#SHOWBIZ: Shila Amzah: 'Past knee pains have made me watch my weight'

KUALA LUMPUR: Pop star Shila Amzah has shared her struggles with weight gain, explaining how excess pounds have caused her significant physical discomfort while performing. The 36-year-old singer, who gained international attention in China, revealed that carrying extra weight placed immense strain on her joints during live shows.

Every time she put on weight, her knees and ankles throbbed whenever she danced, she recounted in a recent news report. Shila confessed that her weight peaked during the Covid-19 Movement Control Order (MCO), hitting 84kg at her highest point, which measured 165cm in height. The pressure on her knees and ankles was excruciating.

Despite intermittent efforts to maintain a healthy weight, she has always made staying active a part of her routine. She has hit the gym regularly since launching her singing career, but her weight has continued to fluctuate. Shila believes that her love for good food is the primary reason for her weight fluctuations. After successfully losing 16kg for her concert last August, the talented vocalist is now more vigilant about her weight to prevent joint pain from resurfacing.

She expressed her determination with a smile, stating that she is watching her weight more closely now to keep the joint pain at bay. Shila hopes that she can maintain her weight loss permanently.