In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Alex Porro to discuss his extraordinary 240-pound weight loss journey and the decade of discipline it took to keep it off. Alex opens up about the mental and physical battles of obesity, his experience with bodybuilding, skin removal surgery, and the emotional conversations he’s had with family about health and longevity.From fad diets to sustainable change, Alex shares raw, practical insights on transformation, maintenance, and living a healthier life without extremes.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:20 – Alex’s transformation and weight loss journey 01:33 – Hitting rock bottom and first steps toward change 04:25 – Building confidence and entering the gym 10:13 – CrossFit, bodybuilding, and maintenance 14:47 – The dangers of bodybuilding culture 18:09 – Life after competitions and finding balance 23:52 – Supporting friends and family on their journeys 28:23 – Diet experiments and GLP-1 medications 30:12 – Emotional talk with his parents about health 31:10 – Skin removal surgery and recovery struggles 38:42 – Documentary on Amazon Prime 46:59 – Behind the scenes of “Skin Deep” 51:53 – Looking ahead: the future of weight loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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