Sung Si-kyung reveals egg-based breakfast routine for weight maintenance

Singer Sung Si-kyung has shared his dietary routine for maintaining weight after a successful 10kg loss. He revealed on his YouTube channel that he consistently eats three boiled eggs for his first meal of the day, a practice inspired by advice from a prominent American physician.

Scientific research supports the benefits of high-protein breakfasts. A study published in the ‘International Journal of Obesity’ involving overweight adults found that those who ate eggs for breakfast alongside a calorie-restricted diet experienced a 65% greater reduction in weight and a 61% greater reduction in BMI compared to those eating bagels over an eight-week period.

Experts note that high-protein morning meals can help maintain satiety, prevent blood sugar spikes, and assist in muscle preservation. While Sung also mentioned consuming protein yogurt, health experts advise checking sugar content in such products to avoid unintended caloric intake.