Alex Buscemi
Losing weight is often framed as a straightforward journey—eat less, move more, and see results.
But for those who have gone through it, the reality is full of surprises.
People who have lost a significant amount of weight took to the internet to share the things no one warns you about, from the weird physical changes to the unexpected emotional shifts.
Some found themselves struggling with body image in ways they never expected, while others realized their relationships with food, clothes, and even other people had completely changed.
Whether it’s discovering that certain body parts don’t shrink the way you thought they would or realizing that compliments can be more complicated than they seem, a viral post on threads is revealing the less-talked-about side of weight loss.
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