THEY say you can tell a person’s age by their hands so it was a pleasant surprise to meet Kim Atienza and see that his hands (and his face) didn’t show his age, which is 55. Kuya Kim, as Atienza is more popularly known, looks like he’s just around 45.
His secret is exercising regularly. During the two years that most of us have stayed at home, Kuya Kim ran on his NordicTrack treadmill and tried to be as physically active as he could be. He also tried to eat well.
“I believe in taking our vitamins from the food we eat but at my age, we really need to supplement,” he said during the announcement of his being the endorser of Watsons Vitamin B Complex.
“It’s my honor to be part of the Watsons family and be able to tell people that the Watsons brand Vitamin B Complex is 80 percent cheaper than that of other brands so they can easily make the switch.”
Kuya Kim started taking Vitamin B Complex regularly after he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2013, just three years after he had a stroke. He has since recovered from both ailments.
Like many people, Kuya Kim lived a sedentary lifestyle before he had the stroke and Guillain-Barré syndrome.
“I was so busy that I neglected my diet. I didn’t do any physical activity beyond getting up and going to work,” he said.
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. Weakness and tingling in the hands and feet are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing the whole body. Severe cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome can be fatal.
This was the time that Kuya Kim served as a councilor for Manila’s fifth district for three consecutive terms while his father Lito served as the city’s vice-mayor and then mayor. He has since retired from politics.
Kuya Kim currently appears on three daily live shows on GMA: TiktoClock, Dapat Alam Mo! and the long-running, multi-awarded news show 24 Oras.
After his illnesses, Kuya Kim began his journey to good health. He changed his eating habits and engaged in active sports like running and biking.
When the pandemic hit, Kuya Kim found himself unable to do his favorite outdoor activities like biking and participating in triathlons.
“Health is wealth so I found ways to exercise at home. I’m lucky to have a treadmill at home so it wasn’t too difficult for me. I take my vitamins and supplements every day, especially Vitamin B Complex. With this partnership, I want to tell people that it does not cost a lot to be healthy. Anyone can Switch and Save to Watsons Vitamin B Complex, which is of high quality and affordable,” said Kuya Kim.
Vitamin B complex is composed of eight B vitamins, which contribute to your overall bodily function. These vitamins include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, folate, and cobalamin.
You can find these vitamins in milk; cheese; eggs; liver and kidney; meat, such as chicken and red meat; fish, such as tuna, mackerel, and salmon; and shellfish, such as oysters and clams.
Switch and Save, which offers high quality, effective and affordable products, is Watsons’ longest-running campaign, marking its 10th year in the Philippines this year.
“With Switch and Save, we want to tell our customers they can enjoy savings when they buy their vitamins, supplements and other health, wellness and beauty products at Watsons,” said Jared de Guzman, customer director at Watsons Philippines.
Image credits: @KUYAKIM_ATIENZA ON INSTAGRAM
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