Cooking
Not about fancy recipes or Instagram-worthy plates. It's about fueling a body that trains hard, on a student budget, with minimal waste of time or ingredients.
How I Plan Meals
Cooking is just a fun activity for me, and I get a great reward out of the whole process. I treat the kitchen like a fun party rather than a science lab. I just go in, get busy, and feel highly productive. I force my brother to rate the final plate. I always know the food is delicious, but I expect him to give it a low score so I have a perfect excuse to cook for him again later.
Staple Meals
My meal choices change completely based on my current gym goals. If I just want to enjoy life, I cook with heavy cream and endless carbs. But if I need to hit a strict fitness goal, I lock in and change my diet. I cut out snacks, alcohol, and fast food. Then I switch to clean home-cooked meals with plenty of rice, meat, and vegetables. I keep a loose eye on my macros to hit my protein targets. You cannot build muscle on a bad diet, so the gym is only half the battle.
I preach about fitness goals constantly, but I rarely eat a real breakfast. I never have a big appetite in the morning, so I usually just grab an Oikos yogurt and a protein bar.
The Kitchen as a System
I cook strictly for fun and my own taste buds. I refuse to treat my kitchen like a competition. If a meal turns out bad, I will still eat it so I do not waste the food or my effort. Luckily, my food rarely tastes bad. Chasing perfection turns a fun hobby into a stressful job, and I never want cooking to feel like a chore. The kitchen did teach me how to multitask, though. I prep my sides while the main dish cooks, and I wash the dishes as I go for peak efficiency. Getting everything organized first makes the entire process smooth.
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