Hong Yoon-hwa Opens Up About Health Struggles After 40kg Weight Loss on 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2'

On the recent episode of SBS's 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny', Hong Yoon-hwa revealed her health struggles following a significant weight loss.

The episode aired on the 31st, featuring the couple Hong Yoon-hwa and Kim Min-ki. Hong Yoon-hwa visited a university hospital with her husband, Kim Min-ki, expressing concerns about her health after losing 40kg. She admitted, "I feel unfamiliar with my body these days."

Meeting with an obesity specialist, Hong shared, "I lost 40kg over nine months, but now I feel tired. I'm not feeling down, but I seem much calmer. My body has changed a lot and feels unfamiliar."

She further explained, "I never used to feel cold, but now the world feels freezing. My hands tremble from the cold."

The doctor reassured her, saying, "Your body is adjusting as the fat, which acted as insulation, has decreased. This is a process of normalization and becoming healthier."

Hong Yoon-hwa also mentioned experiencing tinnitus, saying, "I hear a ringing sound that comes and goes. It affects my sleep, and bruises take longer to heal." The doctor diagnosed her with 'nutritional imbalance', surprising her.

To boost her immunity, Hong consumed duck meat, beef bone soup, and seafood soup, intentionally gaining 4kg. She confidently stated, "I gained weight deliberately, not as a rebound, by monitoring my weight daily."

However, the doctor warned, "This is the start of a rebound. It's not a good choice. If you're not careful, you could gain weight quickly. The biggest concern is that post-menopause, fat cells continue to produce estrogen, increasing the risk of breast and endometrial cancer." The doctor emphasized the importance of consistent weight management.

The obesity specialist criticized Hong's habit of eating only one or two meals a day, advising, "You should eat three meals a day. It's important to signal your brain with what you eat at each meal. Minimize fasting time. Extreme carbohydrate restriction is not good. If your brain doesn't get glucose, it breaks down muscle to make it."

Regarding the popular fasting olive shot (olive oil + lemon juice), the specialist commented, "Oil is just oil. It can lead to weight gain. Since oil doesn't require energy for digestion, it all turns into fat."

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia. eun@tenasia.co.kr