culinary school to become a chef. Although he
was excited about cooking for a living, he was worried about
packing on extra pounds because as he put it, “None of my chef
instructors look like they’ve missed any meals recently.”
He has been out of school for a few years and not only hasn’t
gained any weight; he’s slimmer than when he was in school. I
asked him how he does it because he’s not just around salads
all day. He also makes breads, pastries, appetizers, pizzas,
and main dish foods. It sounds like a recipe for weight gain,
but it hasn’t been a problem for him.
What is his secret? For him it’s one word, exercise. Because he
is around rich food all day long and know that not indulging in
some of it is nearly impossible, he bought himself a bike and
rides to and from work every day. The daily 10 mile bike ride
is what helps him stay looking and feeling good.
He also seldom eats processed foods or junk food. He almost
always eats freshly prepared foods, so even if he is eating a
dessert he isn’t eating a dessert full of preservatives or
chemicals.
He also drinks a lot of water. While he’s working he keeps a
big cup of water nearby and says it is normal for him to drink
two to three quarts of water during his shift at the
restaurant.
He doesn’t deny himself any food he wants. He eats what he is
hungry for but stops when he is full. He does not stuff
himself.
For those of us who are trying to lose excess weight and use
excuses such as =ECIt’s too hard to lose weight because I’m
around food all day either making a meal or giving a snack to
my kids,=EE that excuse sounds kind of lame when we hear about
someone who cooks food all day and manages to stay healthy and
fit.
My son follows a few simple guidelines to maintain his healthy
lifestyle. They are:
- plenty of exercise
- eat freshly prepared foods, avoiding processed and junk foods
as much as possible
- drink lots of water
- don’t make any foods forbidden but also don’t gorge on food;
eat until satisfied but not stuffed
They sound like simple guidelines but many of us, myself
included, don’t follow them. We use our busy lives as an excuse
to not exercise and eat healthy. My son works 60-70 hours a week
but he has found a way to incorporate exercise into his life and
to make healthy eating a priority. If I make it a priority I can
do it too.
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