Badmus Slams Critics For Shaming Weight Loss Journey
Actress Eniola Badmus is celebrating a major weight-loss milestone, saying she has gone from 170kg to 83kg in five years.
In an Instagram post, she said the change was not instant, explaining that it took years of discipline, sacrifice, pain, consistency, and conscious daily decisions about her health.
Badmus described it as one of the toughest journeys of her life, but said she’s proud of her progress.
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The statement added that, “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. It has been one of the hardest journeys of my life, and I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come.”
She said the same people who criticized her for being plus-size are now criticizing her for losing weight.
According to her, loose skin is normal after losing nearly 90kg, adding that she is managing it with collagen, healthy habits, and self-acceptance at every stage.
“But here’s what breaks my heart… The same people who body-shamed me when I was plus-size are the same people body-shaming me now that I’ve lost the weight. What exactly do you want from me? When someone loses almost 90KG, it’s completely normal for the skin to change. Of course, my skin will adjust. I’m doing my best to take care of myself, use collagen, stay healthy, and embrace every stage of this transformation,” she stated.
Badmus stressed that she feels pain from online insults, even when she doesn’t respond.
“Yet, every time I post, some people find something new to criticise. 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. Blood runs through my veins just like yours. Words have consequences,” she added.
She said losing that much weight at her age is a big achievement, and urged people to celebrate her resilience instead of picking out flaws.
“At my age, I think I’ve done something remarkable. Going from 170KG to 83KG isn’t a small achievement; instead of constantly pointing out what you think is wrong with my body, why not celebrate the strength, determination, and resilience it took to get here? If you don’t have anything kind to say, it’s okay to say nothing at all,” she continued.
The actress also called out women for bullying other women, despite calls to support each other.
“And to my fellow women, this part is especially for you. So much of this bullying comes from women. We often say, “Women should support women.” But where is that support when another woman is fighting to become healthier and happier? Kindness costs nothing. Let’s stop tearing people down because of their bodies.”
She therefore opined that no one deserves to be bullied for being plus-size or for losing weight.
BY ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO
