These challenges occasionally elicit one of two extreme responses. Participants might become more athletic than they've ever been or, in my case--and I may be alone here--I've become a foodie. Actually, I've been a foodie for a long time, but I rarely made the food I craved. I would only eat it at fancy restaurants, while I mostly made kid-friendly foods for dinner. Since late winter, however, I've been relaxing by perusing food blogs (foodgawker is a fun place just to look) and cook books. I've also been talking to friends and complete strangers about food, asking them how they fix salmon, what's in their favorite salad, the ingredients for summer grill marinades. And best of all I've been cooking and enjoying it. I even ordered myself recipe cards, something I'd never done before, for the recipes I really like.
Now about that exercise. Many of you are doing amazing races and feats of strength that defy my understanding of how a body works. I'm so amazed with your transformations, your endurance and your persistence. I'm doing the exercise daily, but still haven't seen a mentality shift there. I think it's because I'm still obsessed with good food.
Oh look at your name on those cards. I am so jealous. I need a little bit of your enthusiasm. I am in a bit of a food rut and I can't seem to find joy in cooking right now. Maybe some cards with my name on them would help.
ReplyDeleteThey're from twopoodlepress.com. I found them on Etsy.
ReplyDeleteFoodie or Fitness Freak...it's all good. I think finding a balance is the perfect way to do it. I find it depends on the week which one i"m more into.
ReplyDeleteMy obsession with good foods involves clipping recipes that I will probably never make and drooling over food blogs. Cooking for two people who have totally different food needs is not fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm not loving the exercise thing and probably never will but I appreciate the results that come from doing it.
I think it is terrific that you have found your inner chef and are enjoying cooking up a storm. I know that next year when the Winkies are in school you'll also have your mental exercise shift move into high gear, till that happens enjoy the results from your gourmet cooking efforts.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I would love to master the food end of it. I love trying new recipes so share away.
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous (and I'm sure my husband is too). He has to put up with my mediocre cooking and disdain for making dinner. Maybe your enthusiasm with rub off:)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about this. I am motivated to do the exercising, but the self control with the food still evades me. I do well until the challenge is over, and then I have a complete pig-out weekend. It's disgusting!
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