Column | He shared his weight loss online. Then a million strangers chimed in.
- Posted on November 6, 2025
- By Washington Post
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Column | He shared his weight loss online. Then a million strangers chimed in.

Ethan Benard hit 660 pounds and decided to share his weight loss on social media. It got him sponsorships and fame. But also unkind comments from strangers.