# Greek public figures discuss lifestyle changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-public-figures-discuss-lifestyle-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-21T07:22:27.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Greek actor Thanasis Efthymiadis and chef Dimitris Skarmoutsos have shared personal reflections on lifestyle and well-being during television appearances.

Efthymiadis described a significant shift in his priorities following the 2010 global economic crisis. He explained a conscious move away from overconsumption and excessive professional commitments to focus on family and a more balanced existence. 

Skarmoutsos discussed his physical and mental health, noting that while he feels psychologically well, he feels physically as ‘a wreck’. He detailed his struggles with diabetes, weight loss, and the difficulty of maintaining a diet within a culinary environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-21: Dimitris Skarmoutsos discusses health and lifestyle changes

Chef Dimitris Skarmoutsos spoke on ERT about his mental well-being, his struggle with diabetes and weight loss, and his philosophy for men over 50.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dimitris-skarmoutsos-discusses-health-and-lifestyle-changes

### 2026-10-11: Thanasis Efthymiadis discusses major lifestyle shift

Actor Thanasis Efthymiadis shared how the 2010 economic crisis led him to abandon a wasteful lifestyle in favor of family and personal values during a recent television interview.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thanasis-efthymiadis-discusses-major-lifestyle-shift

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