Pleasure, survival, passion, greed, and enjoyment all link to one thing and that is food. There are those who are privileged enough to eat food for pleasure, those who eat for survival, and those who eat because of stress and so much more. Some people have so much passion for food they make a career out of it; while those who don’t just enjoy the gift they create. I, on the other hand, have a hate-love relationship with food: I eat it when I’m hungry, when I am stressed, and when I’m sad. At the end, I always end up feeling guilty for eating too much or too little. In fact, there’s times when I think about food more than I should and then again there are times when I don’t think about it at all. Neither of those options are healthy. I try to make good choices by eating veggies, fruits, and nuts and try to avoid meat. I try to have a plant based diet only, but I still eat meat when I have no other choice since my parents are the ones who cook. They got to pick what my sister and I ate unless we were asked if we wanted something in particular. To begin with, my relationship with food hasn’t been great. For one, I am a picky eater, which is one of the reasons why I don’t enjoy meat. Secondly, I used to binge eat, then I would feel guilty about it and would throw it up. As disgusting as that sounds, my beginning stages of bulimia are a big reason why I decided to change my diet and try a healthier alternative; however, I still slip once in awhile and make terrible food
The processes of eating and drinking are natural human instincts. These processes allow us to acquire the energy required to function throughout the day. However, with the abundance of choices that surround eating and drinking, others may eat and drink for enjoyment of diverse tastes. This leads to the basis of the idea of gluttony, where people over consume the necessary amount of food and drink needed for survival. Nonetheless, if gluttony is defined as just the act of eating, or perhaps even overeating, it should not be considered a moral failing. Although gluttony could be seen as a selfish act that harms others, eating is also a natural instinct, unable to be controlled by individuals. Since the definition of gluttony and its consequences
My current view on food is that it creates a sense of comfort and fulfillment, yet this was not always the case. During my teenage years I struggled with an ongoing eating disorder. During that time I viewed food as a threat, or an enemy. As part of my recovery process, I was given a task to make friends with food. I first approached this task with a closed mind, finding a wrong with every meal I ate. My view changed completely when my friends took me out to a vegan diner for a burger and sweet potato fries meal.
My passion out of hundreds of careers in the U.S is to pursue a career in Nursing. I choose this career because l believes in the change that Nurse brings to help make the world a better place. To fully comprehend the changes Nurses are creating in our society today and why I ‘am passionate about been part of the revolution, one has to look at the role they play in enhancing healthcare service. Nurses play an essential role as the first line of defense for health wellness and information. In addition steeping into someone’s life at their lowest moment and making a difference to their overall experience is an incredible privilege. Mahatma Gandi once said, "the best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others. Hopeless
I hope to gain work experience, to grow in my love for the outdoors and my passion for protecting the environment, and to meet new people who share my passions. I look forward to seeing Yellowstone for the first time and gaining skills that will prepare me for my future occupation in Conservation. Likewise, I seek to earn the tools needed to be successful with my career goals. With this preparation, I will continue fueling my passion for Conservation by involving myself with various programs that further my education and drive me to further my work in the field. By testing out a career in Conservation, I will have a clearer idea of whether or not I wish to pursue a similar occupation.
Overeating has become effortless in today’s society. Fast-food and other restaurants have increased portion sizes so much so that just one meal provides your daily recommended calorie consumption. At a majority of social activities such as family gatherings, holidays and work events, food is often the focal point. Individuals also seek food as a comfort when they are stressed or depressed. (Kluger, 2004)
People’s ability to assess certain courses of action brings about two distinct paths: it either hinders the person’s ability to gauge their surroundings or it enables them to see and act based on a completely new perspective. It is our seemingly competent nature, as generalists, that has led to the rise of the phenomenon known as the “national eating disorder.” Skewing food culture and trend patterns, we have come to trust in our natural aptitude for survival as a way to pave our way through sustaining nourishment while coming into terms with the opportunity costs that accompany all of our decisions. There is something about food that grabs people; it is the individual tastes and textures, the unique stories of each and every ingredient that is used to make food, and the smell of spices that brings familiarity that
My initial passion for science is where my ambition began but immediately after beginning practical experience, I became inundated with intrigue for medicine. The prospect of a career that will push my learning capabilities to the limit while keeping up with the endless advances that often forefronts modern medicine in the news, fascinates me. From the respected staff to the thankful patients, the versatility and reward of medicine as a subject has become the reason that compels me to pursue this vocational course where the aim is primarily to help those in need.
Since the beginning of time, food has been a staple in every living, breathing creature’s life. Food is a necessity and is direct fuel for the body, for nourishment. The type of diet a person consumes is crucial in determining overall health and even longevity. We are often told that in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we must eat a balanced diet, which consists of eating a proportionate amount of a variety of foods. For many people, it becomes difficult to consume all of these right foods on a daily basis. A busy lifestyle often hinders a person from getting this healthy, balanced diet. In many situations, unhealthy food options are just way more convenient. As a college student, I have to fight the urge to ritualistically eat Chick-Fil-A
My primary core belief as it pertains to eating is that I have no self-control. Even when I attempt to eat better my emotions such as stress, sadness, and fear, trigger me
People tend to use food as an escape route from feelings, to-do lists, or problems. Each emotion we have has its own trigger, and each has its own solution. Food does not fix problems or feelings, but instead, is a temporary distraction.
Hunger is one of the greatest challenges experienced by those who try to cut down their weight. As they focus on eating less, naturally, what they do is eat small portions of food contrary to the normal amount. Although this may be logically acceptable, it is of great importance to consider the inadvertent consequences that come because of hampering with normal food intake such as feeling depressed. Have you ever experienced dissatisfaction consequent to eating significant meal like an egg and a piece of toast? Such kinds of meal do not have sustenance ability and one tend to feel hungry sooner than they anticipated.
Food has always been a fascinating and infuriating subject in terms of my issues. Food is both my enemy and my best friend, but neither of these are the roles they should have played. As an enemy, food was to be avoided at all cost. It was often that I skipped
Consuming food is an essential part of every day life, we can all agree. We can’t live without it, nor would we want to. Aside from it being necessary on a biological aspect, it also has become a social aspect. Eating food isn’t just for us to function, it’s a way of connecting us to our friends, and family, along with holidays, and other cultural reasons. When we wake up every morning, we have the choice to decide what it is that we are going to consume; regardless of how it got there, if its meat, cheese, etc. When we put that piece of food in our mouth, we know and have accepted how that food is produced. All these factors and decisions we make daily have a huge impact on our society, and our relationships with others and food.
Everyday we learn a lesson, but it it is a process that we must go through. It can feel overwhelming at first since the beginning is pretty much a blank space. At a young age my passion for art really showed; however, I didn’t quite understand how to start or knew any techniques that I could use. In time I was able to learn completely. I had many people there to help me in the process and once I did, it felt like I was taught to do something that could only keep progressing in. I learned that my artistic abilities were not automatically exceptional; I needed time and dedication to develop my talent.
Throughout most of my life I have had one consistent goal; to become a veterinarian. I have had a continuous and solid passion for animals in all respects. This passion and love has fueled my in striving to achieve the dreams I have for myself after high school. The beginning of this story begins long before high school though.