F*ck It, I’ll Start Tomorrow

A recurring theme that we are continuing to witness is the conversation about what good food can do to change lives for the better. 

That reality was further ingrained in my mind after reading Action Bronson’s “F*ck It, I’ll Start Tomorrow” - a phrase that most, if not all of us have said to ourselves before. 

I know that this book isn’t directly involved with food and agriculture, but that’s the beauty of it… Realizing that food, a connection with nature, and a deeper connection with our bodies is relevant in every aspect of life.

I’m a big fan of Action Bronson simply because of the way he unapologetically does life. Needless to say, what really attracted me to him is his sincere love for food- but it goes beyond that. It’s his admiration for the people and places that prepare those foods and his curiosity for different methods and cultures.

If you know me, you know that I prioritize health. If you really know me, you know that I have a decent appetite and I would not pass up a four course meal. Just like Bronson, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the palatable indulgences of life, but after a certain amount... my body starts to feel sluggish and it’s easy to fall off track with my fitness goals. I always admire Bronson for the way he eats his heart away, but the truth is that came with repercussions to his weight and health. 

After a couple of injuries and concern for his weight, Action started to create a healthier lifestyle for himself  “I recovered much quicker than I would have, had I been doing life like before, because probably just the biggest lifestyle change is actually what I am eating.”

So he goes on to tell you everything that he is now doing to completely change his diet. It’s amazing, it shows his commitment to wellbeing for himself and his family. Most importantly it doesn’t portray this change as an easy feat. He says, “I haven’t had a single pizza in six weeks. (Do I think about it? Every day.)” That’s what it is actually about, really really trying to make better choices that don’t come easy, because eventually those choices will turn into habits and at that point you’ll be hooked to the way you feel. “It’s just so much better feeling healthy, and I am getting healthier every day. I’m addicted to this now, and I don’t want to let it drop this time. Like I said before, you gotta be the one to do it yourself.”

Action went from 323lbs to 363lbs in one month... It’s reassuring to see that he’s doing it his own way because it emphasizes- there is no one right way of doing things. Instead what’s important is making an effort to choose healthier ways (a majority of the time). At the end of the day, what is driving you in life is yourself (mind and body) so to put our best selves forward, we must put the best in. By the way, don’t feel discouraged when one week of eating more vegetables doesn’t change much for you. Remember, “you gotta go slow, it’s not going to happen overnight.”