In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with fitness trainer and former dancer Noah Valinsky for a powerful conversation about mindset, movement, and sustainability in health. They dive into the realities of fitness, from reframing hunger and discipline to the importance of structure, organization, and finding what works for you.

Noah shares insights from his personal journey in entertainment and fitness, while Ethan reflects on his own path of transformation. Together, they highlight the balance between discipline, flexibility, and enjoyment in living a healthier life.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:03 – Introducing Noah Valinsky

00:21 – Fitness as a lifestyle, not a phase

01:07 – Demands of dance and athletic training

03:32 – The body as a “dumb meat sack”

07:01 – Controlling thoughts and reactions

10:30 – Factory settings vs modern life

12:54 – Finding sustainable fitness approaches

16:42 – Mindset and framing challenges

18:24 – One step at a time vs instant change

21:24 – Structure, organization, and success

22:49 – Awareness, willingness, preparedness

25:59 – Preparation and readiness in practice

27:26 – Knowing your limits and alternatives

30:08 – Tools, peptides, and diet fads

33:52 – Bodybuilding, legs, and recovery

36:42 – Pivoting when plans don’t work

39:27 – Fitness as individual sustainability

42:02 – Carbs, diet changes, and psoriasis

46:22 – Balance, flexibility, and family

49:55 – Traveling with food and preparation

53:20 – Sustainability and long-term balance

55:14 – Strength, health, and true fitness

56:04 – Closing thoughts

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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

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In this episode of the American Glutton Podcast, Ethan Suplee and Paige Dorian dive into the realities of sustainable health, fitness, and weight loss. They reflect on the post-summer reset, the pitfalls of crash diets, and why long-term change requires more than quick fixes or bursts of motivation.

Ethan shares candid insights from his own journey—battling cycles of extreme dieting, the lure of shortcuts, and the hard truth about building habits that last. From small, manageable adjustments to the psychology of effort and reward, this conversation is both practical and deeply relatable.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 – Summer reset and gym culture

05:51 – Small changes over perfection

10:21 – The problem with perceived effort

19:40 – Building a foundation for sustainable change

24:41 – Radical change vs. slow progress

31:59 – The truth about lasting lifestyle shifts

37:31 – Debunking fad diets and “quick fixes”

41:45 – Why desperation leads to relapse

45:31 – Consistency as the real path to transformation

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