The Weight Loss Champion: Chuck Carroll’s Journey from Fast Food to Plant Power

At one time, Chuck Carroll — now known as The Weight Loss Champion — weighed 420 pounds on a 5’5” frame, consuming nearly 10,000 calories of fast food every day. With a 66-inch waist and a 6XL shirt, he was on a path toward an early grave. But after confronting his food addiction, Chuck turned his life around — losing over 270 pounds and keeping it off for more than 15 years through the power of a plant-based lifestyle.

In this inspiring episode of the Climate & Cuisine Podcast, hosted by Jane DeMarinies, Chuck shares his remarkable journey from obesity and addiction to health and hope — and how food became his medicine.

Together, Jane and Chuck dive deep into: 🌱 The impact of plant-based diets on health and the environment 🏥 How New York City hospitals are using plant-based meals to treat chronic disease 💪 The truth about weight loss surgery — and what really makes lasting change 🎬 The power of documentaries like What the Health, Forks Over Knives, and Cowspiracy 💊 Why weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not be the long-term solution 🌍 How eating plants can heal both people and the planet

Chuck also shares insights from hosting The Exam Room Podcast, produced by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), which has become the #1 ranked nutrition podcast in 79 countries, with over 100 million views and downloads.

🎧 Listen to The Exam Room Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exam-room-by-the-physicians-committee/id1089485292

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pMLoY3YGVFiqgJkgoU6Q1

📱 Follow Chuck Carroll (The Weight Loss Champion): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc

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💚 About the Show: The Climate & Cuisine Podcast explores the intersection of food, health, and the planet — showing how what’s on our plate can shape our well-being and the world around us. Hosted by Jane DeMarinies, the show features inspiring guests who are changing the way we think about eating and sustainability.