Ever heard of Mukbang? If you haven’t, then I’m assuming you’re going to Google it now, or after some of the stories we share on this episode, you’ll definitely be doing your research. In this episode of #AuthenticAF, we talk about the crazy rise of the sexualisation of food and competitive eating, and what it’s doing to our psychology. We also dive deep into why you must take ownership of your own journey, and why the next best self help guru isn’t the answer to dealing with the Muck you need to face. Environment is everything, so while you’re listening to this, take note of what actions you need to begin taking in an hour’s time once it’s finished, and get to work.
“You need to make yourself accountable, own it yourself.”
- Akash Vaghela
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:25 – Lockdown in present times
03:30 – Goals and outcomes
04:45 – Genetics and muscle growth
05:28 – Enjoying without worrying genetic limit
06:45 – Definition of Mukbang
08:10 – Food back then
09:28 – Overconsumption of food
11:30 – Psychology behind Mukbang
13:40 – Phyiscal as vehicle
15:40 – Anorexia as an escape
18:52 – Balance you want in your life
20:00 – Being in shape for life
24:00 – Social media pressure
27:13 – Lockdown as perfect time to explore
29:25 – Physical response to trauma
32:48 – Quitting
35:32 – Making yourself accountable, owning yourself
37:00 – Education (books and podcasts) vs change
39:43 – Virtual Environment
43:33 – Pushing to the limit
48:15 – Weird and strange things on TV
49:30 – Concept of Food porn
51:43 – Social Media Competition
52:44 – Akash way back 2014
53:45 – Ed’s Previous consolidations
56:00 – Wrap up
01:25 – Lockdown in present times
03:30 – Goals and outcomes
04:45 – Genetics and muscle growth
05:28 – Enjoying without worrying genetic limit
06:45 – Definition of Mukbang
08:10 – Food back then
09:28 – Overconsumption of food
11:30 – Psychology behind Mukbang
13:40 – Phyiscal as vehicle
15:40 – Anorexia as an escape
18:52 – Balance you want in your life
20:00 – Being in shape for life
24:00 – Social media pressure
27:13 – Lockdown as perfect time to explore
29:25 – Physical response to trauma
32:48 – Quitting
35:32 – Making yourself accountable, owning yourself
37:00 – Education (books and podcasts) vs change
39:43 – Virtual Environment
43:33 – Pushing to the limit
48:15 – Weird and strange things on TV
49:30 – Concept of Food porn
51:43 – Social Media Competition
52:44 – Akash way back 2014
53:45 – Ed’s Previous consolidations
56:00 – Wrap up
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