Being into the fitness line and the kind of eating habits that I had to make, there was one skill I had to learn and learn quickly and I don't regret it at all. In fact its so important I would think everyone gets at least a 101 knowledge of it.
That one skill is - COOKING.
The reasons.
1) If you are hungry, you can quickly cook something up. eg. A scrambled egg recipe takes you less than 5 minutes to do.
2) If you are married, it will take pressure off your spouse. I know that when me and my wife are in the kitchen it cuts down the cooking time. That also means more quality time with my wife. Also, if she gets delayed or has a tough day, I can just handle the kitchen scene easily. Of course that is also a huge stress of her mind which is again what we fitness professionals should be looking to do!
3) Healthier and tastier Choices- You know exactly what you are putting into your meals and just what suits your taste.
4) Accountability - You cook, your style, your ingredients. If you put in unhealthy choices you have no one to blame but yourself.
Honestly cooking is not difficult to learn. get the basics straight and you will find yourself moving around with ease. When in doubt, ask.
How I learnt cooking? Basic knowledge, common sense and normal physical sense (Watching, smelling and tasting.)
I just knew what the nutrient groups were and based on that I started to mix and match. I saw the general way people move around cooking, then started to put things together and relied on smell and taste to get me through.
Its not as difficult as it looks. As a matter of fact some of the recipes I featured on this blog were recipes I did the first time.
Go ahead, pick up on your culinary skills. You might also just be the next masterchef!
That one skill is - COOKING.
The reasons.
1) If you are hungry, you can quickly cook something up. eg. A scrambled egg recipe takes you less than 5 minutes to do.
2) If you are married, it will take pressure off your spouse. I know that when me and my wife are in the kitchen it cuts down the cooking time. That also means more quality time with my wife. Also, if she gets delayed or has a tough day, I can just handle the kitchen scene easily. Of course that is also a huge stress of her mind which is again what we fitness professionals should be looking to do!
3) Healthier and tastier Choices- You know exactly what you are putting into your meals and just what suits your taste.
4) Accountability - You cook, your style, your ingredients. If you put in unhealthy choices you have no one to blame but yourself.
Honestly cooking is not difficult to learn. get the basics straight and you will find yourself moving around with ease. When in doubt, ask.
How I learnt cooking? Basic knowledge, common sense and normal physical sense (Watching, smelling and tasting.)
I just knew what the nutrient groups were and based on that I started to mix and match. I saw the general way people move around cooking, then started to put things together and relied on smell and taste to get me through.
Its not as difficult as it looks. As a matter of fact some of the recipes I featured on this blog were recipes I did the first time.
Go ahead, pick up on your culinary skills. You might also just be the next masterchef!
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