MANILA – “Right now, I feel at my prettiest.”
Actress Jessy Mendiola made the announcement over the weekend as she shared her weight-loss progress with her fans and followers on Instagram.
Sharing a post-workout selfie, she wrote: “No. I’m not posting this for your approval or hate. I’m posting this because I’m happy to show my progress.”
“I learned that you really have to treat yourself once in a while, especially when you’re tired,” added the actress, who admitted to binge eating after a long day at work. “But make sure you balance it out by exercising and eating healthy most days. I’ve tried all those fad diets and starvation/fasting stuff. Trust me, they don’t work.”
Noting that she has somehow managed to strike a balance between staying healthy and eating what she loves, she continued: “My point is, it doesn’t matter how long it takes. Do not abuse your body. I admit, I do feel guilty sometimes but I know it’s a process. [It’s] a long journey, but a worthwhile one.”
“Strong is indeed beautiful,” she added, using the hashtags #notobodyshaming and #strongissexy.
Last June, Mendiola was named “Sexiest Woman” in the country, based on an online poll conducted by the men’s magazine FHM Philippines.
Her win gave her a chance to silence her critics, particularly the body-shaming haters she came across months ago.
