Chapter 58

Angelica was officially in the overweight range. Relying solely on extreme dieting was ineffective. Regardless of health concerns, it would lead to only one result—the weight would be lost quickly, but it would rebound just as quickly. The best solution was a combination of diet and exercise. After discussing a weight-loss plan with the gym coach, Angelica stepped onto the scale. "150 pounds? That's fine. Our short-term goal is to lose 30 pounds in three months. It's totally doable." A month ago, Angelica weighed 160 pounds. After all the heartbreak and stress she had endured, she had only lost ten pounds. Lydia comforted her. "Angie, ten pounds is still a win. Anyone who claims they lost 30 or 40 pounds from heartbreak is definitely exaggerating." Angelica didn't mind much since she had never planned to slim down completely in a short time anyway. Healthy weight loss would require a long-term process; rushing it would only lead to failure. That evening, Angelica took Lydia to