American Glutton

What’s the truth about cheat meals or cheat days, and do they actually help or hurt your progress? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Paige to break down the psychology behind “cheating” on a diet and why extreme restriction often backfires.
He explains how vague cheat days can derail consistency, shares a more sustainable approach to eating, and outlines how to include comfort foods without losing control. Ethan also dives into portion control, long term adherence, and building a plan you do not need to escape from.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Cheat Meals Explained
Why Diets Need “Cheats”
The Problem With Cheat Days
All-Or-Nothing Thinking
Sustainable Eating Approach
Portion Control Over Restriction
Comfort Food Without Overeating
Managing Cravings Long-Term
When To Reintroduce Foods
Final Takeaways on Cheat Meals

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Could your indoor environment be the hidden obstacle to your health goals? Ethan sits down with Dr. John La Puma to discuss his research on the Indoor Epidemic. They dive into why humans spend ninety-three percent of their lives inside and how seventeen minutes of daily nature can boost longevity. The conversation covers the science of morning light, screen addiction, and the critical role of strength training when using GLP 1 medications.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Episode intro
00:13 John La Puma Joins the American Glutton Podcast
01:30 The Art of Food vs. Functional Energy
05:20 The Stress of the Professional Kitchen
06:38 Transitioning From Medicine to Food
07:34 Ethan's History With Fad Diets
10:00 The Connection Between Soil and Health
15:00 Screens as the New Ultra Processed Food
16:39 The Minimum Effective Dose of Nature
19:23 Defining Green and Blue Spaces
22:24 Reversing Myopia and the Sky View
24:50 Using Morning Light to Reset the Body
26:56 The Glymphatic System and Brain Cleaning
30:14 How Environment Dictates Behavior
33:17 The Healing Power of Hospital Greenery
34:21 Green Exercise and All Cause Mortality
38:21 How Trees Improve the Immune System
40:01 The Role of GLP 1 in Weight Management
43:59 Preventing Muscle Loss on Weight Loss Drugs
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What if the weekends are the reason your progress keeps slipping?

Ethan sits down with Paige Dorian to break down why unstructured weekends can derail even the most disciplined routines. He shares practical strategies for maintaining consistency, from planning meals ahead of time to navigating social events, travel, and family obligations without losing momentum. Ethan also challenges the idea that weight loss is just about willpower, reframing it as a matter of structure and preparation.

If you’re serious about staying on track long term, this conversation will shift how you approach your weekends.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Why weekends derail progress
01:14 Creating structure for weekends
03:31 Travel, disruption, and planning ahead
05:17 Meal prep and staying consistent
06:44 Weight is a result, not the problem
09:43 Observing how others actually eat
12:30 The myth of a slow metabolism
15:35 Addressing the real root of weight gain
17:41 Handling social events and weekends
20:30 Taking breaks from triggering habits
23:44 Managing busy schedules with kids
27:18 Planning ahead vs reacting in the moment
29:18 Weekend stress and increased hunger
30:34 Getting back on track after slipping
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What does it really take to get comfortable being uncomfortable? Ethan sits down with Ken Rideout to unpack the role of discipline, discomfort, and mindset in building a better life. They explore why chasing comfort can quietly hold you back, and how leaning into challenge can reshape your identity over time. Ethan reflects on the practical side of growth, from daily habits to long-term perspective shifts, offering a grounded and honest take on what real change looks like.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Introduction
Ethan Meets Ken Rideout
The Comfort Trap
Reframing Discomfort
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Identity and Habit Change
The Reality of Long-Term Growth
Practical Discipline Strategies
Mindset Shifts That Stick
Closing Thoughts
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Why does hunger feel so overwhelming when you are trying to change the way you eat? In this episode, Ethan Suplee sits down with Paige Dorian to explore the psychology and physiology of hunger.

Ethan shares how years of dieting and weight struggles taught him that many people misunderstand their hunger signals. The conversation breaks down the difference between real physical hunger and the habits, emotions, and cues that often drive us to eat.

Ethan also discusses the mindset shifts that helped him build a healthier relationship with food. For more insights and updates from Ethan, subscribe to his newsletter here: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/subscribe

The Hunger Question
Misreading Hunger Cues
What Hunger Actually Feels Like
Hunger Hormones Explained
Learning to Sit With Hunger
Accepting Discomfort While Dieting
Real Hunger vs Conditioned Hunger
Final Thoughts on Managing Hunger
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