Reinventing Chef Rich

Reinventing Chef Rich This isn’t a diet—it’s a new way of thinking, eating, and living. From 575 lbs to a life rebuilt — one mindset shift, one meal, one habit at a time.

Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching helps real people rebuild habits, fuel their bodies, and win the mental game with no-BS strategy and real accountability. I’m Rich Eaton — chef, food safety instructor, Certified Nutrition Coach, and founder of Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching and Now We're Cooking. After 45+ years in the food world and a lifetime battle with morbid obes

ity, I hit 575 lbs and was staring down the end. Food was comfort, escape, and survival — until I decided it had to become fuel, purpose, and freedom. I earned a spot in a 12-week personal training program, joined a weight-loss community, and eventually had gastric bypass surgery in 2020. I fought through every mental and physical barrier, shed 350 pounds, rebuilt my relationship with food, removed excess skin, and reinvented my life from the inside out. Now, I help others do the same. At Breaking Barriers, I coach people who are tired of starting over — teaching mindset mastery, real-world nutrition, and sustainable habits without shame, gimmicks, or restriction. And through Now We’re Cooking, I share reinvented comfort foods and 250+ healthy recipes that prove you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to build a healthier life. I don’t preach perfection. I teach persistence, honesty, discipline, and self-belief — because if I can break the cycle, anyone can. Change your mind, change what matters.

01/03/2026

Who doesn’t love pizza?
The problem? Traditional pizza can blow your calorie budget faster than one extra slice “just to even it out.”

I kept seeing posts about cottage cheese crust pizza and thought, alright… let’s FAFO.

Here’s the deal 👇
🍕 Whole pizza: ~798 calories
💪 Protein: ~90 grams

Eat the whole thing. Eat half. Eat a quarter.
You’re in control — it fits your calorie budget, not the other way around.

Was I skeptical? Absolutely.
Is it perfect? No.
Is it solid? Yep. 8/10 — would eat again.

And this is exactly what Breaking Barriers is about:
Building a better mindset around food.
Stopping the “good food vs bad food” nonsense.
Finding ways to make the foods you love work for your goals instead of against them.

If you’re staring down what feels like an insurmountable amount of weight to lose — you don’t have to do it alone.

👉 DM me or comment below and let’s see how we can start breaking some barriers together, just like I’ve done with hundreds of others.

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01/02/2026

Making food your family loves and staying on a weight-loss journey can feel impossible.
But not with this one.

This Chicken & Dumplings recipe is
✔️ Fast
✔️ Inexpensive
✔️ Easy
✔️ Family-approved (aka no one complains)

Winter comfort food matters. Feeling warm, cozy, and satisfied keeps you consistent — and consistency beats perfection every time.

Chicken & Dumplings is straight-up comfort food.
The kind that warms you from the inside out and keeps you full on those cold winter nights — without blowing up your goals.

If you love comfort food but thought you had to give it up to lose weight… good news: you don’t.

👉 Follow, share, and comment if you want recipes that work in real life.
👉 Need help on your weight-loss journey? DM me or comment below and let’s talk.

Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching is here to help.
I’ve lost 375+ pounds, and I’m a Master Mindset & Nutrition Coach ready to help you do this the right way — for good.





01/01/2026

Five years ago, I didn’t make a New Year’s resolution—I made a promise to myself to save my own life. At over 600 pounds, I knew if I didn’t change, I wouldn’t be here much longer. Today, I’ve lost over 375 pounds, written 8 recipe books, become a Master Mindset & Certified Nutrition Coach, and dedicated my life to helping others do the same.

This isn’t just about losing weight. It’s about becoming happier, healthier, more confident, and finally believing in yourself again. Weight loss is simply the side effect of powerful mindset change.

If you’re 50, 100, 200+ pounds overweight… I’ve walked your path and I’ll walk beside you every step of the way. Give Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching a try — you won’t be disappointed.

Drop a comment or send me a DM today. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow isn’t promised. Let’s change your life now.

12/31/2025

Winter weather calls for food that warms you from the inside out…
This bowl does exactly that.
Just a touch of heat from the green chilis.
Loaded with ground chicken.
Packed with protein.
72 grams per serving.
Yeah… it’s a heater. 🔥

Listen—if you’re on a weight loss journey and it feels impossible, I get it.
I’ve walked that road. I’ve stumbled on it. And I’ve conquered it.
I’ve lost over 373 pounds, and now I help people do the same — the right way, the sustainable way, without the nonsense.

This is what Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching is all about:
Real results. Real strategy. Real support.
Not quick fixes. Not gimmicks. Not “maybe someday.”

I’m a Master Mindset Coach and Nutrition Coach, and I’m here to walk WITH you while you lose the weight and finally keep it off.

If you need help in your journey, drop a comment and hit me up. Let’s talk. Let’s make change real.

12/27/2025

Who doesn’t love Mac & Cheese?
And who thinks they can’t have their favorites and still lose weight?

Wrong.
You absolutely can.

Any food can fit into a calorie deficit — and when you reinvent recipes the right way, they fit even better. That’s what we do inside Breaking Barriers… real food, real life, real results. No misery, no “diet prison,” no giving up comfort food.

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👉 If you struggle with sustainable long-term weight loss, drop a comment or message me privately.
Breaking Barriers is here to help you finally get the weight off — and keep it off.





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Holidays roll around, and it’s really easy to get lost in all the noise and the busyness. But the holidays are also this...
12/25/2025

Holidays roll around, and it’s really easy to get lost in all the noise and the busyness. But the holidays are also this perfect time to reflect and set your mindset for what’s ahead. We’re not talking about making some fluffy resolutions that you’ll ditch by mid-January. We’re talking about actually deciding how you want to show up for yourself in the new year.

Think about it like this: you’ve got a fresh chapter coming up. The holidays can be a moment to recharge, to appreciate how far you’ve come, and then to get crystal clear about where you’re heading. It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress. It’s about saying, “All right, I’m going to walk into this next year with a mindset that I’m going to own my choices, own my habits, and take the reins on what I want to build.”

So go into the new year with that straightforward clarity. Let the holidays be a time to recharge and then step forward ready to take on what’s next, no nonsense.

12/21/2025

Going to a friend’s house this holiday season?
Good news — you don’t have to give up dessert to stay on track.

You can enjoy the holidays and your goals at the same time. This recipe is delicious, fast, easy to make, and perfect to bring along so you never feel like you’re “missing out.”

No all-or-nothing mindset. No guilt. No nonsense. Just smart choices and a better plan.

💥 I’ve lost 373 pounds and I STILL eat dessert.
💥 That’s exactly why I created Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching — to teach people how to actually live while losing weight.

If you need help on your weight loss journey, message me. I’ll help you stop starting over every Monday and finally get traction.

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👉 Save this for when the party season hits

12/20/2025

🥶 Cold weather = Comfort Food Season

When the temperature drops, the body doesn’t just crave food…
It craves comfort. Warmth. Something that feels like a hug from the inside out.

Beef Stew, you say?
Pure comfort in a bowl. 🍲
Rich broth. Tender beef. Veggies that melt in your mouth.
The kind of meal that reminds you food is meant to be enjoyed… not feared.

And here’s the truth:
You can lose weight, enjoy delicious food, and still feel satisfied.
You don’t have to starve. You don’t have to “suffer.”
You just need a smarter approach.

If you’re struggling with your weight loss journey and need guidance, accountability, and real-life strategies that actually work…
My Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching is here for you.

I’ve personally lost over 373 pounds using the same mindset, strategies, and structure I teach every day.
If I can change my life… so can you. 💪

👉 Follow for more real talk, guidance, recipes, mindset shifts, and support.
👉 Message me if you’re ready to finally do this the right way.

12/19/2025

FREE Kickstart Call – Let’s Actually Get You Moving Forward

If you’ve been stuck, frustrated, or “trying to figure it out yourself” for way too long… it’s time to talk to someone who gets it and has walked the hard road himself.

This free call is a real conversation — not a sales trap, not a lecture, and not a motivational buzz that fades in 24 hours. Just clarity, direction, and a plan.

What we’ll cover on the call:
🔴 Where you are right now vs where you actually want to be
🔴 What keeps derailing you (and why it keeps happening)
🔴 Simple, realistic next steps so you can stop guessing
🔴 Whether Breaking Barriers is the right fit — zero pressure, just honesty

What Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching is all about:
🔴 Mindset coaching so you stop self-sabotaging and constantly restarting
🔴 Nutrition guidance that fits real life — not starvation, not weird rules, not misery
🔴 Structure, accountability, and support so you’re not doing this alone
🔴 A proven approach focused on sustainable change — physically, mentally, emotionally

It’s free. It won’t waste your time. And the only thing it threatens… is your excuses.

If you’re serious about changing, let’s talk.

Comment CALL or send me a message and we’ll get you scheduled.

12/19/2025

🎄 How to Get Through the Holidays Without Blowing Your Progress 🎄
The holidays aren’t the problem. Losing control is. Here’s how you handle it:

🔥 1️⃣ One Plate Rule
Fill one plate, sit down, enjoy it. If it doesn’t fit on the plate, it doesn’t need to fit in your stomach.

🔥 2️⃣ Protein & Veg First
Lead with protein. Load up some veggies. Control hunger before it controls you.

🔥 3️⃣ Mindset Over Mayhem
It’s not “holiday magic,” it’s just food with tinsel. Be intentional, not emotional.

🔥 4️⃣ Walk, Water, Reset
Move your body. Drink water. If you slip? Cool. Reset next meal. No spirals.

You deserve to enjoy the holidays and feel good in your body. You can do both.

👉 If you need support staying on track, that’s literally why I built Breaking Barriers Mindset & Nutrition Coaching. Let’s talk.

Tonight’s Q&A – 7pm EST📍 Tonight | 7pm ESTBring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Leave the excuses.Sometimes the sm...
12/17/2025

Tonight’s Q&A – 7pm EST

📍 Tonight | 7pm EST
Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Leave the excuses.

Sometimes the smallest shift in thinking unlocks the biggest change.

See you there.

Got questions about weight loss, mindset, food, or why your plan keeps falling apart after a good week?

Good. That’s what this is for.

Tonight isn’t coaching.
It’s clarity.
Real answers. Real people. Real conversations.

No perfection required.
No “I’ll ask later.”
Show up, listen, ask, learn.

📍 Tonight | 7pm EST
Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Leave the excuses.

Sometimes the smallest shift in thinking unlocks the biggest change.

See you there.
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🎭 Masquerade isn’t just about hiding behind a mask—it’s about choosing when to reveal yourself.For years, I lived behind...
08/17/2025

🎭 Masquerade isn’t just about hiding behind a mask—it’s about choosing when to reveal yourself.

For years, I lived behind my own mask.
❌ No pictures.
❌ No videos.
❌ No public speaking.

I thought blending into the background was safer than being seen.

But tonight? Tonight, I’m at a masquerade party wearing a mask because I choose to, not because I have to.

That’s the real glow-up: not the weight loss, not the new clothes, not even the confidence to dance in public (okay, maybe a little of that) … it’s the freedom to choose who you are, how you show up, and when you take the mask off.

💡 The truth? You’ll never really find yourself if you’re too busy hiding yourself.

So here I am—unmasked when it matters, and masked tonight just for the fun of it.

👉 Follow me for more real talk on mindset, nutrition, and life after transformation.

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