Chinese Actress Jiang Xin, who rose to fame for her role as “Hua Fei” in the drama series “Empresses in the Palace,” shared a video on social media on August 28th showing her holding a plate of food prepared specifically for actors trying to lose weight. In the video, she expressed, “This is a fat-reducing meal that the crew specially prepared for us chubby ones. They say many people in the crew are eating this. I don’t know how I managed to swallow it all, it’s tasteless.” Her lively expression sparked discussions among netizens.
In the video, Jiang Xin is seen holding the fat-reducing meal prepared by the crew for weight control. Her furrowed brow and resistance-filled face clearly show her distaste for the meal. The meal is perfectly balanced in terms of nutrition, with boiled chicken breast providing quality protein and cooking without oil greatly reducing calories. Boiled vegetables retain their rich dietary fiber and vitamins but lack any appealing aroma. Boiled eggs, fruits, and whole grains are also included, meeting the nutritional standards for weight loss with low calories, high protein, and high fiber.
However, with each bite, Jiang Xin’s facial features seemed to “protest.” Facing the camera, she complained, “Many people in the crew are eating the same boxed meal, tasteless. It provides the necessary energy, but there’s no joy in it.” Her vivid expressions resonated with many individuals following fat-reducing diets, making viewers chuckle. Netizens described her as having an expression of despair while eating.
Jiang Xin, 41 years old and standing at 171 cm tall, usually maintains a weight of around 55 kg, which is considered perfect. However, given her naturally broad frame, she often finds herself categorized as slightly overweight among female celebrities. She once joked, “Just a little weight gain gives the audience the impression of being robust.”
This isn’t the first time Jiang Xin has attracted attention due to her dietary habits. Earlier, she became a hot topic for replicating Angelababy’s “Capsicum Bowl” fat-reducing meal. Holding a second bowl of capsicum, she mumbled while eating, “Am I eating too much?” The crew joked, “This is a snack,” to which she hurriedly clarified, “It’s lunch! I only nibbled on a salad at noon!” This incident delighted netizens.
This interaction not only showcased her close friendship with Angelababy but also sparked curiosity among many about celebrity fat-reducing diets. The “Capsicum Bowl” generated lively discussions, with some believing that low-calorie high-fiber diets are effective for weight loss, while others felt unsatisfied and preferred a hearty hotpot meal.
Describing herself as someone who is “on a diet for 364 days out of 365,” Jiang Xin often clashes with her manager over dietary restrictions, such as resisting meat consumption or being enticed with cake but not allowed to eat. She once joked about munching on cucumber and lettuce, saying, “I’m not a horse.”
Jiang Xin, known for her cheerful personality, previously cared about others’ opinions but eventually stopped caring. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy body while implementing appropriate weight-loss plans to enhance her external image. As an actress, she believes in self-discipline when it comes to body management.
Interestingly, both Jiang Xin and Fan Bingbing have tall figures but have acknowledged having broad frames, often using clothing to cleverly disguise their slightly overweight bodies. Fan Bingbing humorously called herself the “big sister of the slightly overweight club.” She successfully lost 6 kg before facing a ban and requested netizens to call her “Skinny Fan.” Jiang Xin jokingly urged Fan Bingbing not to return, so she could reign supreme.
Jiang Xin’s recent sharing of the crew’s fat-reducing meal is a reflection of the challenges and helplessness behind celebrity body management, triggering public reflections on the entertainment industry’s singular beauty standards. Reports have revealed that many actors eat only two salads a day or even completely forgo staple foods to quickly meet the visual standards. Health experts warn that prolonged practices not only burden the body but also create significant psychological pressure, turning body management into a shackle for actors’ career development.