7 celebs who excited us with their inspiring weight loss journeys

by MARY NG'ANG'A

06 September 2022 - 11:45

Amira Marlow. The mother of two revealed her impressive weight loss a few weeks ago
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Cutting weight has become the new normal among Kenyan Celebrities. Recently, several celebs have shared their weight loss journeys with fans online, celebrating their milestones after losing weight.

Below is a list also explaining why they chose the road;

1. Amira

The ex-wife to businessman Jamal Roho Safi has been on a rebranding journey, and she wasn't mincing her words as she said she was working on herself.

"The grass is not greener on the other side; It’s greener where you water it. and that's on putting myself first👊🏽I did it! I’m so proud of myself! This is how -17kgs looks like *pats myself on the back*" she wrote.

Amira Marlow. The entrepreneur has lost a lot of weight in the past one year
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2. Sheila Mwanyigha

The media personality in an interview mentioned her weight loss journey got triggered by age advancement.

She noted waking up tired in the morning was not adding up for her, and she had to make it happen.

Sheila Mwanyigha. The 'Pole Pole' singer has dropped an impressive amount of weight in the past two years
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3. Willis Raburu

Willis revealed that he was forced to undergo Gastric bypass weight loss surgery for the sake of his health.

He disclosed that before the procedure he had lost 21kgs having weighed 164 kgs before.

Willis Raburu The media personality has opened up about a gastric bypass surgery he had to undergo
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4. Chebet Rono

The 22-year-old content creator stated that after battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, losing weight was the only gift she could give herself.

She added she was not ready for the immense fame she plunged into at such a tender age.

Radio host cum YouTuber Chebet Ronoh reveals how she lost 30 kgs.
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5. Big Ted

Thomas Kwaka attributed his massive weight loss to a gastric bypass he underwent in India to be a lightweight.

Before the Surgery, Big Ted weighed over 168 kgs before going down to 97 kgs after his surgery.

Big Ted. Big Ted attributed his massive weight loss to a gastric bypass he underwent
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6. Kate Actress

The multiple award-winning actress opted for a gastric balloon procedure to help her with weight loss.

The mother of two disclosed that she needed to shed weight for some acting opportunities and also live a healthy life.

She mentioned that she was in and out of the gym but had not shed off the excess weight.

"There are roles I would like to play, that I feel I'm ready for, but I feel I would be more confident and sexier if I was a few kilograms lighter," Kate noted

Kate Actress Kate Actress revealed that she lost weight to look sexier and also for acting roles
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7. Anerlisa Muigai

The Keroche heiress revealed on social media that she had lost weight to resemble her late sister Tecra Muigai.

"My family and I miss Tecra so much that I promised I will lose weight to her size, every time they look at me, they see her but when I speak, they hear my voice. God bless Us all.”