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Eric Fructuoso rewrote a chapter in his life when he chose to have an active lifestyle.

This personal transformation was so beneficial that on June 13, 2026, the former Bubble Gang actor posted his amazing weight loss transformation, which he achieved with discipline and determination.

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In his quick chat with GMANetwork.com on Monday, October 5, the Gwapings actor talked about how running helped him in his fitness journey.

Eric reiterated that running is not always a walk in the park. “Well unang una, nakakatamad tumakbo!”

He added, “Mahirap mag-start pero since I lost weight, sinubukan ko tumakbo, ang gaan ko. I didn't feel my knee injuries. Bumili na ako ng mga running shoes, pinanindigan ko na. I have to start kasi hindi na tayo bumabata and siyempre, ang hirap dahil alam mo 'yun, hindi pa kalayuan, pagod ka na.”

He also wanted to get proper training and hired a triathlon coach.

“Chinallenge ko 'yung sarili ko.Tapos the best thing about running sa experience ko, hindi mo gamit 'yung cellphone mo.”

Eric further explained the beauty of disconnecting from social media and technology. “So for that one hour na tumatakbo ka or a couple of hours, wala kang iniitinding panahon ngayon na magulo, na puro toxic. Free na free ka. Until now, I always look forward to running kasi wala kang hinahawakan na cellphone.”

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Eric was a mainstay in Bubble Gang from 1995 to 2000. Currently, the pambansang comedy show is composed of its pioneer and award-winning comedian Michael V., Paolo Contis, and Chariz Solomon.

Completing the Batang Bubble cast are Analyn Barro, Betong Sumaya, EA Guzman, Buboy Villar, Kokoy de Santos, Cheska Fausto, Matt Lozano, and content creator Cartz Udal.

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