At *Ketobiography*, we spotlight real people creating real change through low-carb living, and today's guest is no exception.Ā TimĀ Mallien returns to share the next chapter in his remarkable transformation.
After first appearing on *Less of Me Success Stories* over a year ago,Ā TimĀ 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,Ā TimĀ 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,Ā Timās journey is one of humility, grit, and inspiring change.
ChaptersĀ
00:00 ā Welcome Back,Ā TimĀ MallienĀ
02:01 ā Recap: Last Yearās Struggles and Turning PointsĀ
04:45 ā Rock Bottom, Again: The Wake-Up Call at 361 lbsĀ
07:50 ā A 94-lb Loss and New MilestonesĀ
10:22 ā Letting Go of Toxic Habits: Sugar & the ScaleĀ
13:30 ā Accountability and Speaking Up When Youāre StrugglingĀ
17:42 ā The Day the Shirts Didnāt Fit: Warning SignsĀ
20:25 ā āWhose Pants Are These?ā ā Rediscovering Size 34Ā
23:50 ā Student Support & Talking Keto in the ClassroomĀ
27:00 ā Why NSNG and Carnivore Worked This TimeĀ
30:05 ā Daily Discipline: Tricks, Tactics & Goal AdjustmentsĀ
34:00 ā Legacy and Motivation: Changing for His SonĀ
36:40 ā Why Quiet Often Means Someoneās StrugglingĀ
40:00 ā Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement
What Youāll Learn in This Episode:Ā
- What ledĀ TimĀ to regain weight after initial successĀ
- How he finally broke the cycle of sugar addiction and denialĀ
- The tools and timing that made his recommitment stickĀ
- Why community, honesty, and low-carb structure matterĀ
- How he lost 94 lbs and is closing in on 100Ā
- How setting realistic goals prevents mental sabotageĀ
- The power of vulnerability, accountability, and role modelingĀ
Key Insight:Ā
"I traded being a slave to sugar for being a slave to the scale. Now Iām free of bothāand Iām not going back." āĀ TimĀ Mallien
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