Filmmaker Biodun Stephen has shared details of her weight loss journey, saying she has lost a total of 22 kilograms after making lifestyle changes.
Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday, she posted pictures of herself and spoke about the process.
She wrote, “I stepped into the 3 digit weight category in 2010. I paid no mind until small small health challenges began to creep in. So January 2025 I decided to do something about it. I realized the weight gain was actually induced by stress. I needed a complete lifestyle change. 6 hours sleep time, understanding my metabolism, a long list of dos and dont. I began. By April of 2025 ,I only successfully lost 4kg. I was so disheartened. Then I decided to get help and for 3 month, I quickly shed another 10kg. That was all the boost I needed, something to encourage me on this journey. By September, I had successfully lost a total of 14kg. But i was still 12kg away from my goal
Even if it was 2 kilo beneath 100kg, I would take it. From September, I took my walking seriously, gave my metabolism 14-16 hours to process my intake, slept 6 hours, took my vitamins religiously and 2 weeks ago after 16 months, I stepped on the scale and I saw 98kg. 22kg lost. This is a win for me. The bigger win is to ensure i stay in my 2 digits era till end of year, na den I go kee cow.”
Stephen explained that the change followed health concerns linked to stress related weight gain and a decision to adopt a new lifestyle involving sleep control, diet management, walking and supplements.
She added that she remains focused on maintaining her current weight range and continuing her routine.
Biodun Stephen is a Nigerian filmmaker known for directing and producing several films including Ovy’s Voice, Picture Perfect, Sobi’s Mystic, We Don’t Live Here Anymore, Sista, Introducing the Kujus, Breaded Life, A Simple Lie and Hey You.
