Eat to Nguyen

Hi! I’m so sorry that I just now read your message (I thought my blog writing days were over, but I was feeling nostalgic. Thank goodness I decided to login today. As cheesy as it sounds, it must have been fate that brought us together over the internet). 

Ever since I stopped the blog, my weight has been fluctuating, leading my mom to say the same things to me. “You have gained so much from college! You need to be on a strict diet.” “Your face is so fat and your waist is so big.” “Cut out all carbs from your diet asap.” So you are not alone.

Here is some advice to get you started:

1) If you want to lose weight do it for yourself, not for anyone else. Sure your mom might be pestering you, but at the end of the day only you control your body and what you do with it. It’s all up to you to get on that treadmill and make the healthy choices. Furthermore, it’s better if you are the one who takes the initiative because you will be motivated throughout the entire process. Having someone push you to lose weight will make you grow resentful of them.   

2) Asian moms are psycho - they say hurtful things without thinking about the other person. There have been times when I would bawl in my room after listening to my mom rant about my weight. But the thing is they have good intentions. If only they knew how to communicate them in a nicer way…. 

Sit down with her and calmly tell her that you understand you are not in the healthiest state, but are going to make some changes that will take some time to implement. Say that you hear her loud and clear and would appreciate it if she would support you while you start your journey to a healthier lifestyle. At this point, she should stop with the derogatory comments. 

3) Start making small changes to your diet (drink more water, limit your candy consumption, cut back on soda, etc.) and start introducing some exercise to your daily routine (walk around your neighborhood, take the stairs instead of the elevator). It’s all about the baby steps.

4) Get plenty of sleep. Your body does not function right when it has been well rested. 

Hope this gives you a good start. I will admit that I’m not in a healthy state right now. So we can start our journey together! Keep me updated on your status.

Thanks! I can’t take credit for it though because my friend came up with it. :)

Well, any sort of frozen treat such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, slushie, etc. is going to have a good amount of sugar, so they should be eaten in moderation. You can try making smoothies, so you will be receiving some vitamins and other health benefits. Another option is placing a greek yogurt cup (any flavor) in the freezer for a little bit to mimic frozen yogurt. The texture is not as smooth as the real thing, but it is less expensive. You will be getting some protein, which is a plus! Frozen yogurt (the real thing) is definitely better for you than ice cream because it tends to be fat-free or low-fat. Just don’t go crazy over it because again there is sugar. If you are really craving for ice cream, try Skinny Cow. They have some great options such as the fudge bar (100 calories, 1g fat, 22g carbohydrates, 13g sugar, 4g protein) or the vanilla/chocolate combo sandwich (140 calories, 1.5 g fat, 30g carbohydrates, 15g sugar, 4g protein. They are satisfying!