Tag: Kevin smith

After suffering a near-fatal "widowmaker" heart attack in February 2018, filmmaker Kevin Smith was advised by his doctors to lose weight immediately to save his life. This life-threatening event prompted a complete and dramatic overhaul of his lifelong eating habits.

Illusionist Penn Jillette lost over 100 pounds, a journey that began with a two-week, potato-only diet to reset his eating habits. The restrictive and short-term approach has gained both fame and infamy, with many wondering, who did the potato diet? This article delves into the most notable individuals who have publicly attempted this unique and controversial mono-diet.

Following a massive heart attack in February 2018, Kevin Smith adopted an intensive dietary reset, initially losing 17 pounds in just nine days. This initial, highly restrictive period is when Kevin Smith did the potato diet as a short-term kickstart to his larger health transformation.