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Chinese woman loses 21kg after friend suggests she'd resemble actress Yang Mi

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A woman in China successfully lost 21.5 kilograms over four months after her friend suggested she would resemble actress Yang Mi if she became thinner. The woman, who previously weighed 64kg, reduced her weight to 42.5kg by adhering to a strict diet and exercise regimen. This transformation has reportedly boosted her self-esteem and garnered significant admiration online. AI

RANK_REASON This is a personal anecdote about weight loss inspired by a celebrity resemblance, not a significant AI development.

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Chinese woman loses 21kg after friend suggests she'd resemble actress Yang Mi

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    China woman loses 21kg after friend’s idea that being thinner makes her resemble famous actress

    A woman in eastern China shed 21.5kg in just four months because her best friend told her she would look like the famous actress Yang Mi if she became thinner. The woman, who uses the alias taozichibubao, shared her slimming experience on social media, winning massive admiration …

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