Im Ji-yeon: "I can eat up to 5 packs of ramen"... How does she maintain her 48kg weight?

Is Im Ji-yeon 48kg?

It's a simple principle, but it's hard to follow.

Even if you eat a lot, you don't gain weight... it's because you exercise and stay active a lot in your daily life.

So, Im Ji-yeon is a big eater, but she probably won't eat an extremely large amount...

You don't have to do extreme dieting to be a fitness enthusiast;;;

This is the hardest diet, haha.

 

 

Actress Im Ji-yeon (34) revealed that she is a huge eater.

On the 27th, a video titled "[EN] Relationships are Just Excuses | EP.52" was posted on the YouTube channel 'DduenDduen'. In the video, Lim Ji-yeon said, "If I set my mind to it, I eat more than five packs of ramen," and added, "I do eat a lot, but I love exercising so much that I don't think I gain weight as much as I eat." Lim Ji-yeon revealed that she previously followed a 'keto diet' that restricted carbohydrate intake but stopped because she lost too much weight. She also consistently shows her workouts, such as Pilates and weight training, on social media. We explore the effects of the dieting methods primarily used by Lim Ji-yeon.

 

◇ Keto Diet The keto diet involves drastically restricting carbohydrate and sugar intake while increasing fat consumption, practicing a "ketogenic (low-carb, high-fat) diet." When carbohydrate intake is limited, the body breaks down fat to supplement the energy needed by the brain, which leads to weight loss. Initially, following a keto diet results in significant weight loss because reducing carbohydrate intake drastically decreases total calorie intake. However, prolonged adherence to the keto diet can lead to health issues due to unbalanced nutrition. Eating fewer carbohydrates can cause symptoms such as constipation, vomiting, and hypoglycemia. The Korean Society for the Study of Obesity states, "Ultra-low carbohydrate diets that limit carbohydrate intake to less than 10% of total energy and high-fat diets where fat intake exceeds 40% of total energy may have adverse effects on health and are not recommended."

 

Pilates is an exercise that can be attempted even without flexibility. Its main goal is to develop muscles to be thin and long rather than focusing on flexibility. When practicing Pilates, you repeatedly perform and maintain movements that straighten and align the body’s center. It uses equipment necessary for body correction and allows for exercises tailored to your body type. Pilates strengthens core muscles such as the abdominal muscles and erector spinae, and develops muscles around the pelvis and the pectoralis major, which moves the shoulders. If the body’s balance is not maintained, proper posture cannot be achieved, and it becomes difficult to sustain the exercise, leading to naturally strengthening less developed muscles. As muscles become balanced, body alignment improves. Additionally, the core breathing technique of Pilates helps improve digestion and cardiovascular function by promoting blood circulation to internal organs. It stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the body, alleviating mental anxiety and depression, and promoting psychological stability. However, if proper diaphragmatic breathing is not performed, exerting force on the abdomen during certain movements can increase blood pressure and intra-abdominal pressure, potentially putting strain on the body, so caution is advised.

 

◇The deadlift, which Im Ji-yeon said she can lift up to 80kg, is a representative exercise that stimulates the gluteal muscles. First, stand with your legs about shoulder-width apart and lift the barbell on the floor to hip height. The deadlift trains the entire body muscles, including the gluteus maximus (buttocks), the hamstrings at the back of the thighs, and the erector spinae that straighten the back. Since many muscles are used simultaneously, it is effective for boosting metabolism and reducing fat. However, lifting too heavy weights can increase the burden on the lower back, so it is important to start with light weights and gradually increase the load. Doing 20 repetitions for 3 sets of deadlifts is beneficial.

 

<Source: Health Chosun>