How did On Joo Wan achieve his muscular body without dieting?
[Celebrity Health] Actor On Joo Wan on How to Stay in Shape
On Joo-wan recently shared several photos of himself working out on his social media. Now in his 40s, he drew attention with his toned, muscular physique.
In his post, On Joo-wan mentioned, “I’ve been working out for just 5 months. I did it at a gym in my apartment. I didn’t have a personal trainer and worked out alone while learning on my own. One downside is that it’s really tough to increase the weights and I often hit limits without support.”
He continued, “I didn’t follow a strict diet and ate whatever I wanted. However, I made sure not to overeat and resisted late-night snacking.” He added, “There’s nothing better than consistency. I made sure to work out at least 5 days a week.”
He concluded, “I don’t think much about it, I just do it. That’s the simple truth. There’s no special reason, I just do it. The benefits of exercising are undeniable. #JustDoIt.”
The Impact of Late-Night Snacking on Health
Although On Joo-wan successfully built a great body through consistent exercise, he mentioned that he avoided late-night snacking. In reality, late-night snacks can lead to obesity and sleep problems, and persistent habits may signal health issues.
One reason late-night snacking is bad is that it disrupts sleep. To sleep well, it’s best to avoid eating at least 3 hours before going to bed. Eating late can reduce the levels of melatonin, a sleep-inducing neurotransmitter, making it harder to get quality sleep.
Late-night snacks can also cause weight gain. At night, activity levels and metabolism decrease, so excess calories from late-night eating are more likely to be stored as body fat.
During the day, the sympathetic nervous system helps burn energy, but at night, the parasympathetic nervous system promotes energy storage. As a result, even the same food can lead to more fat accumulation if eaten at night.
Especially when eating before bed, undigested food can remain in the lower part of the stomach. This can cause stomach acid to irritate the stomach, leading to reflux esophagitis and other digestive issues.
For better health, it’s important to avoid late-night snacks. However, if you feel hungry before bed and it affects your sleep, you can have a small portion (within 200 calories) of foods like milk, fruit, tofu, or nuts, which are filling but gentle on the stomach.