“You Did Great”: SA Cheers Over Woman’s Weight Loss Journey As She Goes From 105kg to 78kg

“You Did Great”: SA Cheers Over Woman’s Weight Loss Journey As She Goes From 105kg to 78kg

  • A South African woman's remarkable weight loss transformation has gone viral on social media, showcasing her journey from 105kg to 78kg
  • Her transformation is attributed to a combination of fruit dieting and determination, which she credits for her success, as she explained the method further
  • The TikTok video has sparked widespread admiration and motivation, inspiring many to begin or continue their own fitness journeys and praising her commitment and hard work

A South African woman has left Mzansi inspired after sharing her remarkable weight loss transformation on social media.

A woman showcased her weight loss journey from 105kg to 78kg, which wowed many people online.
A woman stunned online viewers by sharing her impressive weight loss from 105kg to 78kg. Image: @oby
Source: TikTok

In a TikTok video, which she uploaded under her social media handle @oby_vi, she showcased how she documented her journey from weighing 105kg to reaching 78kg, showcasing the determination and discipline behind her achievement.

@oby_vi's video begins with a throwback video of her at 105kg before transitioning to her progress at 98kg. Viewers could clearly see the difference as she continued to shed the extra kilos. The final reveal showed her at 78kg, looking healthier, fitter, and more confident than ever.

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While taking to her TikTok caption, she revealed her secret to losing weight by simply saying:

"Fruit dieting and determination work like magic."

She also went on to explain in the comments section how the method worked by adding:

"Just eat fruit, then have one or two cheat days a week. You can eat proper food, then watch the magic happen, but trust me, it's not easy."

Her transformation has since sparked widespread admiration online. Many users flooded the comments section with words of encouragement, applauding her commitment and hard work. Some remarked that her progress was proof that consistency pays off, while others shared how her story had motivated them to begin or continue their own fitness journeys.

The TikTok user @oby_vi's video has now gone viral since it was posted on 24 August 2025, with many hailing it as a testament to the power of self-discipline and lifestyle changes.

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SA impressed by lady's incredible weight loss

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts, flooding it with praise for her new body, while some simply inquired about more information.

Ogochukwu said:

"I am starting next month."

Elliedion added:

"I did watermelon straight for two weeks. I didn’t know when I returned to normal food."

Omowunmi Oyeleke Esther wrote:

"You did great."

Ayobami | Lifestyle stated:

"How long did it take. Trying to stay consistent in September."

Fatma commented:

Almost there, I am 88kg now. Congratulations."

Annabella was impressed:

"Wow. My strong friend."

Sophia and Olivia Luxe replied:

"I'm on it and the changes are very good; it’s just determination."

Yvonn Euma simply said:

"You did that! Take your flowers."

Watch the video below:

A woman's weight loss journey from 105kg to 78kg left many people online in awe.
A woman shared how a fruit diet helped her lose massive weight, which inspired many people online. Image: @_oby
Source: TikTok

SA women share inspiring weight loss journeys

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

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