B.J. Keeton of Geek Fitness on Losing 150 Pounds, Mental Health, & Problems with Time Travel

Nerds and geeks now how to get things done. And BJ is a certified geek.

A few years ago, BJ topped out at over 300 pounds. But after a trip to Harry Potter World in Florida, BJ realized something needed to change.

First, he started with diet, then he got serious about running. And a few years later, BJ lost over 140 pounds. Then he decided to create Geek Fitness to help other geeks discover how to improve their health.

But it hasn't been an easy road for BJ. Geek Fitness has done well, but last year an injury sidelined him and since then, he's been suffering from anxiety and depression.

So, BJ joins me to nerd out on our favorite movies, comics, and games. But he also joins me to discuss mental health, fitness, and my arch nemesis, running.

In this episode we discuss:

Thinking we’re unique snowflakes

His struggles with lifting

Wizarding world of Harry Potter

Losing weight without exercise

Why running

Heart disease and family history health problems

Self-destruction and anxiety

How he’s worked through his anxiety issues

Lying on the floor and listening to Dashboard

Problems with time travel

DBZ, Star Wars, Buffy, and more

Learning to be yourself online

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