Fast
Food
Fast food was like a
relationship within my family. As the saying goes, “you can’t live with them
and you can’t live without them”? This idea of fast food being a necessity in
certain situations and a treat in other situations has to be the hardest
concept to grasp? My childhood was full of treats to the many different fast
food establishments to include; In and Out Burger, Chick fill lay, Wendy’s, El
Pollo Loco and many others. Either if it was after we won a sports game or if
we behaved maturely; the thought of getting a chicken sandwich or a burger and fries
with a soft drink or shake always was the icing on the cake for us! Ironically,
since my entire family was so active with sports, camping and working out
nonstop; we never had any issues with being overweight or diabetes thank god!
Furthermore, our high metabolism rates allowed all of us to never have any
regrets or self esteem problems about gorging on fast food throughout our
childhood.
However, now in the age
of my thirties, my metabolism isn’t nowhere near what it was; thus causing a
severely different aspect of fast food in my diet regime. I believe as we get
older we think we have less time to get things done as well, causing us to take
the easy route going through the drive thru for a quick bite to eat. Even
though fast food is cheap and that plays a big role in the pocket book. I tend
to try to stay away from it regardless of the price, ease and let’s not forget
the amazing gluttony taste it provides. Don’t get me wrong, when I’m in a
hurry, I do have my weak points still for an In and Out Burger, fries or a
quick shake from somewhere, but for the most part I do shun it now. One good
thing I took out of my 7 year marriage was paying attention to her cooking; I’ve
learned many different dishes to make, which I still practice today. My final
view on fast food is; if people have in it moderation and don’t have a problem
with diabetes or overweight issues, especially in their children, then there is
nothing wrong with a little treat now and then!
That's good that you don't have to worry about diabetes. In my family, my dad has it, so we have to watch how we eat if we don't want to get it too.
ReplyDeleteI would also definitely like to learn how to cook instead of always going out to eat because it seems like a good habit to pick up.
ReplyDeleteid get fast food after a game as well, win or lose.
ReplyDeleteI think it is very good that you were active a a kid. It helps build good habits. However, it is harder to keep track of what your eating when you're burning so many calories. I know the feeling. I was the same way when i was younger. Also, I like the fact that you learned how to cook, even if it was from watching your wife do it for seven years. It is a very good quality to posses.
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