Son Dam Bi reveals secret to 21kg weight loss after childbirth

Singer and actress Son Dam Bi has revealed the secret behind her successful 21kg weight loss following childbirth. Her rigorous self-care routine—ranging from fasting stretches and myofascial release to a disciplined diet and nutritional management—is drawing attention as a realistic approach to balancing parenting and health.

On the 17th, Son uploaded a video titled "Son Dam Bi's Morning Routine to Build Parenting Stamina" to her YouTube channel "Son Dam Bi," introducing her methods for starting the day.

In the video, Son appears in comfortable pajamas and reveals her habit of drinking warm water immediately after waking up. She then demonstrates how she wakes up her body by performing light stretching and myofascial release exercises using a foam roller while in a fasting state.

She meticulously manages her body's balance by sequentially releasing areas prone to tension, such as the neck, shoulders, armpits, scapula, back, and hips. In particular, considering her high level of physical activity, she caught attention by using a high-intensity foam roller and massage balls to intensively stimulate her tight muscles.

"Perhaps because I exercise a lot, this area is especially painful," Son explained, adding, "It hurts, but it feels just as refreshing and like my body is being released."

She emphasized, "As I get older, I feel my hip joints and muscles becoming increasingly tight. While strength training is important, stretching is ultimately the most fundamental element." This aligns with recent trends in sports medicine and rehabilitation, where maintaining joint range of motion and flexibility is considered as crucial as strengthening muscles for improving physical function and preventing injury.

Son added, "It is good to get into the habit of lightly loosening up your body in a fasting state at home in the morning. With a foam roller, it is important to choose an intensity that fits your individual muscle condition and body type. Since my muscles are on the firm side, I don't feel refreshed unless the intensity is at this level."

After finishing her workout, she revealed her meal. On this day, Son prepared a baguette sandwich and tomato soup for breakfast, but she drew attention by eating only about half of the sandwich and leaving the rest.

"I often exercise on an empty stomach, but sometimes I do get hungry," she said. "I really love baguette sandwiches, so I had one with tomato soup today."

She confessed candidly, "Still, I suppose you could say it feels a bit like a guilty conscience to eat an entire sandwich. So today, I just ate this much."

This offers a glimpse into her eating habits, where instead of unconditionally suppressing food cravings, she attempts to consume only appropriate amounts—a key factor in maintaining her current physique.

After finishing her meal, she continued her health management by taking various nutritional supplements. Son confessed that she has come to feel the importance of stamina management even more deeply while balancing parenting and broadcasting activities after childbirth.

"Raising a baby makes me think a lot about wanting to live a long and healthy life," she said. "While I regret not managing myself a bit earlier, I believe it is not too late even now."

Amid growing interest in healthy body recovery after childbirth, Son is gaining empathy by revealing a self-management method focused on steady exercise and lifestyle improvement rather than excessive short-term weight loss. In particular, her routine, which focuses not only on weight loss but also on muscle management, recovery, and stamina maintenance, is being noted as an example of pursuing a healthy lifestyle after childbirth.

Son previously drew headlines by revealing that her weight increased to 67kg when she was heavily pregnant, but she lost a total of 21kg, dropping to 46kg after giving birth. She maintains her current physical condition by combining high-intensity exercise, regular stretching, a disciplined diet, and consistent nutritional management.

Son married former national speed skater Lee Kyou Hyuk in 2022 and has a daughter, Lee Ha-ru. Even while balancing parenting and broadcasting activities, she is receiving much interest and support for consistently practicing lifestyle habits that prioritize health as her top value.