Diet Challenge
No More Starvation Diets
A Candid Interview with a Bride-to-Be Who Lost Weight and Perfected Her Silhouette for Her Wedding Dress
"It’s not about starving yourself to lose weight; it’s about learning sustainable health management."
This is the single truth we’ve confirmed alongside some 50 participants across seven rounds of the challenge.
The Diet Challenge is an eight-week journey that creates lasting, yo-yo-free results by addressing everything from improving your body’s constitution and correcting eating habits to managing your daily lifestyle rhythm.
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At a Glance:
Gangnam Garosero Diet Challenge
Cohorts
Cohorts 1–7 (Total of 7 sessions)
Greatest Reduction in Body Fat Percentage
6th Cohort Winner – 13.5%p
(29.4% → 15.9%; InBody classification shifted from Obese to Normal)
Greatest weight loss ever
- Round 1 1st Place: 10kg or more
- Round 4 1st Place: 8kg
Two-Time Winner
Jay (Cohorts 2 & 3) (1st place for two consecutive cohorts; cumulative -12%)
Average participants per cohort
Around 10 people (Selective process for a small, elite group)
- Assessment
- Personalized 1:1 prescription
- 8-week coaching (3 in-person sessions + 1 remote session per week)
- Weekly mission verification
- Awards ceremony
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Here’s how
the challenge works
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Application & Selection
A select few will be chosen after a review of applications (priority given to specific circumstances, such as the postpartum period, menopause, wedding preparation, or stress-induced overeating).
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Week 1
Diagnosis of constitution and *seupdam* (dampness/phlegm) type via five types of tests; InBody/body fat percentage measurement; prescription of a customized *seupdam*-reducing herbal decoction
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8-Week Program
Weekly remote coaching / Combined exercise and herbal medicine
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Weekly Mission
Upload your meal plan, workout routine, and log to the Naver Cafe every week (a key mechanism for building consistency)
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Conclusion & Measurement
Final body composition measurement in Week 8; comprehensive evaluation of weight loss rate and mission adherence.
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Awards Ceremony
Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (Korean medicine clinic vouchers / herbal medicine)
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Records by Cohort
Season 7
The most intense challenge yet.
Real transformation proven by body fat percentage, not just weight.
jungmyeong517
45.9% → 38.8% (-7.1%p)
"The director is highly skilled and treats people with genuine sincerity."
Nyeni
38.9% → 34.0% (-4.8%p)
"It was great not to be alone but to be doing this together. Seeing the posts from fellow participants inspired me."
Kim * Hyun
26.6% → 22.8% (-3.8%p)
"Fundamental improvements to lifestyle habits are necessary. I believe there is no place as specialized as Gangnam Garosero Korean Medicine Clinic."
Season 6
A Cohort Joined by the Director
Director Kim Ji-hee personally participates in the postpartum weight loss program.
After gaining 15 kg following childbirth, I worked out alongside my patients and even took profile photos side-by-side with the other participants.
Hyun * sik
29.4% → 15.9% (-13.5%p, all-time record / InBody status shifted from obese to normal)
"The diet I started out of compulsion has now become a part of my daily life."
Yoon * Jo
29.0% → 23.8% (-5.2%p)
"I loved that I could diet healthily instead of starving myself to lose weight."
Kim * ha
22.3% → 18.7% (-3.6%p)
"I noticed changes like feeling refreshed and less fatigued in the morning, and my pants size going down."
Season 5
11 Challengers, A Heartwarming Awards Ceremony
Choi**
48.4% → 45.7% (-2.7%p · -4.1kg)
"Garosero Korean Medicine Clinic became the running mate on my marathon-like weight-loss journey."
Yudeul (Wedding Upcoming)
34.4% → 32.3% (-2.1%p)
"I'm happy that I can stop eating when I'm full."
Lulu-Lalla
35.2% → 33.4% (-1.8%p)
"Seupdam-gaeseon-tang gave me a boost of energy, and combining it with exercise doubled the results."
Season 4
Records of the Season 4
Hyon-Hyon
36.7% → 31% (-5.7%p · -8kg)
"I can wear the clothes I used to wear again."
Pig Escape
31.5% → 28.5% (-3%p · -5kg)
"Director Jo took such meticulous care of me—not just during consultations but throughout the entire management process—that I wanted to show my appreciation."
Yu Jin
35.9% → 33.8% (-2.1%p · -3kg)
"I succeeded in increasing my muscle mass while reducing body fat."
Season 3
The Start of Back-to-Back Wins
Jay
34.4% → 27.9% (-6.5%p · -12% cumulative across Phases 2 & 3)
"Taking 1st place consecutively in both Phase 2 and Phase 3—proof of the most consistent transformation."
Hogyun
18.3% → 15.0% (-3.3%p)
Geuntaeng-nim
35.5% → 32.5% (-3.0%p)
Season 2
A cohort featuring a bride-to-be and postpartum weight loss
Jay
39.8% → 34.3% (-5.5%p)
Tube
33.6% → 29% (-4.6%p)
Gim-u
40.1% → 36.9% (-3.2%p)
Season 1
The Story of Finding Love Through Weight Loss
Diet Challenge Journey: Lee *jun (1st Place Winner, Round 1)
I started dieting after agreeing to emcee a friend's wedding, but just as I was about to give up due to a weight-loss plateau, I discovered *Seupdam-gaeseon-tang* (a herbal formula for metabolic balance) and the Diet Challenge. I successfully lost over 10kg and even took first place in the challenge.
"Sincerity matters, of course, but I believe that if your physical appearance has deteriorated, you might not even get the chance to show that sincerity."
Lee * Jun
Lost over 10kg
"This wasn't one of those clinics that just hands you the medicine and washes their hands of you."
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Diet Challenge
Success Stories by Concern
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Postpartum Weight Loss
Director Kim Ji-hee (Season 6 / Participant in Season 2)
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Wedding Diet
Yudeul (Season 5 / Participant in Season 2)
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Overcoming Plateaus & the Yo-Yo Effect
Yujin (Season 4), Lee *Jun (Season 1)
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Alternatives to Weight Loss Medications (Wegovy & Mounjaro)
Kim *Hyun (Season 7)
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Menopause & Middle-Age Obesity
Jung *Soon (Season 7)
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Stress-Related Binge Eating
Geuntaeng (Season 3)
Neglecting weight management can lead to more than just weight issues; it can result in hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, and lowered self-esteem.
Garosero Korean Medicine Clinic helps you break this vicious cycle through personalized prescriptions based on a constitutional diagnosis and intensive 8-week coaching.
Diet Management System
We offer more than just medication.
Patients upload their diet, exercise routines, and logs to online communities (such as Naver Cafe) each week, where the clinic director and medical staff personally review them and provide feedback. Consistent post-prescription management is what sets Gangnam Garosero Korean Medicine Clinic apart.
Dieting Together, Not Alone
Your chances of diet success are higher when you do it with others rather than alone.
Sharing weekly meal logs and cheering each other on while working toward a shared goal—this is what the Garosero Korean Medicine Clinic Diet Challenge has proven time and again over its eight-week programs.
Apply for the next cohort
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Who Should Apply
Individuals with a compelling reason for needing to lose at least 10 kg—such as postpartum recovery, menopause, wedding preparation, stress-induced binge eating, or health conditions.
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Number of Participants
A select few will be chosen following an application review.
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Participation Benefits
Awards and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place; 8 weeks of free, intensive coaching
