Kwon Eun-bi Says, "I Quickly Lost Some Water Weight and Pounds"—What to Know Before Using a Sauna for Appearance Management [Health Talk]

[Financial News] Singer Kwon Eun-bi recently revealed her intensive pre-comeback routine, which combined exercise, dietary control, and sauna sessions. She introduced a way to reduce puffiness with a sauna before an important event, but weight lost through sweating should be distinguished from a reduction in body fat.

Kwon Eun-bi uploaded a video to her YouTube channel on the 30th of last month titled “Kwon Eun-bi’s Intensive Care One Week Before Her Comeback.” In the video, she continued managing her diet and exercise while also undergoing dermatological treatments and receiving hair and pedicure care in the week leading up to her comeback.

Kwon Eun-bi prepared and ate a dish containing cabbage, chives, green onions, buckwheat noodles, and thinly sliced beef brisket. She also explained how she manages puffiness using a sauna. “It’s much better to soak a towel in cold water and use it to protect your face,” she said. “Before starting, I drink plenty of water.”

She also described how long she stays in the sauna. “I stay for about five to seven minutes, then come out immediately and either get into a cold-water bath or take a cold shower,” Kwon Eun-bi said. “I recommend it when you really need to lose weight quickly.”
Ahead of her performance in Istanbul, Türkiye, Kwon Eun-bi said, “I tried to quickly reduce my puffiness and lose some weight for about a week before coming here. How do I look? I also worked out hard.” She added, “Can you see the faint outline of my abs?”


A sauna can cause temporary weight loss as the body sweats. However, this is primarily the result of losing water from the body. The Cleveland Clinic does not recommend using saunas as a weight-loss tool, explaining that short-term weight loss caused by sweating reflects water loss, not fat loss.
Kwon Eun-bi’s comment that she drinks water before entering the sauna is related to hydration management. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA)’s National Health Information Portal, dehydration is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient water. If fluids are not adequately replenished after heavy sweating, symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and headaches may occur.
Going straight into a cold-water bath or taking a cold shower after a sauna can also place stress on the body, depending on a person’s condition. In a hot environment, blood vessels may dilate and the heart rate may rise. Sudden exposure to cold afterward can cause significant changes in blood pressure and heart rate, so people with cardiovascular disease or a tendency to feel dizzy should exercise caution.

Many people increase their food restrictions and exercise for a short period before a comeback or a photo shoot. However, drastically reducing food intake while repeatedly using a sauna to lose weight quickly can lead to dehydration and fatigue. Seoul National University Hospital’s medical information service advises that fasting, which restricts food and drink intake for weight control, can cause side effects such as dehydration and should not be undertaken when one’s health has deteriorated.
Puffiness is affected by the previous day’s food, sleep, and fluid intake. Reducing salty foods, late-night meals, and alcohol while getting enough sleep is less taxing on the body. When exercising, replenish fluids lost through sweating. Stop exercising and using the sauna if you experience dizziness, severe palpitations, chest pain, or a feeling that you may faint.

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