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Woman loses 182kg in short period, enters Guinness World Records
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Woman loses 182kg in short period, enters Guinness World Records

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • A TV program will explore extreme weight loss and the dangers of visceral fat.
  • It features cases like Oprah Winfrey's yo-yo dieting and historical extreme measures.
  • The show highlights a woman who lost 182kg from an initial 252kg, earning a Guinness World Record, while questioning extreme fasting methods.

An upcoming television program, 'Three Views,' will delve into the extreme challenges of weight loss and the health risks associated with visceral fat. The show aims to examine the complex relationship between abdominal fat and overall body temperature, featuring insights from medical professionals and experts. Viewers will learn about the difficulties in shedding stubborn belly and visceral fat, even with diet and exercise. The program will explain how this type of fat, which accumulates around internal organs, significantly elevates the risk of developing serious metabolic conditions like fatty liver disease, diabetes, and high cholesterol. 'Three Views' will also recount historical and celebrity weight loss journeys. Docent Lee Chang-yong will share the story of Oprah Winfrey's struggle with weight regain after losing 30kg, alongside other historical examples of drastic dieting. A particularly striking case to be featured is that of a woman who achieved a Guinness World Record by losing an astonishing 182 kilograms from an initial weight of 252 kilograms in a remarkably short timeframe. However, the program's producers caution that such extreme fasting methods, while potentially leading to rapid initial weight reduction, may not offer sustainable results and could carry their own health implications. The episode is scheduled to air on SBS TV at 8:35 AM on the 30th.

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