Ryu Hye-young Says “It’s About Reducing Puffiness, Not Rapid Weight Loss” — Why She Stopped Eating Late-Night Snacks Before a Shoot [Health Talk]

[Financial News] Actress Ryu Hye-young said that, ahead of a photo shoot, she focused on managing puffiness rather than trying to lose weight quickly. As she noted that she had avoided late-night snacks the previous day, preparing for a shoot should involve checking salt intake, sleep, and fluid balance together rather than relying on short-term weight loss.
On August 30, a behind-the-scenes video of Ryu Hye-young’s photo shoot was posted on the YouTube channel “Ryu Hye-young Lemon and Milchihoe.” Ryu Hye-young said, “The day before a photo shoot, it’s more important not to become puffy than to try to lose weight quickly. I usually enjoy late-night snacks these days, but I didn’t have any yesterday.”
In a personal video released in July, Ryu Hye-young also shared her thoughts on comments about her weight. She said, “People leave comments saying, ‘Why have you lost so much weight?’ and ‘Why are you so thin?’ But if I gain weight, won’t they say that I’ve gained weight again? So I’m just going to live as I please.”

According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s National Health Information Portal, edema is a condition in which fluid or water abnormally accumulates outside the blood vessels, causing the body to swell. The reasons for swelling vary depending on the affected area and the cause. Standing or sitting for long periods, salt intake, kidney, heart, or liver disease, and the effects of medication may all be associated with edema.
Avoiding late-night snacks the day before a photo shoot can also help manage puffiness. If late-night eating involves sodium-heavy foods such as instant noodles, stews, processed foods, or salty side dishes, the face or body may feel heavy the next day. Reduced sleep time or poor sleep quality can also affect one’s condition on the day of the shoot.
However, people should avoid drastically cutting back on food and water in an effort to reduce puffiness. The National Health Information Portal explains that dehydration is a state in which the body lacks sufficient water and warns that inadequate hydration can lead to an electrolyte imbalance. Reducing salty foods and alcohol, finishing meals earlier than usual, and getting enough sleep are less burdensome on the body.

According to medical information from Seoul National University Hospital, edema in the skin and soft tissue can cause swelling or a puffy, spongy sensation. In cases of generalized edema, diuretics and limiting salt intake may be considered depending on the symptoms, but these are matters that require identifying the cause and obtaining a medical professional’s judgment.
Temporary puffiness may improve with lifestyle changes. However, people should seek medical attention to determine the cause if only one leg is swollen or swelling is accompanied by pain, if they experience shortness of breath or reduced urine output, or if swelling of the face and area around the eyes persists.
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