EastEnders star Nina Wadia has spoken out against so-called 'fat jabs', insisting that quick fixes never work as she reveals her own weight loss secrets. The 57-year-old actress, best known for playing Zainab Masood on the BBC soap, credits her stunning transformation to exercise and healthy eating.
Wadia, who participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, says she has lost weight slowly by walking, eating healthier, and embracing a lifestyle change. 'Quick fixes never work. It's a change in lifestyle,' she told The Sun, adding that she has worked with the NHS on this message.
The actress, who promotes the This Girl Can campaign encouraging older people to stay active, also drinks natural juices and eats more vegetarian food. Despite her new look, Wadia admits she is struggling to find TV work, citing scarce roles for older actors and the challenge of balancing motherhood with her career.
Reflecting on her time on EastEnders, which she left in 2013, Wadia said one of the main reasons for her departure was 'ridiculous storylines'. She told Vanessa Feltz on Channel 5: 'When the storylines get so ridiculous and so difficult, you kind of think “I'm out.”'
