Just Fake It: Coming to LA

Nora and Maryna share their funny and eye-opening experiences with American food after moving to the United States. From their first encounters with tacos and Starbucks to the overwhelming size of supermarkets and portion sizes, they break down the biggest cultural shocks they faced when it came to American dining.  

The conversation covers everything from unique dishes like fried chicken and waffles to their struggles with weight gain and adjusting to healthier eating habits. They discuss the cultural differences between the U.S. and Ukraine when it comes to food, and offer some tips for maintaining balance in a land where everything is abundant.  

Along the way, Nora and Maryna reveal their favorite food spots in Los Angeles and dive into topics like portion control, weird food combinations, and the organic food debate. With humor and honesty, they recount their foodie adventures and share valuable tips on how to navigate the vast and sometimes strange world of American cuisine.  

Join us for a lighthearted and insightful look into adapting to a new food culture in America!

00:00 Intro
00:58 First Impressions
02:50 Struggling with Weight
08:11 Adapting to Healthier Eating Habits
12:06 Cultural Differences in Food
22:12 Healthy Eating in LA
25:05 Weird American Foods
27:20 Soup
29:08 American Food Habits
34:11 Favorite Food Spots in LA
37:19 Conclusion


What is Just Fake It: Coming to LA?

Welcome to Just Fake It: Coming to LA podcast. I am Nora from Kazakhstan, and I'm Maryna from Ukraine. We're just two girls who are trying to make our mark in this crazy, beautiful city of Los Angeles. It's about our journey, the highs, the lows and everything in between.

It's for anyone who's ever had a dream that seemed a little bit out of reach. So why should you listen? Well, because we're living this right now and we're figuring it out as we go, and we're not afraid to share the real deal, our mess ups, the breakthroughs real stories about navigating life in LA, the trends that catch our eyes, and the adventures that come with trying to stand out in the capital of entertainment and glamour. We're here to share our experiences, the good ones, the bad ones, the hilarious, and maybe inspire you to chase your own dreams, no matter where you are.

So come hang out with us on Just Fake It: Coming to LA. It's not about just making or breaking it. It's about living it one day at a time, and we're so excited to take you on a journey with us and build the community of dreamers just like ourselves.