In this episode of the American Glutton Podcast, Ethan Suplee and Paige Dorian dive into the realities of sustainable health, fitness, and weight loss. They reflect on the post-summer reset, the pitfalls of crash diets, and why long-term change requires more than quick fixes or bursts of motivation.

Ethan shares candid insights from his own journey—battling cycles of extreme dieting, the lure of shortcuts, and the hard truth about building habits that last. From small, manageable adjustments to the psychology of effort and reward, this conversation is both practical and deeply relatable.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Summer reset and gym culture

05:51 – Small changes over perfection

10:21 – The problem with perceived effort

19:40 – Building a foundation for sustainable change

24:41 – Radical change vs. slow progress

31:59 – The truth about lasting lifestyle shifts

37:31 – Debunking fad diets and “quick fixes”

41:45 – Why desperation leads to relapse

45:31 – Consistency as the real path to transformation

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In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Dave Knapp, patient advocate and founder of the first patient-centric obesity medicine news platform. Dave shares his deeply personal journey with obesity and type 2 diabetes—from years of yo-yo dieting and keto struggles to discovering GLP-1 medications that changed his life.

Together, Ethan and Dave explore misconceptions about obesity, the emotional toll of weight loss, the rise of new medical treatments, and the importance of community in navigating these challenges. This honest, eye-opening conversation is filled with hard truths, hope, and inspiration for anyone on a health journey.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:02 – Welcome and introductions

01:18 – Living with diabetes and obesity

04:40 – Obesity as a chronic disease

08:29 – Misconceptions about type 2 diabetes

10:22 – High school struggles and keto beginnings

13:36 – Diagnosis and the wake-up call

15:51 – Year of keto and frustration

23:24 – Facing surgery and discovering new drugs

26:35 – Building a patient-driven platform

33:46 – Safety concerns and misconceptions

41:46 – Why people resist obesity medications

46:32 – Transfer addiction and mental health

52:06 – Long-term effects and unanswered questions

56:27 – Loose skin and hidden struggles of weight loss

01:00:39 – The misconceptions about rapid results

01:02:55 – Final reflections and gratitude

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In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Ethan Benard, a 26-year-old on a remarkable weight loss journey. From being 200 pounds at age nine to surviving a life-threatening battle with COVID at over 600 pounds, Benard opens up about the turning points that reshaped his perspective on life. He shares the struggles of losing and regaining weight, finding purpose, and building a sustainable path forward.

With raw honesty and inspiration, Bernad discusses discipline, setbacks, resilience, and the mindset shift that fuels his transformation. This conversation is heartfelt, motivating, and a must-listen for anyone seeking change.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:01 – Introduction

01:25 – Childhood weight struggles

02:06 – Mental health and neglect

02:26 – Hospitalized with COVID

05:04 – Near-death experience sparks change

10:06 – Life after hospitalization

12:34 – Physical pain of extreme weight

17:46 – New mindset and motivation

19:00 – Losing 100 pounds naturally

23:18 – Starting to walk and record progress

24:16 – Social media growth and support

27:05 – Walking 10,000–20,000 steps at 500 pounds

28:44 – Long-term weight and fitness goals

33:29 – Doing it without weight loss surgery

38:22 – Loose skin and surgery reflections

42:39 – Rethinking goal weights

49:37 – Body composition and goals

53:49 – Skin removal surgery considerations

57:21 – Commitment to natural weight loss

59:25 – Building a supportive team

01:01:52 – Documenting the journey

01:03:55 – Closing remarks

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