Sharon Cuneta lets fans in on the specifics of her long-running weight-loss journey through a social media post on February 3, 2025.
Now at 59, she has made the decision to push herself further to shed the last remaining pounds and achieve her ultimate goal. Looking back on her weight loss journey in 2016, Sharon relates going through the all-too-familiar cycle of progress and setbacks.
"I decided to lose weight slowly on my 50th birthday (2016). It’s been nine years of losing weight, gaining weight again, being happy and inspired, feeling disappointed and frustrated," she wrote. "So, I finally decided to step it up and lose the last several pounds this year."
"Nakakapagod. Nakakaiyak. Nakakagutom. Lahat na yata ng diyeta ginawa ko," Sharon admits. "Pero focused na now. Praying tuloy-tuloy na! Please pray for me. Excited na mamili ng mga damit na talagang gusto ko. But most of all, para super healthy na talaga! [emojis]"
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As Sharon's followers raise questions about her diet and fitness plan, the veteran actress reveals that her weight loss is largely attributed to her eating habits.
She is also quick to remind her followers to approach weight loss responsibly, "Please consult your doctor first kung gagawin ninyo ito!"
After subjecting herself to intense diet plans to kick off her fitness journey, she came to the realization that rapid weight loss comes with several risks, such as sagging skin and an unhealthy appearance.
Hence, she has learned to pace herself, using extreme diets only as a temporary boost before transitioning to a more sustainable, doctor-approved eating plan.
"'Di ko naman binubuo ang 10 days lagi kasi 'pag sobrang bilis ka mag-lose ng weight magsa-sag ka at magmumukhang tuyot," she says. "Tapos normalized uli ang kain ko. Tapos gagawin ko diet na prescribed by Doc Aivee @draivee and Doc Z @drzteo based on my body makeup and then normal eating uli ako."
One of the key takeaways from Sharon's post is her unique approach to eating, which she has carefully developed over the years. Unlike many Filipinos who struggle with reducing their rice intake, Sharon says rice has never been her weakness—bread is.
Because of this, she has learned to control her portions by only allowing herself small bites of the food she loves rather than completely depriving herself.
She continues, "Babala: Ang normal sa akin ay 'di normal sa iba! Una, 'di talaga ako mahilig sa kanin. Bread ang downfall ko! So pag 'normal' ko na ang kain ko, 1/6 cup lang ng rice (mineasure ng yaya ko!), iwas tinapay, tapos LAHAT kakainin ko - pero lahat tikim lang!"
When it comes to indulging in desserts like cake, she takes a bite but doesn’t finish the entire slice. Her strategy is simple yet effective: "Nasanay na ako na 'pag gusto ko ng cake, 'di ko naman pala kailangan ubusin ang buong slice! Ulam gusto ko (minsan gulay ang ginagawa kong kanin) - tikim lahat at pag busog na, stop na. Kahit every two hours ako kumain, puro tikim lang."
Even when dining out, she maintains this approach."Madami akong oorderin para lahat titikman ko tapos ang umuubos mga kasama ko na! [laughing with tears emojis] Ayan na, sinabi ko na lahat. 'Di ako puedeng laging deprived kundi magbi-binge ako!"
A crucial part of Sharon's fitness evolution has been visualization, encouraging her followers to imagine their ideal selves whenever they feel discouraged.
"Konting tiis lang—i-visualize niyo bawat minuto ang itchura niyo 'pag payat na at isipin niyo 'di naman mawawala 'yung pagkain na gusto niyo at kakainin niyo lahat 'yun pag payat na kayo ('yun ang ginagawa ko)!"
For her, weight loss is not about eliminating food entirely, but about developing discipline, control, and a sustainable lifestyle. "Kung kaya ko na pinakamatakaw sa mundo, kaya niyo rin!!! Love you all. [emojis]," she encourages.
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