LifeLONG with Ethan Suplee

Losing 170 pounds requires more than just a physical transformation; it demands a complete psychological overhaul. In this episode, Ethan and Lisa explore the unvarnished reality of extreme bariatric weight loss, starting with the failure of a lap band procedure and the transition to a highly successful Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.(00:00) How switching from a failed lap band to gastric bypass resulted in a 170-pound loss(01:47) Did gastric bypass surgery cause any long-term medical complications or vagus nerve issues?(03:47) Is weight maintenance harder or easier when managing perimenopause at age 50?(06:26) Navigating the unexpected reality of loose skin and undergoing four removal surgeries(08:42) Why DEXA scans reveal the last 10 stubborn pounds are often just newly gained muscle(12:00) How extreme bodybuilding preparation diets cause lasting psychological scale obsession(14:11) Balancing strict calorie cutting with the enjoyment of dining out during maintenance(17:45) The mental breaking point of hitting 320 pounds and facing public criticism(20:06) Why lap band surgery fails when patients refuse to give up binge eating habits(22:07) Reframing fitness goals from avoiding an early death to actively choosing life(24:17) Why visualizing successful habits prevents a return to daily bad habits like diet soda(26:19) How to soothe emotional grief and stress through meditation instead of food(28:05) Why creatine monohydrate is the most scientifically backed supplement for muscle energy and cognitive function(33:47) How to stop resenting naturally skinny friends who lack internal food noise(36:35) How to handle the discomfort of seeing your heavier self in old photographs(40:12) Which books provide the best frameworks for understanding nutrition and breaking dietary habits?(45:30) The benefits of seven-minute AMRAPs, dry-scooping creatine, and choosing a lasagna last meal

Tonight, Ethan sits down with Lucas Dundas, a body recomposition coach who focuses on realistic, lasting changes and sustainable weight management. Whether you're searching for practical body recomposition tips, struggling with emotional eating, or wondering about the nuances of fat loss for women vs men, this conversation breaks down the actionable steps needed to succeed.(00:00) Intro(00:47) How did you get started coaching?(01:16) How did you wind up in Norway?(02:04) How do you approach clients who vaguely state they want a trainer?(04:15) Is it hard to get people to change their fitness perceptions?(05:29) How important do you find sleep to be for overall fitness?(07:24) How specific do you want clients to be about what they want to achieve?(09:56) Do you find getting clients into maintenance difficult and do you prioritize it?(14:20) Does maintenance still require effort once you have reached your weight goal?(19:06) What is the first step in unlearning food trauma and bad habits?(21:58) How do you address emotional eating during client check-ins?(23:24) How do you get a workout in when balancing a busy new job and family time?(27:20) What is the biggest difference between how men and women should approach fat loss?(33:08) How do you reset and succeed when you have steadily gained weight over the years?(39:05) What is your favorite workout right now?(39:45) How do you balance walking 15,000 steps a day with leg day recovery?(41:43) What is your least favorite part of training?(42:28) What is your go-to hype music for the gym?(43:14) What is your post-workout snack?(43:58) What is a high-volume food hack that everyone should try?(45:36) What is your biggest motivator?(46:02) What is the best advice you ever received on your journey?(47:20) What would your calorie-free last meal on earth be?

Tonight, Ethan Suplee and 20-year fitness veteran Bonnie Lefrak tackle the physical and psychological hurdles of long-term weight loss, breaking down why sustainable weight loss is about deconditioning your mindset as much as it is about food. (00:00) How do we break out of the cycle of demonizing carbohydrates?(04:27) Why cutting carbs for a temporary water weight drop is a misleading formula for success(08:25) How to beat the mental hurdles and guilt associated with eating carbs again(12:02) What is the very first step for someone who has been heavy their whole life and needs a major transformation?(16:36) Why establishing personal non-negotiables is far more effective than following vague diet rules(21:19) How do you sell successful dieters on the reality and lifelong journey of weight maintenance?(27:23) Should you count total carbs or net carbs when looking at food packages?(30:44) How to successfully practice flexible dieting and negotiate eating a cheeseburger(33:27) How do you stay motivated when you hate what you see in the mirror every day?(38:40) How to challenge the external stories and circumstances that are impeding your progress(42:46) Is a cheeseburger inherently bad because of the meat, the bun, or the toppings?(47:29) What one piece of grocery store marketing jargon would you legally ban to make humanity healthier?(51:29) Where should a woman start if she wants to build muscle but finds weightlifting daunting?(55:28) Rapid fire answers covering favorite workouts, hype music, and liquid egg white protein hacks

See how a viral challenge motivated this content creator to start his weight loss journey! Want to join the live tapings? Sign up at 2way.tv/ethan!(00:00) Were you celebrated for your size as a kid?(03:04) Did developing a sense of humor require genuine or feigned confidence?(04:02) Feeling uncomfortable around fat people because it was like looking in a mirror(09:13) How did you deal with colleagues who disliked you because of your weight?(10:34) Was getting up in front of people to tell your story uncomfortable?(13:26) The time Michael Jackson made me feel like I didn't fit in at Neverland Ranch(17:50) What is a good way to approach someone to talk to them about their weight?(20:37) What was the first step to change your lifestyle?(26:26) Do you think a total lifestyle overhaul in a single weekend would have worked?(28:27) When did the social media walking challenge come into the picture?(32:25) Documenting your weight loss journey online creates profound accountability(35:14) Confronting someone at the pool who was disgusted by a person's loose skin(37:49) You will get further by finding an activity that moves you rather than forcing a generic workout(40:24) The anxiety of never learning how to ride a bicycle as a child(44:24) The greatest feeling in the world is knowing you finally made your father proud(47:50) Where do you find the motivation to start when you are so overwhelmed?(50:26) What are your favorite daily habits to stack?(51:29) What exercise can you do if you are uncomfortable at the gym and bored by walking?(57:00) What is your go-to healthy snack food that is tasty, salty, and crunchy?(01:00:23) What is your favorite workout right now and your least favorite part of training?(01:03:28) Using an air fryer is a food hack that will fix everything and elevate your meals(01:04:11) What is the best advice you have ever received on your journey?(01:06:42) If there are no rules and we are not dieting, what are we going out to eat in Austin?

In tonight's episode, Ethan sits down with content creator Dez Mize to unpack her incredible 160-pound bariatric weight loss journey. From being diagnosed with hypothyroidism as a child and trying countless diets, to facing a turning point at Disneyland at 298 pounds, Dez candidly shares the struggles that led her to choose gastric bypass surgery. They go beyond the physical transformation to explore the mental health challenges of overcoming secret self-hate and shifting internal dialogue. If you're looking for honest insights about weight loss surgery recovery, dealing with loose skin, or how to love yourself at every stage of your health journey, this is the episode for you.(00:00) Intro(02:38) Childhood Hypothyroidism Diagnosis and Extracurricular Activities(04:30) The Struggle for Self Acceptance(07:17) Finding Confidence and Modeling Plus Size Fashion(10:37) A Childhood of Dieting and SlimFast(12:14) The Rollercoaster Incident at Disneyland(14:49) Choosing Weight Loss Surgery(18:24) The Strict Gastric Bypass Diet(20:27) Navigating the Mental Aspects of Eating(22:30) Acid Reflux and Vagus Nerve Complications(29:43) Hitting Goal Weight and Losing Blood During Surgery(32:01) Expectations Around Loose Skin and Plastic Surgery(35:42) Overcoming Secret Self Hate and Changing Inner Dialogue(38:34) Building a Social Media Community(42:10) Viewer Questions and Navigating Weight Regain(49:16) Advice for Pre Op Gastric Bypass Patients(51:09) Rapid Fire Questions(54:43) Show Wrap Up and Announcements

Last week, Ethan posted an article to his SubStack that attracted a lot of attention. It had to be with the passing of someone he knew. It had to do with addiction. Due to the overwhelming response he received, he thought it best to focus on that topic this week. In this episode of LifeLONG, host Ethan Suplee opens up about his Hollywood rock bottom, his transition from a severe heroin and opiate addiction to binge eating, and his incredible weight loss journey. Joined by addiction psychiatrist Dr. Elisabeth Jordanby, this conversation explores the science of neuroplasticity, mental health, and how to rewire your brain for lasting recovery.(00:00) Introduction and Topic Change(01:07) Ethan's Descent into Substance Abuse(06:49) Parallels Between Drugs and Food Addiction(11:11) Hitting Rock Bottom vs. Hollywood Clichés(15:39) The Complexity of Managing Food vs. Abstinence(18:02) Dr. Jordanby on Addiction Circuitry and Mindfulness(27:03) Neuroplasticity: Rewiring the Brain and Changing Habits(30:41) Navigating Recovery with Supportive Partners(34:48) Understanding Biological Predispositions and Stigma(38:24) Q&A with Mike: Anxiety, Depression, and People Pleasing(45:07) Releasing Shame Through Vulnerability(51:01) Q&A with Ashley: Dopamine Hits and Self-Compassion(57:40) Final Advice and Helpline Resources

In this raw and incredibly vulnerable episode of LifeLONG, Ethan Suplee sits down with actor and longtime friend Tyler Labine to discuss the unvarnished reality of their weight loss journeys, addiction recovery, and the pursuit of sustainable fitness. From leaning into the funny fat guy trope in Hollywood to navigating the grueling complexities of sobriety and mental health, this conversation goes far beyond the scale to uncover what it truly takes to transform your life and mindset.If you are searching for authentic conversations about overcoming binge eating, breaking the toxic diet cycle, or finding a fitness routine you won't quit, this episode delivers.(00:00) Intro and How We Met (01:50) Being the "Big Guy" in Hollywood (05:17) Cracking the Facade: Relationships and Addiction (09:14) Hitting Rock Bottom and Finding Sobriety (15:22) Transferring Sobriety Lessons to Food Addiction (17:05) First Gym Experience and the Rebound (22:02) The Illusion of "Crushing It" and Romanticizing the Past (28:22) Finding Freedom Through Vulnerability and Podcasting (34:25) Daily Mindset, Habits, and Finishing Cycles (40:13) Q&A: Navigating Weight and Health with Kids (46:38) Q&A: Taking the "Clock" Away from Health Goals (48:08) Q&A: Chasing Fitness Metrics vs. Sustainable Training (52:45) Rapid-Fire Questions and Outro

Are you tired of jumping from one restrictive diet to another? In this episode, Ethan dives into the weight loss psychology and behavior change needed to build a sustainable weight loss journey. He sits down with Corey Little, a former champion bodybuilder turned weight loss coach who champions a realistic approach to health. If you've been struggling with your weight loss mindset, Corey explains why your focus should shift from restrictive diets and smoking guns to the gradual magic of daily habits. Whether you're wondering how to stop binge eating at night or how to fit cream-filled donuts into a real-life weight loss plan, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for everyday people.(00:00) Introduction: No "Good" or "Bad" Foods (02:06) Corey's Bodybuilding Background and Living at Extremes (07:19) Finding the "Magical Middle" and Sustainable Maintenance (09:07) Shifting Focus from Nutrition Science to Psychology and Behavior Change (12:18) Managing the Desperation for Rapid Weight Loss (15:09) Deprogramming the Diet Cult Mindset and the "Smoking Gun" Fallacy (20:54) Ditching the "Wagon" Mentality and Fitting Weight Loss into a Normal Life (26:14) The Power of Surrender and Overcoming the Arrival Fallacy (29:19) Audience Q&A: Elimination Diets and Establishing Simple Baseline Habits (36:17) Audience Q&A: The Importance of Adequate Rest and a Sleep Routine (40:41) Audience Q&A: Navigating Binge Eating with Non-Judgmental Curiosity (51:35) Audience Q&A: Shifting from Outcome-Obsessed Goals to Action-Focused Living (58:07) Rapid Fire Questions and Outro