Last week, the day after Valentine's day, we had dinner at a restaurant. We would dine in this establishment from time to time, especially when it was pay day as it is a bit pricey. I only get to eat in above.my.budget places when my sister dearest is in town, she likes to treat the entire family. We were conversing about D's class, he just came from his Masters class, the food had arrived so we were eating and talking about a number of stuff. Midway, I remembered we had not taken our picture, so we asked this waiter to take it for us. He got my cellphone and positioned himself across our table saying "dito ako pwesto, para payat si Ma'am!" I was shocked and blurted out "hoy payat naman ako ha!!" then smiled for the picture.
Thing is, I adjusted my exercise routine when I lost so much weight in the early part of 2019. Last year, I exercised 5 times a week at home. I did 45 minutes of aerobics complete with 2 pound dumbbells in each hand. A YouTube exercise video which was recommended by my sister dearest's endocrinologist. The mid part of 2019, I reduced it to twice a week and then around September 2019, I completely stopped exercising. Mostly because D noticed and remarked I was too thin and told me to eat more. In fact, friends I have not seen in ages, the first thing they ask is why am I so thin?
I would just shrug and say I exercise a lot. But mainly, I believe we Filipinos are the only persons on earth who upon greeting someone we haven't seen in a while, we would comment on their weight. Sure, I am guilty of doing that too. Yet I take offense when someone I don't know like a waiter, of all people would make such a remark about my weight. But I just prayed for him and told my thin self not to sweat the small stuff.
So I didn't talk to his manager nor complain on their FB page. (1) I didn't get his name, too busy eating and chatting with my Valentine. (2) it would waste a lot of my precious time and (3) I don't like making a big fuss because people might think I am too sensitive, being righteous or snotty.
I am secure and happy with my body, and no one will break my spirit! :)
3 comments:
Wow, OMG, tell me about this exercise routine. I'm doing a low carb diet right now and while I'm not seeing the speedy results that I wanted (like instant result), I have after all just started mid February. BUT I have already been able to fit into a pair of jeans that I could not before. Small victory.
Yes small victory indeed! It is a youtube video, just type Leslie Sansone. She has this walk at home fitness program. I use the 5 mile program which is 45 minutes and I also use 2 lbs dumbbells in each hand. Try it, it is effective and can be done inside at home. So I work and exercise at home. LOL
You're right. Filipinos do not hold themselves to tell you - you're too thin or you're too fat. I always get the latter. I've learned to just shrug it off. One time I've been told not to get a second serving from a family friend who was hosting a party. It's really rude.
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