Alright, so folks have been bugging me about this whole ‘Chad Foods’ thing. It’s not like I just flipped a switch and became some food wizard, you know? For the longest time, I was pretty much on autopilot with what I ate. Grabbing whatever was quick and easy – you know the drill, pizzas, those instant noodle cups, basically anything that didn’t require much effort.
Then, I don’t know, I just started feeling generally blah. Always tired, dragging myself through the day. I stumbled across some stuff online, people talking about eating for energy, for feeling strong, and this term ‘Chad Food’ kept popping up. Sounded a bit like internet hype, but honestly, I was at a point where I’d try pretty much anything to stop feeling like a slug.
So, the Experiment Began
First order of business was to clear out all the ultra-processed stuff. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Saying adios to those sugary breakfast cereals and my go-to late-night bag of chips was a real battle. My kitchen cupboards looked pretty bare for a while, I tell ya.
Then I decided to go back to basics. Like, super basic. What did people eat before everything came in a shiny package? Meat, eggs, vegetables, fruit. Stuff like that. So, my grocery trips changed. My list got shorter, way more boring, but also a lot more, well, real.
- Meat: Good quality red meat, chicken, fish. Not the weird pre-formed patties.
- Eggs: A whole lot of eggs. Fried, scrambled, hard-boiled. They became a staple.
- Veggies: Tried to get some greens in there. Broccoli, spinach, that sort of thing. Took some getting used to.
- Carbs: Kept it simple with potatoes, rice. Nothing fancy.
The Nitty-Gritty of Actually Doing It
Then came the cooking part. I actually had to, like, learn to use my stove for more than just boiling water. Yeah, I burned some stuff. Made some meals that were… memorable for the wrong reasons. I remember one attempt at a ‘healthy power stew’ that ended up looking and smelling like something you’d dredge from a pond. Even my dog turned his nose up at it.
The hardest part, though? Sticking with it when I was out. Friends all grabbing burgers and fries, and I’m over here asking for plain grilled chicken. Got more than a few funny looks. Sometimes I felt like a party pooper, to be honest.
The Payoff – Or Lack Thereof?
After a good few months of this, I actually started to feel… different. Not like I suddenly sprouted muscles or could run a marathon, but that constant brain fog started to clear. I definitely had more energy. And I was sleeping better. Just felt more, I dunno, capable. Like my body wasn’t constantly trying to process junk.
It wasn’t some magic formula or secret diet from a guru. It was just cutting out the crap and eating actual, honest-to-goodness food. Sounds almost too simple to say out loud, ’cause it’s common sense, isn’t it? But how many of us actually do it? Life gets busy, we get lazy.
So, that’s my grand ‘Chad Food’ journey for you. No expensive powders, no complicated meal plans. Just eating real stuff. It’s a bit of a pain sometimes, sure, especially when there’s a fresh batch of donuts calling your name. But feeling pretty good most days? Yeah, I’ll take that trade. Funny how this ‘Chad Food’ buzz just boils down to eating like people did generations ago. It’s not rocket science, just a bit of effort.
