So I'm super honored that I've been asked to be a guest in this blog.
I love food. Unfortunately a little too much. When the weekend checks in there is nothing I love more than going out to eat. I don't want to take the time or effort to make a meal. I mean haven't I earned it over the past week of working? My problem with eating is that it has become a means of entertainment rather than a time of refueling.
We as Americans eat out so much. And to be honest it's hard not to. It's become so convenient. But when are shortcuts in life also the most beneficial choice to go with? They're not. You can go into town and pretty much choose any type of food you could want and eat in any price range you want. So why not? Here's why, because you're not eating intentionally. You are simply reacting too quickly to what your body is telling you rather than slowing down and intentionally thinking about what's best for your body. Eating is just like anything else in life. It's way more satisfying to be intentional about something rather than just doing something.
I believe if we shift our focus on eating from entertainment to necessity, we would be a lot healthier. Now I know this is all coming from one who is chubby himself but this is something my wife and I are trying to work on. She is a way healthier eater than I am but she's also a way better cook than I am. I believe that healthier people are better cooks and here's why. Healthier people seem to be more driven and do-things-for-themselves kind of folk. They take the time to exercise and prepare meals that their bodies need. They simply do what's necessary to stay in shape and rely on themselves to maintain that. I also believe these people are not only healthier but more successful due to a higher confidence and drive. Things always mean so much more to us when we are the ones making the investment.
So we are trying to be more intentional about our eating and take more personal responsibility in our dining options. Yes it's more time and preparation but I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for and if you make the investment to eat out less and cook more you'll become much more intentional about your eating and not only better your physical health but also emotional health.