The road to postpartum obesity: Li Yuanxi's 100-day transformation from 100 kg to a completely different person – a testament to her willpower.

I gained weight rapidly after childbirth and even developed social anxiety. I wonder if anyone has seen the movie *Love Actually*? Remember the classic confession scene? My first romantic confession was to Yuanxi. With a sincere heart, she wrote what she wanted to say to me in her sketchbook, then showed it to me page by page, tears streaming down her face. Her chubby hands were trembling. Although I was very touched, I silently thought to myself, "What? A girl confessed to me!" But when she said, "Kwon Mi-jin is my ideal," I immediately perked up my ears and listened carefully. Although Yuanxi was also quite plump before giving birth, she gained weight rapidly afterward, exceeding 100 kilograms. She said that as she got fatter, she disliked herself more and more, didn't want to go out, and only faced her husband and daughter every day. Yuanxi, who was originally more cheerful and optimistic than anyone else, closed herself off because of her obesity. I understand this feeling very well because I also went from 58.5 kilograms to 69 kilograms. At that time, I lied to everyone, wanting only to be alone and avoiding contact with anyone. I hated and despised myself, feeling like the ugliest person in the world, which led to social anxiety, hurting my parents and upsetting my friends and family. Sister Yuanxi has struggled with weight loss for the past 30 years, and because I understand that feeling so well, I really wanted to help her. I, too, had once lost my cheerfulness and optimism due to obesity, but I've overcome many obstacles and am happier than before. Therefore, I wanted to show Sister Yuanxi the joy of seeing the rainbow after the storm. After a month of the "Slimming Girl" project, although Sister Yuanxi's weight was still over 80 kilograms, she had undergone a complete transformation and was continuing to change. Sister Yuanxi even joked with me, "I've become a positive person again! Now, if I come home even a little late, my husband keeps calling me, saying he's worried people will think I'm a prostitute and kidnap me! Hahaha..." She also said that she will definitely succeed and then help others who have the same struggles as her. Now it's Yuanxi's turn to help others! Brother-in-law, please keep a close eye on her and don't let anyone kidnap her! After gaining weight and exceeding 100 kilograms, I became withdrawn and hated myself. My figure was already quite plump, and after giving birth, my weight exceeded 100 kilograms. I started to hate myself, rarely leaving the house, my life revolving only around my husband and child. My originally cheerful and optimistic personality was replaced by nearly a year of isolation. By chance, I learned about "Slimming Girl - Quan Meizhen," the first case I'd seen of someone who had weighed over 100 kilograms and successfully lost weight without surgery. My original weight was the same as Meizhen's, 103 kilograms, so I felt hopeful, and Meizhen became my ideal role model. Reading Meizhen's "I Lost 50 Kilograms - A Weight Loss Method More Effective Than Plastic Surgery" every day, I made up my mind to lose weight in 2014. I wanted to be like Meizhen, so I diligently studied her daily life and eating habits. After seeing the recruitment notice for the "Slimming Girl" program, I pondered for several days before finally mustering the courage to submit my application. I successfully passed the first stage of document review and entered the second stage of selection. Seeing Quan Meizhen's slim and confident figure, I became even more convinced that if I became a "Slimming Girl," I could become like her. During the selection process, I discovered that many people suffer greatly from obesity. Listening to their stories, I felt deeply for them and made a wish in my heart: "This time, I must succeed in losing weight; I want to live with more confidence." With the help of professional doctors and coaches, I began to gain confidence. The day before the selection, worried that I would be too nervous to fully convey my feelings, I wrote down what I wanted to say in a sketchbook, just like in the movie "Love Actually," writing down my determination to succeed in losing weight word by word, conveying it to Meizhen. When the results were announced, I silently prayed, and suddenly I heard my name! I could hardly believe it; it was the happiest moment of my life, filled with excitement and gratitude. Even after the selection process ended, I still felt it was all unreal. Now, I'm determined to lose weight seriously because I represent many who couldn't be selected. I want to tell everyone that even someone as weak-willed as Li Yuanxi can do it. Instantly, my desire to lose weight became even more urgent! After becoming a "Slimming Girl," I received a diagnosis from an obesity specialist every week, and daily classes were taught by professional fitness coaches. I remember on the first day of the "Basic Fitness Test," my blood vessels were blocked by fat, making it impossible to have a blood test. It wasn't until a week later that they found my veins, which seems incredible now. Obesity specialist Dr. Kim Min-young systematically explained nutrition and hormones to me, helping me to understand my body anew. Just looking at the doctor gave me hope for weight loss because she's so beautiful! Coach Ahn Jin-pil displayed overwhelming charm from the very beginning of the selection process; I still can't forget his eyes! He told me with his eyes that as long as I followed his instructions, I could shed the fat. Perhaps it was because he had so many slimming techniques and experience that he could see my situation at a glance, which changed my attitude towards exercise. Two months later, I could actually fit into size M clothes! The first month was blissful and enjoyable. Thanks to the book "I Lost 50kg-A Weight Loss Method More Effective Than Plastic Surgery," I didn't experience the stress of hunger during the dieting period at all, and I ate delicious and satisfying meals every day. However, from day one, exercise was my Achilles' heel; I felt like I'd sweated through my entire life. The second month marked the official start of the weight loss period. The sweet period of weight loss was over, and what followed was overwhelming pain. Because of dietary restrictions, I not only dreamed of eating large meals but also watched food programs with longing. Eating the same diet meals every day was truly agonizing! Seeing my family enjoying their food made me so sad I cried, but I couldn't eat, absolutely couldn't! The most painful part was the daily exercise routine-it was pure hell. The frequency and intensity of my workouts increased significantly in the second month. The day after doing 200 squats, my thighs ached terribly when I walked; the day after doing crunches, my abdomen felt like it was about to burst; and the day after running on a treadmill with a 16-degree incline, I experienced pain similar to that after a strenuous mountain climb. Even so, seeing myself drenched in sweat made it all worthwhile!