Returning the the World of Food, In a healthier manner.

In my absences of being away for so long, not only New York City but also the food that I love so much, I'm back. For those who are not aware of my situation I went back home to California for a few month, let's say to find myself and find myself I did. I have always had a passion for food but that passion and lack of exercising caused me to gain over 50 pounds in the last 3 years. Yes, I said it correctly 50 pounds. This is not an easy number so swallow by any means. In better terms I was looking like the butterball turkey being served for dinner. What makes this hard to swallow is that same love for food got me to that point. It wasn't the simple overeating, the lack of exercise but the misunderstanding of how food effects our bodies.

Long story short I trained with a trainer 3 to 4 times a week for two and half months and lost 35 pounds. It wasn't easy. It was a lot pf hard work and determination. The most difficult part learning to eat in a different manner. I had to stop eating mouth watering enchiladas and replacing them with 6 ounces of grilled chicken with steam broccoli. Great trade off ! During my first month I really sticked to my diet but after the first month I learned how I could eat more flavorful and healthful food without the calories. I read books and studied the effects that fat and a variety of diets have on our body and learned how to adapt recipes and eat better.

Food can cause a variety of emotions as well as being a great companion and this something that I had to learn how to control. To this day its something that I still struggle with. We always have excused for needing those salt and vinegar chips or that slice of chocolate cake. Food is a huge part of my life not only as a great sense of joy but also as a great companion when needed.

With all this being said I will change what I write about, not only will I write about experiences in restaurants but also about individual items as well as great recipes.