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The premise is simple and serious: health isn’t a finish line; it’s an ongoing practice. Ethan brings to this project what so few people in the “wellness” world do: lived experience, humility, humor, and a refusal to peddle shortcuts. LifeLONG will nurture honest conversations like no other about what it takes to build and maintain a healthier life. Each episode will blend real talk, audience participation, and practical tools: food, fitness, mindset, recovery, and community. Viewers can ask questions, share their own challenges, and shape the discussion in real time. The goal is not perfection, but progress. Not performance, but connection. LifeLONG also reflects the larger mission of 2WAY: to create thoughtful, substantive live programming that brings people together around ideas, challenges, and the hard work of self-improvement — all in real time, without a script. If you’re beginning a health journey, returning to one, or simply looking for a weekly moment of accountability, I hope you’ll join us for this first step.
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- 2 weeks ago54 min
How to lose over 200 pounds and completely change your life
In this episode, Ethan and Matthew use their collective wisdom and life experiences to answer the question of how to lose over 200 pounds and completely change your life. They talk about how finding a strong fitness community and learning how to properly understand portion control gave them the success they needed to lose over 550 pounds between the two of them on their respective health journeys.00:00 Introducing my new book, Glutton!01:21 How did experiencing childhood scarcity lead to food addiction and weight gain? 03:16 What was the dietary breaking point that led to the Aggregate Nutritional Density Index? 04:24 Was reaching 532 pounds the first time Matthew attempted to make a lifestyle change? 05:18 How does the ANDI scoring system rank foods from a Coca-Cola to bok choy? 07:34 Why does isolation increase overeating while community normalizes healthy portion control? 09:59 What happens when digital and analog scales cannot measure extreme body weight? 11:41 How does enduring physical suffering on a bike or in training build mental resilience? 13:13 How did Matthew's diet evolve from Paleo and strict macros to intuitive eating and tacos? 18:16 How does guilt change an individual's relationship with food after significant weight loss? 20:31 Why should everyone weigh their food for 100 days to understand fat and carbohydrate macros? 27:11 How does the emotional weight and body dysmorphia linger even after reaching 5% body fat? 28:25 How can meal prepping and AI tools simplify the exhausting process of weighing food? 31:43 Does delaying your first meal of the day help prevent obsessive thoughts about food? 34:43 How did a severe lower back injury force a transition from heavy powerlifting to hot yoga? 36:37 How did a fear of jogging evolve into running the Leadville 100 ultramarathon? 42:38 How can dropping into CrossFit gyms and joining run clubs help build a supportive fitness community? 45:13 Why should former athletes prioritize tracking daily steps over intense running when getting back into shape? 46:41 If forced to choose one lifelong exercise, why do walking, running, and hot yoga top the list? 48:35 What are the petty fitness complaints athletes still harbor despite reaching peak shape? 49:34 Should you track your calories forever or eventually trust your intuition after a year of measuring? 51:36 What are Matthew's rapid-fire fitness preferences and his ideal guilt-free cheat meal? Want to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago59 min
Translating nutrition science into practical advice | LifeLONG
In tonight's episode, Dr. Mike Ormsbee, executive director of Florida State University's Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine, is here to break down how to translate nutritional science into practical, everyday strategies for sustainable weight management. Introduction to Dr. Mike Ormsbee What do you study and do at the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine? How do we make performance nutrition useful for the everyday man? How do you formulate a long-term plan that can be maintained? Do lifestyle changes need to happen within a free-living environment to last? Does fat metabolism change with training? Does resistance training do the same thing as endurance exercise for fat burning? Which exercise is best for an overweight person looking to lose weight? What is one non-negotiable daily habit to optimize body composition? Does the protein in packaged store foods actually count? Do plant-based products accurately reflect protein grams and leucine thresholds? How do you maintain muscle while taking a GLP-1? Does eating protein before sleep help build muscle and burn fat overnight? When lifting, should you eat protein before, after, or both? Are protein bars worse for you than a protein shake? Is it better for women to lift weights or do lower impact cardio as they age? What is one exercise that everyone does but does not move the needle? Is it fine to eat fast-acting sugars before a long cardio effort? Quick Circuit QuestionsWant to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 6, 202650 min
How to maintain weight loss after losing 170 lbs | LifeLONG
Losing 170 pounds requires more than just a physical transformation; it demands a complete psychological overhaul. In this episode, Ethan and Lisa explore the unvarnished reality of extreme bariatric weight loss, starting with the failure of a lap band procedure and the transition to a highly successful Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. How switching from a failed lap band to gastric bypass resulted in a 170-pound loss Did gastric bypass surgery cause any long-term medical complications or vagus nerve issues? Is weight maintenance harder or easier when managing perimenopause at age 50? Navigating the unexpected reality of loose skin and undergoing four removal surgeries Why DEXA scans reveal the last 10 stubborn pounds are often just newly gained muscle How extreme bodybuilding preparation diets cause lasting psychological scale obsession Balancing strict calorie cutting with the enjoyment of dining out during maintenance The mental breaking point of hitting 320 pounds and facing public criticism Why lap band surgery fails when patients refuse to give up binge eating habits Reframing fitness goals from avoiding an early death to actively choosing life Why visualizing successful habits prevents a return to daily bad habits like diet soda How to soothe emotional grief and stress through meditation instead of food Why creatine monohydrate is the most scientifically backed supplement for muscle energy and cognitive function How to stop resenting naturally skinny friends who lack internal food noise How to handle the discomfort of seeing your heavier self in old photographs Which books provide the best frameworks for understanding nutrition and breaking dietary habits? The benefits of seven-minute AMRAPs, dry-scooping creatine, and choosing a lasagna last mealWant to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 29, 202649 min
Why 8 Months of Maintenance Beats Dieting | LifeLONG
Tonight, Ethan sits down with Lucas Dundas, a body recomposition coach who focuses on realistic, lasting changes and sustainable weight management. Whether you're searching for practical body recomposition tips, struggling with emotional eating, or wondering about the nuances of fat loss for women vs men, this conversation breaks down the actionable steps needed to succeed. Intro How did you get started coaching? How did you wind up in Norway? How do you approach clients who vaguely state they want a trainer? Is it hard to get people to change their fitness perceptions? How important do you find sleep to be for overall fitness? How specific do you want clients to be about what they want to achieve? Do you find getting clients into maintenance difficult and do you prioritize it? Does maintenance still require effort once you have reached your weight goal? What is the first step in unlearning food trauma and bad habits? How do you address emotional eating during client check-ins? How do you get a workout in when balancing a busy new job and family time? What is the biggest difference between how men and women should approach fat loss? How do you reset and succeed when you have steadily gained weight over the years? What is your favorite workout right now? How do you balance walking 15,000 steps a day with leg day recovery? What is your least favorite part of training? What is your go-to hype music for the gym? What is your post-workout snack? What is a high-volume food hack that everyone should try? What is your biggest motivator? What is the best advice you ever received on your journey? What would your calorie-free last meal on earth be?Want to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 22, 202659 min
How to Eat a Cheeseburger on a Diet | LifeLONG
Tonight, Ethan Suplee and 20-year fitness veteran Bonnie Lefrak tackle the physical and psychological hurdles of long-term weight loss, breaking down why sustainable weight loss is about deconditioning your mindset as much as it is about food. How do we break out of the cycle of demonizing carbohydrates? Why cutting carbs for a temporary water weight drop is a misleading formula for success How to beat the mental hurdles and guilt associated with eating carbs again What is the very first step for someone who has been heavy their whole life and needs a major transformation? Why establishing personal non-negotiables is far more effective than following vague diet rules How do you sell successful dieters on the reality and lifelong journey of weight maintenance? Should you count total carbs or net carbs when looking at food packages? How to successfully practice flexible dieting and negotiate eating a cheeseburger How do you stay motivated when you hate what you see in the mirror every day? How to challenge the external stories and circumstances that are impeding your progress Is a cheeseburger inherently bad because of the meat, the bun, or the toppings? What one piece of grocery store marketing jargon would you legally ban to make humanity healthier? Where should a woman start if she wants to build muscle but finds weightlifting daunting? Rapid fire answers covering favorite workouts, hype music, and liquid egg white protein hacksWant to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 15, 20261h 11m
He climbed a stair for EVERY follower he gained... and he gained a lot!
See how a viral challenge motivated this content creator to start his weight loss journey! Want to join the live tapings? Sign up at 2way.tv/ethan! Were you celebrated for your size as a kid? Did developing a sense of humor require genuine or feigned confidence? Feeling uncomfortable around fat people because it was like looking in a mirror How did you deal with colleagues who disliked you because of your weight? Was getting up in front of people to tell your story uncomfortable? The time Michael Jackson made me feel like I didn't fit in at Neverland Ranch What is a good way to approach someone to talk to them about their weight? What was the first step to change your lifestyle? Do you think a total lifestyle overhaul in a single weekend would have worked? When did the social media walking challenge come into the picture? Documenting your weight loss journey online creates profound accountability Confronting someone at the pool who was disgusted by a person's loose skin You will get further by finding an activity that moves you rather than forcing a generic workout The anxiety of never learning how to ride a bicycle as a child The greatest feeling in the world is knowing you finally made your father proud Where do you find the motivation to start when you are so overwhelmed? What are your favorite daily habits to stack? What exercise can you do if you are uncomfortable at the gym and bored by walking? What is your go-to healthy snack food that is tasty, salty, and crunchy? What is your favorite workout right now and your least favorite part of training? Using an air fryer is a food hack that will fix everything and elevate your meals What is the best advice you have ever received on your journey? If there are no rules and we are not dieting, what are we going out to eat in Austin?Want to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 1, 202655 min
Surgery realities, exercise habits, and mental resilience | LifeLONG
In tonight's episode, Ethan sits down with content creator Dez Mize to unpack her incredible 160-pound bariatric weight loss journey. From being diagnosed with hypothyroidism as a child and trying countless diets, to facing a turning point at Disneyland at 298 pounds, Dez candidly shares the struggles that led her to choose gastric bypass surgery. They go beyond the physical transformation to explore the mental health challenges of overcoming secret self-hate and shifting internal dialogue. If you're looking for honest insights about weight loss surgery recovery, dealing with loose skin, or how to love yourself at every stage of your health journey, this is the episode for you. Intro Childhood Hypothyroidism Diagnosis and Extracurricular Activities The Struggle for Self Acceptance Finding Confidence and Modeling Plus Size Fashion A Childhood of Dieting and SlimFast The Rollercoaster Incident at Disneyland Choosing Weight Loss Surgery The Strict Gastric Bypass Diet Navigating the Mental Aspects of Eating Acid Reflux and Vagus Nerve Complications Hitting Goal Weight and Losing Blood During Surgery Expectations Around Loose Skin and Plastic Surgery Overcoming Secret Self Hate and Changing Inner Dialogue Building a Social Media Community Viewer Questions and Navigating Weight Regain Advice for Pre Op Gastric Bypass Patients Rapid Fire Questions Show Wrap Up and AnnouncementsWant to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 25, 202659 min
Weight Loss, Sobriety, and the Psychology of Addiction | LifeLONG
Last week, Ethan posted an article to his SubStack that attracted a lot of attention. It had to be with the passing of someone he knew. It had to do with addiction. Due to the overwhelming response he received, he thought it best to focus on that topic this week. In this episode of LifeLONG, host Ethan Suplee opens up about his Hollywood rock bottom, his transition from a severe heroin and opiate addiction to binge eating, and his incredible weight loss journey. Joined by addiction psychiatrist Dr. Elisabeth Jordanby, this conversation explores the science of neuroplasticity, mental health, and how to rewire your brain for lasting recovery. Introduction and Topic Change Ethan's Descent into Substance Abuse Parallels Between Drugs and Food Addiction Hitting Rock Bottom vs. Hollywood Clichés The Complexity of Managing Food vs. Abstinence Dr. Jordanby on Addiction Circuitry and Mindfulness Neuroplasticity: Rewiring the Brain and Changing Habits Navigating Recovery with Supportive Partners Understanding Biological Predispositions and Stigma Q&A with Mike: Anxiety, Depression, and People Pleasing Releasing Shame Through Vulnerability Q&A with Ashley: Dopamine Hits and Self-Compassion Final Advice and Helpline ResourcesWant to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethanDon't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more!Lastly, you can send questions to ethansupleeshow@2way.tv and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About LifeLONG with Ethan Suplee
The premise is simple and serious: health isn’t a finish line; it’s an ongoing practice. Ethan brings to this project what so few people in the “wellness” world do: lived experience, humility, humor, and a refusal to peddle shortcuts. LifeLONG will nurture honest conversations like no other about what it takes to build and maintain a healthier life. Each episode will blend real talk, audience participation, and practical tools: food, fitness, mindset, recovery, and community. Viewers can ask questions, share their own challenges, and shape the discussion in real time. The goal is not perfection, but progress. Not performance, but connection. LifeLONG also reflects the larger mission of 2WAY: to create thoughtful, substantive live programming that brings people together around ideas, challenges, and the hard work of self-improvement — all in real time, without a script. If you’re beginning a health journey, returning to one, or simply looking for a weekly moment of accountability, I hope you’ll join us for this first step.
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