Fit and fab at 40

MANILA, Philippines - There is a saying that “Like fine wine, women get better with age.” One woman who truly manifests beauty and wellness inside out even in her 40s is celebrity mom and news anchor Chiqui Roa-Puno. Although she has a busy and demanding lifestyle, she still manages to give utmost care to her family without neglecting her overall well-being.

Chiqui’s day starts early at 3:30 a.m. in order to prepare for the morning show Good Morning Club which airs at 5 a.m. She then does field work as News 5’s senior sports correspondent, shooting for features and segments, and conducting interviews with different personalities. Other scheduled activities, such as speaking engagements and work in her district, follow in the afternoon, sometimes allowing her only three hours of sleep and very little personal time.

On top of her erratic and challenging work, Chiqui is also a mother to three kids.  She never forgets to squeeze in some time to attend to her kids’ needs whenever possible. Thus, weekends are reserved for family bonding, watching movies, and eating out. Even though she’s busy at work, she knows well each of her children’s personality, interests, and friends.

 In order to stay on top of her multiple tasks at home and at work, Chiqui practices a healthy routine. She explains that when you exercise, you actually become more active and better fit to do your tasks. That is why she does dancing, yoga, boxing, spinning, light weight training, and group cardio-workouts.

“I know that I am not as energetic as I used to be, so I make a conscious effort to keep myself in shape. If you have a healthy overall well-being, you can function well and fulfill your responsibilities,” she adds.

Another way she knows that she is fit and healthy to complete her day’s work is when she has a healthy digestive system. She takes care of her digestive system by living right and that includes eating healthily and exercising. She also ensures that she is well hydrated always. These help her to have a regular bowel movement and thus she feels light and positive all day. “When I am regular and I don’t feel heavy and burdened by my digestive system, I feel like I can do almost anything,” says Chiqui.

 Also, when lack of sleep and habitual travelling due to work get in the way of her regularity, Chiqui finds easy and effective relief with (Bisacodyl) Dulcolax.

 (Bisacodyl) Dulcolax is a laxative that has a dual digest flow action that supports the body’s natural process of elimination: It stimulates intestinal muscle movement and increases water accumulation in the digestive system, resulting in predictable constipation relief in just six to 12 hours.

 Chiqui stresses, “It’s very practical to have a digestive partner trusted by medical experts whenever stressed or travelling. I know that when my digestive system can’t handle the pressure, I can relieve it by taking (Bisacodyl) Dulcolax. I am confident that it is safe, effective, and gentle on my digestive system. After taking this at night, I can be regular again and work efficiently the morning after.”