Losing Weight & Gaining Followers w/ Coach Brendan Carpenter

Brendan Carpenter is a running coach and marathoner who lost 160 pounds. His story has been watched by millions on social media. Brendan shares his journey, his challenges as a creator, his new job, and the viral moments that led to him having a few hundred thousand followers on TikTok.

Did you know that our host Nelson also lost a whopping 130 pounds? This is an episode about personal creation – shedding weight to realize our dreams. Seeing what’s possible when we really put ourselves out there. From going on air with Ryan Seacrest to becoming a creator and getting signed to an agency, Brendan’s story is an experience that can serve as inspiration for us all.

Once I crossed that finish line it just like kinda completely changed my life. It’s not something I ever expected because, like I said, I was 360 pounds and I could not even run for a minute.
Brendan Carpenter

In This Episode:

Having that AHA moment when you know that you need to lose weight
How Nelson lost 130 pounds using the Bernstein Diet
Understanding caloric density
How did Brendan start running?
Life will take you where you want — if you just let it
Going on-air with Ryan Seacrest
Instagram versus TikTok – batch posting and knowing when to post
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
What is NOOM and mindful eating all about?
What does the future hold for Brendan?
Grow through what you go through