‘20 years younger’: man in China motivated to shed 50kg after seeing obese, paralysed man in hospital, shocking many online

In China, a 36-year-old man named Ming made headlines when he lost an incredible 50kg in under two years, simply by cutting down on sugar. At his heaviest in 2021, Ming weighed a hefty 120kg, but after his impressive weight loss journey, he now tips the scales at just 70. 5kg. Social media users were astonished, with many commenting that he appeared to have reversed time by two decades.

Ming, hailing from Guangdong province, discovered that the key to his transformation was drastically reducing his sugar intake. Previously, he had thought that sugar was the solution to his unhappiness, often indulging in sweet sodas and ice cream to cope with stress. However, witnessing a neighbor's health deteriorate due to obesity and alcohol, resulting in paralysis from a stroke, served as a stark warning. Ming decided to overhaul his diet, eliminating sugary foods from his home and carefully checking food labels.

He swapped out high-glycemic index foods like white rice for healthier grains, increased his vegetable and protein consumption, and limited his sugar consumption to a minimal part of his diet. Ming also incorporated regular exercise into his routine, including long walks and fitness classes, though he claims his activities were nothing extraordinary. Now, Ming is a popular lifestyle influencer on Xiaohongshu, with thousands of followers. His transformation has inspired many, with people jokingly accusing him of using his son's photo due to his youthful appearance. Others expressed admiration for his dedication, and some even noted that losing weight was the best beauty treatment one could have.