SA Man Loses 42kg in 8 Months and Looks Unrecognisable, SA Stans: “They Were Never Ready for You”

• A man showed off how he looked before he lost weight, and after he lost 42kg in eight months
• The gent looked totally different, leaving South Africans shocked by his transformation
• The online community reacted to the clip, with many asking the guy for tips to drastically lose weight in less than a year
• Fitness Expert Bonge Gumede weighed in on how one can apply themselves to lose weight

A man stunned Mzansi after he posted a video of himself before and after losing weight.

In the clip uploaded by @phillication, the gent is captured sitting in a setting that seems to be a restaurant. At the time, he had not embarked on his weight loss journey; he was still chubby.

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Another part showed the young man after losing weight. He looked completely different. The TikTok user revealed in his bio that he lost 42kg in eight months.

Man shows off weight loss

Watch the TikTok video below:

Netizens applauded the man on his weight loss

The video garnered over 359k views, with many online users showering the man with positive messages for achieving such a seemingly impossible goal. Some wanted tips on how he managed to do it.

@nonto_m commented:

"Sana?! Listen! They were never ready for you!."

@ellen. stanned:

"Jaw dropping transformation ."

@lktvx beamed with pride:

"Soo proud of you and I don’t even know you❤️."

@Asakhe D Keti asked:

"How long did it take you? I’m really struggling to lose weight."

@Thato M applauded:

"Ehthe way my jaw dropped. Congratulations ."

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@sarabi complimented:

"Even the skin understood the assignment ke Sana ✨."

@Lunar shared:

"I relate, now the thing I'm scared of is gaining because I look younger now, I use romantize gaining weight but shame it took my beauty so andizi soze."

Fitness and wellness expert advises on weight loss

Speaking to Briefly News, Bonge Gumede advised that there are various ways one can go about when losing weight.

"For weight loss, aiming for around 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, coupled with strength training sessions, is often recommended. For muscle-building goals, focusing on resistance training sessions targeting major muscle groups 2-4 times per week, with each session lasting approximately 45-60 minutes, is common."

She also shared that time frames of witnessing weight loss differ, and one should focus on their goal.

"The amount of time one should spend exercising to reach a specific goal varies depending on factors such as the individual’s current fitness level, the intensity of the workouts, and the nature of the goal itself (e.g., weight loss, muscle gain, overall fitness improvement). It’s essential to listen to your body, gradually increase exercise duration and intensity, and seek guidance from a fitness professional if needed to create a safe and effective workout plan."

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Woman fits her old clothes after getting rid of 20kg

In another story, Briefly News reported about a woman who tried on her old clothes after losing 20kg.

@sbusisiwe.mkh on TikTok, wore her clothes from before she lost 20 kgs. Seeing the difference in her body garnered the woman over 30,000 likes. Many people commented on what they thought of her before pictures as well.

Source: Briefly News