Singer and actor Suzy, 31, recently shared updates on social media showcasing a noticeably slimmer figure.
Attending an overseas event for a hair-care brand, Suzy wore a red off-the-shoulder dress paired with long, flowing black hair. Her prominent collarbones, slender arms, and narrowly cinched waist drew widespread attention online, prompting fans to comment: "She's getting thinner and thinner," "So pretty," and "She looks ultra-skinny—is she doing OK health-wise?"
Suzy is currently preparing for the upcoming release of her film Seven O'Clock Breakfast Meeting for the Heartbroken and the Disney+ series Hypnosis.
Having previously lost 8 kg during her promotions with the girl group miss A, Suzy has consistently maintained a lean physique over the years. Her routine centers on two primary habits: regular ballet practice, which she frequently shares on social media, and a strict rule of fasting after 6 p.m.
Ballet: Toning the body and burning fat
Ballet is a full-body workout that burns calories while sculpting body lines. Dynamic movements such as jumps and traveling steps offer aerobic benefits, while foundational techniques like pliés (knee bends), leg lifts, and arabesques engage major muscle groups across the legs, glutes, and core. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), moderate-intensity activities like ballet effectively enhance muscular strength, balance, and flexibility.
Rather than building bulky muscle mass, ballet repeatedly targets smaller stabilizing muscles. This strengthens the abdominal and lower-back regions, promoting an upright posture that refines the waistline and hips while elongating the body's overall silhouette. Additionally, postures requiring lowered shoulders and an extended neck help define the neckline and collarbones.
However, ballet alone does not guarantee major weight loss. Fat reduction occurs only when a calorie deficit is established—when total energy expenditure exceeds intake. To maximize fitness and body-shaping results, consistent ballet practice must be paired with a balanced diet.
Fasting after 6 p.m.: The mechanics of time-restricted eating
Since her early days with miss A, Suzy has adhered to a rule of avoiding food after 6 p.m. This practice aligns with time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting where daily food consumption is confined to a specific time window, leaving the remaining hours for fasting.
The primary benefit of fasting after 6 p.m. is a natural reduction in overall daily caloric intake. By eliminating late-night meals and snacks, individuals consume fewer total calories throughout the day.
Numerous studies suggest that time-restricted eating can aid in reducing body weight and fat percentage. However, health experts emphasize that these results stem primarily from reduced total calorie consumption rather than the timing of meals alone.
Avoiding late-night eating also prevents consumption of typical high-calorie foods like fried chicken, pizza, and processed snacks, while offering secondary benefits such as reduced acid reflux and improved sleep quality.
Nevertheless, this approach is not suitable for everyone. Evening exercisers, growing adolescents, pregnant women, and individuals with diabetes taking blood sugar-lowering medications should avoid prolonged fasting to prevent adverse health effects. Furthermore, overeating prior to the 6 p.m. cutoff can negate the weight-loss benefits.
