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Losing weight
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One reporter’s weight-loss journey and what a ‘healthy body’ means to him

One health expert discusses how body image standards for men emphasise muscularity and low body fat and how that focus can negatively impact men

 

 

Kayla ChanandOscar Liu

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Once called a “deadly fat boy”, Post reporter Oscar Liu reflects on his weight loss journey and his struggles with his body image. Liu said he had developed an eating disorder at one point in his life and tried various methods to lose weight, including using weight-loss pills. Struggling with the simple demands of an overseas trip in 2024 was a wake-up call for Liu,  leading to his decision to hire a personal trainer who would push him to focus on regular exercise and a strict diet.

 

 

 
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