Core Concepts
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, especially when personal relationships introduce new factors that impact weight and fitness.
Abstract
The author shares their personal experience with weight gain, initially losing 7 kg through a combination of gym visits and Zumba classes, only to regain 7 kg within three months due to changes in their lifestyle after entering a new relationship.
The key highlights include:
The author had successfully lost 7 kg over 6-7 months through consistent exercise, but struggled to maintain the progress due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
After entering a new relationship, the author experienced a rapid 7 kg weight gain over three months, attributing it to factors such as reduced physical activity, more frequent indulgent meals, and receiving sweet treats from their partner.
Recognizing the weight gain, the author tried dieting and walking, but realized that these efforts alone were not sufficient to shed the excess calories.
The author's goal is to return to the gym and establish a consistently healthy lifestyle, rather than focusing solely on the numbers on the scale.
The author expresses a commitment to sticking with an exercise routine, regardless of the target weight, as the priority is maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Stats
The author lost 7 kg over 6-7 months through a combination of gym visits and Zumba classes.
The author gained 7 kg in just three months after entering a new relationship.
The author managed to lose 1 kg through dieting and walking, but realized that more comprehensive efforts are needed to shed the excess weight.
Quotes
"Healthy-Relationship Weight Gain' is a real thing, and as soon as I entered one, I started gaining weight."
"Exercise is undoubtedly a healthy habit to maintain. I'm committed to sticking with it this time, regardless of the target weight. After all, the goal should be a consistently healthy lifestyle rather than just numbers on a weighing machine."