The Fat Guy Forum

Ryan Raymond struggled with addiction for much of his life, including drugs, alcohol and food! After getting sober from drugs and alcohol, food took the spotlight in his life and he found himself over 500 pounds. His journey to making change was not about finding one "fix" and success followed, it was a roller coaster path that you will have to hear to believe. His shift in mindset that accompanie...

It’s time to Launch Into Summer! This week all of my coaching programs, one on one and group coaching included, are on sale, set up a call now to get the details:    https://calendly.com/mike-consultation/consultation   This week's episode: Truly excited for you to meet this week's guest! Neil Burns is a long time inspiration to me and many others having been featured on Good Morning America and m...

The title of this episode is no exaggeration! Rich Trapp woke up in the hospital after being in a medically induced coma to sit face to face with his weight on the wall, 727 pounds. In this episode we get into how he ended up there in 2018 and how 2 years later he was running marathons. Our talk goes way beyond diet and exercise as we dive deep into how our culture perceives bigger people and how...

Tyler Seeley joins me on this week's new Fat Guy Forum to talk about his journey to lose half his bodyweight and find a driving passion in his life! He transformed his disdain for the gym into a driving force in his life and is now just a few weeks out from competing in the Summer Shredding Transformation Division in TX. He did the work to transform way more than just his body. Don't miss the Anim...

What happens when two guys who have been connected for years finally talk live? A lot! Seth joins me on this week’s new episode to talk about his health journey with plenty of twists and turns so the wild world of weight loss culture, diets, disordered relationships with food, supplements, scams and more. We turn a critical eye to the power of definitive claims often made on shaky foundations and...

It's not too late to sign up for my free Webinar on "Getting Off the Diet Rollercoaster!" with Jon Shane! It's this Thursday, April 17th at 8pm est. We want to help you leave behind the frustration of the never ending ride of losing and gaining weight. One attendee will win a free month of my group coaching program. Sign up now: https://www.theketoroad.com/rollercoaster This week on the Forum: Cla...

Ready to get off the diet rollercoaster? Jon Shane and I are happy to new announce our FREE webinar on Thursday, April 17 at 8pm est designed to do just that! One attendee will WIN a free month of my new group coaching program too! It's time to go from frustration to freedom, sign up now at:  https://www.theketoroad.com/rollercoaster   This week on the Fat Guy Forum: Marcus Alon joins me on this w...

John Bergner III loved playing football as a kid but when he was 425 pounds coming out of middle school his dream of playing high school football was fading. What came next was a rollercoaster of weight loss and weight gain that brought him to barely surviving and seeing 599 pounds on the scale. His battle to find the right tools and mindset to now be over 300 pounds down and thriving in life is a...

Jeru Francia joins me on this week's new episode to talk about his struggles with food obsession and weight loss. Down over 180 pounds now, Jeru not only found a program that works for him, Slim4Life, but a perspective on the work it takes to make change. It's not about the finish line or even a weight loss goal to him, but about managing his life and choices one week at a time.  Connect with Jeru...

Don't worry, there isn't a typo in this week's title! August Miller joins me to discuss his 150+ pound weight loss journey, what motivated him and how Weight Watchers aka WW was the "secret weapon" in his arsenal. August's perspective on making lasting change and never truly being done will be inspiring and motivating! We also squeeze in a little talk about soda! Connect with August now on IG at @...

Chris Roberts joins me on this week's new Fat Guy Forum to talk about life at almost 650 pounds, the decision to have weight loss surgery in Mexico, and how his life has changed at 315 pounds down. He's gone from hiding full cakes in his truck, barely able to move around at all to enjoying work outs and more. Check out his rollercoaster journey now! Connect with Chris on IG at https://www.instagra...

Can you believe it?! 300 episodes!! Jonathan Shane aka the Keto Road aka the first ever guest on the show joins me to catch us up on his life and dive into a listener Q&A. We talk about what we wish we could do better in our lives, answer questions about weight loss and the mindset needed for success. Plus I make a special announcement!  Connect with Jonathan on IG at @theketoroad! https://www...

Rob Rafanan found himself at 400lbs, dealing with mobility impairments, and disappointed he was present as a father but didn't feel like he was an active parent. In his own words, he had to finally bet on himself, take a big risk to bring much needed change. And you'll hear in this discussion that Rob hit the jackpot! He not only reclaimed his health, became the father he wanted to be, and found n...

This one has been a long time coming! I have been connected to Rocky aka Queso for years, and has witnessed the true rollercoaster of a journey he has been on with his weight loss and health. In this new episode we get into it all, his decision to have weight loss surgery, his successes and failures, his use of weight loss medication now, and why he has never given up on his self. He's got a big p...

Biggie (aka Emiguel Arroyo) had accepted his fate living at over 600 pounds, until a medical emergency led him to hear a doctor tell his father not to expect him to live to see 40. He was 36 years old and facing the reality of his health condition, finally. What follows is far from a clean clear path and we get into it all. Biggie's story shines a light on how intimately linked our mental health a...

Pedro Guerrero turned to food as an escape from many things in life. It was his way to manage his emotions, and brought him to two major health scares at over 480 pounds. He knew he needed to make change and it would take releasing his longterm coping mechanisms and healing his relationship with himself, food and even the gym. In doing so he discovered the real power in discipline and loving himse...

Chuck Trujillo joins me on this week's new Fat Guy Forum to talk about his journey to build a healthy lifestyle that serves his goals! Using a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting Chuck is now down 135 pounds and counting. We get into how he found the tools and habits that feel most sustainable for him and more!  Connect with Chuck on IG at @chuck.the.builder! Ready to talk about making real la...

Josh Gault struggled with his weight as a kid and at 15 he was a massive car accident that paralyzed him from the chest down. After the accident his weight continued to rise until he was 350 pounds and physically not able to do anything for himself. It would have been easy for him to give up then, and just accept his life, but Josh saw the possibility in himself and decided to control the things h...

Over a year ago Louiz Elvira Jr was trapped. At over 500 pounds he could barely get to the bathroom at work 150 feet from his desk. He needed to make change happen fast and started investigating weight loss surgery but chose another path. It is one that has led him to drop 180 pounds so far, and has him taking 3 mile hikes with his family! We get into it all in this new episode of the Forum. A per...

This week's episode is a New Year's rewind where Anthony DiDomenico and I discussed surviving the holidays, our thoughts on New Year's resolutions and getting your mindset straight for the upcoming year. It is a great talk between two longtime warriors in this battle! As a bonus I added my thoughts today on getting ready for 2025!  Connect with Anthony on IG at @Comicanythonyd! https://www.instagr...

The countdown to 2025 is on! All new coaching purchases are 25% off until January 1st, 2025! Ready to talk about making real lasting change in 2025? Schedule a FREE consultation call right now at: https://calendly.com/mike-consultation/consultation   This week on the Forum: At 421 pounds and wrangling with food addiction, pain and more, Dustin Cade found the ketogenic diet in 2016. From there he n...

Elmer Linares had dealt with weight issues his whole life and like many of us out there, the pandemic compounded things in ways he never expected. Finding himself at nearly 450 pounds he knew he needed to take more definitive action, and he did. Today he is 246 pounds and has found a passion for the gym. How did he make that change? You'll have to listen to find out! Connect with Elmer on IG at @e...

This week is a throwback episode featuring an in-depth chat with Anthony DiDomenico and myself on being off track, getting back on track and what that track is anyway. This well worn road for us both. We know the mistakes. We know the wins. And we bring a unique perspective on it all! This is truly an in the trenches talk that is just what anyone who has ever struggled with weight loss success and...

Nick joins me to talk about his life long struggles with his weight and health, and how learning to truly advocate for himself is making a huge difference. We get into his life at 600lbs, medical advocacy, living with stage 2 lymphedema, theme parks and more. Nick's story is one of true perseverance and hope, I hope you will enjoy this conversation. We had a lot of fun! Connect with Nick on IG at...

This week is a replay of Manny Ortiz’s visit to the Forum. Manny passed away unexpectedly recently and I wanted to honor him by keeping his story alive. I am grateful not only for his willingness to share his life with you, but to have been a friend to me these past few years. He will be missed but never forgotten. Manny joined me to talk about how his experiences with trauma, PTSD and opiate abus...