Nollywood actor Charles Born has defended his weight loss transformation against online criticism, revealing the health difficulties he experienced while living with obesity.
The actor, who has been documenting his fitness journey on social media, addressed his critics in a post on Instagram, explaining that his decision to lose weight was motivated by his health.
Born listed persistent heart palpitations, knee and back pain, difficulty breathing and fatigue among the problems he experienced.
“Na only me know wetin obesity use my eye see. Constant palpitations, knee pain, back pain, difficulty in breathing, fatigue. The list is endless!” he wrote.
The actor expressed relief at completing the transformation and urged those criticising his new appearance to consider the challenges that informed his decision.
He also said he hoped his critics would not have to experience the difficulties he faced while living with obesity.
Actor challenges critics over transformation
Born also took aim at people questioning his weight loss, arguing that some of those criticising his progress lacked the discipline required to achieve similar goals.
“If e easy dear pls by all means run am! Half of the people ranting lack self discipline but will be the first to rant when a person achieves what they can never!” he added.
The post, which had attracted more than 10,000 likes at the time of the report, featured a video of the actor exercising in a gym.
His comments come as he continues to share his fitness journey online, using his experience to explain why he chose to make changes to his weight and lifestyle.
