Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has opened up about the emotional side of her remarkable weight loss journey, revealing that the criticism she faces today is not very different from the ridicule she endured when she was heavier.
In a heartfelt post shared on Instagram, the actress reflected on how far she has come over the past five years.
According to her, she weighed 170 kilograms in 2021 but now weighs 83 kilograms in 2026 after years of commitment to improving her health and wellbeing.
She wrote: “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.”
Badmus, however, expressed disappointment that despite losing nearly 90 kilograms, she continues to face body-shaming online.
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She noted that the same people who mocked her for being plus-size are now criticising her slimmer appearance and the physical changes that naturally come with significant weight loss.
She continued: “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.”
The actress explained that she is doing everything possible to care for herself, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle and using collagen products to support her skin as her body adjusts to the transformation.
She continued:“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.”
The actress said she believes her achievement deserves to be celebrated rather than criticised, especially considering the determination and resilience required to sustain such a dramatic change in weight.
She also called on women to be kinder to one another, lamenting that much of the bullying directed at her comes from fellow women despite the popular slogan that women should support women.
She added: “Nobody deserves to be bullied for being plus-size, and nobody deserves to be bullied for losing weight either. I’m proud of my journey. I’m still growing, still healing, and still becoming the best version of myself. You don’t have to love my body, but you can choose to respect it. Be kind. Always.”
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