# From 450 Pounds to the Continental Divide Trail — Josh Murphy & Dr. Andrew Koutnik | LifeLONG

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Published: 2026-03-31T18:02:31+00:00
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## Resource

Want to join the show live and just hang out with Ethan and Co.? Zoom isn’t just Q&A. It’s your all-access pass to LifeLONG: see some pre-show prep, stick around after we stop recording, and connect with the crew and other viewers. Get your personalized link here 👉 2way.tv/ethansuplee What happens when your life changes… and the plan doesn’t hold? This week on LifeLONG, Ethan sits down with Josh Murphy—who went from nearly 450 pounds to losing over 200 pounds and hiking more than 2,000 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail. Now, he’s preparing for his biggest challenge yet: the Continental Divide Trail. Nearly 3,000 miles, border to border. But this conversation isn’t just about weight loss or endurance. It’s about what comes after transformation—when the identity you thought would define you falls away, and you have to build something new from scratch. Joined by Dr. Andrew Koutnik, a researcher focused on metabolism and how the body adapts to stress, training, and major physical change, we explore what’s happening beneath the surface—especially around weight loss, obesity, and long-term health. This is a conversation about change, identity, and what it really takes to keep going when things fall apart. -- About the LifeLONG Show: LifeLONG is where practical health meets real life. Hosted by Ethan Suplee, the show builds on his signature honesty and grit with the 2WAY twist: a live, interactive community sharing what’s working, what’s not, and what keeps them going. About Ethan Suplee: Ethan Suplee is an acclaimed actor ("Remember the Titans," "American History X," "My Name is Earl") and the creator/host of the hit podcast American Glutton. Following his own widely recognized health transformation, he has become a trusted voice on fitness, nutrition, and mindset. LifeLO…

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