Today was pretty monumental.
I've been trying to be healthier and have been actually succeeding. This whole lifestyle change hasn't been easy. Eating healthier, not eating as late, treating myself to dessert less and working out/being active everyday. As a chef or even regular person, this isn't exactly as easy as walking or breathing. I must make conscious choices every second. Yes, every second!My job involves typing recipes, thinking about future recipes, playing around with restaurant ideas, creating menus for clients, actually cooking and tasting recipes, etc. My world literally revolves around food. I wouldn't have it any other way, but it does add challenges to being healthy everyday.
I've been stocking my fridge with nothing but fresh fruits/veggies, yogurt, organic chicken, fresh fish and flax seed infused products up the wazoo. I joined a gym and have been forcing myself into submission at least 5 times a week. My first day I could barely run a mile. It took me 30 minutes to run .71 miles to be exact. Afterwards, I treated myself to a Route 44 strawberry limeade from Sonic just for trying. What a sad case I was to say the least!!!
Fast forward 3 months later & today I ran 5 miles in 1 hour. Wowzers. Who woulda thunk it? Me? It's taken me 3 months to work up to this point. Maybe that's longer than the average person, right on point, but it felt amazing. Who knew? All I know is it felt great. Extraordinary. Supersonic. If I had my phone on me, I would've taken a picture to capture the moment. It's all good though because it's captured in my mind. Aren't the best moments mental pictures anyways? Moments where you were yearning for a camera, but it's something that couldn't be captured anyway? Anywhoo, a great day. Best day I've had in a long while. I had a goal and followed through. Now I'm shooting for 7, but I'm in no particular rush. Being a responsible chef who can make delicious food, but be accountable for my health is important to me. No matter how busy I am, health is paramount. It's the basis for everything in life.
The picture above is me at Eddie V's and my all-time favorite "treat." Their tuna tartare. It's beyond heavenly. It has avocado, grapefruit, pea sprouts and countless other goodies. It;s served on a black sesame cracker and prepared table side for you. Instead of reaching for my Hut's hamburger(which by the way, I still reach for, just way less) I reach for this instead. In fact, I crave it. Don't get me wrong. I've had other tuna tartare's before, but never loved one. Not the way I love this one. Not even close. If you're in the Austin area, I highly recommend it. All their food is great, but this definitely has a special place in my heart.
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