At *Ketobiography*, we spotlight real people creating real change through low-carb living, and today's guest is no exception. Tim Mallien returns to share the next chapter in his remarkable transformation.

After first appearing on *Less of Me Success Stories* over a year ago, Tim found himself slipping back into unhealthy habits. But instead of staying stuck, he hit pause, recommitted to his health, and took consistent action, shedding nearly 100 pounds in the process.

In this deeply honest episode, Tim opens up about his second "rock bottom," letting go of toxic habits like sugar addiction and scale obsession, and finding strength through accountability, community, and carnivore-based simplicity. From shirt sizes to mindset shifts, Tim’s journey is one of humility, grit, and inspiring change.

Chapters 

00:00 – Welcome Back, Tim Mallien 

02:01 – Recap: Last Year’s Struggles and Turning Points 

04:45 – Rock Bottom, Again: The Wake-Up Call at 361 lbs 

07:50 – A 94-lb Loss and New Milestones 

10:22 – Letting Go of Toxic Habits: Sugar & the Scale 

13:30 – Accountability and Speaking Up When You’re Struggling 

17:42 – The Day the Shirts Didn’t Fit: Warning Signs 

20:25 – “Whose Pants Are These?” – Rediscovering Size 34 

23:50 – Student Support & Talking Keto in the Classroom 

27:00 – Why NSNG and Carnivore Worked This Time 

30:05 – Daily Discipline: Tricks, Tactics & Goal Adjustments 

34:00 – Legacy and Motivation: Changing for His Son 

36:40 – Why Quiet Often Means Someone’s Struggling 

40:00 – Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 

- What led Tim to regain weight after initial success 

- How he finally broke the cycle of sugar addiction and denial 

- The tools and timing that made his recommitment stick 

- Why community, honesty, and low-carb structure matter 

- How he lost 94 lbs and is closing in on 100 

- How setting realistic goals prevents mental sabotage 

- The power of vulnerability, accountability, and role modeling 

Key Insight: 

"I traded being a slave to sugar for being a slave to the scale. Now I’m free of both—and I’m not going back." – Tim Mallien

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