Instasamka, whose real name is Daria Zoteeva, opened up on the TV show Saucy Cooking with Laysan Utyasheva about a dramatic weight loss journey she shared on YouTube. The conversation touched on the moments that led her to reassess her habits and take charge of her health.
She recalled a time when she left her family at seventeen and found herself drawn to a diet heavy in flour, sweets, and sweetened coffee. At that period, nutrition and balance took a back seat to what tasted good in the moment, and the pattern of choices continued to impact her physical well-being.
She described how her eating habits blurred lines between what felt comforting and what was actually nourishing. In her words, there was no simple good or bad foods debate—everything was about satisfying a craving in the moment. This approach made it harder to manage her weight, even as she began training with a fitness coach.
Her account highlights a turning point: she joined a gym and started lifting weights, yet the pounds didn’t fall away automatically. She realized that understanding the calories and nutrients she was consuming mattered as much as the effort put into workouts. The realization was clear—weight loss required more than just exercise; it required a better grasp of diet and daily choices.
To regain control, she sought professional guidance from nutritionists and ultimately restructured her eating plan. The changes included cutting back on sugar and eliminating dairy and eggs from her regular meals. This disciplined approach helped her shed twenty kilograms, a transformation she described as a combination of informed eating and consistent training.
In November, Instasamka drew attention for a makeup look that featured pronounced bags under the eyes. The distinctive makeup emphasized swelling and bruising, which surprised fans and sparked discussions about beauty norms and self-expression in public life.
Daria Zoteeva’s personal life also drew public interest. In November 2021, she married Oleg Eropkin, known by his stage name Moneyken. She confirmed the nuptials with a photo showing her engagement ring. The engagement reportedly took place in France. Reports noted that she did not invite her father to the celebration, a decision tied to their strained relationship after he left home years earlier.
Earlier in her career, Instasamka had spoken about a possible artistic project involving implants, hinting at a willingness to explore bold, controversial ideas as part of her artistic expression.