“I Wolfed Down ‘This’ While Pregnant” ... The “Unexpected Culprit” That Made Hwang Jung-eum Hit 80 kg [Health Talk]

[Financial News] Actress Hwang Jung-eum has shared how she lost more than 30 kg in five months to return to work after giving birth to her first child, drawing attention to the health risks of managing one’s diet during pregnancy and pursuing an overly strenuous diet after childbirth.
On the 7th, Hwang Jung-eum shared on her personal YouTube channel that her weight had risen to 80 kg when she gave birth to her first child, before she rapidly lost weight to 47.7 kg to film her comeback project.
She explained that the reason she gained so much weight was that “during pregnancy, I ate so much fruit, wolfing it down while standing.” She added, “I was shocked that I had lost only 5 kg immediately after giving birth. To return to dramas, I lost weight over five months by getting massages for two and a half hours every day except weekends, crying all the while.” She also said that she still suffers from pain in her back, lower back and pelvis.

As in Hwang Jung-eum’s case, quite a few expectant mothers experience rapid weight gain after eating excessive amounts of fruit during pregnancy because they believe that “fruit is good for you.” Fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, but it is also high in fructose, a simple sugar. Consuming too much can sharply raise blood sugar and quickly convert the excess into body fat. In particular, it increases the risk of gestational diabetes and the likelihood of giving birth to a macrosomic baby weighing more than 4 kg, which can lead to a difficult delivery or damage to the mother’s pelvis.
Excessive weight loss over a short period after childbirth also places a serious strain on a mother’s health. Immediately after giving birth, a woman’s joints and ligaments remain loose under the influence of the hormone relaxin. If she undergoes strenuous weight loss or intensive treatment before she has fully recovered postpartum, imbalances in the joints of the lower back and pelvis may become chronic, with a high risk of developing into chronic pain.
In addition, very-low-calorie diets or extreme weight loss over a short period can cause hormonal imbalances, postpartum hair loss and reduced immunity, while lowering the quality of breastfeeding. If a nursing mother sharply reduces her nutrient intake, calcium may be drawn from her bones, potentially increasing her risk of osteoporosis.
Experts advise that it is best to begin a postpartum diet after the puerperium (about six weeks after childbirth), once the body has recovered sufficiently. The recommended rate of weight loss is around 12 kg per month. Setting a goal of gradually returning to one’s pre-pregnancy weight over the period from six months to one year after childbirth can help prevent joint damage and rebound weight gain.
It is safest to reduce refined carbohydrates and excessive fruit intake, build meals around protein and dietary fiber, and gradually increase the intensity of exercise, starting with joint-friendly activities such as walking or light stretching.
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