I eat very little, often skip dinner, and sometimes avoid carbs for breakfast and lunch. Why is it still difficult for me to lose weight? (Nguyet, 36, Hanoi)
At 40, Pham Thi Hien overcame extreme challenges, gained 8 kg, and now lives a healthy life 18 years after heart valve replacement surgery and a hyperthyroidism diagnosis.
Chronic stress led 35-year-old Thuy to gain weight rapidly, accompanied by insomnia and a rapid heartbeat. After three months of obesity treatment and walking, she lost 14 kg.
