The secret to a perfect body even in your 70s as the 'ultimate youthful look'... Even a hamburger can be a 'healthy meal' if chosen wisely

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Rarwang reveals an unexpected eating habit of enjoying hamburgers and donuts

Difficult to manage weight due to rapid metabolic changes after mid-40s

Consultation with medical staff is necessary when considering liposuction or fat extraction injections.

Vera Wang visited Korea in 2018 to discuss business strategies for the 'VW Vera Wang' brand with CJ ENM's O Shopping division. Photo provided by CJ ENM O Shopping division.

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Designer Vera Wang maintains a slim and toned figure with long straight hair, despite being 75 years old. As she approaches another birthday, there is naturally increased interest in her secret to maintaining a youthful appearance. However, Vera Wang's disclosed eating habits through the media are somewhat surprising. She revealed in a past interview with an overseas media outlet that she eats a hamburger every day. Her favorite food is described as a donut filled with cream and coated with sugar. She also mentioned enjoying work, sufficient sleep, vodka, and diet cola. Her philosophy emphasizes that enjoying daily life and a relaxed eating style are more important than strict dietary restrictions like completely eliminating carbohydrates.

Middle-aged and older adults who envy Vera Wang's figure often complain about the difficulty of managing 'middle-age fat.' The main causes of middle-age fat are muscle loss and hormonal changes. Between the mid-40s and early 60s, rapid metabolic changes occur, leading to weight gain and muscle loss. This is why body shapes can appear subtly different even if the weight remains the same. This is due to muscle loss and hormonal changes. Muscle mass begins to decline in the mid-30s. After age 60, it decreases by 3-4% each year, and in women, fat accumulation can become more prominent due to decreased estrogen after menopause. Even if you eat and move the same as when you were young, weight gain occurs because of reduced muscle mass and basal metabolic rate.

Director Son emphasized, "Despite exercise and diet management, if you are concerned about your arms and abdomen becoming particularly saggy and your thighs thinning, you can seek medical procedures such as liposuction or fat extraction injections." He added, "Many people are motivated through social networking services (SNS) or broadcasts, but middle-aged and older adults often have chronic illnesses and other health issues, so it is important to consult thoroughly with medical professionals to develop a treatment plan."

Ankyungjin Medical Journalist (realglasses@sedaily.com)