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How Mike Pridgen Lost 110 Lbs & Beat the "Fat Guy" Mindset | LifeLONG
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- LifeLONG with Ethan Suplee
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 3550
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Summary
In tonight's episode, Ethan Suplee sits down with weight loss coach Mike Pridgen to discuss the untold reality of long term weight loss success. While physical transformations get all the attention, Ethan and Mike explore why fixing your mind is the hardest part of a 100+ pounds down journey. From the anxiety of taking your shirt off in public to the truth about GLP-1 medications, this conversation dives deep into the sustainable fat loss habits required to truly keep the weight off. (00:00) Introduction & Mike's Viral Beach Video (03:04) Entering Maintenance & Shifting the Mindset (06:12) Fad Diets & Realizing Fat is a Symptom (11:00) Hitting Rock Bottom & Seeking Change (16:10) Consistency Issues & The Role of GLP-1 Drugs (20:08) The Search for a Magic Pill & Past Extreme Diets (25:06) Audience Q&A: Muhammad on Lyme Disease, GLP-1s, and Finding Peace (28:40) Audience Q&A: Jake on Bodybuilding After Weight Loss & Navigating Maintenance (37:08) Audience Q&A: Building Sustainable Habits for the First Week of Dieting (41:20) Audience Q&A: Ryan on Unhinged DMs & Navigating Fitness Trends (45:37) Becoming a Content Creator & Finding Happiness in the Present (51:23) Rapid-Fire Questions (57:45) Outro Want to be on a future episode? Register here to join the conversation: 2way.tv/ethan Don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube for clips, full episodes, and more! Lastly, you can send questions to [email protected] and we will ask them on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.