Fleeing 400: From Rock Bottom to Radical Resilience
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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