As my grandma waters the garden, my mom and sister attempt squats in the living room, hoping to shape their butts. I head to the water dispenser to fill my tumbler, parched after jogging around the village.
As I pass by my mother and sister, I can’t help but find it funny because I'm sure their workouts will not work. I know they’re not consistent with their workouts, just like me. Their motivation comes from trendy online workout videos, a common pandemic activity alongside cooking and gardening. I’m confident that, like their previous attempts, they’ll likely give up after a week.
Despite trying various methods to build muscle, my body doesn’t seem to cooperate, and my consistency always falls short. Though I consider this a blessing, as I can eat as much as I want without gaining any
