The Fat Guy Forum

Sal Paradiso once weighed over 700 pounds! For him this journey was not about cosmetic changes or aesthetics but a true odyssey to save his life. This warrior went from barely surviving to truly thriving! I cannot wait for you to meet him. You are guaranteed to walk away from this one inspired to tackle the road blocks in your path my friends!!!  Connect with Sal now on Instagram at @salodyssey an...

If you've heard my story you know I understand losing all the weight and putting it all back on but today's guest has done that in the full view of the public eye. Rob Guiry was a finalist on Season 16 of the Biggest Loser and learned soon after what that adventure did to his chances of long term success. He found himself back at square one, and is again in the fight. What was the show like? How d...

When Dan Olson saw 572 pounds on the scale he knew it was time to begin a journey to save his life and find a true future. I am excited this week to take you into his journey and introduce you to this great dude.  Connect with Dan on IG at @danosjourney2019 now! Find Gormy on IG at @gormy_goes_keto , Twitter at @gormygoesketo  and you can email the show at TheFatGuyForum@gmail.com ! Need tickets t...

It's a Fat Guy Forum three-way free for all as I put the hosts of the Keto Man's Club Podcast in the hot seat this week! We explore how the Keto Man's Club Facebook Group began, what brought them all there and how it lead to their excellent podcast and a new beginner's group! This episode is FAT with Keto info and more importantly introduces you to three dudes I am proud to call friends.  Find the...

Music Educator Ryan Lupka thought that when he lost 165 pounds all of the challenges would be behind him, but he soon found that new ones arose, and some more difficult than massive weight loss. Ryan and I dive deep into his journey and pull no punches when we talk about how our society and culture enable obesity to thrive. This is an awesome episode to kick off an epic 2020 for the Fat Guy Forum!...

Hey there everyone! In this quick but very special episode of the Fat Guy Forum I share my biggest takeaways from the first 41 episodes of the Forum and then have some very special guests share their thoughts on 2020! I hope you will enjoy it! The featured FGF All Stars on IG (In no particular order!): Joel Reed aka @Bigjreed Sean Harvey aka @start.persevere.hope Chase Greene aka @chasingmychange...

Stand up comic (and podcaster!) Anthony DiDomenico knew he needed to try again when he stepped on the scale and saw a number too close to 600 pounds for comfort! This week I turn the tables on the WW Bro Podcast Host when we talk about that moment, his journey so far to lose 200 pounds off of his frame, the tool he used, and yes we even fit in some Star Wars and stogie talk! I hope you will listen...

Brandon Scott was a dude just existing. He was deeply addicted to food and sought comfort on the couch. When he realized that his family deserved more he found the tools needed to take his "thrown" as the "Keto Carnivore King"... which honestly is not as much of an ego grab as it sounds, it's just his IG handle! This determined dude hunted down his inner fat guy and made the transformation you'll...

My man Hadi Doumit was in trouble at well over 400lbs and showing dangerous signs of diabetes and other problems. In this episode of The Fat Guy Forum found out how it was his wife that got his amazing transformation started and how a private message to Chris Bell kicked took his journey to new levels. Hadi is proof that sometimes just being open to a helping hand can truly change your destiny. Co...

When your own health and fitness are priorities it can be a true challenge to see a loved one struggle. My friend Frank Rich was a successful bodybuilder and lived a fitness centered life, and found himself in this predicament with his own father. His dad was over 300 pounds and seeing his quality of life decline. When he saw Frank's success with a carnivore based lifestyle he asked for help. Toda...

Steve Arnone found himself directionless in life and topping 300lbs. He didn't accept that fate though and decided he not only needed to change his body but his purpose. He lost weight, discovered the desire to get on the bodybuilding stage along with a passion for helping others make their own wildest dreams come true. Today on the Forum we get into how these radical changes have affected his lif...

The holiday season is here and everyone is talking about surviving them but what about THRIVING instead?? These three former fat guys think it is possible! Miles Russell and John Arpino become the first three-time show guests as they join Gormy for a chat about the importance of the holidays to us and how we feel YOU can best adopt a mindful approach to thriving during this challenging season!  Co...

That's right the Fat Guy Forum is back and Gormy tackles the questions YOU asked him! From weight loss to maintenance, to cigars and living in the woods, he covers it all!! Sit back and enjoy this very special episode! Find Gormy on IG at @gormy_goes_keto , Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the show at TheFatGuyForum@gmail.com ! Need tickets to KetoCon 2020 and want to help out the podca...

Dusty Hall watched his weight climb most of his life and by 2016 found himself at 534lbs and living a life that consisted mostly of "Netflix and Eat." He made a big decision then that has brought him down over 300lbs and opened many doors to new experiences and goals. His commitment and motivation are inspiring for sure and I am excited for you to meet him in this new episode! Connect with Dusty o...

James Simpson used food and alcohol to cope with his depression, and after a variety of attempts to gain control of all three factors it took a combination of mental and physical work to find the freedom he needed to serve his family in the way they deserved. His journey proves that sometimes losing the weight is just a first step on our journeys of healing and finding hope.  Connect with James on...

I had the opportunity to go on Anthony DiDomenico's WW Bro Podcast and I am going to share it with you now! Anthony has lost almost 200lbs himself and knows the fat guy life well. We talk about our journeys and our challenges. I hope it will inspire you to find the tool that will help you. He uses WW, I use Keto, and we agree that the key is getting started!  Find Anthony on IG at @comicanthonyd a...

Imagine working at a gym and being 500lbs. Cameron Salois didn't have to imagine that, he lived it and eventually decided he needed to make a change. Over the past 16 months Cam has shed 280lbs and discovered a new life. What did he do and what's life like at the gym now? Find out in the new Fat Guy Forum! Connect with Cam on IG at @ camgetsfit_ ! Find Gormy on IG at @gormy_goes_keto , Twitter at...

Shawn Thomas let a life of bad eating habits catch up with him quick and found himself approaching 300lbs and winded on the stairs of his home, how he changed his life and the mission he discovered is the topic of this new episode of the Fat Guy Forum! Discover how Shawn found the tools he needed and now shares them as a coach.  Connect with Shawn on Instagram at @WSRTfitness , on his WSRT Fitness...

My man Sean Harvey is on a self described radically honest physical, emotional and spiritual journey to battle the food addiction that brought him to over 500 pounds. He's already lost over 200 pounds and is now armed with the tools for success as he tackles the challenges that lay ahead still. He joins me on the Fat Guy Forum today to discuss this road he has been on and why it is essential to sh...

It was my honor to turn the tables on one of the first guy's to have me on a podcast and put him in the hot seat! This episode of the Fat Guy Forum features the man who wants you know that hard work always wins, Gary Cantrell. A seasoned podcast vet with a journey of his own to share, Gary lives his four Pillars and shares them with you today. Sit back and get ready to be inspired by his passion a...

This is not the episode you wanted but it's definitely the episode you NEED! For the first time ever it's a group of fat guys talking about the fat life! The Forum All Stars John Arpino, Alex Porro and Joel Reed unite with me as the superhero team of weight loss, the Fattastic Four. These guys are my brothers, my best friends and some of the best support you could ask for on a weight loss and fitn...

Matt Shinn lost more than 200lbs using a ketogenic diet but that was just the beginning of this dynamic dude's journey! He recently completed hiking the Appalachian Trail and is certainly planning even bigger adventures now. I am excited for you to meet him and share in his passions, not just for his life he is building but for the physical and mental health of all of us.  Connect with Matt on Ins...

Chase Greene once lived life over 500lbs but after years of morbid obesity and a few fateful incidents, including at trip to Disneyland with his family he decided in January of this year that he had enough. Chase began a journey then that has changed his life in many ways. I cannot wait for you to meet this man who is self-described as "obsessed with positivity." If you need inspiration to chase Y...

Eli Vazquez realized at 365 pounds that he needed to wake up and make a change. In doing so he also discovered a passion for helping other morbidly obese people find their change through inspiration and sharing his journey on YouTube and Instagram. Eli is not afraid to do the work needed to save his life in way that will build lasting sustainable change. I cannot wait for you to hear about it all...

Nick Corvino saw his yearbook picture and realized he had let his life and weight get out of control. At 400lbs he found a community and a challenge that have changed his life. His journey isn't over yet and we talk about his roadblocks and I even jump into advice mode. I think this is a discussion many of you will relate to and get some good takeaways. Let's go! Connect with Nick on Instagram at...