Sandra Dacha, a popular Kenyan actress and media personality, recently opened up about her weight loss journey in an interview with Massawe Japanni on Radio Jambo. Dacha revealed that she has been using the medication Ozempic to shed the extra pounds, disclosing that she spends a hefty Sh80,000 per month on the drug, which costs Sh20,000 per session.
Despite her decision to lose weight, Sandra emphasized that she has never had a problem with her body. She shared that her target weight is 123 kilograms, a weight she has maintained since 2010. However, after experiencing a sharp increase in weight following the Covid-19 pandemic, she decided to take control of her health. “I hit 152 kgs, and I was too comfortable. The doctor told me to lose weight because I was at the last stages of being obese,” she recalled. She has since embarked on a journey to return to her usual weight range of 123kg, which she intends to stop at, saying she cannot go lower than that.
Ozempic, a medication originally used for managing type 2 diabetes, has gained attention for its weight loss benefits. Dacha explained that the medication works by suppressing the appetite and making you feel full. “You can eat anything you want, but in smaller portions,” she said. Sandra also highlighted her change in eating habits, revealing that she now enjoys a more controlled diet, eating smaller portions compared to before when she would indulge in large meals like an entire pizza, six sausages, and multiple chapatis.
Her journey, which began in August 2023, has been a gradual process. Sandra mentioned that she started Ozempic treatment after being diagnosed with pneumonia in October of the same year. During her hospital visit, a nurse advised her to lose weight due to her condition, as she had surpassed the stage of morbid obesity. With a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, she was categorized as severely obese, a condition that has long-term health risks.
Since starting the treatment, Dacha has lost 17 kilograms and now weighs 135 kilograms, losing about one kilogram per week. She remains patient, acknowledging that her journey is far from over. “I have a long way to go. Patience is key,” she said. She hopes to reach her desired weight of 123 kilograms in the coming months.
Sandra Dacha’s decision to share her weight loss journey with her fans has been met with positivity, as many have noticed her transformation. She took to social media to share her progress, admitting that she initially planned to keep her journey private but decided to open up after reading the supportive comments from her followers. “I wanted to share my weight loss journey after a year, but it’s clear you guys had started noticing me losing weight, so I said why not talk about it now?” she concluded.
As Sandra continues on her weight loss path, her story serves as a reminder of the importance of making informed decisions about health and well-being, and the strength it takes to embark on such a personal transformation.
