There are countless reasons why someone might want to lose weight. It might be for health reasons, to feel better in their own skin, to fit into certain clothes, or due to the social stigma that often surrounds being overweight. But for Josie Desgrand, a 16-year-old girl from Australia, it was Instagram that became the trigger for a life-changing transformation. At just 16 years old, Josie weighed 280 lbs (around 127 kg). Like many teenagers, she spent a lot of time on Instagram, scrolling through photos of slim, toned models who seemed effortlessly beautiful and happy. The constant comparison made Josie feel worse about her body. She had tried various diets before, but every failed attempt left her feeling more discouraged and stuck in a cycle of emotional eating and junk food. She described this time in her life as a downward spiral—where every disappointment led to more…
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There are countless reasons why someone might want to lose weight. It might be for health reasons, to feel better in their own skin, to fit into certain clothes, or due to the social stigma that often surrounds being overweight. But for Josie Desgrand, a 16-year-old girl from Australia, it was Instagram that became the trigger for a life-changing transformation. At just 16 years old, Josie weighed 280 lbs (around 127 kg). Like many teenagers, she spent a lot of time on Instagram, scrolling through photos of slim, toned models who seemed effortlessly beautiful and happy. The constant comparison made Josie feel worse about her body. She had tried various diets before, but every failed attempt left her feeling more discouraged and stuck in a cycle of emotional eating and junk food. She described this time in her life as a downward spiral—where every disappointment led to more…