Jet Li Lienjie looks physically strong in the movie dragon fight and master – Both were filmed in the United States in the late 1980s – but in reality his health was at its weakest, the Chinese martial arts actor reveals in his autobiography. Beyond Life and Death: Jet Li Looking for Jet Li.
In his new book, the action star reflects on how his expectations of looking muscular and healthy meant he committed to a diet plan that targeted significant fat loss in a short period of time.
“During [six weeks]could only eat 6 ounces of unflavored cereal each morning [170 grams] For lunch, have a bowl of unseasoned boiled chicken breast, and for dinner, have 4 ounces of unseasoned steamed fish with green onions,” Lee wrote.
When Mr. Lee promoted his new book on a Taiwanese TV program. ask sissy He elaborated further on his intensive training. “One day, after I turned around while filming, I suddenly felt like I couldn't breathe and passed out.”
“Although he looked strong on the outside, he had serious health problems,” he said, warning that crash diets are not for everyone. “I felt this was a failed fitness experience that went against the original intent and purpose of physical and mental health.”
