Ep 3. David and Denise
- April 12, 2013
- 45 min
In this episode of Secret Eaters season 2, we meet David and Denise, a couple who have been struggling with their weight for years. David is a computer programmer who spends long hours at the office, while Denise is a stay-at-home mom who feels like she's always on the go. Despite their busy schedules, they both love to indulge in their favorite foods and often find themselves snacking throughout the day.
To help them get to the bottom of their unhealthy habits, the Secret Eaters team sets up hidden cameras all around their home. When David and Denise are away, the cameras capture their every move, revealing some surprising truths about their eating habits.
As it turns out, both David and Denise are heavy snackers, but they don't always realize it. Denise tends to graze on high-calorie snacks like cookies and crackers throughout the day, while David has a weakness for sugary drinks and energy bars. Even when they think they're making healthy choices, they're actually consuming far more calories than they realize.
To help them break these habits, the Secret Eaters team enlists the help of nutritionist Lynne Garton. Lynne takes a close look at David and Denise's diet and offers some advice for making healthier choices. She recommends that they start keeping a food diary to track their calorie intake throughout the day and suggests some easy swaps that they can make to reduce their overall calorie intake.
With Lynne's guidance, David and Denise start to make some changes to their diet. They start packing healthier snacks like carrot sticks and hummus instead of cookies and crackers, and David cuts back on his sugary drinks in favor of water. They also start cooking more meals at home instead of relying on takeout and processed foods.
As the weeks go by, David and Denise start to see some real progress. They both lose weight and feel more energetic throughout the day. They also start to notice that they're not as hungry as they used to be, and they don't feel the need to snack as much.
In the end, David and Denise realize that they don't need to deprive themselves of their favorite foods to be healthy. By making some simple changes to their diet, they're able to enjoy the foods they love in moderation and still lose weight. With the help of the Secret Eaters team and nutritionist Lynne Garton, they're able to turn their unhealthy habits around and embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.