He Who Enjoys Has Lost Control of His Life
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The article critiques the trend of "meal prepping," where individuals meticulously plan and cook all their food for the week.
- It suggests that this extreme focus on optimization, often seen among fitness enthusiasts, signifies a loss of control over one's life.
- The practice involves preparing bland meals like chicken and rice, prioritizing efficiency over culinary enjoyment.
Fitness fanatics often know how to cook, but their repertoire might be limited to chicken and rice every day. Anything else, they might consider a sign of weakness. This is the world of meal prepping, where individuals meticulously plan and prepare all their food for the entire week, optimizing their nutritional intake.
The typical meal prep involves cooking brown rice, boiled chicken breast, and perhaps some broccoli. These meals are then portioned out into Tupperware containers for the week ahead. This approach to food preparation is presented as the ultimate form of cooking. The article questions the necessity of fine dining or comfort food when meal prepping offers such perceived benefits. Fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders often believe that achieving the dream body requires not only effort in the gym but also strict discipline in the kitchen.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.