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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