Magda Szubanski admits ‘everyone thinks I’m a walking heart attack’ as she talks about her lifelong weight struggle
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Magda Szubanski hopes to showcase the importance of healthy living in her new ABC television series Magda’s Big National Health Check.
The actress and comedian, 61, said on Tuesday she was aware of potential health problems after years of struggling with her weight.
“Everyone thinks I’m a walking heart attack. I can’t remember a time when I haven’t been on a wellness trip or diet,” she said The Sydney Morning Herald.
Magda Szubanski (pictured) hopes to raise awareness about the importance of healthy living in her new ABC television series Magda’s Big National Health Check
The former Kath & Kim star said the solution to obesity is more complicated than the oft-repeated “eat less, exercise more” mantra, and her new show aims to explore the root causes of the problem.
“Obviously, the reasons why I’m overweight are complex. We need to ensure food security and accessibility for people across the board,” she said.
She revealed a recent health crisis, which saw her hospitalized, encouraging her to think about the wider issue of public health.
“Everyone thinks I’m a walking heart attack. I can’t remember a time when I haven’t been on a wellness trip or diet,” she told The Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday.
Magda is one of Australia’s best-known comedians and is best known for playing the lovable loser Sharon Strzelecki on the ABC sitcom Kath & Kim.
Earlier this week, she spoke about the poor health condition and revealed that she has battled various illnesses all her life.
The Babe star listed her various health issues in an interview with TV Week magazine and said she wondered if there were others with similar issues.
Magda (pictured in 2015) is one of Australia’s most well-known actresses and comedians, and is best known for playing the lovable loser Sharon Strzelecki in the ABC sitcom Kath & Kim
“There are times in my life when I have been absolutely devastated by illness,” she said.
Osteoarthritis, migraines, anxiety – I also suffer from sleep apnea – which brings me to the question, ‘Am I the only one who feels this way? Do other people feel the same? Do they have the same challenges?’” she added.
Magda’s Big National Health Check premieres on the ABC on Tuesday, November 1, at 8:30 p.m.