Carla Abellana Opens Up About Her Struggles With Hypothyroidism

Carla Abellana has always been transparent with her fans and followers. Recently, the actress opened up about her struggles to lose weight due to struggling with hypothyroidism for five years.

"Hypothyroidism has been the bane of the past five years of my life," Carla began in her post. She detailed her condition saying, "My hormones were nowhere within normal range, cortisol level was extremely high for so long."

"I was practically perimenopausal at 37 years of age," she added.

According to Mayo Clinic, hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. If left untreated, it can lead to health problems like high cholesterol and heart issues.

Hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, which Carla emphasized as she shared her experience. The 37-year-old revealed that despite controlling her eating and exercising rigorously, she continued gaining weight.

"Five years. Five doctors. Numerous tests over the years. Countless medication in all sorts of combinations. Hundreds of thousands of pesos. Nothing seemed to really work long term," Carla expressed.

"Unless you have hypothyroidism, you’ll never know what the struggle, frustration, embarrassment, worry, and desperation are like. Most especially if weight and appearance are key factors in your line of work," she added.

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Carla Abellana's weight loss journey amid hypothyroidism

On her sixth attempt, she found a doctor who advised her to go on a strict diet plan and better fitness routine.

"We're only allowed to eat platito-sized meals that are about 100g, and not to mention all the good and healthy food we weren't allowed to eat! I wanted to cry, but my desperation was stronger," she stated.

Five months later, Carla eventually got her desired results for her health. She lost 18 pounds with the help of her doctor. She however admitted also getting help from an aesthetic clinic. 

"So, just like a lot of you, I also see photos of other people who are so fit, and I can't help but feel insecure. I also wish weight loss would work like magic, but NO. It really doesn't. There really is no shortcut. Having hypothyroidism is a pain in the butt because there is no cure for it, but there is a way [to manage it]. It may not be the same for all of us, but there really is a way," Carla concluded.

Click here to know more about the symptoms of hypothyroidism.