"Just one bite" – The temptation of husband's kimchi pancake breaks diet resolution

Lee Jeong-mi, who is experiencing rapid weight changes while facing menopause, is depicted struggling between dieting and appetite. In a video from TV CHOSUN JOY's program 'The Great Doctor's Health Guide', the daily life of Lee Jeong-mi and her husband, who are concerned about weight management, is captured.

"I have nothing to wear"... Difficulties in buying clothes due to changed body shape

While choosing clothes to attend a wedding hall, Lee Jeong-mi faced a situation where her past clothes no longer fit. In the video, unlike her slim past, Lee Jeong-mi showed that even when she tried on dresses she liked, the shoulder and belly areas were too tight to fasten properly due to her increased body size. In this process, Lee Jeong-mi expressed sadness at her reflection in the mirror.

Lee Jeong-mi stated that she was once her husband's pride with her innocent and slim appearance, but as menopause arrived, she experienced lethargy and depression, which led to weight gain. According to the conversation in the video, Lee Jeong-mi mentioned that she spent time unable to take care of herself while passing through a period when her physical condition was not good.

The temptation of husband's kimchi pancake shakes diet resolution

An unexpected temptation came to Lee Jeong-mi, who was strengthening her willpower by choosing a vegetable-oriented diet for weight loss. This was because the smell of oil and the sound of the kimchi pancake prepared by her husband stimulated her appetite. The husband ate the kimchi pancake deliciously and offered some to Lee Jeong-mi; Lee Jeong-mi tried to endure, saying, "I'll just have one bite," but ultimately showed her diet resolution wavering as she consumed more food several times.

Lee Jeong-mi revealed that she is trying to control her diet but is having difficulty overcoming the temptation of food. In particular, the tug-of-war with appetite occurring during meal times with her husband appeared as a major point of concern.

Is obesity contagious? The influence of the surrounding environment

The video mentions the importance of the surrounding environment while explaining the difficulties of weight management. According to an explanation citing research from the University of Virginia in the United States, if a spouse gains weight, the probability of oneself gaining weight increases by about 37%, siblings by about 40%, and friends by about 57%. This suggests that the closer the relationship, the more strongly eating habits and lifestyle patterns influence each other, and that obesity can be contagious like a cold.

Currently, Lee Jeong-mi feels a psychological burden enough to mention social withdrawal due to weight gain, and she is at a point where change is needed as her waist circumference has reached three digits.