Breaking the Shackles of Binge Eating: Hong Yara's Collarbone Rejuvenation Diary and Precise Training for Targeted Fat Reduction

She suffered from severe bulimia; her belly was bigger than her chest. Yara was the same age as me. She fidgeted and moved her hands around, like a girl living in her own world, which made me even more interested in her. She kept muttering to herself, but I couldn't hear her clearly, so I asked her to come closer. She said she had been trying to lose weight, but because of her irregular dieting, she would wolf down large amounts of food at mealtimes, even when her stomach felt like it was about to burst. This was because she was addicted to "binge eating." I've been through it too, so I understand quite well. Knowing you shouldn't do it, and promising it's the last time, but always going back on your word-that's binge eating. As her body became fatter, her self-esteem also plummeted, forcing her to retreat into her own world. As a result, her lifestyle became irregular, and she rarely contacted friends. All her fat was concentrated on her belly; compared to other parts of her body, Yara's abdominal fat was noticeably protruding and very conspicuous. Yara said that seeing Kwon Mi-jin weighing 103 kg at the "Gag Concert" made her think she could never lose weight; now, seeing Kwon Mi-jin standing in front of her after successfully losing weight, she finds it incredible. She said she just wants to be as thin as Kwon Mi-jin, just right. Celebrities usually have perfect figures and beautiful faces, and it's somewhat unrealistic for ordinary people to be like them; on the contrary, she feels she can catch up with me, even surpass me, so the desire to challenge me ignited within her. Now, Yara's belly, which used to be more prominent than her chest, has disappeared without a trace. Yara, in my memory, you are always like a warm spring day. Thanks to you for saying you wanted to become like Kwon Mi-jin, I was able to strive to be a shameless Kwon Mi-jin, and I sincerely thank you. You told me, "Besides envying others, you also need to change yourself." Thanks to you, from today onwards, I've decided to envy Kim Sa-rang who starred in "Secret Garden." One day, I'll have a figure like Kim Sa-rang! Mi-jin is my goal; I want to be like her. While watching the "Slimming Girl" segment of "Gag Concert," I thought, even if Kwon Mi-jin, who was heavier than me at the time, tried to lose weight, how much could she possibly lose? However, seeing her amazingly thinner appearance every week filled me with both admiration and envy. In an instant, the beautiful Kwon Mi-jin became my ideal goal. I often felt that if I could have someone to train me like Kwon Mi-jin, I could definitely lose weight too! Just then, I saw a notice recruiting a second "Slimming Girl," and I applied without hesitation! I even sent in a shy full-body photo, hoping to be selected. On the day of the interview, I saw many people with the same worries as me, discussing their failed weight loss experiences and the trauma caused by their weight. Listening to those stories, I deeply felt: "I really want to lose weight healthily." I thought to myself, even if I can't fully express my thoughts because of nervousness, I must convey my determination with my eyes! Could it be that my determined gaze made the judges understand? When the results were announced, my number was called! My heart was pounding, and although I appeared stunned, I was inwardly cheering, "Yay!" Whether for the sake of those eliminated or for my future self who would become more beautiful, I made up my mind to seriously lose weight. Just as I was inspired after seeing Kwon Mi-jin, I hope that someone will also be inspired after seeing me. A slimmer body is the best motivation for weight loss. After the selection process, when I met my coach and attending physician for the first time, I finally felt the reality: "I really have become a 'slim girl'!" Imagining my transformed self in 100 days, I listened carefully to every word the teachers said, telling myself that believing in them and following them to the end was definitely the right thing to do. In the first month, I rectified my previously lazy lifestyle and devoted myself wholeheartedly to weight loss. Although it was somewhat tough, it was the first time I personally experienced that "I am losing weight healthily now, and I am slowly understanding what healthy weight loss is." I felt very happy and full of novelty. I used to never exercise, but now I exercise six days a week. Although I sometimes have unbearable cravings, I tell myself that now is the best opportunity, and I must lose weight. "The stomach pain caused by my previous irregular eating habits has gradually improved, and I feel much lighter. I used to hate being active, but lately I always want to go for walks. Furthermore, after slowly adapting to exercise, I realized that exercise can also relieve stress. Entering the second month, everyone has different weight loss goals, and the diet meals are more streamlined; of course, the intensity and duration of exercise have increased. Although I quickly adapted to the diet meals, exercise is really tiring. Sometimes I think, 'How wonderful it would be if I could be dissolved by exercise!' But I immediately wake up, 'It's fat that needs to be dissolved, not me!' Thinking this way, I cheer myself up and complete all the exercise classes. When I encounter difficulties, I just need to persevere, and I'll be slimmer tomorrow. As long as I see my body changing, I'll naturally eat the diet meals obediently and exercise diligently. Now, I can see my collarbones, which used to be buried by fat, or feel my pelvis without even trying, which surprises me. Also, my mother says every day, 'You've really lost a lot of weight!' which makes me realize that all my efforts these days have not been in vain." Before, when I went to clothing stores, I would hesitate because I worried about the size not fitting. Now, I walk in confidently, holding clothes that used to be too small, and deliberately say that I don't think I can fit into them. The salesperson immediately says, "Is this what you want? You'll definitely fit into this size." Just hearing that makes me more confident and happier. The best result of losing weight is that I like myself more and more. Even if the "Slim Girl" plan ends, it doesn't mean my healthy weight loss plan ends! I will persevere in making myself healthier through diet and exercise. Even if I'm not exercising with the "Slim Girls," I still hope we can continue to support each other in the future. Our healthy weight loss plan has no end! Regarding weight loss, Yara says: When you feel tired and want to give up during exercise, how do you encourage yourself? Think that exercise is only temporary, then grit your teeth and persevere, telling yourself that no matter how long you exercise in a day, it's only for a maximum of 3 hours. Just endure it a little longer, and you can lie down and sleep soundly for 6 hours! When adjusting my diet feels exhausting, how can I control my inner glutton? I didn't expect myself to be so tolerant of my appetite; it even makes me feel like a fool for relying on diet pills in the past. Now, I find it harder to tolerate overeating and feeling bloated, so I eat in moderation. Also, as long as I exercise regularly, the urge to eat isn't as strong. To avoid binge eating, I don't stay home all the time; I go out for walks and fresh air, which is my best way to suppress my appetite. How do I overcome the most difficult moments and get through the challenges? Sometimes I suddenly feel, "What am I doing?" I want to eat like everyone else; I want to cook delicious meals with my family; when I'm in a bad mood, I want to drink alcohol. But then I think, it's because I've always lived like that that my figure has gone out of shape. So, I cheer myself up and tell myself, "There will be plenty of time to enjoy delicious food in the future, but I must start losing weight now." What unique techniques have you learned when facing difficulties? When I was losing weight, it happened to be my older sister's wedding. Everyone said, "How will you resist the delicious food?" Seeing fried food and other delicious treats waving in front of me, I quickly glanced down at my figure. "Hmm, I still have a lot of fat to lose." Luckily, many of these dishes included vegetables. I resisted the temptation, filled a plate with vegetables, and ate them with great relish, finding them just as delicious as the meat and fried food. What changes have I noticed in my body and those around me since losing weight? Before, even the slightest movement felt tiring and troublesome; I disliked the feeling of sweating. Now, it doesn't feel troublesome or tiring at all; my body feels much lighter. Before, I only wanted to stay at home; now, I want to go out for walks whenever I have free time. Although I feel like I've lost weight, it seems to feel more real when I hear people around me say so. Especially my mother, whom I see every day, she always says, "Your clothes aren't tight anymore," or "You've definitely become slimmer," and I realize that all my efforts haven't been in vain. I'm quite happy. Could you recommend some exercise or weight loss tips for those who say they "don't have time"? In daily life, when taking the subway or bus, you can get off one or two stops before your destination and walk there; or develop the habit of taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and diligently do stretching exercises. I subconsciously do calf stretches while waiting for the bus to help move my body. Please cheer on your friends who are trying to lose weight! If you want to lose weight, don't make a bunch of excuses, why not start now? Never use strange or absurd weight loss methods! Let your body and mind become beautiful through healthy weight loss methods! Coach An Zhenbi's comments: Hong Yara has excellent cardiovascular endurance, but due to upper body obesity, her knees tilt inwards. In addition, she has too little inner thigh muscle, so I specially designed postures to target the inner thigh for her personal training. In the end, her completion rate reached 80%, and her lower body muscle strength also improved significantly.