The Wake-Up Call I Didn’t Expect

Let’s be honest—no one loves talking about weight loss. “Losing weight” had become an all-too-familiar topic that I’d danced around countless times. The daily grind of life had me stuck in a cycle of gaining weight, trying to lose it, and ultimately giving up. Each failed attempt left me heavier and more frustrated than before.

Then, it hit me. A friend looked me squarely in the eye and said, “You’re fat.” Not just “you’re gaining a little weight,” but fat. The words stung. I couldn’t believe it—me? Someone who played badminton regularly? But the mirror didn’t lie. What stared back was a pot-bellied, sluggish version of myself. My clothes strained at the seams, and even my friends noticed how slow I was on the court.

It wasn’t just about my appearance anymore; it was about my health. I was the classic borderline obese man, with a family history full of medical conditions like hypertension and diabetes. This wasn’t just vanity; this was a health emergency. Continue Reading