Maureen Waititu has spoken out about frustrating questions she keeps receiving about her body transformation, saying many of them ignore the reality of her past health struggles.
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, she made it clear that the comments and questions have been difficult to deal with because they overlook the pain she went through. She explained that her response is not meant to justify her change but to give necessary information.
She said the repeated questions have pushed her to address the issue. According to her, some of the comments she receives are insensitive and do not reflect an understanding of her past condition. She explained that her experience was not easy and involved serious health concerns.
“Questions and comments about weight loss that drive me crazy because I can’t answer them,” Maureen Waititu said.
Maureen Waititu’s post. PHOTO/@maureenwaititu/InstagramShe went on to point out one of the common statements she receives. She explained that such remarks affect her because they ignore what she was going through at the time. She added that people making such comments may not know the full story.
“1. I like it when you were big,” she said.
Health struggles behind the transformation
Maureen Waititu explained that her previous condition involved serious health risks. She said she was borderline diabetic and dealing with low self-esteem. She also shared that daily activities had become difficult for her due to her condition.
“I was borderline diabetic, my self-esteem was in the gutters,” she said.
Influencer Maureen Waititu. PHOTO/@maureenwaititu/InstagramThe content creator added that simple tasks were a struggle and affected her daily life. She explained that even basic actions like dressing herself were not easy. She also noted that her breathing was affected because of her asthma.
“I couldn’t do simple tasks like zipping up my clothes, tying my shoes, and I was always out of breath -I am asthmatic,” she said.
Maureen Waititu further explained that she was also dealing with constant pain due to another condition. She said this made her situation even harder to manage at the time. She added that her current state is very different from what she experienced before.
“I was always in great pain due to Rheumatoid Arthritis, and now I’m free from all that,” she said.
She concluded by saying her message is not an explanation but information. She explained that she is sharing this because of the many questions she continues to receive. She made it clear that the intention is to provide clarity on her experience.
