3 things that happened once I lost weight after my break up

Revenge body is the best body. Photo: Shutterstock/IndiaPicture

They say, revenge is a dish best served cold. I say, revenge is a dessert best served hot and sweaty. That's simply because for me, revenge meant working my ass off at the gym and getting into shape after my boyfriend cheated on me.

Yes, that wasn't the most positive motivation to lose almost 35 kilos within a year, but I'd like to believe that taking out all the frustration during my workout was a better idea than spending my time and energy to find a new guy just to get back at him or to simply shed tears over a jerk.

So, in my eyes revenge bodies still remain holy, you see. In fact, what happened post getting in shape made them even holier for me.

I Literally Drove My Boyfriend Crazy

Sorry, make that ex-boyfriend, please (old habits do die hard).

Even during the relationship, he never went bonkers over my looks.  I don't remember a single time he looked at me with both--his eyes and mouth--wide open. But during that sudden encounter with him at a movie theater, things changed as he almost stood frozen as a white walker when he saw me.

After his initial reaction of utter shock, he was smart enough to cover it up with a smile followed by a casual hello. However, he wasn't smart enough to conceal his stupidity as the next few words that came out of his mouth were, "You've become pretty…I mean prettier."

I obviously knew what he meant there. But once a douchebag, always a douchebag, so I just chose to ignore his douchebaggery and headed towards my seat.

It Was Indescribably Satisfying Though

Even though his comment was exceptionally mean and implied that I wasn't pretty when I was heavier, it was satisfying to see his jaw drop.

I would have given a rest to my inner sadistic b***h right then, but what he did next was even more satisfying.

I was flooded with calls and messages telling me how beautiful my display picture was and asking me to catch up over coffee. I wouldn't have minded that you, know. Except, I would have thrown the hot coffee on his face during that catching-up date and simply walked off hoping that the hot liquid would accidentally enter his eyes and clear his vision in life.

It Also Gave Me The Biggest Lesson of My Life

I obviously didn't go ahead with my evil plans and he's still there in my friend list--blocked-friends list, I mean. But this did teach me a lesson, one that I won't forget and the one that helped me control the urge to actually get back with him. I realized he was more concerned about my looks than my heart.

So, thanks to him, but I'll be way more careful the next time I fall for someone. As for the revenge-body part, I wouldn't mind another heartbreak just to lose a couple of more pounds. Just kidding!

Also read: The truth about revenge body: Wrong motivation, but best results.