What is Kang SoRa's Secret to Weight loss?...“Avoid Extreme Diet”
In the video, when the production team commented, “There are reactions about how slim you are,” Kang SoRa humorously replied, “I manage myself to make a living.”
When asked about the balance between her diet and exercise, she stated, “It’s exactly 50/50. I don’t work out too intensely, and I don’t restrict my diet too much either.” She added, “Rather than reducing the amount I eat, I focus on the types of food I consume. I avoid dining out and watch my sugar intake.”
When questioned about her lowest weight and when it was, she shared, “During ‘Misaeng’ and while filming ‘Miss Granny’ and ‘Man-dorong Ttot,’ I was 48kg at a height of 168cm.” She reflected, “Since those roles didn’t require much physical activity, it was manageable. If I had to perform action scenes, I wouldn’t have been able to handle it becaese of dizziness."
She continued, “After that, I decided to increase my weight but transformed it into a firmer body by adding muscle mass. I try to maintain a stable condition. I don’t engage in drastic weight changes; I aim to develop a routine where I can adjust my food intake slightly.”
Finally, she advised, “You don’t have to go to these extremes. It’s enough to be moderately happy and moderately healthy. It’s better to take your time and lose weight slowly.”
Rapid Weight Loss Can Lead to Yo-Yo Effects
As Kang SoRa mentioned, it’s advisable to avoid rapid weight loss in a short period. Extreme dieting and exercise can lead to muscle loss and a decrease in basal metabolic rate, making it easier to gain weight even with a slight increase in food intake.
Frequent yo-yo dieting is also linked to increased mortality rates. A study by a team of researchers from Seoul National University Hospital, which surveyed 264,480 adults aged 40 and over, found that greater fluctuations in weight correspond to higher mortality risk, particularly from cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The research indicated that the group with significant weight changes had a 33% higher risk of overall mortality compared to those with smaller fluctuations.
Healthy Weight Loss Requires a Balanced Diet and Exercise
To avoid the yo-yo effect, it’s crucial to prevent a drop in basal metabolic rate. This can be achieved through regular exercise and a nutrient-rich diet that preserves muscle mass. Experts recommend a safe weight loss of about 1.5 to 2 kg per month.
In particular, drastic fasting can harm health and contribute to the yo-yo phenomenon. If you want to lose weight healthily, it’s best to consume a balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats at every meal, aiming for similar caloric intake across three meals at regular times.
A combination of aerobic and strength training exercises is most effective. Starting with extreme workouts can lead to loss of motivation or injuries. It’s better to gradually change habits, like increasing walking time and using stairs, before intensifying the exercise routine.