Model and actress Song Ji-hyo has a large fanbase across Asia due to her natural, authentic personality and widespread appearances in many reality shows and television dramas. She began her career as a photo model before transitioning to acting in the early 2000s. Song Ji-hyo gained recognition with her lead role in the film "Wishing Stairs", then solidified her reputation through works such as "A Frozen Flower", "Emergency Couple", and the film version of "Princess Hours". In recent years, she has also ventured into fashion, founding her own lingerie brand.
Recently, the brand launched a campaign photoshoot for its new season, with the company president herself modeling to showcase her balanced figure. These captivating images immediately sparked lively discussion and drew comments from fans, who praised her timeless beauty.
On her personal YouTube channel, Song Ji-hyo admitted to losing weight. Many fans noticed that not only did her figure and facial features become more slender, but her overall aura and energy also improved, making her appear younger than before. This transformation is attributed to the effective habits she has maintained over many years.
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Korean model and actress Song Ji-hyo. Photo: IG Songjihyo |
Korean model and actress Song Ji-hyo. Photo: IG Songjihyo
Song Ji-hyo successfully lost about 7 kg for her role in the film "The Intruder". At that time, she combined exercise, intermittent fasting, and diet control. The actress shared that as she ages, losing weight becomes increasingly challenging. Therefore, alongside regular workouts, diet control plays an even more crucial role.
She typically tries not to eat anything after 6 PM to maintain a longer fasting period for her body. However, the actress also admits that the real challenge lies in controlling her appetite and maintaining healthy eating habits daily.
Scientifically, intermittent fasting works by extending the fasting window, allowing the body to deplete its stored glycogen and then readily switch to using fat as its primary energy source. Simultaneously, as the eating window is shortened, people naturally reduce their food intake, thereby cutting down total calorie consumption.
Recent studies also indicate that the essence of intermittent fasting is not starvation, but rather controlling total energy intake by fixing eating hours. When applying this method, flexibility is required based on individual body types to avoid excessive dieting.
Beyond controlling eating times, Song Ji-hyo also emphasizes nutritional balance. She once shared on her YouTube channel that she enjoys eating Hawaiian-style Poke bowls, as one meal can provide complete protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, and many green vegetables, creating a well-rounded nutritional profile. She considers it a perfect meal for health.
During her weight loss phase, the actress also prioritized light meals such as Korean bibimbap. The harmonious combination of protein, vegetables, and a moderate amount of carbohydrates not only helps her feel full longer but also makes it easier to maintain a slender figure long-term.
In addition to her diet, Song Ji-hyo values daily body care. As she is prone to stiffness in her neck and shoulders, she regularly gets massages to relax her muscles. Song Ji-hyo believes that massages not only relieve stress and fatigue but also help reduce facial puffiness, promote blood circulation, and diminish neck wrinkles, making it one of the important habits that help her maintain a radiant appearance.
For physical activity, Song Ji-hyo naturally incorporates cardio exercises into her daily life. She considers using public transportation, increasing walking time, or cycling while listening to music as her preferred forms of exercise. By accumulating daily physical activity, she finds it easier to maintain her exercise routine for a long time, while also effectively improving cardiovascular function and her body's metabolism.
Binh Minh (According to HK01)
