Content creator Viy Cortez embarks on a weight-loss journey early this year o a few months after giving birth to her son, Zeus Emmanuel, fondly known to Team Payaman fans as Kidlat.
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Viy proudly showcased the results of her efforts during the second-anniversary celebration of Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group, held on July 29, 2023, at the magnificent ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.
Recalling her post-pregnancy weight, she openly shared, "Nung nanganak ako, umabot ata ako ng 98 [kilos] ata ako."
Viy's eyes sparkled with pride as she later disclosed that she has successfully shed an impressive 33 kilos, equivalent to 72.7 pounds, since giving birth.
And she is now a few kilos away from reaching her desired weight goal.
Her determination for losing the pregnancy weight stems from her desire to feel self-assured and look absolutely radiant on her upcoming wedding with fellow content creator Lincoln Velasquez, popularly known as Cong TV.
The couple's wedding is set to take place next year.
Viy said, "My goal kasi ako... ang goal ko sana mga 55 kilos, ganyan nasa 65 pa ata ako ngayon. E, one year pa naman [bago] ang kasal sana makaya kong ma-achieve."
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Viy emphasized that she didn't rush into her weight-loss journey immediately after her pregnancy.
Her priority then was ensuring that her son received the proper nutrients while breastfeeding, so she focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
It wasn't until last April 2023 that Viy finally took the initial steps to concentrate on her weight-loss goals.
When inquired about how she did it, Viy revealed that she followed the "no rice" diet, and complemented it with the aid of slimming drinks.
She told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), "Siyempre, Luxe Slim, wala nang ano-ano pa... Talagang thank you sa Luxe Slim.
"Pero after ko magpadede, di ba, noong nakikita tayo noon, nagpadede pa ako, wala pa akong kahit anong iniinom na pampaganda kiyeme noon.
"So nung tumigil na ako, ayan na, nag-start na akong uminom ng Luxe Slim.
"Nag-start ako April... so medyo three months pa lang. Pero hindi lang Luxe Slim, talagang nagbawas din ako ng kain.
"Inalis ko rin yung rice so halo-halo siyang effort ng diet and Luxe Slim."
The slimming drinks she mentioned is available from PHP365 to PHP499 on Lazada and Shopee.
Was she also engaged in any exercise routine?
"Hindi ako nag-exercise," Viy admitted.
She continued, "Tinry ko dati dati pa ha, hindi pa ako nagkaka-baby, tinry ko mag-exercise. Hindi talaga kaya talagang hindi po siguro ako pang-exercise and [sa schedule] din, oo."
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