A selfie recently went viral on social media, showcasing the flat abs of the renowned Taiwanese techno and hip-hop singer-songwriter. Beyond her singing voice and dance skills, she captivates audiences with her youthful spirit and alluring appearance in her fifties. Her age-defying physique is the result of a disciplined lifestyle: avoiding late nights and adhering to a strict diet.

Taiwanese media reported that the beauty maintains a routine of yoga, stretching, or intensive exercises every morning to awaken her muscles. Additionally, she goes to bed on time to allow her body to recover energy instead of staying up late.

Tran Kim Yen shows off her youthful physique in selfies on social media. Photo: TVBS

Eating timing and order play a decisive role in the singer's physique maintenance. She avoids eating three hours before bed to allow her digestive system to rest. For each meal, she eats until 70% full, prioritizing protein first, followed by vegetables, and finally carbohydrates.

Breakfast is a critical time to activate metabolism. She maintains a protein-rich breakfast combined with unsweetened tea or black coffee, while eliminating sugary drinks and snacking habits.

Dr. Tran Kiet Van, a specialist in endocrinology and metabolism, states that breakfast is a gift that kickstarts the body. Consuming protein in the morning is like igniting the metabolic engine. In medicine, the thermic effect of food means that the body expends more calories to digest protein, thereby triggering early energy consumption. Furthermore, sufficient protein intake in the morning helps stabilize blood sugar, maintain a balanced mood, control sweet cravings in the afternoon, and prevent muscle loss.

However, drinking black coffee on an empty stomach is a common habit many adopt for water retention and rapid weight loss. The doctor warns that this habit makes the body mistakenly believe it is under stress. While it offers immediate, short-term alertness, drinking coffee on an empty stomach increases cortisol, a stress hormone.

When cortisol levels rise, the body activates an energy-saving mode, slowing metabolism and muscle depletion. The expert notes that many people already have muscle mass deficiency, so losing muscle is a significant waste. Therefore, the optimal approach is to combine black coffee with protein-rich food, allowing one to enjoy the delicious taste while supporting smooth metabolic processes.

Taiwanese singer Ta Kim Yen. Photo: Jeanniehsieh_bbb/Instagram

Additionally, adopting the eating order therapy, like the singer, creates a natural buffer for the stomach, preventing the risk of excess fat accumulation. The principle of eating protein first, then vegetables, and finally carbohydrates is a method commonly recommended at weight loss clinics.

Consuming protein and vegetables first acts as a protective layer inside the stomach, helping to slow digestion and preventing subsequent carbohydrate intake from causing sudden blood sugar fluctuations. This method not only limits excess fat accumulation but also prolongs satiety, thereby naturally reducing snack cravings.

The essence of physique management is not about severe restriction but about eating correctly. The expert recommends that alongside controlling food intake, choosing the right foods, at the right time, and in the correct order will automatically yield the most positive responses from the body.

Binh Minh (According to TVBS)