Every woman who achieves her fitness goals, inspiring others to take care of their bodies and live a healthy lifestyle, deserves a high five! On its 5th year, Women’s Health toasts to thousands of Filipinas who take action in challenging themselves to stay fit and living their lives to the fullest.

Women’s Health editor-in-chief Lara Parpan shares the fun and inspiring ride she enjoyed with readers and supporters, who sent the team e-mails on how much they benefited from an article, or liked the posts on the magazine’s social media sites. Others even come up to her after an event introducing themselves and expressing their support to Women’s Health. “I look back and realize that I’ve spent over five years waking up Monday through Friday (more than 1,500 days!) looking forward to putting together monthly editions of Women’s Health since we first launched in April 2009.” 

Granting Women’s Health its 5th birthday wish, Marian Rivera, the magazine’s only four-time cover star, again graces the cover of its anniversary issue wearing flat abs-baring tops. Despite her hectic schedule, Marian manages to keep herself fit and in fighting form through her favourite workout, Zumba. Yes, this sought-after actress also deserves a High Five for being true to herself. 

“I deserve a High Five dahil totoo ako sa sarili ko. Naniniwala ako na hindi ako mamahalin ng mga tao kung hindi nila nakikita ang totoong Marian Rivera. Ang ganda dito, kahit saan ako pumunta, hindi ko kailangan mag-pretend. ‘Yun ang pinakamasarap sa buhay: totoo ka sa sarili mo at wala kang tinatapakang iba. Ang saya kaya ‘nun,” quips Marian.

Women’s Health also gives a High Five to five women who celebrate what they love about themselves – “Biggest Loser” host and actress Iza Calzado on shedding off excess pounds, photographer Hannah Reyes on her love to learn, health rights activist Ami Swanepoel on her passion for her work, TV anchor Lexi Schulze on being able to laugh at herself, and volleyball player Mich Gumabao on keeping her faith.

The anniversary issue is packed with over 255 confidence-boosting tips, including great books to read before you go on diet, and a 30-minute routine that will fast-track you to a lean body and a sexy belly. 

And to highlight its birthday celebration, Women’s Health is taking Boracay by storm on April 12 and 13 with its “Beauty and the Beach” event, co-presented by Gatorade, Kojie San, and Carbtrim. A copy of the April issue is your ticket to enjoy freebies and fun, healthy activities at the beachfront of Pearl of the Pacific.

Jump on board Women’s Health's 5th anniversary revelry by grabbing your copy, available in all bookstores and magazine stands nationwide for only P140. You can also download the current issue and past issues of Women’s Health online at www.summitnewsstand.com.ph/womens-health. Like WomensHealthPhilippines on Facebook and post your #High5WH stories. Follow @WomensHealthPH on Twitter and Instagram and share your #High5WH posts.