Murugi Munyi, a content creator is on an incredible weight loss journey, and the results are life-changing. “I’ve lost 18 kgs this year,” she revealed, thrilled with her progress.

To shed the extra kilos, the podcaster revealed receives a weekly injection every Wednesday under the guidance of a specialist.

She recently shared a picture with her fans, highlighting the difference in her weight over the past three months.

“It’s a weight loss aid injection that you get weekly,” Murugi explained.

“It reduces your appetite and keeps you feeling full longer by delaying stomach emptying. It has the same effect as bariatric surgery but without the surgery, lol.”

The injection, Semaglutide, is typically used to treat type 2 diabetes and, when combined with diet and exercise, helps control blood sugar levels.

It also reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic the GLP-1 hormone released in response to eating, interacting with the brain to suppress appetite and signal fullness.

“The journey so far has been amazing, even life-changing,” Murugi shared. “I’ve lost 18 kgs this year, with 12 kgs shed since I started on Semaglutide.”

She acknowledged experiencing some side effects, stating, “Managing nausea was challenging initially, especially in the first month, but my body has adjusted.”

Murugi aims to lose another 25 kilos, making her total weight loss goal 43 kilos. “I still have a long way to go—18 down, 25 to go,” she added.

When a fan inquired about the cost of the procedure, Murugi responded, “I’m not sure, hun. From my research, Body by Design Ke offers the most affordable option locally.”

Body by Design advertises the procedure on their Instagram page, stating it costs Ksh160,000 for a weekly Semaglutide weight-loss injection, which can help lose up to 2-4 kgs per week.