Episode 167 - The 100 Pound Weight Loss War with James Rice

You don’t wake up 300 pounds overnight. But one day, you walk
into a store, try on a triple XL shirt… and it doesn’t fit. That
was James Rice’s moment. The moment he realized his health had
quietly spiraled out of control.


But what followed wasn’t just a weight loss journey—it was a
complete reinvention.


In this episode, James opens up about what really led to his
transformation at 52 years old. A career-ending injury. Divorce.
Losing his business. Facing down diabetes. And the hardest part?
Admitting he needed help.


James went from nearly 300 pounds to stepping on stage at 150
pounds, shredded, and winning a national transformation contest
affiliated with Arnold Schwarzenegger. But what made his story
powerful wasn’t just the fat loss. It was what he gained along
the way: energy, purpose, confidence, and a reason to lead
others.


We talk about the raw realities of starting over in midlife,
setting new boundaries, breaking a sugar addiction, and how
becoming “selfish” with your health might be the most selfless
thing you can do for your family.


This one hits deep, especially for guys who think it’s too late
to turn things around.


James proves it never is.








Timestamps:


08:05 - Childhood, sugar, and the slow creep of weight gain


10:18 - The knee injury that became an excuse


13:18 - Life at 23-40


16:41 - Setting boundaries with work, family, and health


22:10 - The Miami Beach wake-up call and a shirt that didn’t fit


28:10 - The sugar detox nightmare and early struggles


35:07 - What the first 12 weeks of workouts really looked like


38:50 - From gym member to bodybuilding competitor


40:46 - How he lost weight during COVID


46:14 - Competition day and the supportive community


52:12 - Meeting Arnold Schwarzenegger and finding purpose


56:17 - The importance of community in transformation


1:01:06 - James's books: "Transform Yourself" and "The 100 Pound
War"








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James’ Books:





- Transform Yourself: A Pump Club Story – How a
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- The 100 Pound War – Lessons, mindset shifts,
and raw reflections for anyone trying to take their life back





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