"I get anxiety": Iya Villania, nagpakatotoo; may inamin tungkol sa pagwo-workout niya

• TV host and fitness enthusiast Iya Villania shocked netizens with her recent confession
• Earlier, in their "Kami Ang Inyong Mga..." podcast, Iya openly talked about how she feels every time she has to do a work out routine
• Despite the initial mental struggle, she continues to train because she loves the rewarding feeling of accomplishment after a hard session
• Iya shares that focusing on these simple joys helps her push through life's everyday difficulties

Known for her active lifestyle and inspiring gym routines throughout her pregnancies, Iya Villania is considered by many as a ultimate local fitness icon. However, the celebrity mom recently surprised her audience by revealing that her relationship with working out isn't as seamless as it looks.

In a recent clip from the Kami Ang Inyong Mga... podcast, shared on Instagram, Iya sat down with co-hosts Camille Prats and Suzi Entrata-Abrera to share a candid truth about her fitness journey.

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"Honestly, I don't enjoy working out in itself," Iya openly confessed to them.

The unexpected statement stunned thosewho assumed that exercise was almost 'second nature' to her.

"I don't enjoy it. Like for me, it's like, 'Oh my...' I get anxiety. Especially when it gets heavier and heavier, or if it's gonna be a move that, like, it's been a long time since I last did it. 'Can I still do this?' or 'Can I still lift this?' It gives me anxiety," Iya explained, opening up about the mental pressure.

Despite facing those recurring waves of doubt and hesitation before a heavy lift, Iya explained that she refuses to let her initial anxiety stop her from completing her tasks, especially because of the end result.

For her, the real magic of a good workout happens only after the hardest part is completely over.

"But when I get past that... I guess it's like with any struggle, it always feels so good after. So these simple joys, these are the things that I look forward to and it helps me. Like, there's only one way for me to get to that simple joy—if I get through this part of my day. The simple joy is after the hard part. For me," Iya added beautifully.

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By shifting her focus toward the rewarding feeling of finishing a difficult task, Iya has found a brilliant life hack.

"I feel that these simple joys are so nice to have because, like, it can help you get through something difficult," she concluded.

Iya Villania is a Filipina TV host, actress, singer, and model. She began her television career in 2003 on the interactive program Game Channel. After this, she appeared in GMA Network’s daytime shows Walang Hanggan and Click. In 2004, she moved to ABS-CBN, where she became a VJ for MYX and appeared in programs such as ASAP and Wowowee. In 2014, Iya returned to GMA Network. In her personal life, she is married to Drew Arellano, and they have five children: Primo, Leon, Alana, Astro, and Anya.

As previously reported by KAMI, Iya Villania shared her achievement of stringing together Bar Muscle Ups after not practicing the move for a while. When she proudly showed the video to Primo, his reaction caught her off-guard which made netizens laugh on social media. The host admitted she is still "chicken winging" the move and promised to post a video with better form next time as well. Despite the hilarious feedback, Iya expressed pride in herself for pushing through a hard move.

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Meanwhile, Iya Villania recently shared a heartfelt glimpse of her anniversary getaway with husband Drew Arellano. The TV host admitted that their one-on-one vacation was something they truly needed amid the “chaos” of raising five children. She also reflected on their long journey together, from being boyfriend and girlfriend for 10 years to now celebrating 12 years of marriage. The star’s touching post quickly resonated with fans who admired the couple’s strong and enduring relationship.

Source: KAMI.com.gh