We’ve all been fed the same narrative: lose weight, get fit, and everything in your life will improve. But is it really that simple? While shedding those extra pounds can indeed bring health benefits, there’s a darker side to weight loss that rarely gets talked about. Here are nine truths about weight loss that no one tells you, but you absolutely need to know.
You’d think that losing weight and sculpting a leaner body would boost your confidence. For some, it does. But for others, it can lead to something far more insidious—body dysmorphia. This mental health condition, where individuals become obsessed with perceived flaws in their appearance, is shockingly common among fitness buffs.
Research indicates that nearly 40% of regular gym-goers may be at risk of developing body dysmorphia. What’s more alarming is that these individuals often look “perfect” to others but are plagued by intense self-criticism.
As one fitness coach put it, The fitness industry rarely talks about this, as it doesn't align with the glossy, happy image of transformation that sells.
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