Kalekye Mumo Regrets After Losing Weight [VIDEO]

Photo collage of journalist Kalekye Mumo
Photo collage of journalist Kalekye Mumo
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Digital journalist and former Kiss FM presenter Kalekye Mumo disclosed that she regretted after losing weight.

The ex-K24 TV presenter, during an interview on Switch TV on Thursday, April 30, disclosed that she didn't like her new look, but acknowledged that it was a decision she had to live with even though she was criticised for it.

"Anyways, I didn't like the way I looked when I became too skinny. Many of my friends argued that I had changed a lot. One of my friends who has had a crush on me for long was so mad and told me that they liked me the way I was before. That's when you realise there's always somebody for you no matter how you are. But if what you have doesn't fit your boat, jump to the next boat. It's your life and the way you want to live it," Kalekye disclosed. 

Ex-K24 journalist Kalekye Mumo poses for a photo in an Instagram post in April 2020
Ex-K24 journalist Kalekye Mumo poses for a photo in an Instagram post in April 2020
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She went on to state that even after she changed her look, she was still trolled and attacked by the plus-size community.

"My decision had nothing to do with anybody. If I had to do it for somebody else, then that would be a problem. After I lost weight, the whole plus-size community came after me and accused me of cheating them and leaving them all alone. Left them where?

"But this is my body, look, how I feel about it is my own decision. And the same thing when I decided I wanted to go on my weight loss journey, it had nothing to do with anyone else," the musician stated. 

According to her, being trolled and abused had been part of her life and she was used to it. She, however, argued that those who pick on others try to pinpoint flaws as they cannot handle their own issues. 

"Remember I was in the industry for over 9 years and there is no insult I never missed out on. I grew up with three elder brothers and from them, I heard everything negative anyone would mention.

"The problem is that people don't know themselves well enough and pick an issue with other people who know themselves well enough. However, they can't find a reason to lament.  

"Make personal decisions and be happy in your skin. If in your skin you going to have a challenge that may lead to health problems, really, are you going to stay that way or change it?" Kalekye posed. 

Faith Nashipae, a professional counsellor and psychologist at Thriving Families Kenya, reiterates Kalyeke's stance on self-love, adding that by appeasing other people one tends to lose him/herself.

"The meaning we please others, we lose ourselves as we are lost in trying to do what makes others happy. Obesity has varying causes and one should view it from a mental health perspective as its main cause is the reaction to something. Issues like stress lead to unhealthy eating habits or someone refrains from physical exercises. There must be a trigger. The underlying cause has to be solved first if one wants to fight obesity. 

"Underlying causes can be like neglect while young and phobias. One has to appreciate themselves and understand that they are human and what's important is what matters to you. The minute you accept yourself, what people say won't matter. If you are in the social space, you can take a break and sort your issue before resurfacing. Maybe lose weight or just to catch some breath," Nashipae advised while speaking with Kenyans.co.ke on Saturday, May 2.

Video: Switch TV

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