In this episode, I share how living in different parts of the USA—especially Texas—completely threw off my digestion, appetite, and body composition, despite staying active and eating relatively well. It’s a personal story with broader lessons about food environments and fat loss.
In this solo episode, I share my personal experience with American food culture as a European who studied, travelled, and lived in the USA—especially the unexpected digestive chaos I faced during my 10-week stay in Texas. From shocking portion sizes and hyper-sweetened cereals to a complete shift in walkability and environment, I break down how these differences impacted my body, my fat gain, and my overall health—even while staying active and eating relatively balanced. I also reflect on how New England felt completely different, and why so many Americans are unknowingly fighting an uphill battle with their food environment. If you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated by your own digestion, portion control, or progress… this one might hit close to home.
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Timestamps:
00:15 Why I’m sharing this story and what it’s really about
02:04 My background as a European living and travelling in the US
05:39 Burger King in NYC and portion-size shock
06:55 Cookie Crisp in the US vs UK—why it was inedible
08:08 Bulking in Boston and massive Chinese takeout portions
09:47 The Texas experience: digestive chaos from day one
12:08 Why it lasted all 10 weeks and what happened when I flew back
14:16 Vermont: why I lost weight despite partying and smoking
15:00 Texas: why I gained weight despite working out consistently
16:20 I’m not saying American food is bad—just very different
17:07 Questions I still wonder about (cereal sweetness, portion norms)
21:35 Final thoughts for Americans frustrated with their health
22:10 My free 14-day fat loss Kickstarter and how it helps