In our sit-down interview, NKem Jika, 27, @shantelle_linus originally from Nigeria and now based in the UK, opened up about her long-standing experience with weight struggles and what ultimately pushed her to take control of her health. In December 2024, she reached a turning point in her health. She described herself as always being on the bigger side, but over time she began experiencing sciatica pain and discomfort in her knees. Simple everyday movement started to feel heavier, and it became clear something had to change. That moment marked the beginning of her weight loss journey. Since then, NKem has lost around 28kg, moving from a UK size 18 to a size 10, and now weighing approximately 72kg. But she rarely frames it in numbers. Instead, she talks about what has changed internally; feeling lighter, more energetic, and more at ease in her own body. Fitness has become part of her routine rather than a challenge to overcome. She now goes to the gym around four times a week, and l...