I miss the days when bagels were healthy. Ignorance is bliss.
I worked with a nutritionist in the early part of my playing career. I had a meal plan which I was to diligently follow. One of my breakfast options was two bagels with low fat cream cheese, smoked salmon, onions and capers.
At this point, I was 24 years old with a newborn son living in my first property, a kick-ass condo on Dickens St. in Sherman Oaks, CA. In the off season, I’d wake up, throw on sweats and a baseball cap, grab Chase, pop him in the stroller, and the two of us would roll to Noah’s Bagels a few blocks away. The San Fernando Valley was filled with sunshine and crisp in December. I’d grab the darkest, hottest coffee I could, the Los Angeles Times and go to town while my little man slept.
I had nowhere to be, and my cell phone didn’t buzz. I assumed that because this meal was prescribed by an expert, it was healthy. While my bagels weren’t optimal for my body, the peaceful state of mind was unequivocally ideal.
Although we’re constantly striving to be at our peaks nutritionally and from a training perspective, there are other contributing variables to well-being. Health is about feeling good. It’s about pleasure. No rules.
Strong mind,
Kap
gavin says
Many people never consider their personal evolution. Others do, but waters get murky over time. I think you just documented some of yours. Vivid recall of past fulfillment, obvious awareness of recent convictions, and then a profound lesson today? Knowledge sometimes evolves into wisdom, but it’s… a process, yes. A full life is constantly evolving, usually too subtle to detect. Making it traceable, as you are, seems very wise. All this from a post on the bagel, huh?
Lien says
“Health is about feeling good. It’s about pleasure. No rules” totally agree … now you make me think about the juicy grass-fed burger at Belcampo in Grand Central market downtown LA and the yummy pastrami sandwich from Langer’s 🙂
Donna Sweikow says
My daughter has gone vegetarian, has lost weight and looks amazing. She is constantly telling me to treat myself…feed my soul. This is good for everyone.
Msquared says
I f-in love a good bagel… Sadly I have them up years back…. Every so often I have one and man is it exquisite…
Peter Summerville says
Right there with you, Msquared. Everything bagel slightly heated…so many great flavors packed in one bite. However, I cannot remember the last time I actually ate one.
Hope all is well.
-Peter
bill says
Nobody lives forever so enjoy the journey!
~Al~ says
I remember that craze as well. It’s funny that back then I had to eat 3 a day just to keep from getting too skinny. Now, I feel myself getting flabby just looking at the picture of one on the screen!
~Al~