Mary Nyambura embarked on a transformative health journey that would not only change her life but also inspire those around her.

Her path to better health began when her doctor advised her to check her weight after repeated hospital visits due to swollen feet. Little did she know that this journey would not only transform her physical well-being but also her overall outlook on life.

Upon stepping on the scale at a local pharmacy, Nyambura was surprised to discover that she weighed 91 kilograms.

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"When I saw I was 91 kgs, I was shocked. I thought my swollen feet were due to health complications, but this revelation made me realize that my weight was a significant contributor," she recalls.

Mary Nyambura strikes a pose during an interview last week.

Photo credit: MERCY KIHUGU/MTAA WANGU

Her excess weight had not only affected her physical health but also her daily life. She found herself struggling at work and spending a substantial amount on transportation due to her reliance on a motorbike for errands in town.

Nyambura had previously invested in a gym membership, but inconsistency prevented her from seeing meaningful results.

Determined to change her life, she decided to kick start her weight loss journey in January by incorporating morning runs and jogs into her routine. However, the early wake-up calls posed a considerable challenge.

It was during this period that she reached out to a friend who had consistently shared her daily workout routines on social media and introduced Nyambura to a 50-day fitness challenge, where participants had to commit to daily workouts or face elimination.

"I asked her how she managed to stay consistent and she told me about the 50-day challenge. I requested to join and was asked to prove my commitment first," she says.

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Nyambura began her journey with three-kilometre jogs and eventually joined the challenge.

For 50 consecutive days, she remained dedicated, and her efforts paid off. She decided to extend her challenge for another 50 days as she started to feel the positive changes both mentally and physically.

This challenge instilled discipline and consistency in Nyambura's life, which are essential qualities when pursuing a weight loss journey.

Her lifestyle change was not just about exercise, but also being mindful of her diet.

The 29-year-old reveals that she experimented with various methods, such as intermittent fasting and weight loss concoctions, before finding what worked best for her.

Walking, jogging, and conscious eating became her pillars of success.

Over nine months, Nyambura has managed to shed 10 kilograms, a significant achievement that not only improved her health but also her self-esteem and she can now complete 21 Km of walking or running in a day.

"Weight loss is a personal and transformative experience, it involves deliberate and sustainable lifestyle changes, including diet and physical activity," she emphasizes.

The mother of one encourages those starting their journey to seek like-minded communities, maintain discipline, and persevere even when the going gets tough.

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Nakuru woman's strict workout routine that helped her lose 10kgs

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