Journey to Ironman with Scott King

Have you ever faced what you believe to be an insurmountable obstacle? Scott King's highest weight was 552 pounds. Scott set a "unicorn goal" for himself, and through training for an Ironman, he has lost over 200 pounds and undergone an incredible transformation. His story is incredibly inspiring and I know you'll enjoy this episode.

 

What we discussed:

 

• His weight loss journey, unhealthy habits, and deciding to train for an Ironman (1:34)
• Redefining health and body positivity (8:58)
• His journey with overcoming hopelessness and how his life has significantly changed through weight loss and an increase in healthy activity (12:59)
• The impact of weight loss on the quality of life and mental bandwidth (18:43)
• The desire to be a healthy role model for his daughters (23:31)
• His nutrition protocol (26:39)
• Simplifying meal choices (31:07)
• Macronutrient distribution and recovery for an Ironman athlete (36:54)
• The importance of setting goals and sharing your story with others (40:56)
• Taking small steps towards a large goal, and setting new goals instead of dwelling on past failures (44:57)
• Encouraging healthy nutrition habits in his children (47:49)
• Accountability (50:53)

 

Where to learn more about Scott's journey:

 

• YouTube

 

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