Last month, A-Mei was subjected to taunts when she showed up with a plumper than usual figure at an event, but she was thrust into the spotlight again with her drastic weight loss at a recent press conference.

According to an article in Asian Pop News, during 'The Voice of China' press conference, she showed up in a black outfit and legging and showed off her visibly sharper chin and slimmer legs.

The 40-year-old admitted to undergoing a weight loss programme, and a rigorous slimming regime.

For the past one month, she is said to have been working out on a bicycle, being on a low calorie diet, as well as avoiding sugary drinks.

Take a look at her other slimming secrets here:

1) She drinks black coffee to reduce swelling

2) She consumes low-calorie food like vegetables and seafood

3) She exercises 30 minutes to an hour on the running track

4) She adjusts her sleeping time -- she sleeps now at 1am, instead of 4-5am

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