Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has opened up about her remarkable weight loss journey, revealing that she once weighed 170 kilograms but now weighs 83 kilograms after five years of discipline and lifestyle changes. In an emotional Instagram post, she addressed the painful criticism she continues to face despite her achievement.
From 170kg to 83kg: A Five-Year Transformation
Badmus described her journey as one of the toughest experiences of her life. She emphasized that losing almost 90 kilograms was not the result of a shortcut but years of discipline, sacrifice, consistency, setbacks, and conscious decisions to prioritize her health.
"Five years ago, I weighed 170KG. Today, in 2026, I weigh 83KG. That didn't happen overnight. It took years of discipline, sacrifice, pain, consistency, tears, setbacks, and choosing my health every single day," she wrote.
Body-Shamers Still Attack Her Slimmer Frame
The actress expressed disappointment that the same people who once mocked her for being plus-size are now finding faults with her slimmer physique. She noted that it is natural for the body to change after such significant weight loss, including changes to the skin.
"What exactly do you want from me?" she asked. Badmus explained that she continues to take care of herself through healthy living and collagen treatments while allowing her body to adjust naturally.
Emotional Toll of Online Criticism
Badmus admitted that although she rarely responds to negative comments, they still affect her emotionally. "Just because I don't respond to the insults doesn't mean they don't hurt. It doesn't mean I'm weak. It doesn't mean I don't have feelings. I'm human," she stated.
A Plea for Women to Support Each Other
The actress reserved part of her message for women, saying it saddens her that many of the hurtful comments come from fellow women. She questioned why the slogan "women should support women" often disappears when another woman is trying to improve her life.
According to Badmus, nobody deserves to be bullied because of their body size, whether they are overweight or have successfully lost weight. She urged people to choose kindness instead of constantly criticizing others over their appearance.
"I've done something remarkable. Going from 170KG to 83KG isn't a small achievement," she added.
