Ivan Grant: How to Drink Your Booze (and Lose 30 Pounds Too)

If you’ve gained a few pounds over the past year, you are not alone.

According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, 43% of Americans gained an average of about 30 pounds over the past year.

I’ll say that again.

Despite unprecedented government intervention “for the sake of our health”—using air quotes here—nearly half of Americans gained 30 pounds in the past year.

If that’s you, no worries and no judgment, we’re here to help. But we’re also here to tell you that there is hope.

While most people are out there gaining weight this past year, my buddy Ivan challenged himself to get back into shape and cut 30 pounds.

So today, I’m honored to introduce you to my dear friend, Ivan Grant aka Melo, a fellow Dartmouth alumnus, singer and premiere bartender in Las Vegas.

Ivan recently took on a weight loss and fitness challenge with his bro, cut over 30 pounds and he already looks 10 years younger.

This is a really fun conversation with an old friend. I hope you dig it. We’re chatting about…

How Ivan shed over 30 pounds during lockdown
The worst hangover drinks
Simple strategies for drinking alcohol without losing your health
The benefits of joining a challenge with your friends and family
What to do when you fall off the wagon and need to drop a few pounds
A simple tip to cut your cravings
And tons more…

And in case you’re wondering what my nickname was when I sang in the Dartmouth Aires with Ivan “Melo” Grant, I’m Vino. Nice to meet you. 🙂

Where To Find Ivan Grant

If you find yourself in Las Vegas, you can find Ivan Grant at The D Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on Fremont Street.

Ivan: I’m right inside the bar called the LONGBAR and you’ll find me right on the tip of it, and probably standing on the bar, pouring out a bunch of shots into people’s mouths. We have a ton of fun.

Follow Ivan on Instagram @ivanatthed, on Facebook @ivan.grant82, and on Twitter @IvanATtheD.

You can also look up @thedlasvegas on Instagram to see some fun posts, like this one…

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Ivan: You can look me up on Instagram @ivanatthed and follow all my adventures. I post all my fitness and my weight loss goings on there, which has been an amazing, miraculous journey.

And that’s a funny thing, I used to always scoff at people who posted their updates on social. I was like, “Oh this guy again,” and meanwhile I’m the guy who’s posting a weekly update photo of myself.

But that’s the part about accountability, personal accountability, and not because I’m trying to get praise or this or that, but praise is nice.