What does it really mean to start over without punishing yourself? Ethan Suplee sits down with Paige Dorian to unpack the emotional and psychological weight of restarting, whether it is after the holidays, a setback, or yet another failed plan. Ethan speaks candidly about crash diets, the illusion of quick fixes, and why weight loss is something to manage, not cure.

Together, they explore sustainable habits, realistic readiness, and the importance of support and accountability. This conversation is a grounded reminder that real change comes from compassion, not extremes.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 Starting Over and January Resets

02:05 The Gloom of Restarting

06:38 Why Crash Diets Fail

09:31 Sustainable Change vs Quick Fixes

12:17 Mindless Eating and Awareness

14:57 Exercise and Unrealistic Expectations

19:36 The Readiness Formula

24:03 Weight Loss vs Life Improvement

26:01 Accountability and Support Systems

30:55 Managing Weight for Life

36:44 Broadening the Goal Beyond Weight

42:19 Compassion, Guardrails, and Self Control

48:00 New Year Perspective

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"What diet should I do?" It is one of the most common questions Ethan receives. In this solo episode, Ethan sits down to address the complexities of starting a weight loss journey. He shares his personal history with extreme diets, explaining how reducing responsibility with food initially helped him gain control.

Ethan discusses the psychological benefits of diet breaks, the reality of loose skin, and the dangers of scale obsession. He emphasizes that whether you choose keto, veganism, or calorie reduction, the key is finding a sustainable long term plan.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

0:00 The "What Diet Should I Do?" Question

1:17 Extreme Diets and Initial Goals

2:43 Reducing Responsibility with Liquid Diets

4:47 The Trap of Yo-Yo Dieting

5:50 Reintroducing Carbs and Food Intolerance

7:37 Diet Plateaus and Metabolic Adaptation

9:45 The Importance of Maintenance Periods

11:28 Maintenance is Still a Diet

13:17 Handing Power Over to Someone Else

14:38 Finding the Right Approach for You

15:45 Using Extreme Diets as a Mental Reset

17:34 The Reality of Loose Skin

18:48 Overcoming Scale Obsession

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What really drives sustainable weight loss, and why do so many popular diets fail people long term?

Ethan sits down with Tony Bloom to unpack the confusion, frustration, and misinformation surrounding modern diet culture. Drawing from personal experience and years in the fitness industry, Tony explains why no single diet is magic, how social media amplifies bad nutrition advice, and why communication and individualization matter more than dogma.

Ethan reflects on his own history with keto, calorie fear, and chasing the “right” answer, revealing how mindset and adherence shape real results. This episode cuts through noise and ideology to focus on what actually works for humans in the real world.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

• Meeting Tony Bloom
• Escaping Diet Fads
• Ethan’s Keto Experience
• Why Diets Become Dogma
• Individualization Matters
• The Map Is Not Reality
• When Simple Answers Fail
• Wanting to Hear the “Right” Answer
• Changing Your Mind Is Hard
• Weight Loss vs Health Debates
• Language and Definitions
• What a Calorie Really Is
• Why Calories Trigger People
• The Mental Game of the Scale
• Preference vs Truth
• The White Coat Problem
• Trust, Credentials, and Reality
• Adherence Over Ideology
• Final Takeaways

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