Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has taken to social media to share her before-and-after photo, whilst encouraging her followers to value themselves no matter their size.
The 43-year-old shared the photo on her verified Instagram page on Friday, along with a message about self-acceptance and mental strength.
In her caption, she wrote: “I need you to hear this from me….being ‘fat’ is not the problem. Hating yourself is. Doubting yourself is. Believing you’re not enough is. That’s the real struggle.” She said.
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She added that, “Your size has never canceled your worth,” and encouraged people who want to lose weight to do it out of self-love, not because of outside pressure. Eniola urged everyone to appreciate their bodies for all they have endured, saying: “Respect it. Thank it. Celebrate it.”
She said her weight loss journey was about making steady choices over time. She added: “Transformation starts in the mind. I didn’t wake up one day different….I made small, consistent decisions. And guess what? You can too. If I can do it, you can absolutely do it.”
Eniola thanked her supporters, writing: “To everyone who has supported and celebrated my journey so far… I see you. I appreciate you. Your love means everything to me. Thank you for growing withme.” me.”
Over the years, the actress has been open about her body transformation.
In 2025 she marked her 43rd birthday reflecting on significant weight loss, moving from about 170kg to 90kg.
She described the change as improving her health and wellbeing, allowing her to breathe better, sleep better, eat cleaner, and feel lighter both physically and spiritually.
She has said her weight loss journey was difficult at times, and she sometimes misses parts of her former body’s fullness, but she remains committed to a healthier lifestyle.
