Musical actress Hong Ji-min revealed her current status after losing 32kg.
Recently, Hong Ji-min posted on her SNS, "I’m going to take a break. Last year was a year I worked harder than any other. This year, I will try to spend more time with my family. Lolo, honey, I’m off too," along with a photo.
In the released photo, Hong Ji-min is seen with an excited expression on the plane before heading to Bali. Notably, she has maintained her slim figure after successfully losing 32kg, drawing attention.
Eating Low-Carb and Focusing on Low-Calorie Vegetables
Previously, Hong Ji-min appeared on MBN’s ‘Altoran’ and said, "After giving birth, my weight went up to 92kg. My knees hurt, and I couldn’t sing well," sharing her secret to maintaining her weight for nine years after her successful weight loss, stating, "Diet is more important than exercise."
Regarding her diet management, she explained, "I tend to eat whatever I want, but I focus on low-calorie ingredients. As a result, I ended up following a vegetarian diet, which suits my taste," adding, "I can’t eat much if I just eat vegetables, so I also stir-fry them. I try to eat fewer carbohydrates."
In fact, she made bibimbap in the morning with low-sodium vegetable side dishes, rice, and minimal seasoning. By making bibimbap this way, she can sufficiently intake dietary fiber and trace nutrients through various vegetables. Additionally, an appropriate amount of carbohydrates provides the energy needed for exercise. Reducing salt in the vegetables is beneficial for managing swelling.
If you are on a diet or maintaining your weight, you should pay attention to the amount of rice, gochujang, and sesame oil like Hong Ji-min. It’s best to choose mixed grain rice and minimize seasoning when preparing the vegetables. Especially since protein can easily become insufficient, including eggs, tofu, lean meat, and legumes is necessary to maintain nutritional balance.
Taekwondo is Good for Burning Body Fat, but Be Careful of Injuries Due to Jumping and Rotating Movements
Additionally, Hong Ji-min shared her experience practicing Taekwondo with her husband. In fact, according to an analysis of 803 domestic academic materials from 1985 to 2019 by the Taekwondo Research Institute of the Korea Taekwondo Association, individuals who trained Taekwondo five days a week for 12 weeks lost about 1.4kg of body fat and 3.1kg of weight. Their abdominal circumference also decreased by about 2.8cm.
However, since Taekwondo involves frequent jumping, rotating, and ankle usage, it can put a strain on the joints if strength has not fully recovered after weight loss. Moreover, to prevent injuries before and after Taekwondo, it is essential to stretch the calves, hamstrings, and hip joints to relieve lower body tension.
