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[an open letter to my family and peers]
I’ve heard a lot of comments about my mass. I hate to break it to you but 68 kg isn’t underweight.
My BMI is half way between the range classified as normal and healthy.
I’ve heard a lot of comments about my mass. I hate to break it to you but 68 kg isn’t underweight.
My BMI is half way between the range classified as normal and healthy.
If BMI doesn’t convince you, how abt this as your ref: The standard weight for your Korean pop idols are about 60-65 kg. For bulkier Korean actors, around 70 kg. The same standards apply for Hollywood celebrities and high paying models in Milan, Paris, London and New York.
I’m not sure what the standards are here in PH but just because I don’t look like most of the guys you’re surrounded by or see everyday, doesn’t mean I fall under your category of abnormal.
Maybe it’s just the initial shock of it all. I understand how anyone could react on a drastic sudden change. Losing 20 kgs in just a couple of months is outrageous. But I want to emphasize on a few things...
I’m happy with what I look right now. I’m happy of what I’ve achieved. It gave me a sense of control over reality in these times of global crisis and series of unfortunate events. I’ve worked hard to get here and it’s still a work in progress.
So whether I shrink down or bulk up, if I put in a ton of effort to reach that certain goal, you need to keep your opinions to yourself and not shoot me down.
I’ve never called a person out for their appearance. I’ve never called you ugly or fat or skinny. You do you because it won’t matter to me who you are or what you choose to be. So it baffles me why you have the need to tell me what I should or shouldn’t look like.
Show me your concerns if you care for my health or well being. Not how you want me to be because I won’t change myself for your approval.
It’s my body
P.S. I hate ranting and expressing my feelings publicly so please don’t use this against me. Twitter can be a nice outlet sometimes. I’ll delete this thread soon enough.
