Recently rank and file Koreans are having potos taken of their toned, muscular bodies.
* ran and file: 평범한 일반인
Social media channels are flooded with posts of these so-called "body profile photos."
Countless vloggers and other content creators have been taking part in the trend.
These people endure months of intensive workouts to sculpt their bodies for their photo sessions.
* sculpt their bodies: 몸을 만들다
They also subject themselves to restrictive diets, practically living on salads and lean protein.
* lean protein: 저지방 단백질
But while this all sounds like harmless indulgence, some people have experienced unexpected side effects.
* harmless indulgence: 무해한 사치
Some people regain all the weight they lost in a matter of weeks.
The amount of fat a person can stand to lose, while remaining healthy, varies greatly from person to person.
