Chef Omer Miller Reflects on Past Life, Present Contentment
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
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- Chef Omer Miller stated he doesn't miss his past life of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll."
- Miller expressed complete contentment with his current life and family.
- He and his wife are dedicating an intense decade to raising their children.
- Miller advocates for a balanced approach to nutrition education for children.
- He would welcome his children becoming "obsessed" with sports.
Israeli chef Omer Miller, currently living in Thailand with his family for what he described as a temporary year-long journey, held an Instagram Q&A session addressing followers' questions about his personal life, his relationship with his partner Shirenka, and family challenges on Koh Phangan island.
When asked if he missed his life before becoming a parent, Miller responded, "I had a wonderful life: sex, drugs, and rock and roll. I had a wonderful decade with Shiran, just the two of us, successful businesses, world travels, and TV shows." He stated that despite these past experiences, he does not miss that era, describing it as "crazy nights, wild parties, festivals around the world, and huge achievements." Miller emphasized his current contentment, saying, "There is no longing in me. I am so complete with myself and with the life I have built. Without being cheesy: I am living my dream."
Addressing questions about the constant proximity with his wife, Shiran, due to work, childcare, and travel, Miller explained it was a conscious decision. "When the children were born, we said we have a super intense decade ahead of us," he said, adding that they are dedicating all their energy to this period. "We are dedicating everything to this. I regret nothing and don't feel like I'm missing out, and I'm really enjoying the process and the journey." When asked directly if the situation is difficult, Miller's short answer was, "Extremely."
Regarding his approach to nutrition and fitness, Miller expressed concern about potentially passing on obsessive tendencies to his children. He aims for a balanced educational approach, focusing on explaining what food does for the body rather than imposing restrictions. "What gives us strength, energy, concentration, satiety, and health, and they will learn to choose for themselves out of understanding, not out of fear or anxiety," he explained. He added that he would be happy if his children became "obsessed" with sports of any kind.
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