I had a deeply moving conversation with Stephen Campolo, whose transformation from an overweight teenager to a fitness coach reveals layers of complexity that most weight loss stories gloss over. With remarkable candor, Stephen shared his journey through restrictive dieting, competitive bodybuilding at 17, and his ongoing dance with binge eating - including a sobering wake-up call when his gallbladder nearly ruptured at 30. What struck me most was Stephen's ability to hold seemingly contradictory truths: the discipline required for physical transformation alongside the persistent challenge of food addiction. His evolution from chasing six-pack abs to advocating for holistic health was catalyzed by losing his mother to cancer at 52, redirecting his mission toward helping others avoid preventable health crises. Stephen's willingness to shatter the fitness industry's façade of perfection by openly discussing his struggles makes this conversation particularly powerful, offering a roadmap for anyone wrestling with their own relationship with food, body image, and self-acceptance.

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