From Big T To Fitness Phenom with Tony Drake

In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with Tony Drake—lifestyle transformation coach, former WWF wrestler, and the man who lost 130 pounds and dropped from ~40% body fat to ~6%—to unpack what actually drives sustainable fat loss and lasting metabolic health. Tony shares the pivotal mindset shift that forced “Big T” to die, how consistent training and nutrition rewired his identity, and how that transformation opened doors to wrestling with WWE/WWF and touring Japan—proving that real change starts when your daily habits match your purpose.

Together, they expose the modern “quick-fix” trap—fat burners, extreme calorie cuts, pill stacks, and influencer-driven shortcuts—and why reactive health (waiting for a scare like high blood pressure or a heart event) keeps people stuck in the cycle. Tony breaks down his coaching framework for busy professionals: purpose-first behavior change, weekly accountability, simple nutrition and movement fundamentals, and honest communication to defeat self-sabotage. If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting and want a practical roadmap to look great, feel great, live great, and give great, this conversation delivers the real playbook.