Is this Jang Woo Lee who lost 22kg?... Swollen and puffy, is it because of the yo-yo effect?

You like "I Live Alone," right?

I also see it often, and you did a good job with weight loss and took good photos, but the yo-yo effect came back.

You appeared on the screen with a swollen face.. I heard you ate ramen and then went to sleep..

I think it's swelling too much... I'm worried it might be harmful to my health.

A single package of ramen can contain more than 1800mg of sodium.ㅠㅠ

Consuming foods high in excessive sodium can cause an increase in osmotic pressure, leading to swelling of the body, so it is essential to control your diet. Also, if you are on a diet, be cautious of the yo-yo effect, and it is recommended to manage your weight steadily over a period of six months rather than losing weight quickly.

 

 

This spring, actor Lee Jang-woo, who successfully lost weight and showed a slim appearance, appeared with a swollen face.

Recently, Lee Jang-woo appeared on MBC's 'I Live Alone' with a noticeably swollen face. Jeon Hyun-moo, upon seeing his face, guessed, "Did you eat ramen last night and then go to sleep?" to which Lee Jang-woo responded with an embarrassed smile, confirming the suspicion.

Earlier, Lee Jang-woo lost 22kg on April 22 and even took a body profile shot. However, in October, he experienced a yoyo effect and reported that his weight had returned to its original state. We explore the yoyo effect and facial swelling that Lee Jang-woo experienced.

 

Sodium in ramen... causes bodily swelling due to osmotic pressure.

Let's look at Lee Jang-woo's swollen appearance. As Lee Jang-woo agreed with Jeon Hyun-moo's comment, ramen is a food that causes swelling in the face or limbs. The culprit is the sodium in ramen. It is known that the sodium content in one packet of ramen can exceed 1800mg. This is close to the daily recommended intake of 2000mg.

Consuming foods with excessive amounts of sodium causes an increase in osmotic pressure, leading to water within the cells flowing into the tissue cells, causing the body to swell. If you sleep after eating ramen, your metabolism slows down during sleep, making it difficult for water to be expelled efficiently, resulting in more noticeable swelling. This is why, like Lee Jang-woo, you may wake up with a swollen face.

 

Eating salty foods frequently causes calcium to leach from the body... it should be neutralized with foods rich in potassium.

Foods high in sodium can also cause hypertension. When osmotic pressure increases, blood volume expands, causing blood vessels to dilate and internal vascular pressure to rise. Sodium also promotes calcium excretion in the body, so long-term habits of eating salty foods can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Since sodium is involved in nerve transmission, excessive intake can disrupt the balance of the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as tremors, headaches, and vomiting.

To minimize swelling after eating salty foods like ramen, such as in the case of Lee Jang-woo, there is a method of drinking water or milk. This helps replenish fluids and dilute the sodium in the body. Milk is rich in potassium, which helps excrete sodium from the body. Adding vegetables high in potassium, such as those served with ramen, also helps. However, be cautious with kimchi, pickles, and other fermented or seasoned foods, as they can increase sodium intake.

 

Frequent yo-yo dieting harms health... Proper dieting, post-weight loss eating habits, and exercise are important.

The yo-yo phenomenon experienced by Lee Jang-woo is the phenomenon where the reduced weight is not maintained and the person gains weight again. There are various reasons for this, but it occurs when one does not engage in exercise and dietary control after dieting or if the initial dieting method was incorrect. This includes cases such as one-food diet, extreme diets aimed at rapid weight loss, and similar approaches.

To prevent the yo-yo effect, it is best to undertake a long-term diet over at least six months. Even after dieting, it is important to maintain three meals a day while reducing daily caloric intake by about 500Kcal and ensuring nutritional supplementation. Exercise should not be completely abandoned. It is necessary to combine aerobic and strength training to maintain weight. In particular, maintaining or increasing muscle mass helps raise the basal metabolic rate, aiding in developing a body type that does not easily gain weight.

Frequent yo-yo dieting harms health. The muscles in the body diminish, and fat replaces them, leading to conditions such as diabetes. It also negatively impacts cardiovascular health. According to a study by Columbia University in the United States, the risk of cardiovascular disease increases with repeated dieting failures and yo-yo effects.

 

<Source: Comedy.com>