3 Reasons Why Denise Laurel Should Be Your #Fitspo
The gorgeous and multi- talented Denise Laurel is an expert in juggling a lot of things that make her a perfect inspiration for modern Filipinas: cool mom, successful model, actress, singer and traveler, all while being at her most stunning!
Flipping through her Instagram page, there’s enough reason to show why Denise never seems to run out of energy to do all these things, and why she makes a great fitspiration to all the other women out there.
She knows how to put “fun” in fitness.
It’s easy to be intimidated by the amount of work and dedication you need to put in for your fitness goals. But, in between intense workouts and challenging routines, Denise knows how to take a breather. Getting fit doesn’t have to be stiff and boring, so it’s always refreshing to see her clowning around and having fun in the gym!
She’s not afraid to try new things.
Denise is also keen on trying out other activities to integrate into her routine. That video showing her boxing training? She says she’s rusty but we wouldn’t want to jump in the ring with her as she’s definitely not pulling any punches!
She puts health as a top priority.
Sure, she may be working out to make sure she looks her best as her multiple roles require. But at the end of her day, being in the best of health remains at the top of her priority list— not just for herself but, more importantly, for her son and her loved ones.
After a cancer scare last year that took her out of the limelight for quite some time, Denise realized a much greater and urgent need to take care of herself so she could continue looking after her son.
“It (the cancer scare) was definitely a wakeup call for me. But it was also an opportunity to get smarter, to educate myself on what plans I needed to make,” Denise explains. “Start saving more, start setting aside more, start valuing my health more. It reminded me to put my son first, and to do that, I first need to take care of myself.”
That’s also the reason why, on top of pursuing a healthy and active lifestyle to stay consistent with her fitness goals, Denise went the extra mile to make sure that she’s financially protected for any uncertainties in the future. That’s where the idea of FWD Life Philippines’ Set for Health plan came in.
“What I love about Set for Health is you get covered in the bad times and you get rewarded even in the good times,” Denise reveals. “It’s not intimidating and makes you feel safe while the welfare of the people around you, because you’ll always have something to look after you.”
As a multi-faceted individual, Denise admits that she has been amazed by the kind of flexibility her Set for Health plan has given her. “I’m a working mom so I’m spending to take care of my son, and I’m working at the same time and I’m spending on my work. But this plan doesn’t really feel very harsh to me,” she notes. “That’s why I want young people to know that ensuring that you have a protected future does not have to be scary financially.”
What this tells you is that, for someone like Denise, being a fitspiration should not end with you simply aiming to be the best version of yourself in front of the mirror. More importantly, being the right kind of fit means having the right mindset to prepare and protect your future, so you can enjoy the present without fear or hesitation.