Lean With Plants How Andrew lost 120 pounds eating only potatoes! (Spudfit interview)
Apr 4, 2021
Andrew Taylor, who lost 120 pounds eating only potatoes, shares his surreal experience and discusses the trials and tribulations of various weight loss methods. He explores epiphanies and motivation for change and explains how a potato diet helped him overcome food addiction. The podcast also delves into the relationship between identity and weight loss goals, the decision to eat only potatoes for a year, and the power of consistency in personal growth.
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The Pizza Relapse
- Andrew Taylor, driven by a desire for his son to avoid his unhealthy lifestyle, tried various diets, including a month of healthy eating.
- However, he relapsed with a pizza binge, realizing his food addiction mirrored alcoholism, leading him to explore a radical solution.
Self-Awareness as a Catalyst
- Andrew's realization about his son's potential future and his food addiction demonstrates a high level of self-awareness.
- This self-awareness was key to his decision to change, even after multiple failed attempts.
Finding Your 'Why'
- Find a strong motivator for change, even if it's not related to having kids.
- Making the pain of staying the same greater than the pain of change is crucial for lasting transformation.