The economy of movement
The Russian winter imposes an implacable law: the economy. When the snow covers everything and the wind howls, every movement costs a lot of energy. Historically, we went out less, we hunted less, we limited our trips to what was strictly necessary. In this context, eating was not a social entertainment, but a strategic recharge. You had to eat so that satiety lasted as long as possible, so as not to have to expose yourself to the cold again or to draw on limited reserves. It was a question of survival over time.
This reality has shaped my approach to nutrition. I'm not looking to eat often, I'm looking to eat 'real'. At 46, I understood that meal frequency is often a sign of ineffective eating. If you are hungry every three hours, your fuel is of poor quality. A well-crafted meal, rooted in low-carb principles and Russian tradition, should carry you through an entire day if necessary. It is the economy of movement applied to the plate.
The biochemistry of peace
A plate rich in fats and high-quality proteins creates satiety that has nothing to do with the feeling of 'full' stomach. It is biochemical satiety, a signal to the brain that all needs are met. In my system, a good meal can keep me going for 8-10 hours without any drop in energy or thoughts of food. It's not a matter of willpower or resistance to hunger; it is simply the result of a correct metabolic equation. Fat is the ultimate stabilizer.
This necessary duration is a liberation. It allows us to detach ourselves from the food obsession to devote ourselves to our tasks, to our thoughts, to our life. We escape the infernal cycle of cravings and compulsive snacking. We find a form of inner peace, a stability that makes us more resilient in the face of stress and unforeseen events. Long-term satiety is the foundation of mental clarity. It is biochemistry in the service of freedom.
Cold as a catalyst
The cold reinforces this biological efficiency. It pushes the body to optimize its thermogenesis and use its fat reserves more fluidly. By eating low-carb, we work in harmony with this natural process. We don't fight the cold with empty calories, we use it as a catalyst to burn our own fats and those we consume. Metabolic efficiency skyrockets. We feel warmer, stronger, more alive.
This synergy between climate and food is what allowed Russians to survive in extreme conditions. We have a metabolism that knows how to handle scarcity and density. By finding these mechanisms, we find our original power. The cold is no longer an enemy, it becomes a teacher who teaches us the value of concentration and accuracy. Each meal is a lesson in successful biological efficiency.
The instinct of strength
Mon corps se souvient de cette discipline, même quand je ne suis pas en Russie ou quand les températures sont clémentes. C'est une mémoire cellulaire, un instinct de la force qui me dicte mes choix. Je sais d'instinct quand j'ai besoin de plus de densité et quand je peux me contenter de légèreté. Cette écoute n'est possible que parce que j'ai nettoyé mon système des interférences du sucre et des produits transformés. La clarté métabolique permet d'entendre à nouveau la voix de son propre corps.
À 46 ans, je fais confiance à cet instinct. Il ne m'a jamais trompée. Il me guide vers les aliments qui me construisent et m'éloigne de ceux qui me ralentissent. C'est une forme de sagesse incarnée, un héritage que je cultive avec rigueur. La satiété n'est pas un luxe, c'est un droit fondamental que nous avons perdu en route. La retrouver, c'est reprendre possession de sa propre vie. La force vient de la durée, et la durée vient de la justesse de l'assiette.
La leçon du froid
Le froid russe nous enseigne que la véritable satiété est celle qui dure, nous offrant la liberté de ne plus dépendre de la nourriture à chaque instant.
Je vous invite à chercher cette satiété de longue durée. Ne vous contentez pas de calmer votre faim pour une heure, cherchez à nourrir vos cellules pour la journée. Privilégiez la densité, respectez les graisses et observez comment votre rapport au temps et à l'énergie change. Redécouvrez la puissance d'un corps qui sait tenir. La clarté est dans la persistance. ¡Priyatnogo appetita e viva a saciedade longa!
