Why Asians Are Slimmer (9 Weight Loss Tips) | Joanna Soh

"You're Asian, that's why you're skinny." I get that a lot! So I thought I'd look into the CORE PRINCIPLES of an ASIAN DIET to learn WHY we are "naturally" slimmer.

Of course, NOT all Asians are slim. I believe that it truly comes down to our lifestyle and also food intake. Watch this video through. I hope you'll find the tips here useful and you can start to implement some of these tips into your life. What are tips do you practice to stay healthy? Let me know in the comments below.

Joanna Soh is a certified Personal Trainer (ACE), Women’s Fitness Specialist (NASM) and Nutrition Coach (VN).

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9 Reasons Why Asians Are Slimmer
1) We choose tea or water over soft drinks
2) We eat smaller portions and we use chopsticks
3) We enjoy REAL food, not processed food
4) We eat on time
5) We take our meal time seriously
6) We enjoy soups
7) We enjoy more fermented food
8) Our desserts are nutritious
9) We use food as medicine

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[closcrazy]

Sitting here as a fat Asian & having a complete identity crisis.

[shai]

“Why asians are slimmer”
My mom coming in the background:
*Don’t be shy eat some more*

[ida_oh_my]

I’m glad my favorite drink is water
It’s a blessing

[karostrand]

1. Tea or warm water 1:38
2. Smaller portions 2:10
3. Chopsticks makes you eat less and slower 2:38
4. Avoid processed food 3:10
5. Set meal routine 4:23 Meal time 5:40
6. Soup 6:20
7. Probiotics 7:33
8. Fruit=dessert 8:28
9. Food as medicine 8:54

[charmi]

Whenever I’m with my parents they’ll “overfeed” me then call me fat like, wha?

Edit: Holy skittles thanks for the likes

[bb-xdbb]

Lady: don't eat your meals in front of the tv or the computer
*me literally eating breakfast while watching this video*

[kimtaeiya]

Me : goes on a diet.
My Asian parents : so you've chosen death huh~

[arohaxnctzenxcarat]

"Why Asians are slimmer"
Me: *guess I'm not an asian*

[catoneill]

I lived in Japan for two years, and the locals always told me that they ate using the 80% rule. eat until you feel 80% full, and stop. you will feel full later, without feeling stuffed.

[lizcedie]

"Why are Asians slimmer"
Fat me sitting here wondering if im really Asian

[cwcwilson]

I love that she explains Asian diet and lifestyle in a really scientific and analytic way. The things she says are down to earth true and accurate.

[marianaleaver]

BASIC SUMMARY OF VIDEO:

- Tea/water over soft drinks
- Small portions & use chopsticks
- Whole/real foods over processed food
- Set consistent food routine
- No snacking
- No eating while distracted by computer/television/books, etc.
- SOUP >:D
- Each meal = 50% food, 25% liquid, 25% digestion
- Gut health!!!
- Nutritious desserts (fruits, sweet soups)
- Food as medicine

[NevermindLie]

"Not all asians are skinny"

Me: kIm jOnG uN

[p.shermanfortytwowallabyla]

"Why Asians are slimmer"

*Filipinos that know how to cook have left the chat

[crystalsoulsgacha]

"We eat fermented foods"
I don't even know what fermented foods are so I'm assuming that's one of the problems

[irina_love]

My mom be like
"Oh you're so pretty!"
*- 30 minutes later -*
"Why on earth are you so fat?!"

[teletuifao]

I’m already feeling skinnier just looking at this

[tarostartic]

i think that asian culture is also a lot more critical of a chubbier figure and therefore there's more pressure over maintaining their figure too

[lornasevilla]

Me: Eat small amount.
Asian Mom: You're too young for diet.
Also asian mom when angry: you're old enough...

[AshleyHedrick]

I appreciate this video! We in America and take some notes. People get so offended in America when anyone addresses obesity. Americans in general are way too offended.

Thank you for this! 💕