Body Dysmorphia After Weight Loss & 5 Ways to Fight Back

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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage and Shame

I’m talking about something most people skip after weight loss: body dysmorphia.

Especially if you’re on a GLP-1 like Wegovy, Ozempic, or Zepbound, this distorted body image can quietly sabotage your progress—and your peace. I break down what body dysmorphia really is (it’s not just “bad body image”), how it hijacks your emotions and behaviors, and how it shows up—even when you’re doing everything “right.” I also share a patient story that might sound familiar.

This isn’t just about self-esteem. It’s about rewiring the inner critic no medication can quiet.

Let’s talk about it. Let’s normalize it. And let’s stop letting that distorted voice run the show.

Your worth was never meant to shrink.

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