Lydia Wanjiru drops 27 kg using Ozempic shots, now eyeing serious waist training
Social media influencer Lydia Wanjiru has revealed a dramatic transformation after losing 27 kg using Ozempic shots and says she is now shifting focus toward serious waist training to refine her physique.
In a series of her posts on Instastories, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Wanjiru shared that at her heaviest, she weighed 104 kg, compared to her current weight of 77 kg, a transformation she attributes to the metabolic effects of Ozempic, which helps reduce appetite and encourages targeted fat loss.
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With much of the weight shed, Wanjiru says she is now turning toward serious waist training.
She differentiates this from lipo shots, which she is still using to burn stubborn lower tummy fat, noting that while Ozempic assists in full-body weight loss, lipo targets specific injected areas.
“My face tells it all 104kgs vs 77kgs,” she said as she shared her before and after photos.
“I’m looking to start serious waist training, as I’m still on lipo shots to burn fat on my lower tummy. Lipo shots help burn fat in a specific area where they are injected, whereas Ozempic is for the whole body weight loss.”
Weight loss journey
Additionally, Wanjiru emphasised that weight loss is a deeply personal journey and recognised the struggles everyone faces, underscoring that each person knows their body best and what works for them.
She shared that seeing 100 kg on the scale is something she never wants to experience again.
“Mimi naye hata na gym na diet singeweza kufika hapa in under 6 months aki,”she said.
“Weight loss is a personal journey. Kila mtu anajua struggles za mwili yake and the many failed attempts. Choose what best works for you! Otherwise, 100 kg is a number I never want to see on a scale.”
Ozempic shot
Apart from Wanjiru, several high-profile figures are turning to Ozempic and other medical interventions to achieve dramatic weight loss.
The trend has sparked widespread conversations on body image, health, and wellness.
Among those leading the trend are social media influencer Kevin Kinuthia, content creator Pritty Vishy, and actress Sandra Dacha. All have publicly embraced Ozempic, a drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, but now widely used for weight loss.
Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 that helps regulate appetite and blood sugar levels. By reducing hunger, the drug has led to substantial weight loss in many users.
Though not originally intended for this purpose, its off-label use for shedding weight has exploded globally and now, in Kenya.
