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'I lost 61kgs and now people are nicer to me': South Africans reveal the complexities of weight loss

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Woman looking at herself in the mirror. (Alex Tihonov/Getty Images)
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Weight loss, whether significant or not, is often seen as a big achievement where the person went on a journey of determination and discipline to improve their health and their self-esteem. But what many people don’t realise is that losing weight can come with some unexpected consequences, both positive and negative, like being treated differently by everyone around you.

We spoke to three people about their post-weight loss life and the complexities that come with shedding those kilos.

'Strangers dismissed me'

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