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.

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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🚨 We’re offering 14 slots — FREE 🚨Breaking Barriers Weight Loss & Mindset Support GroupYes, free. No catch. No sneaky up...
12/16/2025

🚨 We’re offering 14 slots — FREE 🚨
Breaking Barriers Weight Loss & Mindset Support Group

Yes, free. No catch. No sneaky upsell nonsense.

If you’ve been struggling…
If you’re stuck in the start-stop cycle…
If you know something needs to change but you’re not sure how — this is your opening.

Quick clarity (because details matter):

❌ Not 1-on-1 coaching
❌ Not live group coaching

✅ Education that actually makes sense
✅ Resources you can use right away
✅ A community of people working on the same thing
✅ Answers, direction, and support to help you get started the right way

This is about momentum, not perfection.
Learning, not judgment.
Progress, not pressure.

🎯 14 free slots. Once they’re filled, that’s it.

👉 Comment START or message me if you want one.

I’m passionate about this work because I’ve lived the struggle myself. I spent years trapped in a body and mindset that ...
12/13/2025

I’m passionate about this work because I’ve lived the struggle myself.

I spent years trapped in a body and mindset that were pulling me down, and my 373-pound transformation changed everything. It showed me how powerful the right guidance, habits, and mindset can be.

Becoming a Certified Nutrition Coach, Master Mindset Coach, and Professional Chef gave me the tools to help others create the same kind of breakthrough.

I do this because people don’t need another diet—they need clarity, support, and someone who truly understands what it feels like to start over.

Helping people lose weight, rebuild confidence, and finally believe in themselves isn’t just my career; it’s my purpose, and the most meaningful work I could ever do.

MINDSET MATTERS MORE THAN THE DIETIf long-term weight loss could be achieved with a fad diet or a quick fix, most people...
12/13/2025

MINDSET MATTERS MORE THAN THE DIET

If long-term weight loss could be achieved with a fad diet or a quick fix, most people wouldn’t still be struggling years later. The problem isn’t a lack of information. It’s not willpower. And it’s definitely not because you “haven’t found the right plan yet.”

It’s mindset.

Quick fixes work on the scale, not in your life. They ignore how you eat when you’re stressed, tired, bored, emotional, celebrating, or just human. They don’t teach you how to think differently about food, hunger, progress, or setbacks. So when the plan ends, real life shows up — and the old habits take over.

That’s why weight comes back. Not because you failed the diet…
but because the diet never changed you.

Long-term weight loss requires a shift from “How fast can I lose this?” to “Who do I need to become to keep it off?”
It’s learning to make decisions based on consistency instead of urgency. Progress instead of perfection. Habits instead of hacks.

Mindset is what keeps you going when motivation is gone.
Mindset is what helps you recover from a bad day instead of quitting.
Mindset is what turns weight loss from a phase into a lifestyle.

There is no shortcut around this part.
You don’t diet your way to long-term success — you think your way there, one choice at a time.

Change the mindset, and the habits follow.
Change the habits, and the results finally stick.

December 12, 2019 — Christmas party.That’s me, over 600 pounds, sitting in the middle of a moment that looks normal on t...
12/12/2025

December 12, 2019 — Christmas party.
That’s me, over 600 pounds, sitting in the middle of a moment that looks normal on the outside but felt heavy in every possible way on the inside. I showed up, I smiled, I participated — but my body, my health, and my mindset were already warning me that something had to change. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how close I was to the edge. Looking back now, this photo isn’t about shame. It’s proof of where I was… and how far I’ve come. The second picture is last Christmas Day.

Tonight at 7pm EST — live Q&A inside our Breaking Barriers Skool community.If you’ve been curious about what we’re build...
12/10/2025

Tonight at 7pm EST — live Q&A inside our Breaking Barriers Skool community.

If you’ve been curious about what we’re building, here’s the quick version:

Skool is NOT coaching.
It’s a hub packed with:

Daily mindset + nutrition resources

Easy, healthy recipes

A community of real people losing weight together

Weekly live Q&A sessions where you get answers — without needing full coaching

If you’ve got friends or family trying to get healthier and stay consistent, invite them in.
We’re even giving away free spots for new members — perfect timing to jump in and see how powerful community can be.

Share this to your page, tag someone who needs support, or just send them the link directly.

See you tonight at 7pm EST.

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12/08/2025

Say hello to Million Dollar Spaghetti & Meatballs 🍝

Rich. Comforting. Stick-to-your-ribs filling.

This is the kind of meal that actually fills the empty space in your belly — and keeps it filled for hours.
Not “light and gone in 45 minutes.”
Real food. Real satisfaction. Real results.

Carbs don’t make you fat — undereating and rebounding do.
Pair solid carbs with strong protein and bold flavor, and suddenly weight loss stops feeling like punishment.

And no… it does not have to be yogurt and salad every day.

This mindset is exactly why I built Breaking Barriers — because weight loss isn’t just food, it’s how you think about food.

👉 Follow for real food, real mindset, real progress.
💬 Want to know more about Breaking Barriers? Send me a message.





12/03/2025

🚨 Breaking Barriers Has a Wild Opportunity — and It’s 100% FREE 🚨

We’re giving 15 people completely free access to our brand-new Breaking Barriers Skool platform — normally $39/month, yours for zero dollars.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign… yeah, this is it.

What You Get (and yes, this is real):

✨ Daily mindset & nutrition posts
Stay locked in, focused, and consistent every single day.

✨ Weekly live Zoom Q&A sessions
You get real answers, live, from the source — no coaching fees, no upsells.

✨ A community of people on the exact same journey
Not “internet strangers.” Actual humans doing the work with you.

✨ Peer support that actually feels supportive
Accountability without shame. Encouragement without BS.

✨ A safe space to learn, grow, and be honest
No judgment. No criticism. Just progress, one day at a time.

This is the kind of offer people assume has a catch — but it doesn’t.
Just show up. Engage. And let the environment do its job.

How to Enter:

1️⃣ Share this post to your profile
2️⃣ Comment below telling us why you’d love to join

That’s literally it.

We’re choosing 15 winners on December 17th.
Move now — opportunities like this don’t sit around waiting.

🎭 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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