“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.

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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Is fruit diet healthy for losing weight?

According to Tua Saude, fruits are nutrient-dense, low in calories, and high in fibre; they can help you lose weight by increasing satiety and lowering your total caloric intake. A fruitarian diet, on the other hand, is a bad long-term plan for healthy weight loss since it can be restrictive and result in nutrient shortages, weight gain from excess natural sugars, and other health problems. The health site further advises that for long-term weight loss, a balanced strategy that incorporates whole fruit within a whole-food diet that has enough protein, good fats, and complex carbohydrates works well.

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:

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"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."

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SA women share inspiring weight loss journeys

• Briefly News previously reported that a young lady flaunted her new body, and she looked stunning.
• A young woman posted an inspiring TikTok video showing her weight loss transformation.
• A young woman posted an inspiring video showing her weight loss transformation, which wowed many online users.

Source: Briefly News