Alec Theeradej Maintains His Golden Physique, Admits He Used to Be So Overweight His Thighs Would Chafe – Excited Preparations for Cannes Festival

Actor Alec Theeradej is riding high with a packed schedule and an enviable physique, preparing for his first-ever trip to the Cannes Film Festival. The young star has captured attention for his impressive transformation, having committed to serious weight loss for his recent series.

At a press conference for "Crash Course in Romance" at True Alpha Hub, Alec opened up about his fitness regimen, weight loss journey, his sweet moments with co-star Bow Meldaa, and his excitement about attending Cannes for the first time.

When asked if his physique came solely from this project, Alec explained: "It actually came from this series, and then I lost even more weight for the film 'The Confessions of a Haunted House.' I'd say the past year had projects that required significant weight loss."

Regarding the dramatic results from both projects, Alec admitted: "It was tiring, but now that I've finished both projects, I'm gradually gaining some weight back and regaining a bit of softness."

Will the golden physique disappear? "It'll stay," he assured fans. "I want to maintain it."

Alec revealed that before his weight loss, he had struggled with chafing thighs when walking on the beach. "When I was overweight, my thighs would actually chafe," he said with a laugh. "Now I can walk anywhere without that problem."

On the difficulty of maintaining his current physique, Alec explained the difference between losing weight and maintaining it: "Losing weight is different from maintaining it. When I was losing weight, I had a clear goal and stayed focused. But during maintenance, it's easy to think one slip-up is okay, and if you slip up often, you gain weight again."

Despite traveling frequently abroad, Alec tries to stay disciplined. However, he emphasized the importance of balance: "I eat the same way I always did, but I balance my lifestyle. During my intense weight-loss phase, I was too strict – eating almost no fat – which isn't good for health and isn't sustainable long-term."

Alec noted that the extreme diet affected his energy levels. "I didn't feel depressed, but I lacked energy. I didn't want to do anything. After exercise, I just wanted to sit. I didn't want to talk to anyone because I didn't want to expend energy."

For someone who loves eating, Alec's strategy is practical: "I schedule which days I can eat freely and which days I can slip up. Days when I'm filming food content count as cheat days."

On the challenges of maintaining a celebrity physique, Alec was honest: "Being a celebrity isn't easy, especially when you're someone who gains weight easily. Many people ask me if I use weight-loss supplements, but I don't. I count calories, and it just happens to work well for me."