Rica Peralejo now feels liberated from body image hang-ups.
In an Instagram post she puts out today, April 2, 2024, she talks about self-acceptance and empowerment emphatically with a photo of herself in a black-and-white striped monokini.
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Her caption conveys her transformational journey from insecurity to self-love, a shift in mindset reflective of Rica's newfound confidence and appreciation for her body's capabilities.
She writes, "I used to hate my ‘fat’ legs and wished they were thin legs. Now all I pray for are strong legs.
"I dont care how they look for as long as they take me to places where I want to go."
At 43, the celebrity mom's message is about embracing physical changes and being free of the stress brought on by the expectations and judgments of others.
Rica then encourages her followers to pay more attention to their inner selves and fulfill their own desires and needs.
She says, "The shift in your forties can both be sobering and stress-free at the same time and I love it.
"I love how freeing it is to age and think of what others think less than what we actually want and need."
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NETIZENS' REACTION
Rica draws netizens' appreciation for her grace and equanimity talking about ageing.
One Instagram user commends the former actress for challenging the status quo: "I really admire Rica for living an unapologetic lifestyle.
"Example, etong pagsusuot ng swimsuit at pagpopost sa social media, she doesn’t care what you say about her for example ulet: ‘ay wife ng pastor nag swimsuit, nag post ng ganyan sa social media’
"Finally! Someone’s breaking the norm. NORMAL MAG SUOT NG SWIMSUIT. JUSQO. ilang taon din akong nabuhay sa pag tatago na nag susuot ako ng swimsuit. Yon lang!"
Another netizen describes Rica as an inspiration, "I hope I’ll be that healthy and strong when I’m 40. [sparkles emoji]
"‘When it comes to staying young, a mind-lift beats a face-lift any day.’
"And super lift na lift nman tlga ang mind, knowledge at wisdom mo kaya lalo kang gumaganda."
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