EP082: Overeating is an Uncomfortable Comfort

The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience

Drew welcomes George Bryant, aka the Civilized Caveman. George candidly shares his life journey which includes a rocky upbringing, battles with low self-esteem and bulimia, almost losing his legs, PTSD and being hit by a car during a triathlon in Hawaii. But don’t be fooled, this is not a sad story. During a tour of duty in Afghanistan, George came upon a book that changed his life forever. Inspired by that book George wrote, The Paleo Kitchen, which is a New York Times bestseller. He now inspires people through his Hugs and Bacon membership community and provides paleo recipes on his website.

Key Takeaways:

[11:48] George describes his early relationship with food as ‘eating his emotions’.

[18:11] George became obsessed with bodybuilding while in the Marine Corps, which led to a bad case of Compartment Syndrome.

[27:05] After almost losing his legs and 9-months of physical therapy, George completed a triathlon.

[28:40] From 2004-2008, George just can’t seem to catch a break.

[32:57] How finding paleo changed George’s life.

[37:34] People use food as a form of escapism and is a reflection of how they feel about themselves.

[43:49] The 5 “A’s” to overcome any adversity.

[54:49] How you view food is how you view your life.

[1:00:29] Hugs and Bacon Tribe.

[1:09:24] The Lightning Round

Sponsors:

DNX Meat Bars

Organifi Green Juice - 20% off if you use this link

Four Sigmatic - 10% off if you use this link

Dollar Workout Club

Mentioned in This Episode:

Civilized Caveman Cooking

Hugs and Bacon Membership Community - Free 14 day trial

The Paleo Kitchen

@CivilizedCaveman on Twitter

Transform with Drew’s Fit2Fat2Fit 6-month Program

Fit2Fat2Fit

Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E

Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook

Fit2Fat2Fit Book

Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit

Email Drew: [e-mail]