Even when I resolve to go on a diet, I always waver in the face of the temptation of holiday food,

Whenever Chuseok comes around, my heart feels full, but my body seems to feel heavy. It is hard to exercise self-control when the table is filled with holiday foods like pan-fried pollack, meatballs, and japchae. Especially when accompanied by alcohol, the moment is enjoyable, but a few days later, seeing that my weight has remained the same or even increased fills me with regret. I had a great time eating and drinking with my family this time as well, but I feel very frustrated because the weight I gained is not coming off easily even with exercise. It seems the saying "post-holiday blues" exists for a reason.

Even when I resolve to go on a diet, I always waver in the face of holiday food temptation, and before I know it, my glass is empty once I get into the mood at a drinking party. Ultimately, the hardest part seems to be 'returning to my normal life.' What I realized while going through this Chuseok is that it’s not just about cutting back on food, but about adjusting my lifestyle habits themselves. Still, since the warm time spent with family is precious, I am making a resolution to make more balanced choices for the sake of my body from now on.