Cai Shaofen eats meat to lose weight, Zheng Xiuwen eats a 3-day military meal

Hong Kong actresses all have their own tricks for losing weight. Sammi Cheng, who became famous for her electronic dance music "Guang Hai", revealed that she has a physique that is prone to obesity, and she ate a "3-day military meal" to lose 6 kilograms. Ada Choi, a popular actress who debuted with the halo of Miss Hong Kong, adopted the "meat diet method" and got rid of 8 kilograms of fat. Nutritionists point out that not only is the nutritional intake of both unbalanced, but it is also difficult to sustain it, and the weight may return in less than a month, especially if they only eat meat and no starch, which increases the risk of ketoacidosis.

Ada Choi lost 8 kg by the "meat diet"; Sammi Cheng lost 6 kg by the "3-day military meal", but nutritionists pointed out that the two methods lead to an imbalance in nutritional intake, which is difficult to sustain and prone to weight gain. (Photo taken from Ada Choi and Sammi Cheng’s Facebook)

Cai Shaofen: Lost 8 kg with the meat diet

The meat-eating diet that helped Ada Choi lose 8 kilograms was once very popular. The key point is that you must avoid certain foods during the weight loss period, especially starch and sugar, even fruits are not allowed. It is understood that when practicing the meat-eating diet to lose weight, several key points must be grasped.

1. You must eat three meals a day, and there are no restrictions on portion size or cooking methods.

2. It is best to have meat with plenty of vegetables, or meat with eggs.

3. You must completely quit sugar and starch. Even when drinking coffee or milk tea, you cannot add sugar.

4. Drink plenty of water during weight loss.

★ Nutritionist's advice

Nutritionist Chen Bofang from the Zhongxiao branch of Taipei City United Hospital pointed out that the meat-only diet is similar to the no-starch diet and also carries the risk of ketoacidosis. In addition, consuming large amounts of meat is equivalent to eating large amounts of fat, so if you lose weight, your body will not be healthy. The cooking methods of meat, such as frying and grilling, will increase calories, and adding seasonings will make you more likely to gain weight.

It is still recommended to consume starch, the key is to control the portion. Eating moderately will not only not make you fat, but also increase your sense of fullness, avoiding eating more at the next meal, or feeling dizzy from hunger at night and eating a lot. This is not only bad for your health, but also makes it easier to gain weight again.

Sammi Cheng: Lose 6 kg with 3-day military meal

Sammi Cheng's "3-day military meal" helped her lose 6 kilograms. Although the effect was good, she revealed that the meal portions were too small and she felt hungry very easily, and she needed to rely on strong willpower to maintain her diet.

The so-called "3-day military meal" means that you must drink black coffee, tea or water before breakfast and lunch every day, choose 1 of the 3. The food arrangement is as follows:

On the first day, for breakfast, have half a grapefruit, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and a slice of toast. For lunch, have 4 ounces of boiled squid. For dinner, choose 4 ounces of chicken, pork, or beef, plus an apple and 2 spoons of vanilla ice cream.

On the second day, I had half a banana, a slice of toast, and an egg for breakfast. For lunch, I had 4 ounces of staple food plus 5 soda crackers. For dinner, I had 2 chicken sausages, 4 ounces of cauliflower, 2 ounces of carrots, half a banana, and 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream.

Day 3: Breakfast: 1 slice of cheese, 5 slices of soda crackers, 1 apple; lunch: 1 egg and 1 slice of toast; dinner: 4 ounces of boiled squid, 4 ounces of carrots, 4 ounces of cauliflower, half a cantaloupe, and 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream.

★ Nutritionist's advice

Nutritionist Chen Bofang said that although meals with small portions are low in calories, if they are less than the minimum daily requirement of 800 calories, it may lower the basal metabolic rate. As basal energy consumption decreases, it becomes more difficult to lose weight. The lipase that controls the amount of fat reserves in fat cells becomes more active, making it easier to store fat. After resuming eating, you will quickly gain weight again, or even exceed the original level.

People who want to lose weight are advised to keep in mind the healthy weight loss method, that is, eat a balanced diet of eggs, beans, fish, meat, vegetables and fruits, and try to eat until you are 70% to 80% full; do not eat midnight snacks. If you are easily hungry at night, you can choose less sweet fruits (no more than 1 piece), or 3 or 4 soda crackers with warm milk; walk more, or take time to ride a bicycle, run and other exercises that can be done immediately, so that it is easier to persist and not easy to gain weight again.