Tim Kaufman

Tim Kaufman was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) in his early twenties. He was in chronic pain most of his life. He is now an athlete that thrives on a plant-based, whole food lifestyle and leads a healthy, happy, productive, and active life free of medication. Follow Tim on Facebook, Instagram, and fatmanrants.com.

From 400 lbs & Disabled to Thriving Plant-Based Ironman & Ultrarunner

April 6, 2018 Updated August 17th, 2023

Tim struggled with addiction, chronic pain, and less than a year left to live. He was denied gastric sleeve surgery, but then he found hope and the plant-based lifestyle.

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