{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/623d0ce649317c0012df519d/69532ac1e30db7c5d87ea722?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2025: The Year I Came Back","description":"<p>In this deeply personal year-end reflection, Coach Mark Carroll shares the <em>entire journey</em> of how he went from five years of depression, weight gain, and inconsistency… to getting in the <strong>best shape of his life at 37 years old</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes far beyond a transformation story- it’s about reclaiming identity, rebuilding confidence, and facing the psychological battles that come <em>after</em> the fat loss phase. Mark talks candidly about fear of regaining weight, the emotional toll of being out of shape, and the mindset shift required to not just lose 17kg - but <em>maintain it</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode you will hear</h3><p><br></p><ul><li>Why 2025 was the year Mark decided to fix <em>himself</em>, not just help others</li><li>The full breakdown of how he lost 17kg (37+ lbs) in 6 months—without skipping a single day</li><li>Staying dialed in during his wedding in Hawaii and another cut for a Bali trip</li><li>The photo shoot that marked the leanest, most muscular version of himself—ever</li><li>The surprising fear of reverse dieting after success (and how he handled it)</li><li>Why most people regain weight—and the exact strategy he’s using to stay lean while building muscle</li><li>His 12-month plan for 2026: leaner, stronger, and jacked—without rebounding</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever fallen off, felt stuck, or feared starting again… this one is for you.</p>","author_name":"Mark Carroll "}