Simphiwe Ngema is gearing up for this year’s Durban July with a personal fitness goal in mind.
The actress and singer recently revealed on her Instagram Stories that she plans to lose weight over the next eight weeks. She appealed to her followers for encouragement as she begins the journey.
Ngema said she checked her weight while visiting Zimbabwe with her partner Tino Chinyani and their two children.
She wrote, “I weighed myself in Zim. Ngiku 96kgs bafazi my normal weight is 86kgs. I have to lose at least 5kgs before Durban July. Asiyeni bafazi, I need your motivation. I have 8weeks to lose 5kgs. Is it possible?”
Simphiwe Ngema Reveals Her Strict 8-Week Diet Plan
Ngema outlined the lifestyle changes she intends to follow to reach her target weight.
“No sugar, no dairy and no starch for 8weeks. I might have to workout twice a day when I have time.”
She acknowledged that slimming down is challenging because she already feels confident in her appearance, but said her main concern is her wellbeing.
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“It’s hard to lose weight when you actually like how you look but health what what ke.”
The actress also shared that she plans to fast between certain hours.
“I won’t be eating between 20:00 and 12:00.”
Simphiwe Ngema Jokes About Giving Up Kotas
Ngema added a light-hearted note as she considered one of the sacrifices she will have to make.
“Someone please tell @tino_chinyani we won’t be having Kotas for at least 8 weeks.”
She also spoke about her Body Mass Index and the weight range suggested for her height.
“I am 1.68m tall. According to my BMI I should at least weigh 75kgs. Do you know how skinny I would look at 75kgs??? Andizi babes.”
Throwback Photos Show Simphiwe Ngema’s Weight Transformation
Ngema later posted a throwback image from when she weighed 75kg and admitted she was not keen to return to that size.
“This is what I look like at 75kgs. Aneva!!! Ngeke!”
She also shared side-by-side images comparing how she looked at 86kg and her current weight of 96kg.
The actress confirmed that she has already started the programme and is officially on day one of her eight-week challenge.
