The Fat Guy Forum

This week's guest on the Fat Guy Forum did not grow up significantly overweight, in fact David Packer was a successful high school athlete. It was his 20s that he started really battling a significant depression issue and the weight piled on, reaching 541 pounds on January 1st of 2021. He's in the battle for his health now and wants you to join him on his journey. I am excited for you to hear his...

At one point a few years ago, Justin McSwain stepped on a 700 pound capacity scale and it read error. It took seizing upon a wave of motivation he felt late one evening to truly change his life. Justin applied for and appeared on TLC's My 600 Pound Life, and you can see his episode in season 7. This week what talk about his lifelong struggle with his weight, what the show  and Dr Now are really li...

At the age of 17 Mike Cupples weighed 550 pounds and it seemed like his life was on a clear trajectory. In this week's Fat Guy Forum we talk about how he found the strength to change course and what he has built losing 250 pounds and finding a passion for helping others now 15 years later. You will not want to miss this in-depth talk about how he has transformed his own life and the lives of many...

I welcome back another returning guest this week as Chance comes back to not only update us on his progress (hint, it's pretty amazing!) but talk about the day to day challenges of the trenches of weight loss. Chance was 600 pounds at one point and fighting for his life, and now that battle has evolved. I get to really dig into how the perfectly curated lives we see on Instagram often don't reflec...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo This week I bring on two returning guests, Miles & Dale, who have each been on their health journeys for about 10 years. Each has lost a significant amount of weight during that time, and has done a lot of work...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   At 498 pounds and partying nightly Anthony had to face the reality that his days were literally numbered. I am excited for you to hear his story of how he completely transformed his attitude from counting his...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo Max had to make a change and in December of 2020 he decided to give the keto diet a run. Nine months later he is down 120lbs and his incredible adventures have just begun! I am excited for you to meet him and he...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Derek Hendrickson (AKA Heavy D!) has always had a big appetite, and it showed. After hitting 315 pounds he started on a weight loss journey that unearthed a new passion, Competitive Eating! He's now the number...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   I am excited to introduce you to Adam Ogles this week. He has been on quite the journey and is down 244 pounds already. His thoughtful reflection on his life and this new adventure will be inspiring for sure!...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Buckle up for a high energy inspiring discussion with the amazing Anthony Lolli. Anthony found incredible success in every area of his life... except for his health. Three years ago he found the inspiration to...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   The overlord of the Oreo Alexander Porro returns to the Fat Guy Forum to talk about his foray into bodybuilding shows and approaching a brand new adventure after losing over 280 pounds... maintenance! You will...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Alex Jimenez has ridden a roller coaster of weight loss and gain for many years, but he feels that he has now discovered the missing pieces to that puzzle for himself and he is sharing them all with you this w...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo David Herrera has been on the show before talking about his incredible transformation and since it has been two years I thought it was time to check in again with the man we know as Keto D! He's working hard as...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Battista Locatelli is a true warrior and in this episode you will get an in-depth look at the battles he has faced in his life, the consequences and how he has found true joy now through a ketogenic carnivore...

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Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Had some recording issues this week so instead of skipping a week I decided to tackle a project long coming, that is fixing the sound on my first two real episodes: Episode 2 - My 540 Pound Life! Episode 3 - H...

Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Gormy goes solo with a quick reflection on the two year anniversary of the podcast and what he has learned from the 120+ guests! Looking for help on your weight loss and health goals and considering Keto? Gorm...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Rob saw the direction his life was headed and decided he needed to make an immediate change before he felt lost. This week we discuss how he made the decisions he did and what staying motivated two and a h...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Jordan Grahm had accepted that his life wasn't going to change and the scale number would just keep rising until he faced a literal life or death impact that changed his perspective, and lead to a complete...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo Mike Painter found himself running out of options when he saw 525 pounds on the scale. I am excited for you to hear how he has reclaimed his life and the work he still wants to get down! Looking for help on...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   This week's guest, Greg, had a fateful experience with an amusement park ride that gave him the spark to reclaim his life. We talk about the tool he chose to use and why he is certain he will be successful...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo Eddie Fackler has gone from ultra-fat to a literal ultra-runner, aka he's run over 100 miles in one race! How did this formerly 400+ pound guy make this transition? You will not want to miss his story! Conne...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Like many of us out there, Chris Lewis Thomas knew he was lying to himself about his health and his abilities, and needed to make change to be there for his wife and children. I am excited to share his jou...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   This week's guest is an educator who had to learn a lot about himself to make change in his life! Rob rode the weight loss-gain rollercoaster until he saw 365 pounds on the scale and a health crisis loomed...

The Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo    This week's episode is full of no-nonsense straight talk about how we get fat and how we stay fat, and of course, what it might take to change that. My guest this week had to realize that the wheels were...