Health Rule: Insist on Drinking Chinese Tea (The Story of Mrs. Li and Miss Li)

Health Rule: Insist on Drinking Chinese Tea (Mrs. Li)

I am a middle-aged woman with two children in elementary school. My life has always been smooth sailing, but one thing has been troubling me: my congenital obesity. When I was very young, I was called "fat baby," and I was even regarded as a parenting role model. People would often ask my mother for advice, and I was the pride of my whole family.

This continued, and the family's pride gradually turned into worry, because as I got older, my obesity was no longer a symbol of health. Fortunately, I grew to 167 centimeters tall after adulthood, so even though I weighed 75 kilograms, I just comforted myself with the term "big guy."

Fortunately, my husband doesn't mind my figure too much. Since my weight hasn't affected our marriage, I've become more relaxed. Although I sometimes feel a pang of longing when I see elegant dresses on the street, a glance in the mirror immediately dispels that thought, and I rush home to try on my extra-large size. Ironically, sometimes my husband and I even share T-shirts. While gentleness and virtue are my strengths, they are often completely concealed by my enormous size, to the point that I almost forget them myself.

Then something happened that made me determined to lose weight completely. That day, my child was rushing to school and forgot his textbook. When I chased after him, he had already walked off with some classmates. Although I'm usually very fit, running was still quite difficult. By the time I caught up with my son, I knew I must have been red-faced and drenched in sweat. The children called me "Auntie" and scanned me from head to toe. One of them blurted out, "Auntie, you look like a wrestler!" "No, like a sumo wrestler!" All the children around me burst into laughter. I could only twitch my own lips, because I really didn't know what to say to these innocent children. They meant no harm, did they?

That afternoon, I waited anxiously for my son to get out of school, because I knew that he had a very strong sense of self-esteem at such a young age, and that those kids might go to the school and spread rumors like, "So-and-so's mom is a super fat woman." I was very worried.

Fortunately, my son didn't react strangely when he came home. As usual, he started doing his homework as soon as he got home, so it seems that my worries about this matter were completely unnecessary.

But I was wrong. A few days later, my son told me that the school was holding an anniversary celebration the next day and that parents were welcome to attend.

The next day, as I excitedly and carefully selected clothes, hoping to save face for my son, he pouted and said, "It doesn't matter what I wear."

Then I remembered what happened that day, and I felt really bad. "I'll lose weight!" I made up my mind. And because of this, I didn't attend the school anniversary celebration that day.

I started collecting various weight loss methods, and perhaps I was lucky, because I learned about the "tea diet" on TV. It's a simple and easy method that doesn't take up too much time. Although my husband didn't react much when I told him about this idea, I still decided to try it.

I used the tea my husband often drinks for my first attempt. The tea tasted very bitter, and I hesitated, but remembering my embarrassing experience that day, I closed my eyes and drank it all. At that moment, I realized the difficulties ahead. What should I do? Too weak and it wouldn't have any effect; too strong and it would be unpalatable...

The lemons in the fruit basket caught my eye. If I added lemon juice to the tea, the bitterness would definitely be reduced. So I brewed a liter of tea, and after it cooled, I added seven or eight drops of lemon juice. I put it in the refrigerator for a while before drinking it, and the taste became refreshing. I easily drank all of the tea. Then I brewed another liter and drank it all just as easily.

With the arrival of the hot summer, my homemade iced lemon tea has become a favorite of my whole family. It is no longer just a weight loss "tool" but has become an indispensable summer drink in my household.

I spent the entire sweltering summer drinking lemon tea, but my figure seemed unchanged; it's just that running and climbing stairs were no longer as difficult as before. Before I knew it, a year had passed.

When I started to notice I'd lost weight, I couldn't wait to step on the scale. When the needle pointed to 67 kilograms, I was so happy I didn't know what to do. I called my husband, who was in a business meeting and was completely baffled. For me, this change was such a wonderful surprise!

From then on, I persevered even more diligently. As time went by, the excess fat on my body quietly disappeared, decreasing by 1 kilogram, 2 kilograms, 3 kilograms, until I reached 52 kilograms. While joyfully accepting the praise from others, I asked my youngest son, "Do you think there are sumo wrestlers as slim as me?" My son blushed and chuckled.

Although my husband didn't react much during this process, he unusually took me to cocktail parties and other events, and the children loved to have me participate in various school activities.

Now I no longer share T-shirts with my husband. I have the opportunity to choose suits and casual clothes that suit me, and sometimes people even compliment me on my model-like figure.

Over the past five years, I've lost 20 kilograms of weight, and my face has become smaller, allowing my large eyes and delicate nose to show through. One day, my husband looked at me and said, "You're so much prettier than before."

I still drink lemon tea regularly, and incredibly, since I started having my family drink lemon tea, colds have almost disappeared in our household. I think this is probably because lemon tea contains vitamin C.

Tea brought me glory (Ms. Li)

I am a professional model, 21 years old, and 174 cm tall.

The halo on the overpass is beautiful, but it is also full of fierce competition. Looks, figure, temperament... it fascinates and attracts many girls.

Because I have a natural advantage, I was already as tall as I am now when I was 16, so I have always tried to diet. Since then, I have been determined to become a model.

My mother often worries about me; she always says I'm too thin. But I'm still not satisfied; I still feel I'm too fat. My weight has exceeded the health warning line, and my blood test report shows I'm severely anemic, and my face has turned pale. But I can't give up on my dreams.

After graduating from high school, I didn't continue my studies but instead applied to a modeling training program. I worked very hard, and my outstanding appearance attracted the attention of many colleagues. Gradually, people started asking me to perform on stage.

Behind the constant praise from others, I felt that all the honors could slip away at any moment. Because I have always suffered from severe anemia, my dieting had almost reached the point of self-harm. I am a strong-willed and extremely determined person. I was very worried.

The unfortunate thing finally happened; I fainted backstage. When I got home, my mother cooked me some very nutritious food while tears streamed down her face. When she brought the food to me, she said earnestly, "Without health, you have nothing." I took the food, buried my head, and ate it all in silence. This was the only comfort I could give my mother.

After a week of recuperation at home, I clearly felt that I had gained weight, which made me very depressed. I was worried that honors and applause would slip away from me. When I was bored, I flipped through a magazine, and suddenly, an introduction to oolong tea for weight loss caught my attention. I read it carefully, and the worry on my face gradually disappeared.

The next day, I went out to collect the oolong tea described in the book, thus beginning my history of drinking oolong tea. During the months I spent recuperating, I didn't perform on stage again, carefully planning my meals while drinking oolong tea. I no longer avoided meat as before, but I always made sure to drink a cup of oolong tea before eating any meat dishes. This was because, according to the book, oolong tea contains components that dissolve fat.

However, the results weren't as good as I'd hoped, and I started to feel a little disappointed. Seeing my former classmates all healthy and slim, I even doubted whether I could ever be a model again. Senior supermodel Ms. A liked me a lot; she'd always been a mentor and friend. During a heart-to-heart talk with her, I learned that she was also a regular drinker of oolong tea. She told me that there wouldn't be results in a short time and that I had to persevere.

My body gradually recovered, and I returned to the stage. However, my figure hadn't yet reached my ideal standard. But I believed Ms. A's advice and always carried oolong tea with me. I also drank tea with each meal, which helped me feel satisfied without eating too much. I also incorporated mental meditation into my routine; sometimes after drinking tea, I would meditate: "My body is losing weight; the tea is working..."

Despite my busy work schedule, I devoted all my energy to physical training. Everyone said I was the most hardworking of all the models, to which I just laughed it off. In addition to training, I also studied aesthetics and continuously learned about the most reasonable dietary structure, etc.

The new year has arrived, and in our modern city teeming with talent, a large number of outstanding models have emerged, and I have gradually been recognized as a top model. Sometimes I secretly share the secrets of oolong tea with my close junior female classmates, while I myself continue to drink it regularly.

As an outstanding model, physique isn't the only measure of success, but it certainly plays a significant role. Without the help of oolong tea, I believe I would have changed careers long ago; it's what helped me achieve health and a slim figure. Although my weight is far too low for the average person, as a model, nothing is more gratifying than this physique. Furthermore, since drinking oolong tea, I've clearly felt a significant improvement in my physical fitness. Previously, when I participated in bodybuilding, I often experienced dizziness and blurred vision due to anemia, but now, this no longer occurs, and I feel full of energy after exercising.

Later, during a routine physical examination, I had my blood analyzed, and to my surprise, my anemia had completely disappeared. Now, my face always glows with youthful rosy cheeks, and I often playfully tell my worried mother, "I'm thin, but I'm really healthy."