Ep 1. Rude Awakening

In Secret Eaters season 3 episode 1, titled "Rude Awakening," we follow two participants, a mother and daughter duo who are struggling with their weight and eating habits. The episode starts off with the daughter explaining how she has been overweight her whole life and just wants to lose the weight and feel better about herself.

The mother explains that she has been trying to help her daughter lose weight by cooking healthy meals and encouraging her to exercise, but it doesn't seem to be working. She is worried about her daughter's health and wants to find out what they are doing wrong. So, they both agree to take part in the Secret Eaters experiment to get to the bottom of their weight loss struggles.

The Secret Eaters team sets up cameras in their house and follows them around for a week to see what they are eating and how much they are exercising. The mother and daughter are unaware of the cameras and are going about their daily routines as usual. The Secret Eaters team also conducts interviews with them to see what they believe are their eating habits.

As the week progresses, the team starts to notice some alarming patterns in their eating habits. The mother is snacking a lot throughout the day, eating biscuits and chocolates, and not counting those as proper meals. She also has a habit of finishing her daughter's meals, which adds extra calories to her diet. The daughter seems to be eating quite healthily during the day, but falls off the wagon in the evening, eating large portions of food for dinner and snacking late into the night.

The Secret Eaters team confronts the mother and daughter with their findings, and they are shocked. They've been unaware of how much they've been eating, and they are surprised to learn that their habits have been sabotaging their weight loss goals. The team advises them on how to make small changes to their diet and exercise routine that will make a big difference.

Throughout the episode, we also get to see advice from experts on how to eat healthily and maintain a balanced diet. The team emphasizes the importance of keeping track of what you eat, making meal plans in advance, and being mindful of portion sizes. They also stress the importance of incorporating exercise into your daily routine and finding activities that you enjoy.

Overall, "Rude Awakening" is an eye-opening episode that highlights the importance of being aware of what we eat and how much we eat. The mother and daughter's story serves as a reminder that sometimes we don't realize the impact our habits have on our weight and health. The Secret Eaters experiment helps them identify their problem areas and offers practical solutions to help them achieve their weight loss goals.