South African Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie took to social media to reflect on his 100-day health journey.

McKenzie was appointed to his position by President Cyril Ramaphosa 100 days ago, he shared that at the time he did not physically look like he fit the position.

He made the decision there and then to change his lifestyle to become healthier and slimmer.

Since the start of his journey, McKenzie has shared updates on X and has encouraged others to also make a change in their lifestyles.

In the latest update, McKenzie said: “Today is a very important day, I’m giving my 100 day speech of our achievements in the department and our plans, but what’s more important for me, for my health and well-being is feeling good and feeling good about my weight.”

He continued: “When I was appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, I didn’t look like the Minister of Sport, I looked like the Minister of Food and Beverages, and I decided I’m going to lose the weight.”

McKenzie weighed 146.6 kilos before he embarked on his weight loss journey.

Standing on the scale on Thursday, October 17, McKenzie weights 131.6 kilos.

“This is how much I’ve lost since I took the decision not to be an obese sports minister ... I basically lost 15kgs. I’ve lost 15kgs in these 100 days. You can do it, we shouldn’t stop, let’s go for it ... I did it and you can do it, salute.”

Today is my hundred day achievement speech, I started this weight journey when I was appointed as Sports, Arts & Culture Minister. Pls look after your health, I’m feeling so much better. I did it and my journey to health continues🥹🥹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/FKffDOpTpw
— Gayton McKenzie (@GaytonMcK) October 17, 2024

McKenzies fans and followers took to the comments section to praise him for leading by example.

@FMohokare wrote: “Fantastic work sir, keep it up. I have decided to join the journey as well. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.”

Fantastic work sir, keep it up. I have decided to join the journey as well . Thanks for sharing your journey with us pic.twitter.com/geTWhgQ6ST
— Force (@FMohokare) October 17, 2024

@chey_songz commented: “🤣🤣🤣🤣 @ Minister of Food & Bev. Congrats sir 👏🏽. Great achievement. Inspired.”

🤣🤣🤣🤣 @ Minister of Food & Bev. Congrats sir 👏🏽. Great achievement. Inspired....
— Nondu MaHlophe Sadiki (@chey_songz) October 17, 2024

@malalaveve wrote: “From Minister of Food to Minister of Sports. Well Done , you are motivating everyone of us.”

From Minister of Food to Minister of Sports

Well Done , you are motivating everyone of us.
— RET ARE THIEVES (@malalaveve) October 17, 2024