FoodAddictionRecoveryWeek-DAY 8 |The Ugly Side of Addiction Recovery w/ Tim Kaufman of Fat Man Rants

[@Janet_Price]

I listen to Tim over and over again! He is so inspirational and life affirming. It's not the goal, it's the habit.........

[@Bluebell1275]

Ooh I love this saying and wowww soooo true!

[@latonyadover3588]

He was fantastic! That is real life! Please add another week of addiction. This is so helpful. I really need to hear more about food addiction from real people! Not a doctor who has never been fat. Doctors are good intermittently. You know!

[@cheryllewis1697]

First do no harm to self or others has a corollary. Those who self harm necessarily harm others because we are all connected. It’s very inspirational to hear a story like this which demonstrates that we can be way out on the edge and still be able to choose to come back.

[@catherinekasmer9905]

His biggest mistake tips really rang true fir me! Thanks!

[@mikefixac]

Hey Tim, I would have thought you were "too far gone" too. Hearing your comeback is almost unbelievable. Just amazing the power of plants, exercise, and the love of family. Thank you, so so inspirational. Two points I loved in Tim's talk: If you rationalize your problem, that can be a sign of addiction--and 2. We never recover but we're in rocovery our whole lives.

[@CathrinCatherine]

it’s my fourth time listening to Tim’s presentation and it’s just pure gold. THANK YOU, CHEF AJ, for giving these wonderful people (like you!) this amazing stage to get their beautiful messages out into the world!

[@nancycolon67]

Ive been following FatManRants in FB for several years. I went to high school with Tim. His presentation is off the charts, as is his transformation. When I go back to our hometown. I try to get to his restaurant. God bless Heather and your family and God bless Tim.

[@MSKCCooke]

Phenomenal. Tim, thank you for being you. And thank you for sharing!

[@Fatmanrants]

Thank you all for the kind words! You make me feel special

[@CHEFAJ]

Our pleasure!

[@katiemaguire9073]

My neice is really on the precipice, I am sending this to her. Thank you so very much for telling your story.

[@katiemaguire9073]

You are!

[@LindaR423]

I never get tired of hearing Tim Kaufman's story. It's just SO inspiring.

[@tamihoenig2914]

I'm so glad to see Tim on Chef AJ! It was thanks to Tim and Heather that I went WFPB 4 years ago. I will be forever thankful to them for that.

[@Fatmanrants]

Thank you so much Tami!

[@carolweston8056]

Omg! Chef AJ , Tim is fantastic! I learned so much!!!! You definitely need to get him on your next summit. Thankyou so so much. A lot of life lessons. Thankyou Tim for sharing.

[@loriledner6528]

Sooo inspirational- best talk ever !!!!

[@debbikozak9263]

Great presentation and amazing story! Very inspirational.

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suzannekazmiruk183]

Love that his students are informed about addiction from someone who’s been there and succeeded in kicking it ❤

[@dianadesilva4877]

This video was awesome! Habits are better than goals, make a lot of sense. Thanks!

[@zoethefrenchgirl2996]

Wow this video made me so emotional I cried so much and thought about my own addictions and about life and death and transformation. Thank you so much Chef AJ for having Tim on and thank you Tim for sharing your story and thoughts. I'm really inspired to change.

[@renatapeters3681]

This guy is wonderful.

[@missiris1234]

Tim is a wonderful speaker with a great story to tell. Thanks AJ

[@feuerlocke535]

Wow! What a story, what a transformation! 💚 Thank you AJ and Tim for your work and for sharing this to us! Greetings from Germany

[@CHEFAJ]

Greetings!

[@greyhnd001]

This made me so happy to hear I actually got tears in my eyes. Wonderful story.

[@adelealkaabi9088]

Inspirational! Thank you for doing this series because I was feeling like WFPB worked for everyone but me…these talks are very helpful

[@CHEFAJ]

You are so welcome!

[@lindacharlene46]

Absolutely beautiful. A great speaker with great information. Thank you, Tim!

[@changeyourlifepennyharris8032]

This is absolutely amazing! It touches every part of my life!

[@amyfullmer5047]

Favorite interview! I learned so much. Thank you AJ and Tim.

[@lizziedripping71]

Thank you very much for this interview. Brilliant. This resonates fully with me. There is always more to learn 😆

[@nazokashii]

Tim is just so lovely, what a presentation! So many great phrases and sayings :) thank you so much

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nataliemesbah1639]

Exercise is an addiction when it becomes an obsession and when you disregard the negative effects it has on your body. I’m not an expert but I know people who are exercise addicts and it’s not health that motivates them, it’s fear.

[@malaynaschulthies1087]

I've watched so many of your programs I couldn't count but this is the one I liked the most where you're interviewing others. Anything with Dr. Barnard will find me watching...he's hilarious!! Way to live Tim Kaufman 👏

[@plant-basedlouise4805]

So glad I went back to listen to Tim's interview. He is so inspirational and charming!

[@Linda211]

What an incredible story, Tim. I lost count of how many times I got emotional listening to it, but I'm so glad you chose life. Sometimes all it takes is the right person to deliver the right word to change your (my) mind, and you just did that for me. Thank you for the many messages (I received) that were embedded in your story. Thanks Chef AJ for having Tim on your channel.

[@Itsunclegabby]

Who was in charge of his pain management? Whoever that was, they should be behind bars. My eyes nearly popped out and rolled off my desk hearing how much unnecessary narcotics were introduced to his system. Fentanyl is already 80-100 times more potent than Morphine; he was already at the top of the mountain with that narcotic, so any painkiller they administered in addition to that would be absolutely useless. I am so sorry you were mislead and treated this way, but I'm so glad you've made your way out of that Hell.

[@LebecEgirlSews]

What an amazing interview! So inspiring

[@kristinesjostedt4183]

Tim, your story is so inspirational to me! I connect so well with the ease of making excuses for not suceeding. I I do it more often than I should, then kick myself the next day for being in the same spot as I was the day before. Again...your story inspires me to get on the right track. Thank you!🙂

[@lucinawhitney2839]

Thank you so much Cheff AJ! Thank you for bringing such an inspirational person to talk about the struggles of food addiction, and the possibility of overcoming and conquer your own weaknesses when it becomes to food. Thank you both 💓

[@debbiefodor7088]

An awesome presentation! Tim, you are an amazing guy. Congratulations on rising above your addictions.

[@LordandSaviourJesusChrist]

Thank you so much you both!! It's a lifetime struggle. Very true. This interview is very encouraging. God bless you both. Greetings from europe.

[@biddyde123]

Wow! This was amazing.

[@giselaswanberg3]

What an inspiring story. I am very teary right now. Tim you are such an inspiration 😊

[@janetrush8340]

Tim is awesome. So motivational, just what I need to keep going.

[@donaldortiz7011]

thank you for presenting this story. Tim´s lesson on the ugly side of addiction is so true. I have struggled with food addiction for years and what he has to say about controlling it is so real. Tim´s willingness to share is story and what he has learned is an inspiration. Tim you are a special guy!!!

[@cheryllewis1697]

I admit I have no power over doughnuts. I am resigned to just always having to limit their access to me. Which is really limiting certain people’s access to me and certain social services and events access to me. Which means I have to seek out more appropriate and supportive social situations. Which is good for me. So doughnuts (and cupcakes, cookies, pastries) give me important information about social opportunities and encourage me to choose wisely.

[@magigurl755]

This is such an amazing interview ty so much!

[@janekemp3093]

This story has really helped me today, thank you so much!

[@demesrvl6761]

This was amazing. Beyond amazing! It's the first video I've ever stopped so I could take notes. Doug Lisle is interesting and has great info, but I don't feel love coming from him. I feel love coming from Tim. It feels like he wants for me what he got for himself, and there are some deep, deep revelations in this. Thank you so much for making this video free to the public!!

[@CHEFAJ]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anitahamlin2411]

Plants 4-ever! Great interview!

[@shellyweber3635]

Wow; amazing story! Can relate on a lot of aspects! Kudos to him for doing this and overcoming so many obstacles

[@lucylu9530]

What a powerful journey. Thank you for sharing😀Congratulations 👏👏👏👏

[@theoldlefthander]

Chef A.J. you're amazing. Thanx for bringing us such incredible stories of such inspiring people. ❤️

[@CHEFAJ]

My pleasure!

[@timb7626]

Great Story!! Thank You BOTH 🙏🙏👌👌👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@katiemaguire9073]

So inspiring! Thank you for having him as your guest!

[@magalissantiago2817]

Wow what an awesome and humble person.

[@Julia-xd7dq]

Encouraging. Hope to see him back on your channel

[@judehall2220]

What an inspiring story!

[@angier2858]

Getting a drink of milk without technology or tools! So true, the neighbors would freak, the smell alone would be too much. A great example of common sense, thank you for this!

[@tonivandyke]

Thanks AJ and Tim = I loved this interview. Tim, I don't have a weight or health problem and even so I was energised by your talk . . . so real ! ! !

[@donnaweir7745]

George Clooney look alike! Congratulations on your journey!

[@hannambailey]

What an inspiration ❤

[@ptireland]

I couldn't walk a marathon if someone was chasing me with a flaming pitchfork. He says he never saw a fat deer, etc. but Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, Cows, etc. are all eating plant based diets. How much of his spine damage happened as a result of him doing ultra marathons and stuff like that?

[@SheilaMiller-n6m]

Those animals came to be from our Creator in those sizes. They didn't become fat or large animals from over eating or being addicted to food. Perhaps you're trying to find a home in his story to excuse your behavior or lack of? You can get on a good path once you dont self sabotage 💙

[@SheilaMiller-n6m]

The free 80recipe cookbook doesntcome up. The site is not safe it says. Any idea how to get it Chef AJ? Tjis guy is amazing and I'd live to see his recipes!! Thank you for this interview!

[@greyhnd001]

Thanks! I never give money to videos.

[@CHEFAJ]

THANK YOU!!!

[@bethany_russell]

😭🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ inspiring!!!

[@natalieamore8195]

Shared

[@cantstoplion]

🧡

[@lezliehlke607]

Thanks!

[@billdublewhopper3064]

Does Tim have any thoughts on heart disease and the WFPB life?

[@dancingshadows5422]

Is there any advice you could give to those who started the vegan diet and experience bad bloating? Ty