A 31-year-old man from Vietnam transformed his life after being rejected by 10 different women because of his weight, according to local media reports.
Le Hoang Long said he decided to make a drastic lifestyle change after repeated rejections damaged his confidence and motivated him to improve his health.
At his heaviest in early 2022, Hoang Long weighed 105kg, having gradually gained weight due to a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits.
The excess weight not only affected his self-esteem but also led to several chronic health problems.
“Every time I confessed my feelings, I was rejected. Some women distanced themselves from me, while others openly told me to lose weight before asking them out,” he said.
Determined to change, Hoang Long adopted a healthy calorie-deficit diet without skipping his main daily meals and committed to working out at the gym every day.
His strict discipline paid off, allowing him to lose 40kg and reach his target weight of 65kg in just six months, dramatically transforming both his appearance and confidence.
