Michelle Madrigal says her dad inspires her to continue with her fitness challenge

Former Kapuso star Michelle Madrigal decided to continue the fitness challenge she started in the US, despite flying back to Manila to visit her father who was recently hospitalized.

On Instagram she shared a photo of herself on the 44th day of the challenge, and in the caption explained why she chose to sustain her postpartum fitness regimen given her father's current situation.

"Day 44 and feeling real good! As you may all know, my father has recently been rushed to the hospital due to some complications in his kidney & liver," Michelle wrote on Instagram.

"I’ve come to a realization that if we don’t take care of our health and body now, it will eventually sneak up on us one day," she continued.

 

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Feb 23, 2018 at 5:13pm PST

 

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Jan 11, 2018 at 5:02pm PST

Michelle said it is her father who inspires to "do more", saying it's the real test of her "self-control" given "exposed" she is to all her favorite dishes here in her hometown.

"Besides wanting to win this challenge, it also motivated me to push myself and do more because of my dad. Being exposed to all my favorite food out here in Manila, I’ve learned that I could actually have “self-control” if you really put your mind to it. Discipline plays a very vital role in your fitness journey.  This is my postpartum journey! Can’t wait to see what this #mombod could do in 4 more weeks," she added.

Michelle and her fiance Troy welcomed their baby Anika last October 20.

She immediately started her postpartum fitness journey after giving birth, constantly inspiring her followers and fellow moms with her workout videos posted on her YouTube channel. — LA, GMA News