Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, has opened up about the unexpected benefits she has experienced from her ongoing fitness and fasting regimen, including an increase in libido.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, Uriel explained her reasons for adopting the fasting lifestyle, revealing that it began last summer as a solution to persistent digestive issues. “I started fasting last summer but then, I would break my fast by midday. It started because I was having digestive issues and I couldn’t figure out why I had that problem because I eat healthily. I also wasn’t stooling as frequently as I should. So, I wanted to reset my digestive system and in order for me to do that, I decided to take my fasting to the next level, which was eating by 6pm daily, and it has been working so far. I also wanted to get healthier and lose some pounds for summer.”
She also detailed the changes she has noticed since beginning the routine, noting improvements in mental clarity and digestion. “I have noticed an impact on my brain health; I am sharper cognitively. My bowel movements have become more regular too. While I’ve always had a high libido, it has increased even more.”
Addressing those who criticize her fashion choices, Uriel did not hold back. “I am still very young and not an old woman. Besides, dressing well or terribly is not determined by age. As long as I work hard for my body and my skin is ‘popping’, nobody has the right to tell me how to dress. You cannot tell me that because I have passed the age of 20, I must dress a certain way. When I go to the gym, I wear bum shorts because I love my body and work hard for it. Nobody has the right to dictate how I live my life or who I date.”
She added that criticisms over her appearance, including her lipstick choices, are unimportant compared to her focus on career growth. “Some people even insult me over my lipstick combination, and I do not care. I have bigger things to worry about, like my brands and thinking of making millions in a day. I will dress how I want, and I am not trying to attract the same kind of guys they are after. I don’t like flashy guys; I prefer simple, intelligent ones.”
Uriel’s candid remarks have sparked reactions online, with many praising her confidence and self-awareness.
