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A distinctive feature of this journey was the focus on "nonscale victories"—improvements in mobility, clothing fit, and overall physical function. For instance, the individual was able to put on shoes without assistance and comfortably wear shorts they previously couldn’t fit into. These successes served as powerful motivators, emphasizing that progress isn’t solely measured by weight but also by quality of life and self-perception.
They describe a moment of elation when stepping into new shorts—symbolic of shedding weight and gaining freedom from physical limitations.