Celebrities are no strangers to extreme diets, from the strange to the surprisingly effective.

The latest diet we’ve noticed is Taiwanese actress Joe Chen’s new one-of-a-kind diet, as the actress shared her personal experiences and even posted pictures of her meals on Weibo for her fans.

To shed some pounds for her upcoming projects, Joe Chen used a unique grapefruit diet, managing to lose an impressive 3kg in just six days by basing her meals around this tangy fruit!

If you’re curious about how she pulled it off and what meals she prepared, keep reading to get all the juicy details.

Disclaimer: Please note that this diet is not recommended for long-term use, due to its extreme nature and unhealthily low-calorie intake.

Make sure to consult with a healthcare professional before embarking on significant dietary changes.

Joe Chen’s Diet

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Joe Chen decided to try out this diet after Chinese New Year, mentioning that she had gained a few extra pounds from indulging in all the tasty festive treats.

She opted for the grapefruit diet as a simple and fast method to shed some weight, managing to drop from 51.5kg to 48.5kg in just six days.

Although she found it challenging to stick to the diet initially, Joe shared that her body didn’t react negatively to the diet.

For her, this diet is the most efficient way to lose weight quickly, especially since she isn’t a fan of working out.

Wondering what makes this diet so effective? The actress has posted images of her grapefruit diet meals, showcasing how she achieved this weight loss.

What To Eat?

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To make the diet work, Joe Chen avoids eating starchy foods like bread and potatoes, and instead includes eggs, tofu, prawns, and veggies in her meals.

Naturally, grapefruit is a key component of her diet! She incorporates grapefruit into every meal to provide nutrients like vitamins A and C.

Moreover, grapefruits are rich in water and fiber, helping you feel full and potentially reducing your calorie intake.

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Joe Chen’s meal photos from her grapefruit diet mainly feature items such as hardboiled eggs, broccoli, and bacon, with occasional appearances of clams and scrambled eggs.

Each meal is accompanied by half a grapefruit, adding a refreshing and distinctive touch to her diet.

Tips For This Diet

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As previously mentioned, this diet may not be the healthiest option in the long term, as it limits your intake of essential nutrients.

Joe Chen understands that this diet may not be suitable for everyone, and openly shares with her fans that she doesn’t believe in strictly following it all the time.

In fact, she typically follows the diet for about a week before taking a break and enjoying a more balanced diet!

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Additionally, she ensures that she continues to have three regular meals each day, to maintain her overall health even while on her weight loss journey.

She also acknowledges that while controlling her diet works well for her in losing weight, it may not be effective for everyone.

Featured image credits: @iam_joechen/Instagram, Joe Chen/Weibo.