At the beginning of 2024, Kahiyang Ayu managed to surprise the public with her slimmer appearance. He managed to lose weight up to 30 kilograms.
“If you ask, what have you achieved in 2023? The answer is diet success!! How many kg have you lost? Thank God, you have lost 30 kg (an achievement in life),” wrote Kahiyang Ayu on Instagram some time ago.
Kahiyang Ayu revealed that her diet is one of her personal achievements in 2023. She admitted that she was motivated to diet because she often experienced body-shaming, both from strangers and those closest to her.
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“Why did you end up going on a diet? You kept a promise to go on a diet and because you were already tired, you were insulted (by both those you know and those you don't know) because of your fat body. I was in a phase because I was comfortable with my fat body, so why did I have to go on a diet? But in the end I was stressed “I also saw the scales turning more and more to the right,” said Kahiyang Ayu.
So how did Kahiyang Ayu lose 30 kg? This is the story of Kahiyang Ayu who managed to lose tens of kilograms of weight.
Kahiyang Ayu's diet secret
Even though she hasn't explained the secrets of her diet in detail, Kahiyang Ayu gave several important points about what she does when dieting.
1. Intention and consistency
The most important thing in a diet is to have a strong intention and be consistent in carrying it out. Kahiyang Ayu herself took 5 years to find this intention.
“If you ask me, is dieting difficult? The answer is no. What's difficult is finding the intention to diet and being consistent with the diet!!! It took me 5 years to find the intention,” he said, adding a laughing emoji on social media.
2. Eat healthy
Although she did not explain the type of diet, Kahiyang Ayu emphasized the importance of eating healthy food. He tries to maintain a balanced diet.
3. Don't be too strict on yourself and enjoy the diet
Unlike people who follow strict diets in general, Kahiyang Ayu admits that she still occasionally eats instant noodles. This shows that the diet is not too rigid and it is still possible to enjoy favorite foods.
“I also still eat instant noodles hehehehe,” wrote Kahiyang Ayu on Instagram when netizens chatted about the difficulty of eating less instant noodles.
Based on research by Dr. David Katz and Stephanie Meller from Yale University, there are several common elements in diet that have been proven to benefit health and help with weight loss. Here are tips for a healthy diet if you want to lose weight.
1. Consume fresh food
Prioritize fresh foods such as vegetables and fruit, avoid processed or ready-to-eat foods. “A diet that is close to nature, especially vegetables and fruit, is strongly associated with improving health and preventing disease,” said Katz, as reported by The Atlantic.
2. Reduce sugar and refined carbohydrates
Too much sugar and refined carbohydrates can increase the risk of obesity and chronic disease. Try starting to reduce your consumption of sugar and processed carbohydrates in your daily life, Mother.
3. Increase protein
Protein helps build and maintain muscle mass, which can increase metabolism and help burn more calories.
4. Eat healthy fats
Healthy fats such as avocado, nuts and olive oil are important for heart health and can help you feel full longer.
5. Drink enough water
Water helps the body burn calories and helps mothers feel full. Also try to always prefer water over sweet drinks.
6. Reduce food portions
Reducing food portions is the easiest way to start a diet. But it's not just a matter of quantity, make sure the little food you consume is of good quality and meets your body's daily nutritional needs.
7. Exercise regularly
Exercise helps burn calories and increases metabolism. Do exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.
The secret to Kahiyang Ayu's diet lies in strong intention, consistency and a healthy eating pattern. Although he did not go into detail, Kahiyang pointed out that his diet was not too rigid and that it was still possible to enjoy his favorite foods occasionally.
Remember that everyone has different needs and health conditions. Consult a doctor or nutritionist before starting a diet program to get recommendations that suit your condition.
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