Actress Carla Abellana, the “Widow’s War” star shares her struggles with hypothyroidism on social media, revealing that the condition had been affecting her life for the past five years.
Hypothyroidism, according to the actress is “the bane of her life” said in an Instagram post;, describing how this disorder has contributed to her ongoing battle with weight gain.
In hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid, the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, causing symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, infertility, joint pain, and a feeling of intolerance to cold temperatures.
Hypothyroidism is a challenging condition to manage, said Carla in describing her frustration about why her weight keeps on increasing despite regular fasting and workout routines.
She added that people without hypothyroidism won’t realize the “struggle, frustration, embarrassment, worry, and desperation” involved.
Last October, Carla changed doctors and initiated a new diet to control her weight. After five months, she started experiencing optimal benefits in her journey to weight loss.
