Aiko Melendez opens up on her medical condition, weight gain struggles

- Aiko Melendez shared her fitness journey on social media, including her struggles with hypothyroidism

- She credited Dr. Roland Angeles for helping her recover and emphasized the importance of exercise in managing her condition

- Due to her busy schedule, she receives help from Empower Fitness PH for efficient home workouts

- The actress-politician aims to be healthier before turning 50 and hopes to inspire others that it’s never too late to prioritize health

Actress-politician Aiko Melendez took to social media to share her ongoing health and fitness journey, posting clips of her exercise routine and opening up about her battle with hypothyroidism—a condition that has affected both her weight and overall well-being.

“Having hypothyroidism is tough—sudden weight gain, palpitations—but thankfully, Dr. Roland Angeles gave me the right medications and, under his supervision, I was able to recover step by step,” Aiko wrote. “With thyroid problem, it’s also important to exercise and sweat out the toxins.”

She also talked about the challenge of sticking to a gym schedule, given her busy lifestyle as an actress and public servant. Instead of giving up on fitness, Aiko found a solution that works for her.

“Since going to the gym regularly requires time and dedication which I can’t always commit to because of my busy schedule, I’m lucky that Coach Ori Shimada from Empower Fitness PH offers home service…

“Of course, it still requires effort and determination. This is not a paid ad. This is an honest journey of someone who has struggled with weight gain, but found ways to address it. Nothing comes easy; you need to work hard if you want to achieve your goals.”

Looking ahead, Aiko shared a personal goal tied to an upcoming milestone: “And my goal, before I turn 50 this year, is to be healthier.”

Her message wasn’t just about her own fitness journey—it was also a call to action for others: “And as an actress, I’m praying that I can influence my followers to know that it’s never too late to be healthy.”

Aiko Melendez is a well-known showbiz personality. In 2018, she received the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in "Rainbow's Sunset." Aiko ran for and won a seat on the Quezon City Council in 2001. She served for nine years until 2010. She and premier actor Jomari Yllana have a very handsome son named Andre.

As previously reported by KAMI, Aiko Melendez recently congratulated her daughter Marthena Jickain. On Instagram, Aiko shared some wonderful snaps from Marthena's graduation. In her post, Aiko acknowledged her daughter's hard work and efforts. She also expressed how proud she was of her daughter as well.

Meanwhile, Cristy Fermin interviewed Aiko Melendez about her viral TikTok video. Previously, Aiko uploaded several dance videos taken inside a session hall. Since then, several netizens have called out Aiko over her viral TikTok videos. During the interview, Aiko was able to explain her side of the story to her critics.

Source: KAMI.com.gh