The Fat Guy Forum

Lafayette Brito was getting sick and tired of weighing over 400lbs but it wasn’t until a busy wedding season rolled around and a chance encounter with a maybe too honest child that he decided it was time to get moving! This self-described “Fit Don” started moving forward and hasn’t looked back. I think many of you will empathize with his struggles and his tenacity! Connect with Lafayette on IG at...

Today's guest Reid Jacobs lived my dream! While playing football, his coaches actually told him he had to gain weight. The problem is, when his days as a 300lb lineman ended, his eating didn't and he found himself 430 pounds. Reid's discovery of the Keto diet gave him the tools he needed to start to make change, but like most of us, his path is far from a straight line. We talk about the ups and d...

Caleb Blake had been overweight for most of his life, topping 450lbs. It took committing to small goals at first for him to build moment that has become a tidal wave of consistency and hard work. As we learn of his journey, he shares the tools that helped him shed almost 200 pounds so far. You will certainly find some motivation and inspiration from his amazing story! Connect with Caleb on Instagr...

This episode is a rarity! My guest did such a compelling job telling his story that there was barely room for me to talk! I think you will agree that Luke Ross’ journey from country kid to 600lb adult, to powerlifting strongman is worth our undivided attention. Stick around to the end as the “Big Boss” gives some solid advice to the people out there who might want to start slinging iron but are af...

We’ve all seen the movie Heavyweights and wondered what it would be like to visit a true fat camp and today’s guest, Matt Miller, lived that dream! But sadly those summers didn’t do much to affect his closet eating and emotional relationship with food. He soon found himself over 450 pounds, after a harrowing experience with the lap band surgery and failed diets, Matt had to work on his relationshi...

Christopher Stanly not only battled an addiction to food that brought him to 550 pounds but also found himself lost in drug addiction as well. He had to get sober from both to find the right direction for his life. We discuss how that happened in this fun and slightly language explicit chat that also covers excusing quarantine binges, battling the remaining fat guy mentality, and what it feels lik...

Richard Spencer described his life as a never ending cycle of overeating and regret. He realized that letting his wheels spin was getting him no where, so he made change. Where those changes took him and where he’s going now, will inspire you to take action!  Connect with Richard on IG at @rdspencer89!  https://www.instagram.com/rdspencer89/   Looking for help on your weight loss and health goals...

Chris Phillips struggled with his weight his whole life, especially after moving to a suburb of Boston, MA from Jamaica as a small child and getting exposed to the onslaught of hyper-palatable foods we all know well in the standard American diet. at 270lbs and only 5'6", he knew he needed to make life long sustainable challenges to be successful and not just chase a quick fix. His journey and how...

When someone says they let themselves go, you think of an athlete who put on some off season pounds, but for Jordon Hurd this goes deeper and led him to weigh 660 pounds. His journey to lose the weight and the adventure that took him on makes for a certainly inspiring tale on this new Fat Guy Forum! Connect with Jordon on IG at @jordonhurd ( https://www.instagram.com/jordonhurd/ ) You can find his...

Today's guest saw his weight and life spiraling out of control, as he reached a peak of 429 pounds. Three years after quitting drinking and changing his relationship with food, Tony Sanders is showing us all that it is never too late to face your fear and make true change, as he says, "What do we have to lose?" While Tony's physical transformation (You have to see it to believe it!) is breathtakin...

Charles Ivy came to the cold hard realization that the thing he loved most in the world, namely food, was killing him. When his weight soared up over 800lbs  and after spending years trapped in his bedroom, he realized that he needed to literally and figuratively stand up to this challenge. His journey will certainly move and inspire you as you hear how he is reclaiming his power and his life.  Co...

To say John Oakes has lived an oversized life is an understatement, at 6’10” and once weighing over 600 pounds. A perfect storm of medical issues, medications, and certainly his relationship with food brought him to the brink of death but he found the strength to fight back. John’s story doesn’t end with his getting gastric sleeve surgery but in many ways just began as he saw success and then fail...

JJ Nichols has long battled issues with his weight and the thing he calls the “crutch” in his life, food. Today we get into how his eating brought him to 464 pounds and how he has truly started a winning battle with his mindset and dependency on food. We talk about his struggles, how they impacted his work, his fiancé's weight, and many other, in his words, important “nuggets” that will resonate w...

From decades of habitual dieting and using food as a coping mechanism to the forefront of the battle against "diet culture," Daryl Perry (The man behind Your Level Fitness!) has found the habits and tools he needs to find his own success, and has taken an active role in sharing them with others. His story and practices will get you fired up to take your journey to the next level! Also, you will le...

Who is the Bariathlete? Well plain and simply put, it's my friend Art Monaghan but there is nothing plain and simple about his journey. From losing 300lbs, facing challenges, and finding his passion for coaching along the way, Art's story is sure to inspire! Admittedly we had some sound challenges but his message is important enough that I hope you will forgive the weak spots! Connect with Art on...

Ok, there is a lot more to Rich Altemus' story than his eating evolving to be sugar free, like his amazing loss of 200 pounds in 10 months! Where did his journey begin and how has it changed? You'll have to listen to the new episode of The Fat Guy Forum to find out! Connect with Rich on IG at @sugarfreerich ! Find Gormy on IG at @gormy_goes_keto , Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the sh...

When I say that Logan Goodall was on the edge of death, I am not exaggerating. He found himself almost 600 pounds, barely able to walk, and handed a laundry list of health problems by his doctor. The story of how he found his way back to life will give you the inspiration to do the same for yourself on this new episode of the Fat Guy Forum! Connect with Logan on IG at @wizdreamer ! Find Gormy on I...

From battling an addiction to drugs, to battling an addiction to sugar, Ricky Bailey knew he had to fight if he wanted to be around for his family. He’s now literally half the man he used to be and coming out on top of some fights that many folk don’t win. I am excited to share his story with you today! Ricky Bailey is not on Instagram, but is a member of The Keto Man's Club on Facebook! If you're...

From childhood dreams of being a strong man to finding himself 450 pounds and feeling trapped, Justin Sabourin has battled his weight for much of his life. I am excited to bring you his story of finding real strength and success during a truly inspiring journey.  Connect with Justin on IG at @bigjaytofitjay ! Find Gormy on IG at @gormy_goes_keto , Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the sh...

My guest today has fought his way back from a self described rock bottom with both his weight and other areas of his life, and believe me when you hear him speak you will know he is now on the winning side! Luke Salyer will not only inspire you but show you that it is possible for a man to achieve lasting change through hard work. I am excited for you to meet my friend, an amazing man, husband and...

I had an awesome time going live with the guys at the JAKD Podcast, aka Just a Kouple of Dudes. Erik, Anthony and I went deep into my story and talked about many things I haven't covered here already. I was excited when they offered to share the recording with me so I could bring it to you! I hope it will pique your interest in the awesome work they are doing on their show (with the co-host missin...

Today's guest brings an epic journey of transformation and some hilarious personality to this week's Fat Guy Forum. Justin Campos found the tool he needed in the VSG surgery to get his journey started, but the work and dedication he has shown is what has carried him to success. You will find inspiration, motivation, and encouragement to laugh at yourself along the way as we get to meet this amazin...

My guest today, Ryan Chronister, has an awesome weight loss journey to share that has literally turned into a marathon adventure! I hope you will be inspired by his story, his perseverance, and his ability to adapt to challenges we're all facing now! Connect with Ryan on IG at @Ryan_runs_marathon today! Find Gormy on IG at @gormy_goes_keto , Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the show at...

My guest today, Chance Lorinczy, has embarked on an epic journey to save his life, and we're checking in as he crosses the 200 pounds down mark!! His perspective and experiences will definitely inspire you all and give you a true look at what life near 600 pounds is like. I am so excited for you to meet him now! Connect with Chance on IG at @fat_chance_trying ! Find Gormy on IG at @gormy_goes_keto...

You have all been asking for me to bring Alex, Joel and John back on the show, and get ready to learn that sometimes we do indeed get what we wish for... and regret it! At almost two hours this episode is packed with Corona quarantine chat, a lengthy discussion of fat guy... well, length, and as always some fun tech issues at the end. We talk over each other, laugh and honestly share some great ad...