Lee Guk Joo Gets Real: Her Honest Battle With Yo-Yo Weight Gain
Korean star Lee Guk Joo, known for her vibrant personality and hilarious skits, recently got incredibly candid about a struggle many can relate to: the frustrating cycle of dieting and yo-yo weight gain. Offering refreshingly realistic advice, she shared her personal journey, providing a much-needed dose of honesty for those navigating their own weight loss journeys.
On July 13th, Lee Guk Joo (also known as Lee Gook Ju) held an engaging Q&A session with subscribers on her popular YouTube channel. Broadcasting live from Tokyo, Japan, she fielded various questions, but one topic, in particular, led to a deeply relatable and insightful discussion.
A Familiar Question, A Candid Reply
During the session, a subscriber posed a question familiar to many: “I lost 8 kg but gained 4 kg back. Can you recommend foods or exercises for weight loss?”
Hearing the question, Lee Guk Joo, with her signature wit, jokingly replied, “Did you leave this question just to tease me? I think you’re going to the wrong person,” which instantly drew laughter from her viewers. But beneath the humor, there was a profound truth she was ready to share.
She then opened up about her own extensive experience with the yo-yo effect, sharing with a bitter tone, “If I hadn’t kept dieting, this wouldn’t have happened. When I lose 7 kg, I gain back 14 kg. If I lose 4 kg, I gain 8 kg.” Her words painted a vivid picture of the relentless battle many face.
Her Unfiltered Advice: Don’t Start If You Can’t Commit
Referring to this recurring phenomenon, Lee Guk Joo offered incredibly direct advice stemming from her hard-won experience: “If you’re not going to diet for life, don’t even start. If you plan to quit, don’t begin at all. But if you’re going to do it lifelong without stopping, then go for it.” This blunt, no-nonsense approach resonated with many, challenging conventional dieting wisdom.
She further added, “To offer a bit of help, you might lose weight if you avoid what I eat. I love carbohydrates, no matter what.” This touch of self-deprecating humor again highlighted her relatability.
Her advice continued with an unapologetic honesty: “There’s no such thing as food that makes you lose weight. Just don’t diet again. That way, at least you won’t gain back as much from yo-yo effects.” This simple yet powerful statement cuts through the myriad of diet fads.
A Consistent Message: Lee Guk Joo’s History of Openness
Lee Guk Joo has previously been open about her struggles with yo-yo weight gain, making this not a new confession but a reinforced message. She once stated, “I’ve dieted hard three times. I lost 8 kg but gained 16 kg back through yo-yo, and this repeated three times.”
She concluded her candid sharing with a poignant, self-deprecating humor: “If I hadn’t dieted, I probably would have been really slim. Instead, I dieted unnecessarily, gained an extra 16 kg each time, and ended up like this.” Her raw honesty serves as a powerful reminder about the complexities of weight management and the often-unforeseen consequences of restrictive dieting.
