Actress Eniola Badmus has spoken out about the ridicule she still faces despite losing almost half of her body weight. She claims that despite her amazing transformation, she is still being body-shamed.
The actress shared fresh images on Instagram today, reflecting on her five-year weight-loss journey. She revealed that years of self-control and dedication to bettering her health allowed her to drop from 170 kg to 83 kg.
She said;
“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.
“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, taking care of myself, using collagen, staying healthy, and embracing every stage of this transformation.
“Yet, every time I post, some people find something new to criticize. 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.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
I wonder why some individuals choose to make their fellow humans feel sad or insecure through body shaming. The truth is, no one has the right to judge or demean another person’s appearance because you did not create them. Every individual is unique and deserving of respect and kindness.
Instead of tearing others down, we should focus on uplifting and supporting one another. Kindness costs nothing, but its impact can be profound.
Let’s all strive to be nicer, more understanding, and encourage positivity—because everyone deserves to be accepted just as they are.
