30. Celebrity Weight Loss Experiences: Hu Gua, Zhang Kefan, Chen Zhengzhong, He Liling

Case 4:

Famous male host Hu Gua

Symptoms: This is a typical case of obesity in modern middle-aged men, with the main areas of fat accumulation being the face and abdomen.

Results: Lost 4 kg in 1 week, and is still continuing the weight loss plan.

Hu Gua's obesity is representative of many middle-aged men today, especially business owners. His large belly and puffy face are common problems for many middle-aged men. They often have a habit of drinking alcohol for business purposes and have a heavy palate; when excess water cannot be effectively eliminated from the body, it causes water retention, resulting in facial swelling. In such cases, weight loss requires not only medical assistance but also careful attention to lifestyle and diet.

For middle-aged men like Hu Gua who need to drink alcohol for social occasions, it's recommended to choose low-calorie alcoholic beverages. Beer is best avoided, and even wine is high in calories. Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages such as whiskey or sorghum liquor is acceptable. It's best to limit spicy foods (like hot pot) and maintain a regular diet, avoiding overeating. Combining this with appropriate exercise can further improve the situation.

Here, I propose a new dietary approach. Long-term follow-up studies of obese patients have revealed that only 30% of the foods that contribute to obesity are consumed during regular meals, while 70% are eaten outside of regular meals, such as various snacks, instant noodles, desserts, beverages, and late-night snacks. These are the real culprits behind obesity in modern society. To effectively lose weight, simply focusing on meals is insufficient.

After being admitted to the Institute of Health and Nutrition at Taipei Medical University, I am currently working with experienced nutritionists to research and launch "snacks that won't make you fat" in the near future. I want to especially remind those who want to lose weight that they must start with snacks and late-night meals; otherwise, it will be difficult to achieve results.

Case 5:

New generation male artist Zhang Kefan

Symptoms: General obesity

Results: The cocktail weight loss therapy, combined with exercise and diet, resulted in a 5 kg weight loss after 2 weeks.

To host her new program, MuchTV Entertainment 2001's rising star anchor, Zhang Kefan, was ordered by editor-in-chief A Liang to lose 5 kilograms within two months, or risk losing her hosting position. This made the already somewhat robust Zhang Kefan realize the importance of weight loss. Actually, by most people's standards, the young Zhang Kefan wasn't considered fat, but on camera, it was a real problem; viewers would likely only see a large face and nothing else. To survive in the entertainment industry, for both men and women, weight loss has become a necessity.

Through a friend in the industry, Zhang Kefan found me. Besides a professional doctor's prescription, he also persisted with exercise and followed my dietary advice, resulting in a 5-kilogram weight loss in just two weeks, achieving his first-stage weight loss goal. Zhang Kefan was very satisfied with the results; not only did he lose weight, but he also kept his broadcasting job.

After undergoing various physical tests according to the guidelines of the cocktail therapy, Zhang Kefan began taking medication and keeping a record of his three meals a day. Because the meal record form provided by the cocktail therapy was very small, it was impossible to remember what he ate. After that, he dared not eat too much and his diet became simpler and simpler. When he was hungry, he would eat more low-calorie fruits.

Obesity in young, energetic men like Zhang Kefan is actually a common type of obesity. Because their metabolism and absorption are good, they tend to gain weight from eating more and lose weight from exercising more. A combination of a cocktail diet and exercise can achieve good results, making it much easier to lose weight compared to older individuals.

Case 6:

Taipei City Councilor Chen Cheng-chung

Symptom: The common physique of political and business figures

Results: Lost 10 kg in 2 months, beer belly disappeared.

Among the patients who have sought my treatment, many are prominent figures in politics and business. Those who cooperate well have achieved good results. Taipei City Councilor Chen Cheng-chung is a good example. Chen Cheng-chung, in his middle age, is not only a senior councilor but also a successful businessman with a sizable enterprise. For a political and business figure like Chen Cheng-chung, abstaining from alcohol, dieting, or exercising excessively to lose weight is practically impossible. However, Chen Cheng-chung successfully lost 10 kilograms in just two months, focusing particularly on his abdomen. This can serve as a reference for many political and business figures.

In my clinic, many political and business figures come for treatment, but to protect their privacy, most of these cases are not publicly disclosed. However, Chen Zhengzhong, having achieved remarkable weight loss results, is very willing to share his achievements. Therefore, I am using this case to analyze how to reduce a long-term beer belly in a short period of time, how to avoid regaining the weight, and how to maintain health and physical strength. I believe this is an essential topic for most modern middle-aged men.

At my suggestion, Chen Zhengzhong adopted a cocktail diet, while also paying special attention to his diet. He avoided high-calorie alcoholic beverages such as beer and red wine, and tried to avoid greasy or spicy foods for late-night snacks. He also regularly discussed his progress with me. As a result, Chen Zhengzhong's beer belly shrank, and he lost a significant amount of weight, which he has maintained to this day. Not only is Councilor Chen Zhengzhong extremely satisfied with this outcome, but I also believe it's worth sharing as a reference for all political and business figures, showing them that even a long-standing beer belly can be reduced, and that lowering body fat can lead to better health.

However, it's important to remind all patients seeking treatment that weight loss isn't just about short-term results; the key is maintaining the weight after reaching your goal and avoiding easy weight regain (many people, especially celebrities, experience cycles of weight gain and loss). Furthermore, maintaining healthy eating habits and methods greatly benefits overall health. Therefore, judging someone's true weight loss success isn't based on short-term results, but rather on long-term maintenance.

Case Seven:

He Liling's Weight Loss Secrets

For some women, the body measurements of "36·23·34" may be a magic number, but for He Liling, who has been dubbed the "Queen of Finance" and "Cover Queen" by the media, it represents her radiant appearance and good health every day.

He Liling, who boasts a 23-inch waist, takes meticulous care to prevent weight regain, thoroughly implementing all preventative measures including diet and exercise. Her unique trick is to keep photos of overweight women and the cocktail diet recipes on her refrigerator as constant reminders. Besides controlling her diet, He Liling also puts a lot of effort into exercise. She believes that movement is definitely beneficial to health, but because she's so busy, she mostly does exercises at home. He Liling's exercises are also based on the cocktail diet instructions, performed step-by-step at home while watching TV.

He Liling's Daily Slimming Exercises

Any weight loss method must be combined with exercise to achieve the best results. Some simple exercises don't require spending money at a gym; as long as you persevere, you can definitely achieve your weight loss and fitness goals.

He Liling said, "These exercises can be done anytime at home by simply changing into comfortable loungewear. They are not difficult at all. Doing them for ten or twenty minutes every day, such as shaking your arms and twisting your waist, will naturally help you achieve a slimmer waist."

Twisting Waist Exercises

Step 1: Raise your elbows upwards and extend them forward, palms down. Swing both hands to the right at the same time, while kicking your right leg to the left. Do this 5 times in each direction.

Step 2: Open your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, bend your elbows and raise your arms to chest level. Turn your upper body as far to the right as possible, and bring your elbows back as far as possible. Do this 5 times on each side, or for a total of 1 minute.

Step 3: Raise both arms overhead with elbows bent, forming a "mountain" shape. Do this 5 times, or for 1 minute.

Step 4: Stand with your feet together, rise onto your toes, swing your arms to the right while turning your toes to the left, slowly squat down, and then slowly stand up. Repeat 8 times.

Arm Tightening Exercises

Step 1: Stand with one foot in front of the other in a straight line, hands on your lower back, clench your buttocks, push forward, then pull back, and repeat with the other foot for a total of 1 minute.

Step 2: Place your hands on your hips, open your legs and straighten them, sway your hips from side to side, and then draw circles in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction for 1 minute each.

Step 3: Lie on your back with your ankles between your legs, and lift your legs as high as possible to touch your chest. Do this 8 times. You can use your hands for assistance at first, and gradually work on doing so without your hands.

Step 4: Lie on your side, prop yourself up with your upper body, still holding the small pillow between your ankles, and lift it forcefully to the side. Do this 8 times, then switch sides.

This buttock-firming exercise can be done anytime, anywhere. After a period of time, if you cut your buttocks with your hand, you'll find that they are no longer saggy. This exercise is suitable for people with naturally sagging buttocks or whose buttocks have become saggy after childbirth. It should be done at least 3 times a day.

Meridian Exercises

Step 1: Stand with your feet together, right heel on the ground, toes pointed up, and rotate to the right 20 times. Then switch feet and repeat.

Step 2: Stand anywhere, and simultaneously draw circles forward with both shoulders, 20 times. Then draw circles backward, 20 times in the same way.

Step 1 can make your ankles more flexible and your feet more even; Step 2 can make your shoulders more shapely and can relieve shoulder and back pain.

Seeing so many celebrities and their friends and family members trying to lose weight still puts a lot of pressure on me. While the cocktail diet doesn't require strict dietary restrictions, celebrities often face high work pressure, irregular eating and sleeping habits, and frequent overeating-all major no-nos for weight loss, easily leading to abdominal and lower body obesity. Furthermore, I worry that high-profile celebrities might not be as cooperative, significantly reducing the effectiveness of their weight loss efforts.

However, many facts prove that celebrities are actually the most cooperative. Because celebrities care about their appearance and image, they will diligently pursue their weight loss goals through various exercises and diets-things that are difficult for ordinary people to do. If celebrities can achieve healthy weight loss in a short period, I believe ordinary people can do it even better; the key is to cooperate and persevere.

Actually, helping celebrities lose weight isn't the most fulfilling thing for me. Celebrities usually don't gain too much weight, and their weight loss is mostly localized, leaving a less noticeable impression. Plus, since they're constantly dieting, the results aren't particularly obvious to the average person. On the contrary, some ordinary patients who come to me for treatment have successfully lost 20-30 kilograms, not only losing weight but also improving their health. Some women who previously had difficulty conceiving have not only lost weight after hormonal adjustments but have even experienced unexpected pregnancies.

However, these successful cases involve ordinary people, and I don't want to publicize them too much. Also, many "super famous" celebrities secretly seek my help, and out of professional ethics, I keep their identities confidential. Recently, people from mainland China and Chinese communities in the United States have been seeking my assistance through various means. I offer them relevant advice, but due to medical law restrictions, I cannot treat them.

It's important to emphasize that while these celebrity weight loss success stories have been carefully selected to serve as a reference for people with similar issues, everyone's situation will inevitably differ. If you truly want to lose weight successfully and prevent regaining it, you should consult a doctor. With a doctor's assistance and the use of other methods, you can identify the root cause of your problem and persevere. Losing weight that way is definitely not an easy task.

Goodbye obesity?

Recently, a trend of "bone-crushing weight loss" has swept through the entertainment industry, and I would like to offer my opinion on this. Human bones are 20 times denser than muscles, making them very difficult to break. It would take over 100 kilograms of weight to break bones, while a typical iron hammer can only break up to about 80 kilograms. This bone-crushing method at best only achieves a visual effect, providing temporary dehydration or muscle firming under pressure. However, after a good night's sleep and a little water, the weight will return. Essentially, this method cannot achieve any weight loss goals.