How Losing 300+ Pounds Became a Lifelong Mental Battle with @Ethan_Suplee ​

#weightlossjourney #pitmaster #fitnessSeason 3 of The Duce Raymond Podcast kicks off with a powerful and unfiltered conversation with Ethan Suplee — known for his roles in American History X, Remember the Titans, The Wolf of Wall Street, and My Name Is Earl. In this episode, Chef Duce and Ethan go far beyond the typical “before and after” transformation story and dive into what really happens after losing over 300 pounds. Ethan opens up about sobriety coming before weight loss, the mental battle that doesn’t disappear when the weight does, hitting 14% body fat and still feeling incomplete, and the hidden emotional toll of loose skin and identity shifts. They unpack the psychology of hedonic hunger, why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” can backfire, how sleep may matter more than the gym, and what sustainable nutrition actually looks like after decades of trial and error. From BBQ breakdowns and meal prep staples to VO2 max, longevity, fiber, cholesterol, and balancing Hollywood with health, this episode blends food, fitness, addiction recovery, and self-worth into one of the most honest conversations of the season. Ethan also shares insights from hosting his podcast American Glutton and writing his upcoming memoir. If you’ve ever chased a number on the scale, battled addiction, struggled with body image, or wondered why transformation doesn’t automatically bring fulfillment, this conversation is for you.00:00 – Identity, Food & Transformation1:14 – Beef Ribs, Brisket & Plate Cuts Explained3:46 – BBQ in New York vs. Florida vs. the Midwest6:05 – Meal Prep That Actually Works7:20 – “Weight Loss Is NOT the Finish Line”10:45 – The Devastating Doctor Visit That Changed Everything13:20 – The DEXA Scan That Should Have Felt Like Victory… But Didn’t15:10 – The Hidden Shame That Doesn’t Disappear After Weight Loss18:02 – Duce’s 11% Body Fat Reality Check20:42 – Loose Skin After Massive Weight Loss22:40 – Ethan Pushes Duce on Skin Surgery24:18 – The Biggest Misconception About Drastic Weight Loss27:30 – Why You Eat When You’re Not Hungry30:46 – Sobriety Before Weight Loss35:54 – From Keto & Crash Diets to Balance39:48 – Why Sleep Beats Steps & Lifting41:53 – Cardio, Aging, and Letting Go of Muscle44:53 – Meal Prep Without Obsession49:26 – Nuts, Calories & Keto Mistakes52:35 – The 30g Rule for Heart Health54:24 – Balancing Acting, Podcasting & Writing a Memoir58:15 – Brisket, Carbs & Overrated Advice1:02:18 – From American Glutton to Duce’s Wild RestaurantFollow Ethan Suplee on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethansuplee/American Glutton IG: https://www.instagram.com/AmericangluttonpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047395186681American Glutton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ETHANSUPLEEAMERICANGLUTTONX: https://x.com/EthanSupleeAmerican Glutton X: https://x.com/GluttonPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ethan_Suplee/videosTik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethan_suplee?lang=en Substack: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-glutton/id1490933138Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2b1LhRrfPMeTyX1RWczZUq?si=8aaa93a8d8e1419aIHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-american-glutton-53962438/Life Long with Ethan Suplee: https://2way.tv/ETHANSUPLEE/Website: https://www.americanglutton.net/Follow Us on SocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbabyrayscatering/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetbabyrayscatering   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetbabyrayscatering    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweet-baby-ray's-catering/?viewAsMember=true     Website: https://www.sweetbabyraysbbq.com/