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TFTDL podcast – James Rice: Put The Cookie Down

In this episode, James Rice from IBT College in Canada explains his incredible body transformation journey along with his adventures in education.

by Nicholas Cuthbert

June 10 2024

1 Min Read

At the age of 48, James Rice (IBT College Canada) weighed 300 pounds (135kg/21.5 stone) was pre-diabetic, with high blood pressure and arthritis and could barely fit into XXXL shirts. Then one day a former international student who he had supported to study English in Canada, opened a gym, and James began a total life transformation.

Here James shares his incredible story with the Tales from the Departure Lounge podcast. Listen below.

‘Put the cookie down’ is a reference to the line in Arnold Schwarzenegger film Jingle All The Way – someone who James now considers a friend.

James himself, is the best-selling author of the body transformation bookThe 100 Pound War. www.100poundwar.com/

Final boarding call: Tigray, Ethiopia.

James Rice became a national body transformation champion in Canada. Image: James Rice

Nicholas Cuthbert

Nick began his career with Nottingham Trent University in the UK working in international student recruitment, before going on to a wide range of leadership and consultancy roles in the private sector. He joined The PIE in 2021 and is a key commentator on the current trends in the global higher education industry. He curates content for our PIE Live conferences and is the co-host of the Tales from the Departure Lounge podcast. Get in touch with Nick at nick@thepienews.com

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