Life can become quite challenging when you’re the target of ridicule.
Facing loneliness, mockery, and insecurities can be tough, but things can improve. Joan Joseph’s story is a testament to that.
At just 7 years old, Joan weighed around 60 kilograms. Excess weight was a constant struggle throughout her life.
By the age of 13, she weighed 100 kilograms, making every school day a nightmare.
She found comfort in food, which led to further weight gain.
Joan had no friends at school and faced constant ridicule. Her only comforts in this bleak world were food and music.
However, she managed to completely change her life. At 16, she decided to take control and started losing weight.
She adopted a strict diet and began exercising. Every evening, she ran for 2 hours in a field near her home.
Joan realized that there would always be people who were dissatisfied with her, so she decided that other people’s opinions didn’t matter.
She continued to focus on her appearance, updating her wardrobe, cutting her hair, wearing makeup, and staying active. Eventually, she began entering beauty contests.
In 2016, she won the Miss Selangor pageant. Selangor is the Malaysian state where Joan grew up.
Her story made her the most famous winner of the competition.
Her schoolmates must have been astonished to hear about it!
In 2018, she won 2nd place in the Miss India pageant.
Joanna Joseph has certainly traveled a long road to success.
Her weight loss journey has inspired and motivated hundreds of girls struggling with their weight. Keep it up, Joanna!
