FOOD
August 2013
In this time of so much
change I now realize there is one that I would like to see happen, and that is
my relationship with food. Over the past several years the mirror has
faithfully reflected – almost gleefully - my ever-expanding waistline. The
effects from this aging phenomenon are confronted daily: less energy,
difficulty getting up from sitting or kneeling positions, dwindling number of
cloths that can be comfortably worn, and worst of all, dismay at what I see in
the mirror.
There are a number of
contributing factors to this portly state of mine: age, a very sedentary life
style, and a fondness for food and wine. I cannot do anything about my age,
however, if I can find the necessary discipline, regular walks can become a
part of my daily routine. But the most important change will have to be about
my attitude toward food.
Currently, food and wine
are one of my few remaining physical pleasures. Lunch provides a comfortable
respite from my daily routine as does “cocktail Hour” and cooking (with a glass
of wine nearby). But more than anything else, food and wine have become an important
link to my past, my parents, my family, and the culture that have done so much
to defined me. How realistic is it to think I am capable of turning away from
this, or that I would even choose to do so? Perhaps a better option is to
change my attitude toward aging, and learning to accept all the physical
attributes of my age.
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