We are in the midst of something we may not have ever experienced before. Many have temporarily lost the things we once took for granted. For some, this is permanent.
While spending time browsing social media, I have observed many references to time. Some people are learning languages to overcome boredom, others are using exercise as a coping mechanism. Some are even using this time to get back into following a ketogenic diet.
There have been quotes thrown around like this: “You can either come out of isolation 20lbs lighter, or 20 lbs heavier… It’s your choice…”
While this mindset may help, it’s not the solution. By masking one problem with another just adds disappointment.
How many of those people do you think will come out the other side of this with a brand new set of skills they have taught themselves in isolation? Some, maybe.
Instead, I propose a better solution. Building resilience
Resilience can take many forms, and often the ones who have cultivated a strong sense of resilience are better prepared for the unknown.
This might be resilience in how we handle being let go from a job.
It could be resilience in the foods we choose or the immune system we build.
It could also be in the foods we chose not to eat, or the food we are unable to access.
It could be how we prepare ourselves and our family for the unknown.
Reliance can take many forms, but we must have the creativity push through.
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” – Viktor Frankl
Depression is the inability to construct the future, but anxiety is an inability to see things for what they are. By using resilience, we can be prepared for anything.
The need to construct a future, or to feel thrown around by circumstances that are out of our control diminish with our ability to react and respond by using resilience.
How Can You Build Resilience?
Firstly, thank you to all those who are on the front lines of our health care system and who cannot stay at home. Your courage and resilience are unprecedented, and we thank you.
If you are isolating at home, I would suggest taking each day as it comes, each minute as it comes, and enjoying every last second of it. Why waste this precious time by filling it with aimless scrolling, or thinking about all the things we “could” achieve.
Once you learn to appreciate the time you have, nothing can be taken away from you.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves” – Viktor Frankl
Don’t fall victim to those who need to fill time pursuing tasks that they have put off because they have been “too busy”. They too will learn the art of resilience.
What Can You Do This Week? #EggCookingChallenge
In the spirit of taking our lifestyle back to basics, I propose a challenge. This challenge is all about the humble egg.
I want you to comment below with your favourite way to cook an egg. It doesn’t have to be fancy!
At the end of the week, I’ll reveal my favourite way to cook an egg, so keep your eyes “peeled” for that one!
Be a good human being, stay at home, and enjoy it!
Kent says
My favorite way to cook and egg is an omelette, so many possibilities!!
FatForWeightLoss says
Yess! So many omelette fans! Love it Kent!
Joanne D.M. Dickenson says
MY FAVORITE IS A SIMPLE OMELET 2 EGGS SPLASH OF WATER , MARJORAM SALT AND PEPPER, MELT BUTTER IN THE FRYING PAN POUR THE EGG AND COVER, LET IT GET FLUFFY SPRINKLE 1/4 CUP OF WHATEVER SHREDDED CHEESE YOU HAVE, FLIP HALF THE EGG OVER SPRINKLE A BIT OF THE SAME CHEESE ON TOP AND LET IT MELT, YOU COULD COVER IT TO HELP THE MELTING PROCESS. i SERVE IT SIMPLE OR ADD EITHER BACON, AVOCADO EVEN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
FatForWeightLoss says
YUM! This sounds so delicious Joanne 🙂 Hope you’re doing well!
Christine Millette says
Thank you for your uplifting words Aaron!
My husband and I live in Southern Ontario,Canada where the weather is just starting to warm up. We are taking advantage of this time to work in the garden and on rainy days, I am sewing masks for family and friends.
My favorite way to cook eggs is by making omelette sand changing it up with different fillings. A favorite is mushrooms, green onions and Gouda cheese.
Thank you for your encouraging words, sharing your knowledge and recipes.
Stay safe, stay well!
FatForWeightLoss says
Oh my! Gouda cheese is so delicious. So glad you’re doing well Christine 🙂
Evans Sandra says
I like scramble with with tomatoes and onions
FatForWeightLoss says
Yes! Onions give so much flavour!
Vicky says
Crack three or four eggs into warm melting gee in a sauce pan. Over low heat as they start to bubble up, I mix them slightly leaving most of the white and yellow intact. Like a marbling effect. Take the spatula and move them slowly from the outside to the center, Just moving rather than stirring. Don’t over cook. Moist is better than dry and rubbery eggs. Salt and pepper on top once done. Remove from heat, Sprinkle with your favorite cheese, etc. ,cover and let them sit till the cheese melts. Yum Yum Yum! I can taste it right now
FatForWeightLoss says
FANTASTIC! pretty sure you’re making everyone’s mouth water right now 🙂
Miya Jones says
I love eggs with anything in it! Delicious ? also thank you for your inspiration! It really means everything to me.
FatForWeightLoss says
Thank you so much Miya! Yeah, eggs, in general, are so good right!!
Michelle Martin says
Scrambled eggs ?
FatForWeightLoss says
Yum! With Butter?
Cathy says
Soft boiled eggs are the best! Eaten with fingers of heavily buttered vegimite toast – I use the ALDI low carb bread toasted well… I presume it is keto friendly at 4 g carbs for two slices?
FatForWeightLoss says
Yes! I find the Aldi low carb bread much better than the one from Woolworths… it just tastes like fibre… (I guess using bamboo fibre in the ingredients wasn’t such a great place to start) 😀
Judith Loveday says
Hi Aaron this is a great post, the sort of encouragement we need right now. My favourite way of cooking eggs is to soft boil them – something I used to have a lot before keto – with buttered toast! That was my favourite breakfast and I used to say eggs were one of my favourite foods before I went keto and realised it was the combination of eggs and toast that was so great. Now eggs are just another very useful keto food but I no longer have the same absolute love for them. In fact for a while there I actually found them quite nauseating! Now I poach them and have them with bacon, sausages and avocado. Which is still pretty good! Hoping you stay safe and well.
Judith ??
FatForWeightLoss says
Hi Judith,
Thank you! Together we can create a resilience that will get us through. YUM! I love soft boiled, but yes without bread can be a challenge. Have you tried making keto bread? Sometimes this can help, but if you’re over eggs, maybe with bacon, sausages and avocado are best (by the way that sounds so delicious as well!).
Keep safe!
Judy says
I just sent everyone I know an article on resilience the other day. Glad to see yours too