Heartbreak Diet: Lady Recounts How Grieving a Failed Relationship Made Her Lose 32kg in Two Years

In an age where social media has become the new therapy room, one young woman’s story of heartbreak and transformation has set off a wave of emotional and humorous reactions online. A user identified as @lambunnyk2, who goes by the name Favy Sky, recently shared how she grieved the end of a relationship for two full years, during which she unintentionally shed a massive 32 kilograms in weight. Her revelation, though heartfelt, sparked a chain of mixed reactions ranging from empathy to playful banter, with many netizens turning the comment section into a blend of a support group and a comedy club.

It all began when a user named @mercy_ninian posted a tongue-in-cheek comment that read: “Healing for two months ke? Na vampire bite you G.” The playful jab at people who claim to move on from heartbreaks within weeks resonated with those who have struggled to recover from failed relationships. But the conversation took an emotional turn when Favy Sky replied candidly, saying: “I grieved for 2 years. Went from 110kg to 78kg. Dey play Gg0.” Her statement was raw, revealing not just the depth of her emotional pain but also the physical toll heartbreak had taken on her body.

For many, heartbreak is a painful but often invisible process. People cry, isolate themselves, and try to rebuild their lives in silence. But for Favy, the pain was visible in the mirror every day as her body reflected her emotional struggle. Losing 32 kilograms in two years is no small feat, and while most people spend thousands on weight loss programs, gym memberships, and diet plans, Favy’s journey was powered by heartbreak — a cruel but effective motivator.

Almost instantly, her tweet drew reactions from hundreds of users who found themselves somewhere between laughter and concern. One user, @ifebebbi, replied: “Please can you recommend the person? I need to lose belly fat.” That comment alone summed up the internet’s ability to find humor even in emotional confessions. Beneath the jokes, however, was an unspoken acknowledgment that heartbreak, though devastating, can trigger profound change — sometimes physically, emotionally, and even mentally.

Heartbreak-induced weight loss is not new. Psychologists have long explained that emotional distress can significantly affect eating habits, metabolism, and overall health. When people go through breakups, their stress hormones spike, often leading to loss of appetite or disrupted sleep. For some, it means binge eating and gaining weight; for others, like Favy, it leads to drastic weight loss. In her case, it seems grief became both a burden and a strange form of transformation — reshaping her body as she battled the loneliness and pain of separation.

But while the reactions were mixed, Favy’s story resonated deeply with many women and men who have experienced the same silent suffering after losing someone they loved. The internet, as always, became a stage for shared experiences. Comments poured in from people who admitted to going through similar phases — crying themselves to sleep, avoiding food, and losing touch with reality for months, all in the name of love. Some joked that if heartbreak could be marketed as a weight loss method, gyms would go out of business. Others cautioned that such drastic weight loss can be unhealthy and should never be romanticized.

Favy’s experience has also ignited a quiet conversation about how society often downplays emotional healing. In today’s world of quick fixes and motivational quotes, people are pressured to “move on” within weeks of heartbreak, as though healing has a timeline. When someone like Favy admits to grieving for two years, it challenges the unrealistic expectation that love lost should be quickly forgotten. Her story reminds everyone that heartbreak doesn’t just vanish with a new haircut, a vacation, or motivational words — sometimes, it lingers, reshaping both body and soul in ways no one expects.

Interestingly, some users have interpreted her experience as a form of emotional cleansing — an unintentional “detox” that came with cutting off emotional baggage. While that might sound poetic, the truth behind her story is far from glamorous. Emotional trauma can break a person in ways that even physical injuries cannot. The loneliness, anxiety, and self-doubt that follow a breakup can feel suffocating. Favy’s transformation might look like a success story on paper, but it carries layers of pain, resilience, and rebirth that only those who have loved deeply and lost can truly understand.

The comment section of her post has since evolved into a fascinating mix of self-reflection and dark humor. Some users are sharing their own “grief-to-glow-up” stories, describing how they became fitter, stronger, or even more successful after heartbreak. Others are sharing memes and jokes about turning heartbreak into a weight loss challenge. One user joked, “Omo, heartbreak na better gym instructor o. Just give am two months, you go see result.” Another said, “If na so heartbreak dey work, abeg make my ex call me again.”

Beyond the laughter, though, many have also taken a moment to express empathy for those who are silently battling heartbreaks. The post has become a safe space for people to vent, joke, and heal together — proving once again that social media, despite its chaos, can sometimes serve as a community for collective healing.

Experts have always emphasized the importance of emotional recovery after heartbreak. Healing properly helps prevent long-term mental and physical damage. While heartbreak may cause temporary changes in appetite, sleep, and energy, it is crucial to find healthier coping mechanisms. Some therapists recommend exercise, journaling, talking to a trusted friend, or seeking therapy. For those who go through drastic physical transformations like Favy, it’s also important to ensure that health doesn’t become collateral damage in the process of emotional recovery.

As Favy’s story continues to circulate online, it serves as both a cautionary tale and a source of hope. It’s a reminder that heartbreak can change people in ways they don’t anticipate — some lose themselves, while others find new versions of who they are. And in a world obsessed with instant healing, her honesty stands out as a testament that real recovery takes time — sometimes months, sometimes years.

For now, the internet can’t stop talking about her journey. Some call it tragic, others inspirational, but everyone agrees on one thing — love, or the loss of it, has the power to transform us completely. Whether it’s through tears, reflection, or unintentional weight loss, heartbreak remains one of life’s most unpredictable teachers.

As one user summarized under her post: “You didn’t just lose weight, you shed the version of yourself that carried pain.”

Indeed, Favy’s story is not just about losing 32 kilograms — it’s about losing heartbreak’s heavy hold and slowly finding light again, one kilogram and one memory at a time.