"Working out and fueling yourself go hand in hand. My meals before gym sessions help me push through lifting sets to achieve new personal bests. Chats with my gym buddies often revolve around what we eat to cater to both our tastes and our goals. Working up a sweat also clears my mind like nothing else: It's when I've come up with some of my best recipe ideas, and afterwards I eagerly head home to write down what I've plotted out in my mind."
"I know just how delicious a shared meal can be; nourishing others through food is my love language. I'm conscious of the pleasure of eating for joy, as well as ingredients that power my body. I eat the red velvet cupcake and dig into nutrient-packed dinners, all in moderation. To find that balance, for myself and my family, I meal prep about once a week. This routine allows me to consciously choose what we're consuming and rely on what I've made ahead, rather than calling for take out."
"When I'm in my head about things I have no control over, cooking is there to ground me. It gives me the space to take a breath and say the Serenity Prayer to myself, Everything will work itself out, and I ask God to grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Feel-good food merges pleasure and nourishment through intentional meal choices and weekly meal prepping that fuels workouts and feeds family. Pre-workout meals help improve lifting performance and inspire recipe ideas generated during exercise. Shared home-cooked meals provide comfort and express care, balancing indulgences like a red velvet cupcake with nutrient-dense dinners. Meal prepping once a week enables conscious consumption decisions, reduces reliance on takeout, and simplifies daily cooking. Time in the kitchen anchors emotions, offers personal space, and supports mental clarity. Prayer and reflection sometimes accompany cooking, offering acceptance and courage while fostering practicality and warmth for loved ones.
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