The lesson of fire
Fire is probably the greatest teacher I have ever had. It teaches you that you can't rush things. If you try to go too fast, you burn the outside and the inside stays cold. Health is exactly the same thing. You can't fix years of poor nutrition in a week. It takes patience, consistency and respect for the process. At 45, I learned to wait until the coals were perfect before putting the meat down. It’s this same patience that allows me to maintain steady energy throughout the day.
Low-carb, on the other hand, is the art of metabolic patience. We let the body relearn how to use its own fats. It's a slow process, sometimes frustrating at first, but the results are lasting. We're not looking for the quick energy spike of sugar, we're looking for the deep, constant heat of ketosis. It's like a good asado that cooks for hours: the result is infinitely superior to any fast food. Patience is the key to quality, in cooking and in life.
The rhythm of the embers
When we stand in front of the grill, we enter into another rhythm. You listen to the crackling, you observe the color of the smoke, you feel the heat on your skin. You are present. Sugar makes us impatient, nervous, always looking for the next stimulation. Fat and protein anchor us in the present. They give us a stability that allows us to take our time. Time to cook, time to eat, time to live. It is a form of resistance to the speed of the modern world.
This stability translates into incredible endurance. I can spend hours preparing a banquet without ever feeling tired or irritable. My mind is calm, my gestures are precise. It’s the gift of fire and low-carb. We become like an ember: we do not make large useless flames, but we release powerful and continuous heat. It is this energy that allows you to build solid things, feed your family and pass on your knowledge.
The discipline of gesture
Cooking over a fire requires constant discipline. You have to know when to add wood, when to move the meat, when to let it rest. This discipline is reflected in my food choices. I don't just eat anything on impulse. I choose what will feed my inner fire. I refuse the easy shortcuts of sugar and processed products. It is a form of respect for oneself. If you treat your body with the same care you treat your grill, you'll get exceptional results.
This discipline is not a constraint, it is a liberation. It frees us from addiction, chronic fatigue, mental fog. It gives us back control of our lives. In Argentina, we respect the man who knows how to hold his fire. By choosing low-carb, I am choosing to be that man. I choose quiet strength, clarity and duration. Fire is my guide, and it has never disappointed me.
The Legacy of Slowness
Ultimately, we need to rediscover the sense of slowness. We live in a society that values speed over depth. But life doesn't happen in a hurry. It happens in moments of calm, around a fire, sharing a real meal. Low-carb gives us back access to this beneficial slowness. It allows us to no longer be slaves to immediate hunger. It allows us to savor every moment, every bite, every encounter.
So I will continue to keep this fire going, for myself and for others. I will continue to advocate patience and quality. Because at the end of the day, what remains is not what we did quickly, it's what we did with love and attention. The embers glow in the night, the meat is ready, and I feel at peace. This is the reward for patience. That's the beauty of life.
