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Tonya Spanglo & Chef Rich Eaton | Discover the Secrets to Weight Loss Surgery

Season 4, Ep. 164

Tonya Spanglo, a 45-year-old woman from Oklahoma, lost an impressive 230 pounds after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery in December 2019. She has gained popularity on TikTok with over 1.2 million followers, where she shares her weight loss journey and recipes that helped her transform her body. She recently revealed tips for enjoying holidays without compromising your weight loss progress.


Chef Rich Eaton is a highly experienced chef and food safety instructor who has been in the industry for over 45 years. Despite his expertise, Rich faced a significant challenge in his life. He was morbidly obese and at risk of serious health issues. The scale in his doctor's office could barely handle his weight of 575 lbs. However, Rich's story is one of incredible transformation and resilience.


Rich's lifelong struggle with weight was a result of using food as a coping mechanism. It was his way of dealing with feelings of insecurity, depression, and a sense of not belonging. Having moved around a lot, he often felt unwanted and unloved, leaving a void that food seemed to fill.

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