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New weight-loss drugs are causing a bizarre side effect: people are reporting “ghost fat,” where their brains still perceive their old body size despite dramatic weight loss. Similar to phantom limb syndrome, this mind-body disconnect affects those who’ve had bariatric surgery or lost weight rapidly — sometimes lasting up to 30 months. The way weight is lost matters too: drugs shed fat and muscle together, while dieting burns mostly fat, confusing the brain’s internal map. Experts say it’s a temporary glitch in our mental body image software — eventually, the brain catches up.

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