Karel Marquez gets real on struggles of being a mom of 5 kids, her secret to happiness

• Karel Marquez shared on Instagram her struggles of balancing motherhood, work, and fitness as a mom of five

• She posted a gym photo and revealed it took her six years to start working out again due to consecutive pregnancies and recovery time

• Karel expressed pride in showing up for herself despite the challenges and admitted it’s not easy to find time for self-care

• Fans praised her honesty and resilience, seeing her as an inspiration for other mothers juggling similar responsibilities

Celebrity mom Karel Marquez got candid on social media about the challenges of balancing motherhood, work, and personal wellness as a mom of five. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Karel shared a photo of herself at the gym and reflected on her long journey toward prioritizing her own health and fitness.

“The secret to happiness is to mind my own biz, away from online drama and focus on my goals, especially after 5 kids — even if it is reaching it slowerrrrr,” she wrote. “It took me 6 years to do this ‘Day 1 at the gym’ since I would either get pregnant with no breaks and I would take time to recover post-birth. No time for thyself.”

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Karel, whose youngest child Kimmy just turned three months old, acknowledged how difficult it has been to carve out time for herself while raising a large family. “TBH, hindi madali, but I try to juggle the family with work. Nakakaya ko naman kahit papano,” she admitted, adding that while she doesn’t expect everyone to care about her post, she’s proud just to have shown up for herself.

The actress emphasized that small steps matter, and that breaking the cycle of excuses was key to getting back into a healthier rhythm. “If I keep finding excuses, I will never get back in shape faster and be a healthier version of myself,” she said.

Fans and fellow moms flooded the comments with messages of support and admiration, praising Karel’s honesty and resilience. Known for her transparency online, Karel continues to inspire with her openness about the highs and lows of parenting, reminding everyone that self-care is not selfish—it’s necessary.

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Karel Marquez is a Filipina actress and TV host who was once under ABS-CBN's Talent Management & Development Center. She is married to Sean Carlo Fariñas, whom she tied the knot with at the Sanctuario de San Antonio Forbes Park back in 2016.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh