Is it just me, or is "trainee dieting" actually making us worse?
I’ve been so obsessed with "looking like an idol" that I’ve been skipping meals and barely sleeping just to squeeze in more practice. But today, during my monthly eval, I literally felt like a zombie. My voice was shaky, and my power during the dance break was just... gone.
I just read this column on Daeppang about our bodies being our "most precious instrument," and it honestly hit me so hard. We spend thousands of hours on vocals and dance, but if we don't fuel our bodies, the "instrument" is just gonna break, right?
I’m realizing that starving myself isn’t "discipline"—it’s actually sabotaging my own dream. From now on, I’m focusing on high-energy meals and actually getting 7 hours of sleep. Like, how can we have that "NewJeans relaxed vibe" if we’re too exhausted to even smile?
Does anyone else feel guilty when they eat or sleep? Let’s stop being so hard on ourselves. We need to be healthy to actually make it to that debut stage! Who’s with me on the "healthy idol" grind?
I felt this so hard. 😭 I used to skip dinner every day, but then my vocal coach asked me why my high notes sounded 'hollow.' It’s because I had no physical strength left! Being healthy IS a skill. Glad you’re choosing yourself!
You’re so right about the 'NewJeans vibe'! ✨ You can’t fake that natural, bright energy if you’re starving. Fans can tell when an idol is genuinely happy and healthy. Let’s focus on glowing from the inside out!
The 'guilt' is the hardest part to get rid of... But think of it this way: a phone can't run on 0% battery, and neither can we. Eating well is 'fueling your dream,' not sabotaging it. I'm 100% with you on the healthy grind!
We aren't just trying to debut; we're trying to have a LONG career. 🎤 If we break our bodies now, we won't last even a year after debut. Rest and nutrition are literally part of our 'training schedule.' Thanks for the reminder!
Since I started eating high-protein meals and sleeping 7+ hours, my dance power has improved SO much. My movements look sharper because I actually have muscles to control them lol. Healthy idols only!! Let’s gooo!
Starving urself is basically sabotaging ur own debut. Ur body is the main stage, so fuel it up and slay those evals with actual energy!