Thomas DeLauer On How Intermittent Fasting Helped Him Lose 100 Pounds and Transform His Life

Today’s guest is Thomas DeLauer. Thomas reaches more than 15 million viewers monthly (on average) through his Youtube channel, where he translates experience and learning from his own health transformation utilizing intermittent fasting and other forms of nutrition into actionable steps for his dedicated community of nearly 3.4 million subscribers.   Today on the podcast, we discuss: how Thomas's challenging childhood inspired him to become the person and Father he is today, why intermittent fasting transformed his life and tips for fasting properly, Thomas's incredible weight loss journey (he weighed nearly 300 lb) and how he has overcome various obstacles in his life, the habits you should focus on for optimal health, how to break free from unhealthy patterns and much more.  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Where would Thomas be without fitness” 03:37 Experimenting with drugs as a kid 05:25 Thomas’s dysfunctional childhood 09:24 Being results oriented is tricky 11;40 What was school like? 15:24 Thomas becomes clinically diabetic 20:56 THIS moment inspired Thomas to lose 100 lb.  22:50 Intermittent fasting transformed his life 25:22 Dealing with self doubt  27:23 The relationship with his wife 31:43 The rest of his weight loss journey and becoming a content creator 36:21 Seeking validation through social media 38:12 Healing from his childhood 40:41 Being a Dad 43:25 The benefits of fasting and how to do it right 51:29 Ending the dogma in the online nutrition space 54:40 What people should pay attention to regarding their health Episode Resources: Thomas | Instagram, YouTube     ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.  SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov and https://www.samhsa.gov   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices