Bela Padilla Talks About Having PCOS & Hypothyroidism
BELA PADILLA – Actress Bela Padilla reveals the health struggles she’s been facing, opening up about how PCOS and hypothyroidism are affecting her daily life and wellness journey.
Bela Padilla, a renowned Filipina actress, screenwriter, and star of the hit film Miracle in Cell No. 7, has always been open about her personal and professional life. Recently, the actress took to Instagram to share her ongoing health journey, revealing the challenges she has faced due to certain conditions.
In her IG story, Bela shared a video of herself stepping on a weighing scale, showing a weight of 57 kilograms. She mentioned that her weight had once reached 63 kilograms and that she had been working out intensely—sometimes exercising four to five times a week and nearly starving herself.
Despite her efforts, Bela acknowledged that she was still not at her “usual” weight of 50-53 kilograms, but she expressed acceptance of her progress.
“I was 63 kgs when I arrived, working out intensely 4-5x a week and eating almost nothing. Now, I’m at 57.1 kgs… (still not my usual 50-53 but I’ll take it),” she wrote.
She explained that she no longer pushes herself to the same extreme workouts and now focuses on stretching, deep breathing exercises in the morning, and regular visits to her doctor, Dr. Roland Angeles. Bela also emphasized taking hormone-balancing supplements and maintaining a clean diet.
In addition to her weight struggles, Bela candidly discussed the health conditions that have made her journey even more challenging. She has been dealing with hypothyroidism and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which both contribute to her weight and bloating issues. Despite these obstacles, Bela remains determined.
“What works for most people might not work for you,” she shared, noting that her previous intense gym sessions only added stress, worsening her bloating. “My hypothyroidism and PCOS are making things challenging, but I never back down from a good challenge,” she concluded.
Bela’s openness about her health journey serves as an inspiration to many, reminding her followers that everyone faces unique challenges and that perseverance is key.
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