From 660 Pounds to Fighting for Life: Ethan Benard’s Journey

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Ethan Benard, a 26-year-old on a remarkable weight loss journey. From being 200 pounds at age nine to surviving a life-threatening battle with COVID at over 600 pounds, Benard opens up about the turning points that reshaped his perspective on life. He shares the struggles of losing and regaining weight, finding purpose, and building a sustainable path forward.With raw honesty and inspiration, Bernad discusses discipline, setbacks, resilience, and the mindset shift that fuels his transformation. This conversation is heartfelt, motivating, and a must-listen for anyone seeking change.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:01 – Introduction01:25 – Childhood weight struggles02:06 – Mental health and neglect02:26 – Hospitalized with COVID05:04 – Near-death experience sparks change10:06 – Life after hospitalization12:34 – Physical pain of extreme weight17:46 – New mindset and motivation19:00 – Losing 100 pounds naturally23:18 – Starting to walk and record progress24:16 – Social media growth and support27:05 – Walking 10,000–20,000 steps at 500 pounds28:44 – Long-term weight and fitness goals33:29 – Doing it without weight loss surgery38:22 – Loose skin and surgery reflections42:39 – Rethinking goal weights49:37 – Body composition and goals53:49 – Skin removal surgery considerations57:21 – Commitment to natural weight loss59:25 – Building a supportive team01:01:52 – Documenting the journey01:03:55 – Closing remarks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.