From 660 Pounds to Fighting for Life: Ethan Benard’s Journey

American Glutton

Health & Fitness

4.9 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of American Glutton, Ethan Suplee sits down with Ethan Benard, a 26-year-old on a remarkable weight loss journey. From being 200 pounds at age nine to surviving a life-threatening battle with COVID at over 600 pounds, Benard opens up about the turning points that reshaped his perspective on life. He shares the struggles of losing and regaining weight, finding purpose, and building a sustainable path forward.

With raw honesty and inspiration, Bernad discusses discipline, setbacks, resilience, and the mindset shift that fuels his transformation. This conversation is heartfelt, motivating, and a must-listen for anyone seeking change.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:01 – Introduction

01:25 – Childhood weight struggles

02:06 – Mental health and neglect

02:26 – Hospitalized with COVID

05:04 – Near-death experience sparks change

10:06 – Life after hospitalization

12:34 – Physical pain of extreme weight

17:46 – New mindset and motivation

19:00 – Losing 100 pounds naturally

23:18 – Starting to walk and record progress

24:16 – Social media growth and support

27:05 – Walking 10,000–20,000 steps at 500 pounds

28:44 – Long-term weight and fitness goals

33:29 – Doing it without weight loss surgery

38:22 – Loose skin and surgery reflections

42:39 – Rethinking goal weights

49:37 – Body composition and goals

53:49 – Skin removal surgery considerations

57:21 – Commitment to natural weight loss

59:25 – Building a supportive team

01:01:52 – Documenting the journey

01:03:55 – Closing remarks

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