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Bridesmaid's Extreme Diet Leads to Shocking Health Crisis

1/26/2026

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Xiaoyu, a 26-year-old Chinese woman from Hangzhou, lost 15 kg in two months through extreme dieting.
She aimed to look slimmer as a bridesmaid for her best friend's wedding by nearly eliminating staple foods.
Her drastic plan led to prediabetes, a development that shocked many online.
Xiaoyu's story highlights the risks of extreme dieting practices.

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Story summary

Xiaoyu, a 26-year-old Chinese woman from Hangzhou, lost 15 kg in two months through extreme dieting.
She aimed to look slimmer as a bridesmaid for her best friend's wedding by nearly eliminating staple foods.
Her drastic plan led to prediabetes, a development that shocked many online.
Xiaoyu's story highlights the risks of extreme dieting practices.