Son Dam-bi refutes Mounjaro use suspicions after 21kg weight loss

Singer and actress Son Dam-bi has rejected claims that she used the obesity medication Mounjaro to lose 21kg, stating she achieved the weight reduction from 67kg to 46kg through consistent exercise and dietary management.

Singer and actress Son Dam-bi has directly refuted suspicions regarding her weight loss methods after successfully losing 21kg following childbirth. Despite her explanation that she regained her figure through consistent exercise and dietary management, some netizens raised the possibility of her using the obesity medication Mounjaro, noting that her "healthy beauty is lacking." Son Dam-bi expressed discomfort at having her efforts easily undervalued and drew a clear line against such claims.

On her social media, Son Dam-bi recently shared her "3 habits for regaining my figure after childbirth," detailing the lifestyle changes she implemented to recover her body after giving birth. Rather than secret methods for short-term weight loss, she emphasized sustainable exercise and eating habits that can be maintained in daily life.

The first habit she cited was moving her body consistently, even for short periods. "On days I exercise, I focus on the workout, and even on days I can't go to the gym, I move my body bit by bit at home," Son Dam-bi stated. This suggests that even when she could not exercise at scheduled times, she attempted not to stop physical activity entirely. In a situation where she must balance childcare with daily life, she appears to have chosen sustainable habits over excessive exercise.

The second habit was a way of eating that maintains a 16-hour fasting period. "I tend to leave fasting intervals between meals," Son Dam-bi said, adding, "but instead, I make sure to eat two proper meals a day." Rather than unconditionally reducing the amount of food, she focused on adjusting the intervals between meals while ensuring she ate necessary meals. However, as fasting periods and meal frequency are not equally suitable for everyone, an approach based on individual health status is required.

The third principle was not to unconditionally suppress her favorite foods. "I don't refrain from all my favorite foods," Son Dam-bi explained. "I eat what I want in moderation and then try to return to my regular meals from the next meal onward." This method involves continuing regular eating habits rather than abandoning the entire plan due to a single meal. It is interpreted as valuing a lifestyle pattern that can be maintained over a long period rather than extreme restrictions.

However, the response following the disclosure of her weight loss process was not entirely positive. When a netizen raised suspicions of Mounjaro use and remarked that her "healthy beauty is lacking," Son Dam-bi left a direct comment. She refuted the claim, stating, "I lost weight through consistent exercise and dietary management. I hope you do not easily conclude what someone else's efforts are." This is interpreted as expressing displeasure at the speculation that she received help from a specific drug while ignoring the management process she disclosed.

Son Dam-bi married former national speed skater Lee Kyou Hyuk in 2022 and has a daughter. It is reported that her weight increased to 67kg at the time of childbirth but was subsequently reduced to 46kg. As physical changes are significant before and after childbirth, her recovery process has drawn public attention. However, an individual's methods cannot be judged solely by changes in weight.

This controversy highlights the recurring issue of public scrutiny whenever a celebrity's weight loss is revealed. While reactions questioning the secrets to a changed figure pour in, they are often accompanied by baseless speculations regarding drug use or health status. Son Dam-bi emphasized her disclosed exercise and eating habits, requesting that others do not hastily conclude the nature of her efforts. Her remarks draw attention in that the process of recovering one's body after childbirth should not be evaluated simply by weight numbers.

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