"No Wonder She's Slim, Look at This Meal"...Mijoo Reveals Her 'Calorie Restriction Diet' Table, Surprising Fans [Health Talk]

[Financial News] Mijoo, formerly of Lovelyz, has demonstrated her commitment to the Calorie Restriction Diet.

On the 13th, Mijoo posted on her social media, "Mom's side dishes, rice I made myself. An emotionless meal table," along with a photo of her meal.
The photo shows three small side dishes—braised quail eggs, stir-fried sausage and vegetables, and seasoned greens—served in minimal portions, with less than half a bowl of rice.
Online commenters reacted, "Looks like a meal for a kindergartener," "Now we know why she's so slim," "Exercise alone won't make you lose weight; you have to eat less," and "But doesn't she get dizzy eating so little?"
Previously, on KBS 2TV's 'Problem Child in House,' she said, "I can't even finish one pack of instant noodles," and explained, "Because I dieted so heavily, my stomach shrank and my appetite decreased." On her YouTube channel, she recently revealed, "During Lovelyz's 'Ah-Choo' promotions, I weighed 44kg." Mijoo is 165cm tall.
Meanwhile, Park So-hyun, another celebrity known for her Calorie Restriction Diet, once revealed on a TV show that she eats only half a serving—60g—of Samgyeopsal. She said, "I love eating delicious food, but I can't eat much. If you chew for five minutes, don't swallow for five minutes, and keep your throat closed for another five minutes, you can taste everything in your mouth. The flavor is maximized," sharing her secret to eating small portions.



A Calorie Restriction Diet is not about limiting food types or simply eating less, but about reducing overall caloric intake. By cutting daily food intake by about 20–30% while maintaining nutritional balance, people can manage their weight and health. Recently, the Calorie Restriction Diet has become synonymous with calorie restriction in diet and health trends, and studies have increased on its potential to improve immunity, metabolism, and even extend lifespan.
To estimate your required calories, multiply your weight by 30kcal. For example, a man weighing 80kg needs about 2,400kcal per day. Practicing the Calorie Restriction Diet would mean consuming about 1,680kcal, which is 30% less than the requirement.
The Calorie Restriction Diet can help prevent aging, disease, boost vitality, and promote longevity. It also aids in detoxifying the body, enhances the function of white blood cells (WBC), strengthens immunity, and increases energy efficiency to relieve chronic fatigue.



To practice the Calorie Restriction Diet, it is best to eat slowly. It takes about 15–20 minutes for the stomach to fill and for the feeling of fullness to reach the brain, but most people eat faster than this.
When we overeat, it takes time for the brain to recognize the 'full' signal, leading to excessive food intake. However, by eating an appropriate amount slowly, you can increase satiety, allow enough secretion of gastric juices and digestive enzymes, and give your brain enough time to register fullness, making you feel satisfied with less food.
The Calorie Restriction Diet helps prevent rapid fluctuations in blood sugar. After a meal, if blood sugar rises quickly, Insulin is secreted excessively, which can lead to a sharp drop in blood sugar and a cycle of repeated hunger. This problem can be avoided by following a Calorie Restriction Diet.
To successfully practice the Calorie Restriction Diet, it is helpful to consistently follow habits such as chewing slowly, using smaller dishes, drinking a glass of water before meals, standing up immediately after eating, and distinguishing between hunger and appetite.
The Calorie Restriction Diet is especially suitable for those who have finished growing. Even with small portions, it is important to consume a variety of food groups—meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, and dairy products—to supplement micronutrients such as Magnesium and Potassium.

moon@fnnews.com Moon Young-jin Reporter