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Nasra Yusuf: Dieting almost took me to heaven
10th January, 2026 03:14 PM
Nasra Yusuf has opened up about the dangers she faced while trying an extreme diet.
On Saturday, January 10, 2025, she said she cut out many foods from her diet, including rice, chapati, mandazi, sugar, pasta, and bread.
“I stopped eating so many things like rice, chapo, mandazi, sugar, pasta, bread, etc, and hata before I never had many food options, so nikitoa hizo, sina food hata,” she explains.
She adds that her diet left her with very few options, mostly eggs, meat, and water.
“Nikakuwa tu nakula eggs na nyama na maji. Jana nikakula sweet potato na no sugar tea,” she says.
The drastic changes took a toll on her body and health, making her realise how risky extreme dieting can be.
How dieting affected her daily life
Nasra shares that dieting made her feel weak and disconnected from simple daily activities.
She said, “Leo karibu niconnect na wifi ya sayuni,” showing how even basic tasks became difficult.
Her routine became limited to surviving on very little food, which affected her energy and mood.
She recounts asking her aunty to help with cooking.
“Nikaambia aunty anipikie. Kidogo kidogo anaweka nyanya kwa nyama direct, Like bila kuboil nyama ati aanze kukaranga tu kidogo kidogo anapika mchele na maji baridi weuh,” Nasra said, describing how even small meals became a challenge to prepare.
Nasra warns others against following extreme diet trends without guidance.
She said, “Wasee karibu dieting iniue,” urging people to be careful and prioritise health over rapid weight loss. Her experience shows the dangers of removing many essential foods from your diet without proper alternatives.
She adds that eating small portions and simple meals is a safer way to maintain health. By sharing her story, Nasra hopes to alert others about the risks of extreme dieting. She emphasises that no diet is worth putting your life at risk.
Nasra Yusuf’s story is a reminder that health should come first. She hopes her experience will encourage others to approach dieting responsibly and focus on balanced nutrition.
