It's now or never

Aside from our lovelife, food has been a favorite topic of conversation among us friends. Filipino food you miss the most (AA's bangus belly, Cheaver's pork belly, KFC's hot & crispy chicken, etc.). Food you can never say NO to no matter how full you are (Mama's pork humba, Leona's chocolate cake, Krishie's chahan rice, Drew's biko, etc.). Food that you do not like ... hhmmm, this I can't think of one. Yep, from okra to sushi to indian curry, I can eat anything (except those things that are not normally eaten ... I think you know what I mean). In fact, some of my friends are pretty amazed how I can easily adapt to a new place when it comes to food. Like for instance, since I came to Japan, I have learned to love sushi, sashimi, unagi, miso soup and even nato (which really makes me more Nihonjin than most Japanese).

Blame it to my love of food and to slow metabolism, I have been in a constant battle with my weight for as long as I can remember. At the early age of 9, I discovered the joys of food ... and experienced the effects of loving it too much. And I tell you, it's not easy. I was expected to do almost all of the household chores (while my siblings just sat around and watched tv) because my mom said it would be a good exercise for me. Shopping for clothes (which is actually another love of mine) makes me wanna cry due to frustration. Nice clothes are just not made in my size. Why is that? We healthy girls love to shop for nice stuff too.

Mid-last year, I had another go at losing weight. I followed a strict diet for a couple of months which totally changed my eating habits. It's now fish and veggies for me (since then, there's not a week that goes by without my fave broccoli and carrots). I seldom eat rice now. I still have my dose of chocolates but not as often as before. I also started doing some exercises. It has been a little over a year now, and people have started noticing the difference. They should be ... losing 40lbs is no joke. :D I am still far from my ideal weight but I know it's not impossible to achieve it ... in 6 months or a year perhaps.

I still love and enjoy food ... but this time around, my love is expressed in a more subdued and controlled manner.