''I Lost 100 Pounds Eating Real Food and Walking Every Day'' — Brandon Miller Proves Modern Ancestral Living Works

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Ever feel like the diet world is more about hype than health? Brandon did too. At just 18, he lost over 100 pounds but not in a way he’s proud of. From crash diets and starvation tactics to going full carnivore, he experimented with every extreme. The result? Temporary weight loss, chronic gut issues, and a deep disconnection from what it really means to be healthy.

Now 23, Brandon is thriving. He’s a remote trainer, a nutrition student, and an outspoken advocate for balance in a world of dietary extremes. In this episode, we dive into how he healed his gut, rebuilt his mindset, and found lasting health through consistency, self-awareness, and rejecting diet dogma. If you’ve ever been confused by conflicting health advice, you’ll walk away with clarity and confidence to create your own path.

Brandon’s story starts with a rapid 110-pound weight loss at age 18 through restrictive eating and over-exercising. It worked but left him feeling worse than before. He turned to keto and then carnivore to manage IBS, but hit a wall with heart palpitations and weight gain. Eventually, he rebuilt his diet from the ground up, reintroducing whole foods one by one, and discovered a lifestyle rooted in experimentation, sunlight, movement, and personal agency. Today, he lives in Florida, trains clients online, and studies nutrition, all while staying grounded in what truly matters.

Why This Matters to You

Feeling stuck in the wellness world, wondering why nothing seems to stick? You’re not the only one. Brandon’s been there, bouncing between extreme diets, chasing results, and still feeling off. His story shines a light on what’s really missing: balance and biofeedback.

Ever find yourself drained from trying to eat “perfectly”? Gut issues, low energy, food guilt, it’s exhausting. Brandon shares how letting go of extremes and focusing on what actually felt good turned everything around for him.

Are you asking yourself, “Why isn’t this working?” even though you’re doing everything “right”? That was Brandon too. The breakthrough came when he stopped following internet hype and started listening to his own body. That’s when the real transformation began.

Do you believe health is just about food? Think again. Brandon reveals how sunlight, movement, sleep, relationships, and mindset all play a huge role and how ignoring them keeps you stuck.

Ready for a more grounded, less stressful approach to health? This episode offers exactly that: a mindset shift toward balance, personal agency, and practical tools you can actually use.

Actionable Advice

Stop chasing quick fixes. Brandon learned the hard way that losing 100 pounds fast created long-term problems. Sustainable weight loss takes time and that’s a good thing.

Experiment with food reintroduction. Instead of fearing entire food groups, try reintroducing foods slowly to identify what works for your gut and energy levels.

Prioritize whole foods over dogma. Meat, fish, eggs, fruit, and some vegetables now make up Brandon’s core diet and he feels the best he ever has.

Protect your mental health online. Don’t take social media backlash personally. Brandon emphasizes the power of unplugging and building support in real life.

Balance bioindividuality with research. Be willing to read the science but also respect your own lived experience. Health isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Brandon began his health journey as a teenager desperate to lose weight, dropping over 100 pounds through extreme calorie restriction and misguided advice. That path led to gut issues, fatigue, and a toxic relationship with food. Determined to heal, he explored keto and carnivore, only to discover those extremes came with their own consequences. Today, at 23, he’s found balance, living in Florida, training clients remotely, studying nutrition, and thriving on a whole-foods lifestyle grounded in self-awareness, science, and sustainability.

Links and Resources to Explore

Brandon Miller’s Instagram

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Every journey to health is unique but it’s easier when you stop trying to “fit in” and start tuning in. This episode will help you shift from dietary extremes to grounded self-trust. Hit play, soak up Brandon’s wisdom, and take your next step toward sustainable wellness.