Pounds Grudge

This is probably the most sensitive topic to all girls ranging age 12 to 40.

Let me tell you a story to begin with. Every single time I meet long-time-no-see friends around campus or in public places, the first thing the say would be "Hey! How're you doing? You've gained some pounds!" This applies to both boys and girls. For some indifferent type of people, that might be a simple comment that means nothing at all. However, for another greater population of people who are sensitive to pound issue, that warm greeting might hurt them pretty deeply. No matter how many times we try to remind ourselves that physical appearances do not matter, somewhere in our bones, we will still be offended by any body-size-related topics.ヽ(ｏ`皿′ｏ)ﾉ

My weight has been fluctuating a lot since I came to the US. I was only 105 pounds when I first came. Then it rose up all the way to 127 pounds in 4 months. During that period of time, I experienced an extreme lack of confidence and self-esteem. I would never be found outside the house wearing pants or skirts below my calves, or shirts shorter than my elbows. Although I was a plus-size, I still had no right to call other obese people obese. It's just like a person with seven chins calling a person with eight chins fat. \( ﾟдﾟ)/
Anyway, my lack of confidence led to a positive anger, which led to my huge determination to lose pounds. In 8 months, finally my weight dropped to 112 pounds. (Therefore the secret of pound-burning is determination, seasoned with a lil' bit of anger) ;)

Now, when I meet my friends, the first thing they say would be, "Hey! How're you doing? You've lost lots of pounds!" Yet, I still dislike the fact that they comment on my pounds even though I've lost weight. Because people should not be judged by their pounds, but by their health. In highlight, being chubby does not mean that you're unhealthy. Besides, if you remind your friends about their health instead of their size, you would be the best friend who cares about your friends!

Stay fit,

Alice