Taiwanese actress Shu Qi is renowned for her youthful appearance and disciplined lifestyle. Despite a demanding schedule that recently included an impressive directorial debut with her first feature film, "Girl"—which earned her Best Director at the 30th Busan International Film Festival—Shu Qi consistently maintains her radiant and youthful look. This achievement is the result of her long-standing commitment to strict dietary and lifestyle habits.

Though she describes herself as a food lover, the Taiwanese star strictly adheres to portion control. She does not restrict her diet but opts to eat "just enough," especially when staying up late. She always follows the principle of eating until about 70% full, with typical dinners consisting of light options like cereal porridge, News Yahoo reported on 24/11.

The actress sets clear limits to manage her weight. She maintains a strict weight threshold, immediately addressing any increase over 3 kg to prevent it from reaching 5 kg. Shu Qi often begins her meals with a large plate of green vegetables to enhance satiety and prevent overeating other foods. This habit, combined with eating slowly to aid digestion, helps her maintain a slender waistline.

Actress Shu Qi. *Photo: Instagram*

Another golden rule she follows is "no eating 5 hours before bed." Regardless of her schedule, she aims to avoid food for 5 hours leading up to bedtime. If hungry, Shu Qi chooses plain boiled vegetables or a small amount of fruit to prevent burdening her digestive system and to maintain a healthy metabolism.

According to nutrition experts, Shu Qi's principle of stopping food intake 5 hours before sleep aligns with the body's circadian rhythm. This allows sufficient time for complete digestion and stabilizes blood sugar levels. Maintaining this gap provides the stomach with rest, minimizes the risk of acid reflux, and stimulates the body's natural fat-burning mechanisms during sleep. When a snack is necessary, plain boiled vegetables are considered an optimal solution to alleviate hunger without causing water retention or stressing the digestive system, unlike foods high in salt and calories.

Due to a history of skin allergies, Shu Qi prioritizes reducing stress on her skin. She always removes all makeup and goes bare-faced when not working, allowing her skin to rest. She also applies a thick layer of sunscreen and wears anti-UV clothing while waiting to film, protecting herself from ultraviolet rays. Shu Qi uses a hydrating mask daily, and for important events, she adds a cleansing mask beforehand to maximize skin elasticity.

Her radiance also stems from internal detoxification and hydration habits. Shu Qi drinks adequate water, supplementing it with a glass of wheatgrass juice in the morning and evening to support bowel movements. She also consumes plenty of filling fruits like apples and cantaloupe to improve digestion and sleep quality. The actress once adopted a "seven-day detox" diet using organic vegetables but emphasizes that this method is only suitable for urgent purposes and should not be overused.

The actress has maintained her weight below 50 kg for many years through exercise habits seamlessly integrated into her life. She applies the principle of "standing and walking whenever possible" to boost her metabolism. Notably, after eating, Shu Qi makes it a habit to stand for at least 20-30 minutes. While standing, she consciously tightens her lower abdomen and calves to help tone her body.

Additionally, she practices yoga for muscle stretching, frequently performs leg raises before bed, and engages in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) when she has free time. Even while watching television, the star takes the opportunity to do small exercises like air cycling and side leg raises, targeting her core and arm muscles.

Beyond acting, the Taiwanese star also impresses as a director. *Photo: Thread*

Shu Qi, whose birth name is Lin Li Hui, was born in 1976 in Taiwan. In 1995, she moved to Hong Kong to develop her career, quickly gaining fame through adult films. From 'Sex and Zen II,' she successfully transitioned to mainstream cinema, earning recognition for her talent in leading roles in films such as 'Young and Dangerous,' 'City of Glass,' 'Millennium Mambo,' and 'The Assassin.' According to Chinatimes, Shu Qi's life is likened to a miracle by Chinese media, as she overcame a dark period to shine in the film industry, with her abilities increasingly recognized globally. She served as a jury member at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival and the 58th Berlin International Film Festival.

By Binh Minh (According to News Yahoo)