Lazkani’s candidness has provoked a mixed online reaction. Supporters praised her for rejecting tight beauty standards; critics questioned the method and long-term health implications. The episode highlights how weight and wellbeing are easily conflated in public discourse, and how social-media audiences often prioritise appearance over context. In response, several UK nutrition experts have urged nuance: weight restoration can be therapeutic after periods of undernourishment, but should be balanced and supervised.
Whatever one’s view, the story maps a familiar pattern in celebrity culture: personal health choices become public stories, and the person at the centre must manage both bodily change and the conversation that follows.
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