Front Page Fitness Ep 11 - Mouth Taping
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Jul 2, 2025 The hosts delve into the bizarre trend of mouth taping, questioning its health benefits and popularity on social media. They address the rise of questionable gas station supplements dubbed 'gas station heroin' and unpack the unconventional sugar diet, exploring its potential dangers. The discussion also critiques the obsession with tracking health metrics, advocating for a more intuitive and balanced approach to wellness. Humorous personal anecdotes and light-hearted commentary create an engaging dialogue on these intriguing health fads.
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Mouth Taping Is Largely Useless
- Eric Trexler and Lauren Colenso-Semple discuss the mouth taping trend popular on TikTok.
- They find it largely useless and very uncomfortable, especially for people with nasal breathing issues like Eric.
Avoid Gas Station Supplements
- Avoid buying dietary supplements at gas stations due to safety and quality concerns.
- Stick to packaged foods and caffeine beverages for better safety on road trips.
Sugar Diet Is Calorie Deficit Disguise
- The sugar diet trend involves consuming primarily sugar, often as soda and candies, sometimes just sugar water.
- Weight loss on this diet is likely due to calorie deficit, not the diet's healthiness.