08/10/2021
Calories are everywhere. From menus to Instagram, counting calories is becoming a growing trend in today's society.
In today's world, it's so easy to get caught up in society's idea of the "perfect" body that we often forget about the positive effects food can have on our hearts, bodies and minds.
Ever since I was a little girl, many of my favorite memories have been in the kitchen and around food. From making Hari Raya cookies with my mom to celebrating Birthday each year with my family, I forgot to cherish all of the memories I've made. Calories are temporary, but memories last forever.
If I could tell my freshman self what I know now, I would tell her to love herself for who she is on the inside; not for what social media, a scale or a calorie-plastered menu tells her to be. Most of her best times in college will be enjoying food with her friends and family. Food is meant to bring health and happiness, not stress and sorrow. You won't cherish the moments spent counting your calories or watching your weight. However, you'll always cherish the memories made talking over coffee or eating at your favorite restaurant with your best friends.
If you can take away any piece from this article, remember to enjoy every moment. You're only in college for a short time and only get one life, so live it to the fullest. Stop counting calories. Instead, start saying "yes" to ice cream, coffee runs and late-night pizza. Start counting memories! 🥰❤️
