Hidden cost of chasing the 'perfect body'

Hidden cost of chasing the 'perfect body' (Photo: Gemini)

When Zuri, 24, first saw her “after” photos, with her hourglass waist and perfectly sculpted curves, she felt an overwhelming sense of pride. For the first time in her life, she felt she had what she’d always wanted: the “perfect body.” But what Zuri didn’t expect was how that new body would make her feel. Behind the initial euphoria came unbearable pain, sleepless nights and growing anxiety.

“I thought I’d feel more confident. But the pain, the constant discomfort… I was scared I’d never be the same again,” she recalls quietly.