When Weight Loss Becomes a Lifestyle
On the latest episode of The Incredible Body (JTBC), aired the morning of March 16, veteran actress Ye Ji-won gave viewers a refreshingly real take on dieting—minus the guilt trip. Her advice? Ditch the quick fixes and go sustainable.
“Your Body Remembers Everything”
The episode focused on homeostasis—a fancy word for the body’s natural way of trying to stay stable. In dieting terms, it’s why your weight tends to bounce back if your routine does. Ye, candid as ever, shared, “This is exactly why I always say we need sustainable dieting. Our bodies remember everything.”
She laughed but kept it real: “Dieting isn’t just about willpower. It took me way too long to figure that out.”
The Real Enemies: Yo-yo Dieting and ‘Fat Bugs’
Experts on the show dropped some science: one culprit behind weight regain is “fat memory”—shaped by something adorably named the “fat bug”, a gut microbe that thrives in unhealthy diets. Their advice? Improve gut health and calmly tweak your daily habits. No juice cleanses, just smart swaps and slow gains.
“It’s Not About Numbers, It’s a Way of Life”
Ye capped off her segment with a mic-drop thought: “Dieting isn’t about shedding. It’s about maintaining. Your gut knows what’s up before your brain does.”
Her final takeaway nailed the theme: “Eating well isn’t a sprint—it’s how you live. Start small, daily. Let your body remember the good stuff.”
Where to Watch
The Incredible Body airs every Saturday at 8:55 a.m. KST on JTBC and tackles everything from health myths to lifestyle fixes—with a little star power to keep it fun.
