“From Burnout to Breakthrough: How One Woman’s 45-Pound Weight Gain Sparked a Life-Altering Transformation!”
In a world where the hustle never stops, a Chinese woman named Ouyang Wenjing has thrown a spotlight on a startling issue we often overlook: the steep price of overworking. Yep, it turns out that juggling late-night deadlines and endless Zoom meetings can lead to more than just desk headaches—think 20 extra kilos! In a candid post on Xiaohongshu, Ouyang shared her jaw-dropping journey from weighing 60kg (130 pounds) to a staggering 80kg (175 pounds) within just a year all thanks to work-induced stress. How does one go from shedding weight to piling it on while trying to climb the corporate ladder? Ouyang’s story has sparked a lively debate about “overwork obesity,” inviting us to question just how far we’re willing to push ourselves in the name of success! Grab your popcorn, folks, because this is one eye-opening tale about the real-life impact of our “always-on” work culture!A Chinese woman reignited discussions about “overwork obesity” after sharing that she gained 20 kilos (just over 44 pounds) in a year due to work-related stress.
Ouyang Wenjing from the Guangdong province in southern China, said on the social media platform Xiaohongshu that her weight had increased from 60kg to 80kg (130 to 175 pounds).
While the 24-year-old did not specify the nature of the job, she mentioned that she worked overtime, had irregular shifts, and ordered food delivery for all her meals, as per SCMP.
Ouyang said her job had become a “disaster” for her mental and physical health and that she has been feeling “much better” since she quit last June.
