How Nairobi women struggle to control their weight

 

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Whether you are trying to lose a lot of weight or just looking to shed off a few kilos, getting the scale to go down is a tough battle. December last year, as 2016 came to a close, Viola Apondi weighed 96kg. Her ideal weight, according to her doctor, is 76kg.

“I put on this weight between 2015 and 2016 – when my mother was sick until she succumbed,” Viola says. “When I am stressed I eat: I find solace in food.”