Life as a PHAT Girl

29/03/2026

Week 7 - late update 🤍

Sharing some wins from that week!

Progress isn’t perfect, but it’s real. ✨
Always remember to seek medical advice before making changes, and I highly encourage only using FDA-approved medications 💛

25/03/2026

Week 6 — late update 🤍

Not quite there yet, but I’m a few weeks ahead of where I used to be—and that counts.

Progress isn’t perfect, but it’s real. ✨

14/03/2026

I had diarrhea for 7 days because of a buffet. 😅

That’s how I learned one of my most important Ozempic lessons.

Quick update!

Life has been a bit full lately and I honestly haven’t had time to edit my videos. But I’ve received so much affirmation from colleagues and friends who say they’ve been following my page and are excited about the whole process. They’re learning along the way while I figure things out too!

For context: I started this journey at 131 kg in April 2024. Today I’m at 112 kg — about 14% weight loss so far.

I’m now starting Week 13 of my Ozempic journey, and honestly it’s been amazing. There are more successful weeks now of settling into habits I’ve been trying to build for years.

A few lessons along the way:

1️⃣ Side effects do happen — especially when you overeat.

That buffet spree was a hard lesson that cost me 7 days of suffering 😂. So don’t take the side effects for granted and plan your schedules around your injection dates. This is also why it’s important to only take FDA-approved medication prescribed by your doctor.

2️⃣ The real key to success remains the same: better nutrition, more movement, and better sleep.

I’m able to maintain around 1,700 kcal most days, and my desire to move has increased! I used to struggle to complete 30 minutes of exercise — now I actually crave movement.

3️⃣ Progress is slow… but it shows.
Small increments build up, so be gentle with yourself and keep showing up — even if it’s just 1% every day. Consistency matters more than perfection.

4️⃣ Celebrating the health wins.
My hypertension is now controlled — I no longer take maintenance medicine, though I continue to monitor and follow my doctor’s advice. Other obesity-related conditions are also under control.

The scale hasn’t moved dramatically lately, which can be frustrating, but I do feel my body changing — and that’s affirming.

From 131 kg to 112 kg — 19 kg down so far.

Still a long way to go, but still a win. 💛

Thank you for the support, the cheers, and the affirmations. They inspire me to keep showing up.

Here’s to building better and healthier versions of ourselves — 1% everyday. ❤️

If you’re on a health journey too, what’s one small habit you’re working on this week?

08/03/2026

Walking around my neighborhood isn’t always the most comfortable thing. It’s busy. There are tiangge stalls, tricycles, stray dogs, kids running around, and the usual sounds and smells of daily life. But it’s the most convenient way for me to get my steps in since going to the Esplanade is far.

With children come comments especially when they see a fat girl like me walking around in pink jogging attire. The first few times it happened, I thought I was imagining whispers. I ignored it but I knew what the whispers were. But just now, after I went out for a leisurely stroll to de-stress after a meeting, I heard it so clearly I stopped and looked at the child with piercing eyes.

First the wonder: Uy, tambok.
Then the laugh: Ay, tambok.
Then the repeated shouts of: Tambok tambok. And the hurried hushes of what I think is the child's guardian scolding him.

Of course he's a kid and I'm 34 years old. But the words still sting. Like being "tambok" is such an ailment that children grew up learning to ridicule it.

I pause and wonder how this "comment culture" is normalized. I don't know when or what part of a child's development does one learn that it's ok to point out other people's appearances. So instead of getting destressed from my walk, here I am irritated about some little thing little kids are prone to say.

But such is life. This is why I never really liked walking outside or going to the gym before. You can never really control what others will say. Only how you react to it. I guess the frustration is for the fat girl in me I still need to protect. And so I acknowledge it but also let it go.

Tomorrow I'll walk again. 🚶‍♀️😊

07/03/2026

It's been a few weeks since I last posted and I wanted to share this drink that has given me joy today! ❤️

My favorite local coffee: Iced Bean There Latte (different from caffe latte they also offer).

Once in a while, especially on days I need a little self-care, I indulge in my favorites. There is such joy in drinking this cup especially since I switched to black coffee with stevia for regular days.

Since I've started Ozempic (currently on my 12th week), I've been extra intentional on hitting calories and macros. All the planning around it took a lot of executive functioning energy 😂. There are days I feel guilty indulging in certain food, especially liquid calories (this one is about 400-500 kcal according to my calorie app which is almost 1 meal!) . Then I ground myself with the reminder that too much restriction actually backfires in my end and my sweet spot is consistent and sustainable progress that still allows me to feel joy. The more I obsessed about the calories, the macros, the number of hours spent on cardio vs strength, the more the scale didn't move! 😭

What calmed me was my doctor gently reminding me that the real sustainable weight loss is slow. That while my number on the scale doesn't show that much progress, my body (through my labs) are telling a different story - controlled high blood pressure, controlled prediabetes, controlled asthma. And when my doctor affirmed that I just might be his most succesful patient so far, I cried! I finally relaxed and just show up for myself everyday with the system I've built: 1,800 kcal a day as much as I can, at least 30 min movement daily and to really work on my sleep hygiene.

So I still eat the skin on my chicken but at least it's airfried! And once in a while some cravings. The goal is not to hit a certain number in the scale but to sustain the health habits I've been building slowly but surely the last 2 years.

Life being fat isn't easy, but it's never too late to make better choices to help me thrive more everyday. ❤️

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

Week 5: Started a new pen and had my follow-up check-up with my doctor. So far, so good! 🌱

Grateful for guidance, proper monitoring, and listening to my body along the way.

This is my journey — what works for me may not be what’s right for you. Always talk to a doctor about what’s best for your body. 🩺✨

16/02/2026

Life-changing omelettes at Namit in Citadines Bacolod City 🍳✨

I officially have a new bias for best breakfast buffet in town — and it’s all because of their gorgeous, perfectly cooked omelette.

My personal buffet standards are simple:
✔️ Do they have bacon? (Note that you have to request this)
✔️ Do they have a live egg station?

If yes, we’re already winning. Admiteddly other big hotels have wider selection but I like how Namit curated theirs. Quality over quantity ❤️

My faves:
1️⃣ Get two omelettes. No shame.
2️⃣ Their coffee is actually good.
3️⃣ Grab sourdough, lather it with peanut butter + assorted jams, or top with cheese and toast it to perfection.

If you’re craving a hearty, satisfying buffet breakfast in Bacolod — this one deserves a spot on your list.

12/02/2026

Life lately ❤️
Deep in work and life — now figuring out how to make my new health habits sustainable in the middle of it all.