8/28/17

 

              I eat well most of the time. Partially because of my health and fitness goals . But mostly because I never had much of an appetite and don’t enjoy food as much as most normal people . But it is an important factor for health and fitness so we have to pay attention to what we eat. And everyone knows the basic protein, carbs veggies but what else?

       In order to stay strong and lean they say small portions, numerous times a day. But most of us don’t have the time for 3 good meals.  So we need to add other “healthy” snacks. Ideally fruit is the best choice because it is easy to buy and carry. It is also full of vitamins and fiber, 2 things our diets don’t always supply. But that corn muffin looks real good. Corn is a vegetable and a muffin is bread right ? Wrong. That muffin is cake and loaded with butter and sugar. 

       My other weakness are protein bars. Whether granola, peanut butter or chocolate, these are whey ( or worse soy ) filled candy bars. I see many guys eat them as a meal, like a sandwich replacement.  While there is nutritional content, it is nothing close to real food. But the sugar content is horrible. And to me that is the worst enemy. 

        Even seemingly bland things, like rice cakes, my newest fad can be ruined. I bought a cinnamon flavored pack, that had my teeth tingling ( sensitivity ) and my face breaking out like I was 15 again !. But I continued another week until I couldn’t take it anymore. Now my plain rice cakes get peanut butter. But the key is that even food can be prepared and packaged poorly. Read ingredients because it really makes a difference. Right now I’m sleeping really well and eating properly. I am not going to a gym now but still workout 4 or 5 days a week. 

          So in order to look and feel good ,the food element is a really crucial part. So Trader Joe is a regular stop and my pile of supplements daily. because  I  know as I get older, small things make a big difference.  And since I love my cigars and beer over the weekend,  I do whatever it takes to look and feel good Monday through Friday.