The Netflix blockbuster “Dream: Dream Team” starring IU and Park Seo-joon has finally been released, sparking a lot of discussion! IU has been in the industry for 13 years and initially struggled with baby fat, often being criticized by viewers for being “chubby.” However, she has successfully shed the baby fat and not only has her face become more firm, but her legs have also become slim, almost making people forget that IU used to have a tendency for water retention. Now, let’s take a look at IU’s slimming secrets!
IU plays a documentary PD in the drama, and her natural and exquisite acting skills have attracted a lot of attention, winning over many viewers once again! Before her debut, IU, who lost 14 kg, has always maintained an enviable slim figure. In the past, she even measured a waist circumference of 23 inches on a variety show. It is unexpected that she also suffered from binge eating disorder due to stress, showing that IU has also gone through a lot of effort to achieve her current healthy physique!
IU said that because she has a tendency to retain water, she drinks a large amount of water to reduce water retention before releasing an album or doing important photoshoots. She also follows a one-week “water diet” to promote metabolism and help detoxify and reduce water retention in her body, making her feel lighter. She highly recommends it for people who usually have a heavy diet!
From the 1st to the 5th day, drink 3000 ml of water every day. Don’t drink water on the 6th day, and you will see weight loss effects on the 7th day! Tasteless water can be difficult to drink, so she suggests adding slices of lemon, cucumber, or grapefruit to the water to supplement vitamin C and help with digestion and whitening.
Further reading:
- Weight Rebound? Deconstructing the Myth of Meal Replacement Weight Loss: Nutritionist Says Long-term Consumption Can Lead to Anxiety
- Beautiful Dreamy Atmosphere Presented on Denim! Levi’s Collaborates with Studio Ghibli to Launch “Princess Mononoke” Collection
- Taiwanese heartthrob Yang Youning interprets Alexander McQueen’s 2023 Valentine’s Day fashion film, a romantic story belonging to “Lan Night”
IU revealed on a show that she successfully lost 5 kilograms in just one week by following the “sweet potato diet,” which involves consuming low-calorie sweet potatoes. The secret is to have an apple for breakfast, 2 sweet potatoes for lunch, and only a protein drink for dinner. This diet allows for a daily intake of approximately 600 calories, resulting in rapid weight loss. However, nutritionists do not recommend long-term adherence to this diet and caution against low blood sugar levels.
IU’s body management is not just about diet, but also involves some simple exercises, such as climbing stairs to exercise leg muscles, effectively reducing overall body fat and slimming the legs while also toning the buttocks! Stretching and doing flexibility exercises regularly can improve body flexibility, promote blood circulation, and reduce water retention. You can also occasionally do yoga inversions at home to help burn fat and lose weight, while also improving upper body back pain and posture issues. It is highly recommended for people who sit for long periods of time and lack exercise in their daily lives!
