The Untold Side of Chuck Carroll’s 265 lbs Weight Loss Journey | Fit Vegan Podcast Ep #381

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Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! Today, I sit down with Chuck Carroll, the incredible "Weight Loss Champion," who shares his journey of losing nearly 300 pounds. Chuck opens up about the unexpected health challenges he faced even after switching to a plant-based lifestyle. We dive deep into how stress, resilience, and strong support systems are just as important as diet on the path to true well-being.

In This Episode, We Cover:

[00:00–07:31] Chuck Carroll’s Powerful Story: From Food Addiction To A New Life.

[07:32–23:12] Life After Weight-Loss Surgery And Embracing A Plant-Based Lifestyle.

[23:13–41:28] How Stress And Health Struggles Taught Chuck To Treasure Small Joys.

[41:29–49:11] Battling Chronic Fatigue, Public Pressure, And Learning To Slow Down.

[49:12–01:03:43] Leaning On Loved Ones: The Healing Power Of A Strong Support System.

[01:03:44–01:18:44] Health Care Hurdles, Finding Comfort In Nostalgia, And Staying The Course.

Key Quotes

“People are starting to notice that the scale has started to creep back up.” -Chuck.

“When you're in the public image of whole food plant-based, you have to be this perfect picture of health.”-Maxime.

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How Linda got 20 years fitter at 67! | Fit Vegan Success Story & Podcast Ep #380

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Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! In this episode of the Fit Vegan Podcast, I sit with Linda, a retired nurse who completely transformed her health and fitness. After feeling stuck and frustrated with her workouts, she and her husband Gary committed to a structured plant-based program. The results? More muscle, less weight, and a huge confidence boost. Linda opens up about consistency, mindset, and thriving on a whole food plant-based lifestyle—even while traveling.

In This Episode, We Cover:

[00:00–11:40] Linda’s powerful shift to a whole food plant-based lifestyle and fitness transformation

[11:41–24:09] Breaking through roadblocks, building habits, and staying consistent long-term

[24:10–28:21] Smart vegan choices while traveling and how to handle calorie-dense restaurant meals

[28:22–40:06] The mindset behind change, overcoming limiting beliefs, and knowing when to ask for help

[40:07–46:42] How Linda plans to sustain her progress, upcoming travel goals, and what’s next on her journey

Key Quotes

“I wanna be able to enjoy my retirement, play with my grandkids, and do the things that I wanna do. I need to get stronger and I need to get healthier.” -Linda.

“I would consider you guys pretty fine tuned before you came into the program. There were just missing a few little tweaks. I think progressive overload in the training with strength training and kind of consistency with that was one component.”-Maxime.

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You’ve Been Lied To About Diabetes! with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta PHD | The Fit Vegan Podcast Ep #379

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Welcome to the Fit Vegan Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, co-founder of Mastering Diabetes and Evolution Health. We clear up common myths about type 2 diabetes, explore the real role of fat and carbs, and dig into insulin sensitivity, exercise, protein, and muscle building. There’s also a free gift to help jumpstart your insulin sensitivity—check out the link in the description!

In This Episode, We Cover:

[00:00–05:05] Meet Dr. Cyrus Khambatta! Busting The Biggest Myths Around Sugar, Fat, And Type 2 Diabetes.

[05:06-18:48] How Insulin And Glucose Really Work, And Why Movement Is Key To Improving Sensitivity.

[18:49-36:02] Managing Fat Intake For Better Metabolic Health. Plus, How Protein And Muscle Connect To Insulin Sensitivity.

[36:03-41:36] Why Building Muscle Is One Of The Best Things You Can Do For Your Health—And How To Adopt A Sustainable Fitness Mindset.

[41:37-58:47] Tailoring Protein Intake For Active Lifestyles And Supporting Mitochondrial Health Through Nutrition.

[58:47-1:06:34] Cyrus Introduces Evolution Health And Shares Some Final Thoughts On Taking Control Of Your Health For The Long Run.

Key Quotes

“So when people think, oh, well I ate a banana and it caused high blood glucose. It's not the banana's fault. It's the stuff that you did before you ate the banana that caused the traffic jam that made it so that the banana was not metabolizable.” -Cyrus.

“You have to give it enough time so that you can get the effect of the compounded effort.”-Maxime.

My name is Maxime Sigouin. I am the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching and Empire Builders Agency. I have a passion for serving and helping people live to their fullest potential.

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