It takes a great deal of effort for Selena Gomez’s friend Francia Raisa to stay in shape even with intense workout sessions. The 35-year-old opened up about her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome diagnosis in August 2023, admitting she was still learning how to live with it. The condition, characterized by high levels of the male hormone androgen in females may lead to weight fluctuations, excessive body hair, irregular periods, and even infertility. While she’s refrained from sharing further details about her diagnosis, maintaining a good workout routine and diet has helped Francia Raisa keep her weight in check.
Francia Raisa Opens Up About Struggling to Workout Amid PCOS
Via Instagram on Monday, the How I Met Your Father star gave a rare update about her health. The actress shared a photo of herself in a workout gear and a baseball hat, posing from the driver’s seat of her vehicle. Utilizing her screen caption, Francia Raisa explained how she’s been feeling unmotivated to stick to her workout regimen, subjecting her to weight fluctuations owing to her PCOS struggle. She wrote,
“PCOS has been kicking my ass lately with this weight fluctuation. I’ve had zero motivation to work out.”
Going further, Francia Raisa celebrated herself for making headway in her workout effort in the last two days. She disclosed how she finally managed to push herself to work out “yesterday and today,” and felt proud of the accomplishment.
Francia Raisa’s PCOS diagnosis came six years after her highly-publicized kidney donation to BFF Selena Gomez. At the time, the Grown-ish star admitted she couldn’t do most of the things she enjoyed the most for a while, including taking long walks, it was all worth it knowing her pal was saved. The surgery played a big role in getting Selena back on her feet amid complications from Lupus.
Regardless, the friends soon fell out, becoming embroiled in a long feud. Thankfully, they have since settled their differences. While BFF is hardly the term to describe them these days, they certainly have something beautiful going on in the realm of friendship.
