The Challenge

by K.T. Sun

“He doesn’t know what it means.”

Not cool in front of the kid.

“I told you I wouldn’t be able to eat anything here.

Don't you love supportive friends?

“Fine. I’ll just eat for the both of us. Get our money’s worth.”

You're kind of a B and I would dump you as a friend if you acted like this with me.

Giving up food is like giving up…”

Giving up food doesn't work for anyone. Making better choices does. You can eat food but all you can eat buffets aren't usually great food anyway.

also declined the free pickle that was offered as a weekly promotion. That should count for something. Right?

The pickle was probably better than what you ordered.

“You have to take it,” she stressed, circling me now.

Uh find an alternative. Don't waste calories on something you hate

Just don’t think about it and chug it like you’d chug a beer.”

Not good advice for calorie intake.

Sadly, without any oil.

Where's the healthy fats?

“Oh, no thank you,” I said apologetically, placing the basil back in its respective basket. I wouldn’t have a clue on what to do with the herb besides tossing it in an extra-large bowl of Pho (Vietnamese rice noodle soup) for added aroma.

Uh, toss it in your bland rice or bland chicken. Hello

I was a bitch.

You seriously didn't know this already.

couldn’t even be there to support her mentally. What a friend I was.

Yep

“Then you were never really my friend in the first place.” A true friend would never begrudge me the life I’d worked hard to attain. Instead, they would be happy for me. Just like how I’d be happy for them.

Is this a new realization? Bc you weren't practicing it with Brie at the beginning of the book

“I thought you came here to have fun.”

WTH. Say NO

She sabotaged my diet.”

While you could have said no, a trainer who would sabotage a client like that should be fired from the program. I'll be disappointed if shes not at least shamed online for it.

The tilapia with grilled asparagus was tolerable—thanks to the generous amount of seasoning James had showered on. At around 200 calories a serving, I could understand why it was imperative that I stuck with the plan for the remainder of the weekend. Nothing else besides tilapia and asparagus. Nothing. Period. And I really meant nothing. No starch. No fruits. No dairy. It was equivalent to a bland life.

Actions come with consequences.”

Damn straight. She's done it before. She'll do it again.