Former 'My Name Is Earl' star Loses 200 Lbs After A Bet - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-27-2011, 04:52 PM

Former My Name Is Earl star Ethan Suplee has quietly lost a staggering 200lb over the last 11 years.

And now the 34-year-old has revealed his weight loss secret.

The American actor apparently avoided fad diets and surgeries, instead turning to exercise to transform his body.

'I ride road bikes,' he told TMZ. 'I wear Spandex and everything.'

Suplee's gradual weight loss has been apparent for several years, but when he stepped on the red carpet last October to promote his film Unstoppable, there was no denying there had been a significant transformation.

Swapping the baggy tracksuits of old for a slimline pinstripe suit, he looked incredible.

Thumbs up: The 34-year-old, pictured here in 2009, steadily lost the weight over 11 years by riding his bicycle

His decision to transform his body stemmed from a bet he made with director Kevin Smith that he would lose more weight than him in ten years after filming comedy hit Mallrats.

Ethan won the bet.

The funny man got his first big break into acting when he landed a role in Smith's black comedy, alongside his fellow My Name Is Earl cast mate, Jason Lee.

He then went on to appear in two more Smith films, Chasing Amy and Dogma.
Funny man: In My Name Is Earl he played Earl's younger brother Randy Hicky alongside actor Jason Lee

Funny man: Ethan played the younger brother of Jason Lee's character in the popular show My Name Is Earl

The New York-born actor has also starred in American History X, Remember The Titans, and Boy Meets World, and played Johnny Depp's drug dealing partner and pal Tuna in the hit film, Blow.

In My Name Is Earl he played Earl's younger brother Randy Hicky.

The show also starred actress Jaime Pressly who played Joy, the trailer trash ex-wife of the main character Earl.

The television comedy ended in May 2009 after running for four seasons.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...#ixzz1Hppq5HOL

R.jsheedy · 03-27-2011, 09:02 PM

that DID NOT come from riding a bike for 10 years... No way!!!

yankeesrj12 · 03-28-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by R.jsheedy

that DID NOT come from riding a bike for 10 years... No way!!!

It's possible. If you do no exercise for your entire life and then decide to start riding a bike, it could help. Since he did it for ELEVEN YEARS (

) it would for sure help over time.

Adamantium · 03-28-2011, 06:09 PM

I was watching some season four episodes of "Boy Meets World" and Ethan was REALLY overweight. He got thinner in time for "My Name Is Earl" and it appears he's lost even more weight. Good for him.

ThomasE · 01-24-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

I was watching some season four episodes of "Boy Meets World" and Ethan was REALLY overweight. He got thinner in time for "My Name Is Earl" and it appears he's lost even more weight. Good for him.

That is great. I remember him on Boy Meets World. His signature line was "I have to be alone with my thoughts". LOL.

03-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Former 'My Name Is Earl' star Loses 200 Lbs After A Bet Former My Name Is Earl star Ethan Suplee has quietly lost a staggering 200lb over the last 11 years. And now the 34-year-old has revealed his weight loss secret. The American actor apparently avoided fad diets and surgeries, instead turning to exercise to transform his body. 'I ride road bikes,' he told TMZ. 'I wear Spandex and everything.' Suplee's gradual weight loss has been apparent for several years, but when he stepped on the red carpet last October to promote his film Unstoppable, there was no denying there had been a significant transformation. Swapping the baggy tracksuits of old for a slimline pinstripe suit, he looked incredible. Thumbs up: The 34-year-old, pictured here in 2009, steadily lost the weight over 11 years by riding his bicycle His decision to transform his body stemmed from a bet he made with director Kevin Smith that he would lose more weight than him in ten years after filming comedy hit Mallrats. Ethan won the bet. The funny man got his first big break into acting when he landed a role in Smith's black comedy, alongside his fellow My Name Is Earl cast mate, Jason Lee. He then went on to appear in two more Smith films, Chasing Amy and Dogma. Funny man: In My Name Is Earl he played Earl's younger brother Randy Hicky alongside actor Jason Lee Funny man: Ethan played the younger brother of Jason Lee's character in the popular show My Name Is Earl The New York-born actor has also starred in American History X, Remember The Titans, and Boy Meets World, and played Johnny Depp's drug dealing partner and pal Tuna in the hit film, Blow. In My Name Is Earl he played Earl's younger brother Randy Hicky. The show also starred actress Jaime Pressly who played Joy, the trailer trash ex-wife of the main character Earl. The television comedy ended in May 2009 after running for four seasons. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...#ixzz1Hppq5HOL
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R.jsheedy Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2008 Posts: 1,035	that DID NOT come from riding a bike for 10 years... No way!!!

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Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,820	I was watching some season four episodes of "Boy Meets World" and Ethan was REALLY overweight. He got thinner in time for "My Name Is Earl" and it appears he's lost even more weight. Good for him.