A few years back, as few as 10, the women in Costa Rica were 100% slim. Now things have gotten bad, many overweight, watching their figure isn’t the norm anymore. Even in places like the Del Rey and Key Largo, thin girls are the norm.;
Why? Let’s blame on the cellular phone and fast food.
Ticas used to walk to their friend’s house, now the call on the cell phone and social media apps to stay in touch. Many have cars, add a few more pounds.
McDonald’s!!! How many are there in San Jose centro? Count them. Six from Paseo Colon to the Plaza de la Democracia. Three alone, counting the one that is a half block from the Banco de Costa Rica. Add to the list of fast foods: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Carl’s, Jr., Popeyes, and so on…
At home it is pura manteca (fat). Mantequilla (butter) is too expensive. Fried everything is the morn. Meals are extra starch/carb.
And then there’s the mentality.
The sister of a the wife of a friend, at only 18, says she doesn’t have to watch her figure anymore, she now has a boyfriend.