The Fat Guy Forum

In this week's episode we talk about some very sensitive topics including suicidal thoughts. I want you to know that if you have felt the same you are not alone and you deserve to get the support and help you need. Check out the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline right now to get that help: https://988lifeline.org/ The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress...

This week I get to sit down and talk with Bradley Fulp about the weight loss and gain rollercoaster that he was on for most of his life. We talk about the challenges of getting honest about the place food holds in your life and the decisions he needed to make to lose 240 pounds. It is a lesson not only in finding balance but discipline and consistency.  Connect with Bradley on IG at @bradleyfulp!...

John Arpino returns to the Fat Guy Forum as we dive into the current state of affairs in the weight loss social media community. We try to unpack the rampant negativity and scare tactics that seem to have taken hold of our feeds. We keep it real with our thoughts and by no means claim to be experts, just two long term veterans of the space who have a few observations we think are important! I hope...

If you follow me on social media you know there was a significant death in my family this week and it disrupted my recording schedule and bandwidth. That said, I wanted to use this week then to revisit the solo episode where I talk about how this former 540 pound guy became a coach helping others find their own freedom and success. I hope you will check this one out!  Gormy’s JUMPSTART Coaching Sa...

Gormy’s Holiday Coaching Sale starts Monday, December 25th and runs until January 5th! Get all of the details and check out my programs here: https://www.theketoroad.com/holiday-sale   Anthony DiDomenico joins me again on the podcast to talk about the impending New Year and our thoughts on what "New Year, New Me" and New Year's resolutions have to do with weight loss success and failure! It's a re...

Gormy’s Holiday Coaching Sale starts Monday, December 25th and runs until January 5th! Use the codes I mention in the show, and check out all of my programs here: https://www.theketoroad.com/coach-mike-programs   THIS WEEK... Kevin O’Meara joins me on the new Forum this week to discuss his journey from 800 pounds to a current weight of 450 pounds. And if you know this show, you know there's a lot...

Regardless of what you might see on some social media influencer's pages, losing a significant amount of weight is never sunshine and roses. This week's new guest Danial Rodriguez knows that losing 260 pounds would be both hard and rewarding, and we get into it all! If you have ever struggled with focusing on progress over perfection, this episode is definitely for you! Connect with Daniel on IG a...

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Be sure to check out our new sponsor Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code FATGUY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy   Join Gormy’s Holiday Hangout here: https://discord.gg/DDd75QJprt Devyn Woodle joins me on this week's new Fat Guy Forum to ta...

This week's guest is more well known as JigglyMike online but this week we get to know the man behind that puff! Mike shares his journey to lose weight and sustain that weight loss as he found an outlet to share what he has learned with others. I am excited for you to hear my conversation with him this week! From over 342 to over 100 pounds down, Mike has a lot to share with you! Connect with Mike...

Jake Stephenson joins me this week on the Fat Guy Forum to talk about his journey to lose over 220 pounds. He chose VSG as his tool and we discuss why it is just that, a tool, and the work needed goes weigh beyond the choice to have surgery! Connect with Jake on IG at @jakesweightloss! https://www.instagram.com/jakesweightloss   Be sure to check out our new sponsor Performnce Gainz and their Energ...

Ben Phelps returns to the Fat Guy Forum! He first appeared a few years ago on Episode 57! He's back to talk about what has happened since that appearance and the literal evolution of his journey. We talk about what happened to the "PrimalBro," his perspective on dieting, and more. And yes, on this week's After Show we even talk about donuts! Connect with Ben on Instagram at @ben.jitsu! https://www...

Todd Bockness is back for Part Two! In this first part we get into what Todd's life was like as he grew up and entered adulthood, including hitting 600 pounds at age 14 and living chair bound at over 700 pounds for two years. This week we talk about the life changing decision he made last year that has brought him to places he never expected, including being down over 250 pounds so far. Grab a ste...

Todd Bockness joins me this week for Part One of a Two part interview! Todd's story is so big, no puns intended, that it was necessary. In this first piece we get into what Todd's life was like as he grew up and entered adulthood, including hitting 600 pounds at age 14. Like many folk, what followed for Todd was a rollercoaster of gains and losses culminating in him weighing over 700 pounds and li...

Mike Brewer is a long time supporter of the Fat Guy Forum who is on his own health & fitness journey, and has recently started a new podcast he describes as:  “The Road to Fulfillment Podcast is a motivational and inspirational podcast with monthly interviews. I will be interviewing leaders to discuss their stories of success, their potential, and what they are learning on their road to fulfil...

Kyle Grappone's story is relatable but also different from many of my guests. Kyle did not grow up overweight but instead saw the gains come once he was out on his own. He lived in a house that controlled portions and choices, but he never learned those lessons for himself. His journey is a rollercoaster that many of you will find familiar but his perspective and insights are definitely helpful to...

Are you interested in the keto diet and getting overwhelmed figuring out how to start? Gormy and Jon Shane have created a new FREE guide to ignite your journey!  Download the Keto Road: Ignition Guide now! THIS WEEK: Heath Thompson was over 500 pounds in January of 2014 and began a journey to not only lose 250 pounds but develop a lifestyle to sustain that loss almost 10 years later. We talk not o...

Are you interested in the keto diet and getting overwhelmed figuring out how to start? Gormy and Jon Shane have created a new FREE guide to ignite your journey!  Download the Keto Road: Ignition Guide now! Like many of my guests, Johnathan Enrico was on a weight loss and gain rollercoaster for much of his adulthood. He stacked up health issues but rarely worked on making lasting change until he fo...

Are you interested in the keto diet and getting overwhelmed figuring out how to start? Gormy and Jon Shane have created a new FREE guide to ignite your journey!  Download the Keto Road: Ignition Guide now! Fat Guy Forum 230 Featuring Travis Darr: Travis had been certain he would play in the NBA when he was growing up but life had other plans and he found himself trapped in an unhealthy cycle of kn...

Are you interested in the keto diet and getting overwhelmed figuring out how to start? Gormy and Jon Shane have created a new FREE guide to ignite your journey!  Download the Keto Road: Ignition Guide now! Corby Jackson walked out of the hospital in October of 2018 at 835 pounds, and he knew that if he didn't make change he would not live to see 30. Sounds pretty straightforward right? It is anyth...

Are you interested in the keto diet and getting overwhelmed figuring out how to start? Gormy and Jon Shane have created a new FREE guide to ignite your journey!  Download the Keto Road: Ignition Guide now! Andy Sprecher found himself facing health challenges and almost bedridden at over 400 pounds. Making change wasn't just a want but a lifesaving measure. Along the way he discovered a new passion...

To say that Scott Odle's lifestyle has changed is an understatement! Scott wasn't particularly big until after puberty, but at that point he grew... and grew. At his heaviest he was 475 pounds and need to find sustainable change after several failed attempts at weight loss. For Scott that involved discovering the Carnivore diet and eventually a ketogenic lifestyle. I am excited for you to hear thi...

Get ready for an amazing story of transformation in an almost unbelievable amount of time. The past year AJ Cook has gone from 466 pounds to 256 pounds, and along the way he found not only the tools he needs to move forward but a family that pushes him to be better every day. And like the title says, he is just getting started! Connect with AJ on IG at @ajcook06! https://www.instagram.com/ajcook06...

Daryl Perry returns to the Fat Guy Forum for a check in on what he's been up to and a dive into his recent podcast series on men's mental health. We're two guys who have been around the health and fitness space for a while and definitely have some strong opinions to share.  If you missed Daryl's first visit it was episode 71 and you can listen to it here .  Connect with Daryl at his websites: http...

Brady Wix joins me this week to talk about how he took some pretty extreme measures to attack some pretty extreme goals, and in the end found success and balance in his life. Brady's battle with obesity began with a goal of entering the Army and has evolved into training for ultra marathons! Yes, those are the races that top 50 miles! Where did that passion come from? We discuss it all! Oh and did...