Sharon Cuneta Opens Up About Her Health Struggles & Dramatic Weight Loss Journey
SHARON CUNETA – Megastar Sharon Cuneta opened up about her dramatic transformation, confronting public assumptions and sharing the truth behind her weight loss.
Sharon Cuneta has finally responded to ongoing rumors suggesting she used the weight loss drug Ozempic. During a heartfelt conversation on “KC After Hours” with host Karmina Constantino, Cuneta shared the truth behind her physical transformation, as well as the personal and medical struggles she faced along the way.
“I never went on Ozempic. I tried another medication once. I could not handle it,” she stated, firmly denying the claims and setting the record straight about her methods.
Cuneta explained that her heart condition made it difficult and risky to take such medications. “Anything that I couldn’t do for my own willpower and anything that made me feel artificially stopped. You know, my brain was… was like floating. I could not. And like I said, I have a heart condition. My resting heart rate is like that of a jogger, presently jogging. So I’ve had maintenance meds since 2003. And I have two cardiologists who can attest to that.”
When asked if she could rely on other types of weight-loss aids, she responded clearly, “Oh no. I can’t abuse my body that way.”
Cuneta revealed that she started her journey to lose weight in 2016, when she turned 50, after years of experimenting with crash diets. “I made the decision to lose weight when I turned 50 in 2016… I really ruined my metabolism.”
Though she had doubts in the beginning, she chose a slow and steady approach. “I said, ‘God, if I do it slowly, can I still lose weight?’ Because I felt hopeless.”
As someone constantly in the public eye, Cuneta acknowledged that her profession played a part in her decision to slim down, though her motivation remained personal. “I’ve been grossly overweight… But because of the nature of my profession, I also had to shape up.”
Her strategy involved reducing food intake gradually. “You just have to cut down on what you’re eating… Kinonti-konti ko.”
To complete her transformation, she had an arm lift to remove excess skin. “I had skin with absolutely no use. It was hanging like flags.”
She credited her husband, Kiko, and their children for their unwavering support. “He’s a very secure husband… I’ve always given him that respect. Also, my children, I would discuss it with them.”
Looking back, Cuneta expressed pride in her decision to focus on her health. “Life is so short.”
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