‘Been through the most these past couple of years’ — Itu Bokaba on her weight-loss journey

Actress Itu Bokaba has opened up on Instagram about her weight-loss journey,

She said she is in a place where she looks and feels better.

Itu showed off her before and after weight-loss pics. She also got real with her followers about how her mental health played a role in her weight gain.

“Been through the most these past couple of years. If I can tell you the details, you will be shook. All my pain manifested into comfort eating and my body was not able to release the toxins. @ubettinawethu helped me reduce some of my financial struggles. I was able to focus on me. I was able to come out of a toxic situation and stand on my own two feet.

“My confidence took many knocks and I'm still working on it, but weight loss has helped me look and feel better,” she wrote.

A number of celebs have shared their experiences with mental health.

Yanga Sobetwa recently celebrated her birthday by reflecting on overcoming depression and anxiety. 

Taking to her Instagram timeline, the 22-year-old shared what she overcame and her gratitude to finally record her gospel album. 

“It’s my 22nd birthday. It’s my 'young adult era' sana. Man, looking where I came from, I was not supposed to make it. The suicidal attempts, the severe depression and anxiety, the trauma. Hay truly it’s only by God grace, shame. Y’all know I have a recording on July 1 2023, so my wish is for y’all to buy your tickets and help me live my purpose,” she captioned her post. 

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