The Fat Guy Forum

In this week's new episode I sit down with Jarred Aslett on break from his hike of the Pacific Coast Trail and I am excited we got to talk! Jarred's literal journey the past two years losing over 200 pounds and learning about the person he wants to be is inspiring and truly relatable, even if you have no intention of taking a 2600 mile hike!  Connect with Jarred on IG at @jaycrushesit! https://www...

Adam Harris grew up a relatively normal sized kid and it was during adulthood that he put on weight, and more weight, and more... peaking at 430 pounds he wasn't that concerned until he needed back surgery and the doctor gave him some straight talk. We dive into this, his discovery of the ketogenic diet, and the success he has had the past 5 years in this new episode! Connect with Adam at @candowo...

Im excited to bring you this week's episode featuring Danny Holding Mabley! You may know him better as DannyGetsFits, his online nickname for many years sharing his weight loss and fitness journeys. Like many of us, Danny's journey has been a roller coaster and this week we dig into where it started and the twists and turns it has taken. We talk a lot about losing weight in the public eye, how tha...

Patrick Fitzpatrick grew up and outward, embracing his nickname of Phat Pat as a DJ and professional wrestler. Seeing 490 pounds on the scale made him realize something needed to change and he found the tools to help him make it happen. In this new episode we talk about his journey, including his experience with lap band surgery and wrestling then versus wrestling now!  Connect with Pat on IG at @...

I gathered your questions on Instagram last week and now it is time to answer them all! I dive into why Keto was my choice, how to stay motivated, how to go from contemplation to action and MORE!  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   Interested i...

Get ready for an awesome discussion on building awareness and the willingness to adapt as the keys to a successful weight loss journey with this week's guest Dan Cadmus. Dan has personally lost 180 pounds and now works as a coach to help others find their paths to success. He brings great personal insight and experience to that process! Sign up now for Dan's free event, The Five-Phase Framework, h...

Like many people who struggle with food addiction issues, Zach Peacock watched his weight continue to grow as he grew older. It was the impending birth of his first child that gave this soon to be young father the wake up call he needed. Driven and determined with a new sense of purpose he had never felt before, Zach began his journey. And like many folk his road took several twists and turns, inc...

A lot of my guests bring a story of a lifelong battle with obesity but Juan's journey is different! He grew up fit and found his weight grow later in life, like many people. It took getting honest with himself and building true discipline for him to make change possible. Now down almost 200lbs he is ready to share his story with you! Connect with Juan on IG at @juanluis60623! https://www.instagram...

At over 400lbs Logan realized that he was taking life for granted and needed to fight to find its value again! He has done that, losing 220 pounds in two years through diet and exercise. Along the way he learned to not only embrace life but love his body. I am excited for you to meet him today! Connect with Logan on IG at @wolverinefitness!https://www.instagram.com/wolverinefitness/ The Fat Guy Fo...

Shawn Lewis' body was starting to breakdown when he reached his heaviest weight of 538 pounds... at only age 25. He knew he needed to fight back and take extreme measures to save his life, for him this meant weight loss surgery in 2020 and now less than two years later he is down over 300 pounds. A lot has changed and Shawn has learned a lot on his journey. I think his story will be a great resour...

In this week's episode Levi Garrett opens up about the impact of childhood trauma on the adult he eventually grew into. Food had long been his escape, and in college he even started a group he called the Power of Plump because he had resigned himself to the life he was living. It wasn't until he realized that it was ok to not be ok, it was ok to struggle, it was okay to need to fight for himself t...

QUICK NOTE: The sound on this episode is less than ideal. I have done my best to clean it up and hope you will stay tuned for this week's guest's inspiring story! Chris Murphy knew at a young age that his relationship with food was not ideal but he used athletics and activity to keep things in check. In adulthood he truly began his personal rollercoaster ride losing and gaining weight dealing with...

Roger Villalobos is very familiar with the weight loss and weight gain rollercoaster that so many of us can relate to in our lives. He reached a peak of 450 pounds, lost over 200 pounds and put it back on. When he finally learned to trust himself and his choices he found the tools he needed to change his life. We talk about where he is at now, the role 75 Hard played in his transformation and his...

Pate has been on quite the journey losing over 250 pounds naturally, winning a transformation body building show and using what he has learned to help other people who are on similar paths! His determination is evident as we dive into his story this week! Connect with Pate here: Instagram: @determined_wellness_dwm. Link: https://instagram.com/determined_wellness_dwm   Facebook: Determined Wellness...

Joe Stanfield had always been the big guy but when he saw 560 pounds on the scale he knew he needed to make change. A new found love for cooking turned out to be the catalyst he needed to get started on his way. He's currently down 145 pounds and focused on what he needs to do to finally reclaim his health. I am excited to bring you his journey this week! Connect with Joe's journey on IG at @fatjo...

This week's guest had tried every diet you can name to overcome his growing weight issues, and it wasn't until he discovered the carnivore diet that he found the focus and food freedom he needed. I am excited to bring you Dave's story, including a look at his battles with lymphedema.  Connect with Dave on IG at @cursingcarnivore! https://www.instagram.com/cursingcarnivore/   Fat Guy Forum PATREON...

My friend Anthony DiDomenico returns to the show for a deep dive between two guys who know the ups and downs of a massive weight loss journey. During this truly candid discussion we explore our thoughts and experiences with falling off track when seeing success, the challenges of getting yourself on track and what it takes to persevere through it all. We have both learned lessons that go way beyon...

Rodney Lambert saw his weight growing out of control as a young man and decided he needed to do whatever it took to reclaim his health. Our discussion is not about a simple decision though, it is about the challenges he faced and mistakes he made trying to save his life. The message in the end is about the importance of not only being motivated but having the proper knowledge and information you n...

Like a lot of guys out there, Terry Tacchino grew up an athletic kid but was always the big guy. Like & career changes slowed him down and his weight went up. Terry took a shot at making change, and through his discipline and hard work is now down over 187 pounds. I am excited to share his story with you now!  Connect with Terry on IG at @tsquaredd! https://www.instagram.com/tsquaredd/   Fat Guy F...

Dalton Musselwhite was literally knocking on death's door at well over 500 pounds. He found the physical tool he needed in the VSG surgery but soon realized that the physical change was also going to require a lot of work on the mental side. He's now down over 300 pounds and living a different life. I am excited for you to hear the story of his ongoing adventure! Connect with Dalton on IG at @mssl...

If you have been anywhere near TikTok this year you may have seen this week's guest and his amazing transformation! Zach was almost 700 pounds and is now down 370 pounds through persistence and hard work. I am so excited to bring him on to share his journey with you! Do not miss this one! Connect with Zach on TikTok at @Zach2885! https://www.tiktok.com/@zach2885?   Connect with him on IG at @zach....

Check out Gormy's new Build Your Keto Road Program and Keto Road Crew Private Coaching Group now at https://www.theketoroad.com/build-your-keto-road   I have known Charles Myrick for almost 10 years now and this is our first live chat about his life and journey, and it is about time! Charles has weighed as much as 650 pounds and just this year found the tool he needs to bring dramatic lasting chan...

It's the 150th episode of the Fat Guy Forum and this one is definitely worth the added attention! Jeff Cass and I do a truly deep dive into the impact of addiction on his life, and how he found his way out. Down over 250 pounds using a keto/carnivore lifestyle and living a sober life, Jeff has a great message to share with everyone who struggles. Don't miss this! Connect with Jeff on IG at @tranqu...

This week's amazing dude reached a point in his life where he knew change was necessary or his future was bleak. Curt was over 500 pounds and decided he would give keto a try, he cleaned house literally and started a journey that would see him losing 300 pounds! I am excited to bring his story to you now.  Connect with Curt on IG at @ketoxjunkie! https://www.instagram.com/ketoxjunkie/   Fat Guy Fo...

Chris Murphy went into the hospital three years ago to get an infection looked at and wound up discovering he was diabetic and going septic. He was facing death if he didn't change, and this self proclaimed king of excuses finally realized he had no more he could make. It was time to change. Today he is just days away from skin removal surgery and has discovered a passion for his health and bodybu...