STEP1 Talk about when you went on a diet.
I set a goal for the two months of winter break. I had only one meal each day, and worked out every day for at least an hour. I got pumped up by watching success stories of people who lost weight on YouTube. I hung up a pair of pants in the smallest size on the wall. My goal was to lose weight until I could wear those pants, I got by with only water and black coffee in the morning. For lunch and dinner, I ate only raw veggies like carrots and cucumbers.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
set a goal 목표를 세우다
work out 운동하다
get pumped up 의욕이 나다
success story 성공 사례
lose weight 살을 빼다
a pair of pants 바지 한 벌
get by 버티다
raw veggies 생야채
STEP2 Talk about how Koreans are sensitive about weight.
Korean people are very touchy about their weight. Lots of people take a stab at fad diets in order to shed some pounds. However, a strong will is needed to succeed in dieting. The most important thing is to steer clear of foods that are high in calories, and to burn calories by exercising regularly. Getting plenty of shut-eye is also important for losing weight. Above all, it's important to develop habits that prevent weight gain.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
be touchy about ~에 민감하다
take a stab at ~을 시도하다
fad diet 유행하는 다이어트
shed some pounds 살을 빼다
strong will 강한 의지
steer clear of ~을 피하다
high in calories 열량이 높은
burn calories 칼로리를 소모하다
get shut-eye 수면을 취하다
develop a habit 습관을 기르다
[Expression of the Day]
You'll get there eventually.
언젠가는 성공할 거야.
A: Hey, how is your diet going? Have you lost some weight?
B: I have, a little. Bul not as much as I wanted. It's taking so long.
A: Don't give up. You'll get there eventually. You already look thinner.
B: Thanks for saying so. Maybe I need to exercise more, too.
