Crash Diets Don’t Work — Here’s What Does

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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