118kg turning point that pushed Nick Odhiambo into new chapter

Over the years, weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle have become priorities for many Kenyans.

Public figures, in particular, have been at the forefront of this trend, showing that shedding excess weight is not only possible but transformative.

With a growing number of options available, ranging from diet and exercise to surgical procedures and medical interventions, more people are taking charge of their health.

Among these individuals is the celebrated voice artist and radio presenter Nick Odhiambo, who has openly shared his journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

Standing at 6.3 feet, Odhiambo reached a point where he weighed 118 Kgs, and the impact on his health became undeniable. He reflected on his experience during an appearance on the Iko Nini podcast.

“With a 50K salary, you can afford pretty much anything, then the sedentary life creeps in, and it starts taking a toll on your health. I had to do something about it,” Odhiambo explained.

He added that while doctors often provide general advice, they rarely convey the long-term consequences of ignoring weight issues.

“You go to doctors and they just tell you, ‘You might need to lose weight, you might need to exercise,’ but they don’t tell you what happens long-term if you don’t.”

For Odhiambo, the wake-up call came in the form of sleep apnea, a condition where the airways collapse during sleep, causing interrupted breathing.

“I had the worst apnea. You know what apnea is? Sleep apnea. It’s where you choke in your sleep because your airways collapse when you relax. So you’re always choking in your sleep. You either lose weight or you die eventually.”

Sleep deprivation and constant exhaustion soon began affecting other areas of his life.

“Even when it’s time to sleep, you can’t sleep fully. You’re too conscious, so you only sleep like 70–80%. You’re always exhausted, then you become moody, irritable, and it affects how you relate with people.”

While the physical health risks were enough to spark change, Odhiambo also found motivation in other aspects of life.

“I also had a bunch of incentives to lose weight, look better, wear tracksuits. Have you ever seen a fat old man? I’m not talking about me. I mean, can you even exercise properly like that? You can’t stay like that forever.”

Odhiambo’s transformation has been built on concrete habits. He follows OMAD (one meal a day), cycles regularly, and maintains a consistent gym routine.

“Since OMAD kicked in, I do sneak in a snack occasionally,” he admitted, showing that even disciplined routines can allow small indulgences without derailing progress.