. My mindset needs to be the fittest, because it drags my body through whatever needs to be done. A lot of people neglect training their mind and their self-belief, but I believe that's crucial. ”

When it comes to Everest, psychologically, you have to be in the red. If you're not, it doesn't matter how fit you are. I've seen the fittest of people, who I thought would steam up the top of Everest, allow the pressure to take over their body. ”

I'm 5' 8,'' and my weight's a steady 82 kg. I fuel my body with the right nutrition, and vitamins like Berocca, to leave me feeling energised and focused to overcome any tough day. ”