American Glutton

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Planning Your New Year Dec 30, 2024

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In this episode, Paige and I dive into the meaning of New Year’s resolutions and discuss how to create sustainable changes instead of short-term fixes. From finding your forever plan to balancing fitness and nutrition, we share practical tips to embrace responsibility and achieve lifelong health and happiness.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Introduction
00:08 - New Year Greetings
00:14 - The Significance of January 1st
01:40 - Avoiding Unrealistic Resolutions
04:13 - Lifelong Health vs. Short-Term Goals
05:33 - Different Approaches to New Year Goals
09:14 - Tailoring Goals to Your Life
12:26 - The Flaws of Fad Diets
16:47 - Starting a Forever Plan
22:39 - Recognizing Trigger Foods
31:08 - Planning Beyond Kickstarts
42:19 - Joining a Gym
47:31 - Finding Your Fitness Purpose
50:03 - Higher Purpose in Health
52:18 - Community and Support

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Christmas Special: A mash up of our most popular Q&A's! Dec 23, 2024

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Topics include overcoming plateaus, weight training strategies, sugar elimination diets, maintaining weight while building muscle, and creative healthy recipes. Plus, tips for navigating food at Disney and working out with injuries. Tune in for practical advice and insights!

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The Myth of a Cheat Day Dec 16, 2024

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In this episode of American Glutton, we explore the myth of the "cheat day" and why it often undermines long-term success. Ethan discusses sustainable eating habits, rejecting rigid structures, and finding balance. Tune in for actionable insights and personal anecdotes that challenge traditional dieting norms and inspire a healthier relationship with food.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Episode Introduction
00:34 - The Concept of Cheat Day
04:00 - Why Cheat Days Don’t Work
10:53 - Framing Cheating as Self-Sabotage
15:19 - The Importance of Sustainable Plans
24:00 - Breaking Free from Restrictive Structures
31:24 - Understanding Your Relationship with Food
42:43 - Finding Moderation and Long-Term Success
50:05 - Reflections on Personal Growth

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From Surgery to Ultra Marathon in 6 Months Dec 09, 2024

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6 months after a skin removal surgery, she ran an ultra marathon

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(00:02) Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Goals

(09:12) Continuous Growth and Self-Improvement

(18:50) Training for an Ultra Marathon

(32:15) Journey to Enjoying Distance Running

(38:02) Strength Training and Body Composition Transition

(46:51) Protein Intake and Dietary Strategies

(53:49) Support System in Fitness Journey

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From Champion Gymnast to Advocate: Jennifer Sey's Journey of Resilience Dec 02, 2024

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Ethan has a deep life conversation with former athlete Jennifer Sey about how she overcame an eating disorder and body dysmorphia after leaving the world of gymnastics and ultimately founding her own company.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Episode Intro
(00:30) Gymnastics Abuse and Career Evolution
(13:58) Personal Growth Through Adversity
(19:35) Parenting Priorities and Resilience
(24:31) Leftist Disillusionment and Cancel Culture
(38:56) Navigating Corporate America and Gender Identity
(46:40) Cultural Evolution and Individual Identity
(59:54) Challenging Gender Norms and Human Rights

#Gymnastics, #Abuse, #LarryNassar, #ToxicCulture, #Athletes, #Healing, #PTSD, #EatingDisorders, #ImposterSyndrome, #Feminism, #Motherhood, #COVID-19, #Parenting, #SanFrancisco, #CancelCulture, #CorporateAmerica, #GenderIdentity, #XXXYAthletics, #CulturalEvolution, #HumanRights

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Staying on Course Over the Holidays Nov 25, 2024

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On this episode of the American Glutton Podcast, we dive into the food-heavy celebrations that define our holidays, from Halloween candy to Thanksgiving feasts and everything in between. We question how these events became so focused on indulgence and share personal anecdotes about the struggle to maintain dietary goals amidst the tempting spreads.

Thanksgiving always presents its own set of challenges, and this year we're arming you with strategies to navigate the table with grace. Whether it's intermittent fasting, mastering portion control, or simply finding a method that fits your lifestyle, we emphasize that there's no universal answer. The key is making rational decisions and avoiding the traps of extreme dieting—those guilt-induced gym sessions can do more harm than good. We also touch on the emotional significance of food traditions and how our personal stories play into the larger narrative of holiday eating.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Episode Intro
(03:00) Navigating Holiday Binge Eating Challenges
(18:57) Navigating Thanksgiving Indulgence and Balance
(31:21) Overcoming Overeating
(37:23) Navigating Holiday Food Traditions
(51:12) Being the Best Version of Myself

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Healthy Aging with Annie Murray Nov 18, 2024

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Fitness trainer Annie Murray talks about how to reset your metabolic age, that the key to long term health is losing fat and building muscle, and more importantly, that it is never too late to start! Tune in for actionable tips and inspiring insights.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 - Episode Intro

00:40 - Welcome to the Podcast

01:32 - Can You Build Muscle at Any Age?

03:03 - Annie’s Journey into Fitness

09:18 - The Importance of Building Muscle

15:44 - Starting a New Fitness Journey

24:01 - Slowing Down for Better Results

30:19 - Launching an Online Fitness App

35:16 - Breaking Bad Habits for Good

44:34 - It’s Never Too Late to Start

45:34 - Closing Thoughts

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What's The Deal with Protein? Nov 11, 2024

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How important is protein on your weight loss journey and for overall health? Ethan shares his thoughts on this and so much more in today's episode.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Episode Intro

(00:40) Fitness and Travel Discuss Exercise Goals

(02:04) Protein for Weight Loss

(16:12) Navigating Protein Sources and Diet Adjustments

(31:08) Challenges of Weight Loss Surgery

(36:52) Struggles With Weight Loss Diets

(49:02) Prioritizing Lean Protein for Weight Loss

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Excess Skin Surgery and More with Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rady Rahban Nov 04, 2024

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Renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Rady Rahban, returns to American Glutton. Dr. Rahban is dedicated to enabling his patients to have the self-image that they choose to create for themselves and today, he shares his thoughts on that and so much more. Ethan also asks Dr. Rahban about the changes he has seen in his practice since the rise in GLP-1 medicine usage.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

- (00:00) Episode Intro

- (00:53) Family, Friends, and Changing Times

- (10:12) The Reality of Loose Skin

- (23:55) Facial Surgery and Weight Loss Transformations

- (36:48) Weight Loss Medications and Complications

- (48:42) Loss of Control and Eating Behaviors

#ChangingTimes, #FamilyDynamics, #WeightLoss, #LooseSkin, #EmotionalStruggles, #ExcessSkin, #HolisticPlanning, #WeightLossJourney, #WeightLossMedications, #Semaglutides, #CosmeticSurgery, #WeightLossPeptides, #FacialSurgery, #SocialMedia, #SurgicalTechniques, #WeightLossSolutions, #EthicalConcerns, #TransformativeHealthInterventions, #LosingControl, #Indulgence, #EatingBehaviors

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Maintenance Phases and Staying Healthy on The Road with Comedian Danny Polishchuk Oct 28, 2024

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Ethan is joined today by Danny Polishchuk; Comedian, Actor and Writer. Danny talks about his diet and exercise routine, meal prep, and staying healthy on the road.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

(00:00) Episode Intro

(01:50) Comedy, Cancel Culture, and Identity

(13:58) Healthy Living Habits and Weight Loss

(20:53) Self-Reflection and Healthy Choices

(35:17) Healthy Eating Habits

(45:13) Protein Powder Ice Cream Experiments

(49:42) DIY Low-Calorie Ice Cream Experiments

#Comedy, #CancelCulture, #Identity, #HealthyLiving, #WeightLoss, #Dr.Mike, #Walking, #MealPrep, #FastFood, #ProteinPowder, #IceCream, #Culinary, #Toronto, #NewYork, #Dieting, #Keto, #MilkAlternatives, #ProteinIceCream, #Low-Calorie, #Recipes

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