Marrying right in life is a huge blessing. The huge role Anita’s husband played in all of this cannot be overemphasized. Imagine if she married a wrong husband,? will he even care to that extent? Listen attentively to her story, the turning point was when her husband told her he was afraid of loosing her, those were words on marble. Ikechukwu is a husband and more. Congratulations Anita. You are blessed.

I am encouraged. I am good to drop this comment there so that any time someone likes it, I will come back and watch this again. I need discipline.

I was always very slim from childhood till even after giving birth to my daughter who is now 19. I'm an ex dancer. My weight gain started after I got married in 2010. In 2017 I decided to change my life. I went from 92 kg to 67kg. Today.... I'm very much into sports and I eat a lot, but healthy foods. I eat fish and seafood. Only eat meat once in weeks. I pound my own yam, I dry my own amala plantains, I make my own juice. I learnt how to swim, how to ride a bicycle, go on a long walk and go to the gym... I'm now a dance and fitness teacher at the age of 42 !! And I look like I'm still in my early 20s.and I use bible verses to encourage myself and how I'm sorry for destroying my body that is supposed to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Love from Germany !!

There are people battling the same thing but they don't have money to make this step that you just did so thank God for your life dear

Omo some women really hit the husband jackpot in this life ❤️

The most honest celebrity in Nigeria. Much respect to her. This is so refreshing.

I am glad I came across this. I have been battling sleep apnea and later HBP because of my size, I refused to go on drugs because I felt I was too young to start a lifelong journey of taking routine drugs but my BP kept going high and got very dangerous because my weight increased still until I resigned to fate and decided to start BP drugs three months ago. The culprit? Coke and Pepsi are the major ones, others are spicy foods with lots of sodium, I crave this almost every day. I can relate to this story because several times I've tried to start by even stopping carbonated drinks, I start and after a day or two I go back and become worse, at times as much as three pet bottles a day. Yes, I claim I'm a foodie and don't joke with cake, I'm so shameless about it. Watching this has encouraged me, even though I might not think of surgery yet, I will keep working on avoiding the poisons I have gotten addicted to. Thank you for sharing your story

I love this woman.... Too original... Amazing wife and mother. God bless your hubby too

Weight loss discipline is no joke . If you don't struggle with weight you are blessed

For someone that has battled weight since 14years old and still battling, I respect you honesty and pray that you never give up

Thank you for your honesty and choosing not to mislead your fans by brands trying to take advantage.❤

You are the realest Nigerian celebrity. I salute you . I salute your husband 🫡. I want to be like him 🫡

I just watched your video twice and am crying, bcoz after I gave birth. I started having knees pains. Trust Africans I said and church also said it’s spiritual. And I migrated from 80 to105kg. I was having severe pains in my hand. I went to the chemist and they were asking me if I hv diabetes? Then I there I knew I had to lose weight, i checked my data and my BMI said I was currently on obsesity 2. I was waiting to give birth to all my kids before losing weight. But thank God I started dieting and now am 98kg and will still go down. Thank you for giving me more inspiration. My knees currently hurt now but I won’t be discouraged.

Who else is naturally in love with her. She is so gifted. Even her story made me laugh so hard because she still found a way to make it funny by the way she explained it. Mama may the lord keep strengthening you ❤❤❤

Weight gain and depression go hand in hand. I was praying she'd come true with her story and she did. Well done, Mama. Proud of you.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💐💖

Thank you for your heartfelt story. As a doctor, hearing how you described your symptoms and the diagnosis, despite all the glam and packaging at that time,is the most profound account for me. Many people are just dead men and women walking. We can still do all sorts but in reality, the body is crying out for help. I pray for more blessings upon you and your family. Choosing to bless our generation with this truth will save millions and God will take you to a new level of glory that even you cannot imagine. Thank You!

Even though u were going through health challenges u still managed to put a smile on our faces U are a strong woman N thank u☺️

You definitely were talking to me .Thank you for being so vulnerable with us and sharing your journey xxx

I wish I could give a billion likes, you are a real life role model for sharing your journey so real as it is. Everyone has some ugly and by sharing your journey, you have inspired a lot of black women like me in similar situations.

As a person who has struggled with my weight I understand how hard making the decision to go for WLS. I too made that choice and scheduled WLS for February 2024. Meanwhile I have done a number of things that have helped me lose 11kg over 3 months. 1. Stopped drinking my calories>>> no fizzy drinks, juices, milkshake, sweet tea etc. I drink water + black coffee and occasionally dry red wine. 2. Stopped buying and eating junk snacks. (lays, pringle chips, biscuits, popcorn, sweets) 3. Intermittent fasting. 20:4 week days (stop eating 7pm and then eat next day between 3-7pm) Weekends 16:8. I reduced carbs gradually + increased protien. 4. Walk 6000 steps 5 times a week. One of the things I find helpful is giving myself time. Focusing on building consistency with my new habits rather than focussing on the scale. Another is making small incremental changes. I started with just cutting out unhealthy drinks. Then added Intermittent fasting. Then gradually started reducing carbs, then walking 5000 steps. I have tried extreme changes all at once ... that didn't work for me. I would lose and gain back. Now I'm doing small but long term changes gradually. It's taken years to accumulate the weight. It will take time to shed it off and keep it off. Goodluck to everyone whose fighting for their health every day.

It’s body positivity that is killing most people in this present age I hope we take time to understand that keeping fit is for yourself not anyone

I really like how you made this video light with jokes despite how sad it was … this was very educative and inspiring ❤️

Even when you are serious you still funny mama. Do appreciate you for sharing such wonderful story... many shall benefit from it. We love you sis. ❤

First video I'm watching on KZfaq without skipping any part...... This is so inspiring

The fact that you were going through health challenges but you still put a smile on our face is amazing congratulations mama

I just felt you were talking to me directly, I’m trying to loose weight but the body is not willing.. then telling myself to love myself the way I am.. but hearing this now, I’m motivated and ready for the weight loss .. It’s a good decision on the weight loss surgery, you look so fineee 🥰 mama … now the peace of mind is restored back to you … congratulations!!! You’re a strong woman ❤️

This is the height of being vulnerable ❤😊. Itvtakes a lot to share this experience and you have done so to encourage and help others. Thank you. As a morbidly obese person, i have chosen to admit ive been cerelass with my eating, i have over indulged, i have consistently gained all the weight by myself and i am a FOOD ADDICT!.Now , by the grace of God Almighty , i choose life, i choose health, i choose slim and fit body. I decide to work hard on changing my nutritional lifestyle . I cling to your words today, " we need to normalize being fit, slim and healthy". It is a service to God, self and humanity. Overcoming any form of addiction is an uphill battle but we will win! God bless you on your journey

This is a great lesson for all of us. Thanks so much for opening your world to all of us. Shame on anyone in advance who wants to use your words against you. If we can do surgery to get rid of fibroids, hernia, appendicitis, etc., why can we do the same for fats? A friend called me last month complaining about difficulty in walking. He went to the hospital and was told his veins were getting small. He called me and laughed about it. Last Monday he had a stroke and went into a coma. Sadly, I lost him this morning. Our body continues to communicate to us but out of ignorance, carelessness, or busy schedules. Let's take our health seriously.

I’m so happy she was honest and bold enough to tell us the truth,God bless you sis

U are the realest person I’ve ever come across thank u

This story was so emotional for me and I cried because I actually put myself in your shoes. You are really a brave woman to share your story. It’s not all about body positivity when it starts giving you health issues, body positivity should come with being healthy. A healthy body= healthy soul and mind. Thanks for sharing ma’am🥰❤️

I was the event planner for that Fidelity End of Year Event. I saw you that day. You were so beautiful in your white pant suit. You totally killed your set as usual. You showed no sign of pain or distress. You are consummate professional. Thank you so much for "keeping it real" and sharing your journey!

I am really happy she came out with the truth, I was praying she does not come and tell us it was one tea or the other because I already knew what it was from day one. My respect and love for you is on a new level now.

"What is life if you're NOT healthy?" Powerfull words. Thank you my sister for the encouragement. I've been on & off on my journey, this is my first time watching you somehow you just pop-up on my feed. I appreciate you sharing your story. Much love from Florida😊

Cheers to Uncle Ikechukwu🫶🏼🥂🥂 He’s really a good man. GOD BLESS HIM ABUNDANTLY IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME AMEN AND AMEN 🙏🏻

It's good that a celebrity is mentioning this. So it can go round ❗

I have always respected you. But you have taken that to a whole new level now with this sincerity. Thank you

Chai I cried, nobody knows what anyone is going through, RWP went through all this and she still made us laugh, God bless her and continue to keep her for all of us❤❤

God bless you for telling the truth, unlike some people.

Eating disorder is also a form of addiction. Thank God you got help. There is no shame in admitting to needing help. Shout out to your hubby and your family 💖

I watch 20 min video without skipping it, it’s must be the realness video . Thanks. May God bless you and your husband.

Imagine going through all of this and she's still entertaining us😢

❣❣❣❣❣ saw this on IG, glad I found it here. You are amazing and such an inspiration, I love how real you are. As someone who has struggled with an eating disorder I get it.

Lizzo needs to hear this. She's out there with her crazy idea of self love and that it's ok to be a plus size and eat whatever you want. Thank you for this real warri pikin.

Thinking seriously, she has shared her story and it’s inspiring.

Gosh! People battle with so much outside social media yet keep motivating us online and we just assume all is well with them. You looked so ravishing in that white suit you wore for the Fidelity end of the year show and I mean who could have thought you were in so much pain? You're simply a very strong and resilient woman ma'am. Thank God for seeing you through the surgery and thank you for sharing your story with us all, it's really inspiring! Thank you again🤗🤗

You're so brave. Thank God you made the decision and thank you for sharing your story.

God bless ikechukwu evey woman's dream😢

Despite all these challenges you still carried on with your hustle diligently..I love your determination

I felt so much sincerity watching this video and I’m so happy for you and your family. You’re truly an amazing person for being able to pull through this while presenting a smile to the world. God bless you and keep you.

You are indeed a child of grace. After all that you have been through, not many people enjoy the grace to tell the story!

Monalisa won't like this. Body positivity person dey die go. You are a brave woman.

Thanks for sharing this with us. I’ve been battling weight loss for awhile since I was on medically prescribed drugs that eventually messed up my hormones. And you sharing your experience and not lying to make plus sized people buy pills that will never works says a lot about your care for humanity. Thank you.

I love you. Seriously we need so much discipline to achieve the weight loss . I was weighing 84kg during the lock down period and I followed a diet. No carbohydrates, no sugar. I ate so much fruits especially watermelon, proteins, a lot of pepper soup but not with the scotched pepper. I used Cayenne pepper instead. I ate a lot of vegetable, drank moringa mixed with citron and lemon grass with no sugar. To be sincere with us all I Lost about 14kg within 2 and a half month. We need a lot of discipline. I mean a lot

God has always been with you and will continue to be with you. An inspiring story to many who are going through a lot and will learn from this. Welldone Anita. Love you loads

Whoa! People already thought that you would lie and give credit to a slimming tea or weightloss regime 😢. Im happy for you. We must begin to teach our children to eat right from childhood. It is extremely difficult to change once adulthood hits! Gos bless you RWP 🎉🎉

So you were going through all these and you were still entertaining us.... Wow 😮. Thank God for your life.

This is the most genuine weight loss journey I’ve watched. The discipline is what has made me not lose weight as much as wish but this video just boosted my spirit ❤

My best line .... "What is life if you are not healthy?" I thank God for your life. Thank you very much for sharing your story.

I'm a large woman, and we live in a world where we all want to be accepted, but the truth is when one's weight becomes a problem, you are slowly sliding down the path of an unhealthy lifestyle and change is non-negotiable. Being breathless and tired is all the motivation I need to change my lifestyle.

Thank you for being sincere. Many will come and lie on how they lost 10 kgs in one week; making those who are not loosing weight fast or easily feel so discouraged. It's clear from your video that loosing weight is not easy, it takes time, it requires a lot of discipline and consistency. Thanks a lot ❤

Thank you for coming out and being vulnerable to share your story. Also thank you for telling us your truth.

This life no balance ooo.... As a mum of one i weigh 50kg.... I always complain about body cos I want to be thick ....God really Blessed me with flat tummy and shape that people find it hard to believe I have a child already Even thou people appreciate the body I still find it hard to accept me.. Now I think I should grateful for this gift of body. Lord I'm Sorry for my ignorance and I'm also thankful For giving me a desirable shape... I receive the Grace to Love my self even the more.... Amen🙏🙇🏻‍♀️

You're so down to earth and hilarious. Thank God you are on your way to better health and that you realise that dieting and exercise don't end even with weight loss surgery. Also consider working with a psychologist or therapist to help you with any underlying mental issues that may be causing the eating disorder. Cheers and good luck ❤

“Discipline will take you Places Motivation can't “ . But then Money also stops nonsense, we thank God for Providence . ❤🎉

It’s the honesty for me! Thanks for owning your truth! So glad u made it through.Not all of us fit afford surgery,we will keep working on our discipline to reach the desired weight. So help us God😊.Amen🙏🙏

Hmmm I'm 23 years of age and I weigh 150plus and it's becoming a problem to me as well I can't do anything on my own I'm helpless I also have eating disorders and it's becoming a problem to me I lack discipline I've tried so hard but to no avail I still can't get the results I want You said a lot of things that felt like u were talking about me My mom also calls me in the middle of the night to talk about how much she loves me and wouldn't want to lose me to weight gaining if u should see me now you'll cry for me I cried whiles watching this video I don't have money for surgery but I pray God helps me to control and discipline myself before it's too late Thank u for speaking for us some people think it's just easy losing weight they don't know what we've been going through God bless you ma'am ❤️ I hope ur story helps me in losing weight through self discipline and consistency

With the energy you use in your dance videos I never knew you were going through this. Omoh I feel inspired by your story because I started blowing up after the birth of my daughter and now I know I need to do something 😢

I used to wear a size 8/10 during my early adulthood around 21-22 years old, weighing around 65 - 70kg, which was ideal for my height and well-being. However, my current BMI calculation indicates that I'm moving towards obesity. Presently, I weigh around 94.something kg, roughly 95 kg even though I'm not even up to 30 years old and have no children. I'm thankful for your honesty and your successful journey. The self-discipline you mentioned, sis, is truly challenging, and I can relate to that. Your words have inspired me to prioritize my health and opt for cleaner eating habits. I'm determined to make an effort and, if possible, find an accountability partner. My job is quite stressful, and I tend to resort to "stress eating" during pressure-filled times, which seems to occur frequently nowadays. Additionally, the emotional challenges I've faced in these years, such as breakups and financial struggles, have not made things any easier.

Thank you for being vulnerable in sharing your story with us. Thank God for safe surgery and healing. Just like you mentioned, over 80% of weight maintenance depends on what we put inside our body. Exercise helps to tone the body and helps us build muscle in addition to physical endurance and resilience. Thank God for you. I bet your family is happy with your result. Now you can flaunt your body and maintain your result. I pray that everyone who desires weightless surgery and are not able to meet the financial requirement will receive divine help from above, Amen.

My true woman. Wears her heart on her sleeve. The love i have for this girl eh... even she no know. ❤

Many individuals attempt to conceal their struggles with weight gain or loss by using the notion of self-love as a shield, Self-love also means being disciplined with exercising and eating healthy. Another common misconception regarding body positivity, particularly for heavy individuals, is the idea that promoting body acceptance might negatively impact their mental and physical health since they might not even love their bodies. This misconception arises from a misunderstanding of what body positivity truly entails. In reality, body positivity is about embracing and accepting one's body, regardless of its size or shape. It encourages self-love and self-acceptance. However, it doesn't promote unhealthy behaviors or neglect of one's physical health. True body positivity involves taking care of one's body, making choices like eating healthy being active or exercising, doing things that could promote one's well-being, and even seeking professional guidance when necessary. It's essential to strike a balance between loving oneself and making choices that promote a healthy lifestyle.

How I lost 30kg with just discipline, and workout without gym. Is still a story I need to tell.. that discipline from above like she said.. we really need it .

I remember when we met at VOA season two and you called me your twin. I laughed, listening to your story now makes me understand the twin that I am to you. Thank you for sharing this. All these signs are what I have been battling with for over a year now. I don’t have the finances for a surgery but I am going to be quite disciplined on what I eat and also exercise. Thanks so much God bless you.

Thank you for being real as ur name, God bless ur hubby he is a rare being... Thank u so much for this honesty.... All the way from Warri with love❤

I’m so emotional right now😢😢😢

truly inspiring. Discipline is really key and we are what we eat. went on no oil, no sugar, lots of water with only 4OZ of protein and 4OZ of veggies for 21days with my supplements for energy. i lost 16pounds just after 2 weeks . And like she said, the discipline to stay on course is real. glad you made the best decision for you and your family Anita. Congratulations

I respect you for this ma,you are really a champion,not all celebrities will do this,instead they will lie that is a tea or herb. God bless you ma.

Honestly, this has inspired me, I lost over 30kg in 2020,and was happy and healthy, and then I began to over eat again 😭😭😭my husband is seriously complaining right now and listening to this now?? I have made up my mind to return to dieting. It's the best way to go. Thank you❤🌹🙏

Great job Anita.

This Story is unfiltered and I am glad you decided to do this. Your partner is a good man for staying true by your side. Your discipline to lose weight came out of love and passion for those you truly care about. Thank you for choosing to do this and God bless your family.

Thank you for being honest and owning your truth. Proud of you!

Not a comedian. A real motivational speaker. Listened from beginning to end. God bless you for your resilience. Choosing the right partner is gold!

Just when the Bible said "the truth shall set you free" that's exactly what you have done my lady , God bless for being truthful, we love you ❤️❤️❤️ other's would have jumped into this opportunity to deceive people, but no , you my lady is a woman of virtue, God bless you and keep you, bless your husband, indeed he found a good thing when he married and he obtained the greatest favor and shall keep obtaining till Jesus comes, congratulations 👏🎉 once again ma

Thanks, Anita for sharing ❤. I have my consultation this afternoon and I was going to change my mind. But now I am overly inspired by the video and I am doing this! ❤❤❤

Your story is so inspiring ma 🥺 although I’m a slim person I still feel like I’m not living or eating healthy . This is just a motivation thank you ma ❤️❤️

I love you ma! I love your sincerity ❤ I’m happy for you and your family You are truly blessed!

Thank you for being truthful and encouraging others. Am so proud of you, Momma.❤

Using statements like na fat I fat I no kill person, I love myself the way I am, body positivity etc is just a lie you tell yourself to escape from the reality of living a healthy life. I saw some nasty comments on your page. One said I follow you because of your body, this new body no fit you. Just imagine. You don’t know the health hazard of being overweight that’s why. Well done mama. Thanks for being honest and sincere. Health first abeg. Thank God you’re healthy now. Love you❤️❤️❤️

Keeping fit should be really normalised. 👌 Thank you Anita for preaching this. There is no gain in eating disorder. We all need discipline.

God bless for being truthful. This has inspired me to go for the surgery.🙏🏾

You just got a new subscriber, i love your honesty. I struggle with discipline too and i really need to be disciplined. I pray for strength and God's grace. Keep it up sis ❤

Did a gastric sleeve 2 years ago. Best decision ever.

Everyday we dress up and show up for the ones we love and care about, oblivious of the battles fought behind closed doors. If amongst other things, this video doesn’t encourage you to be kind to yourself and to others, I honestly don’t know what will.

As someone that weighs over a 100kg, I understand everybit of what youve said, same way .y people will keep shouting, we dont want to loose you but beginning that journey has been impossible. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us. I pray for strength to do these because i also feel all of those symptoms, sometimes they say im lazy but nobody knows exactly how it feels, thank you ma.

God bless you for this…… hearing the bitter and relatable truth from you has given me all the courage I need to lose extra weight. I lost so much of it in 2022, only to gain an extra in 2023 and still adding in 2024; I’m still battling nerve issues from my back to my legs, God abeg I need to wake up and do right by myself. It’s not easy, but one step at a time. I know I can do it and I will! Thank you Anita and you have a wonderful husband ❤❤ God bless you

Your vulnerability speaks volumes. Thank you. I don’t feel alone. Thank you.

I love her truth, I had a gastric bypass and lost 95kg and now I constantly tell people who are obese it’s the right decision but some people will challenge that course and even say why should I tell people about it. So happy for her. Am 3 years going and loving my life.

21:41 God bless you Sis, for telling the Truth about Your self. Is soo inspiring. And Educating for people to learn. Am watching from London and I have told my friends to watch. ❤❤❤

I love love your sincerity and how how you advised people to listen to their doctors. God bless your husband.