Speaker 1: Yo, yo yo. What's good, Fam? It's your boys Aiden
Speaker 1: Cruz back with another episode of the dopamine detos. If
Speaker 1: you're scrolling through this right now, chances are you've spent
Speaker 1: way too much time on TikTok today like me. I
Speaker 1: bet you've felt that brain fog after a scroll ssh,
Speaker 1: that weird disconnect where you can't focus, your anxiety spikes
Speaker 1: and you just feel blah. Well, guess what. Your phone
Speaker 1: isn't the only thing sucking your dopamine. Your eating habits
Speaker 1: are two. Yeah, you've heard me right. We're diving deep
Speaker 1: into mindful eating today because let's be real, gen Z
Speaker 1: is obsessed with food but clueless about how it impacts
Speaker 1: our mental health. Ever, feel like you're emotionally eating a
Speaker 1: whole bag of chips while binge watching something sad? You
Speaker 1: know that feeling when your relationship with pizza is more
Speaker 1: serious than some of your actual friendships. We've got to
Speaker 1: break this cycle, fam, so grab your water bottle or
Speaker 1: maybe a side of fries. I'm not judging, and let's
Speaker 1: get into it. Five key takeaways that'll make you rethink
Speaker 1: your relationship with food. One Food is fuel, not a
Speaker 1: band aid. Scrolling through insta can trigger those fomo feels. Right,
Speaker 1: but instead of grabbing that third chocolate chip cookie because
Speaker 1: you feel meh, realize food isn't your emotional crutch. It's
Speaker 1: fuel for your amazing gen z brain. Think of it
Speaker 1: like this. Would you put cheap gas in a Lamborghini? Nope,
Speaker 1: you want the best stuff to keep that engine running smoothly.
Speaker 1: Two Slow down. Your taste buds will thank you. We
Speaker 1: live in a fast food world, but eating quickly makes
Speaker 1: you miss out on the actual taste and texture of
Speaker 1: your food. It's like watching a TikTok video at two
Speaker 1: x speed. You miss all the details. Mindful eating means
Speaker 1: savoring every bite. Pay attention to those flavors, textures, and smells.
Speaker 1: It'll make your meal way more satisfying. Three listen to
Speaker 1: your body. Ever finished an entire bag of chips even
Speaker 1: when you were full. We've all been there, But listen up.
Speaker 1: Your body is smarter than your phone. It actually sends
Speaker 1: signals when it's satisfied. That's called fullness, not just being
Speaker 1: bored with scrolling. Pay attention to those cues and stop
Speaker 1: eating when you feel comfortably full. Four. Food doesn't have
Speaker 1: to be ashore. Eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Gen
Speaker 1: Z is all about creativity and pushing boundaries, So why
Speaker 1: not bring that into your meals. Experiment with new ingredients, spices,
Speaker 1: and recipes. Find what makes your taste buds happy and
Speaker 1: keeps you coming back for more. Five. Hydrate like it's
Speaker 1: your job. Water is literally life. Fam Staying hydrated not
Speaker 1: only helps your body function properly, but also helps curb
Speaker 1: those cravings that sneak up when you're actually just thirsty.
Speaker 1: Think of it like this, Water equals brain power. Junk
Speaker 1: food equals temporary energy boost followed by a crash. The
Speaker 1: story that'll make you feel less alone. Okay, picture this
Speaker 1: Billie Eilish at the peak of her fame world tours.
Speaker 1: Grammy winds millions of fans chanting her lyrics back to her,
Speaker 1: but she's battling crippling anxiety and body image issues. Yeah,
Speaker 1: even superstars struggle with their mental health, especially in a
Speaker 1: world obsessed with appearances. But here's the wild part. Billy
Speaker 1: chose to talk about it openly, embracing vulnerability instead of
Speaker 1: hiding behind perfection. She started focusing on mindful eating, prioritizing
Speaker 1: self care, and using her platform to distigmatize mental health struggles.
Speaker 1: That's real power, fam, using your voice to help others
Speaker 1: feel less alone. So what can you take away from this?
Speaker 1: Remember you are not alone in this journey. Mindful eating
Speaker 1: is a superpower. It's about building a healthier relationship with
Speaker 1: food in yourself. Ditch the guilt trips, embrace self compassion,
Speaker 1: and start paying attention to those hunger cues. Your mind
Speaker 1: and body will thank you seriously. Go grab a glass
Speaker 1: of water, chew your food slowly, and savor every bite
Speaker 1: you deserve it. All right, Fam, that's a wrap on
Speaker 1: this week's episode of the Dopamine Dedocs. Hit me up
Speaker 1: with your thoughts in the comments, tag us in your
Speaker 1: mindful eating posts, and let's keep this conversation going. Don't
Speaker 1: forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast. You know
Speaker 1: the drill. Until next time, stay dope and keep detoxing.
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