The Fat Guy Forum

It's funny but this week's guest Jonathan Elias hit upon one of his strongest messages in the final seconds of the podcast when he said that he knew he would be successful in reclaiming his health, "by any means necessary." This doesn't mean he had to sacrifice his health or compromise himself by any means, but that he had to be willing to do the work to find the right tools for himself and apply...

Dan Herman went on a journey to find value in himself. He used his newfound sense of self worth to determine the work he needed to do to improve his health, including a love of running, and achieve his weight loss and fitness goals. He then took those lessons and found purpose in helping others. We get into all of this on this week's new episode! It’s my birthday week and from 4/21/24 until midnig...

Jeff Humphrey joins me this week on the new Fat Guy Forum to talk about how a love of running drove his 200lb weight loss... twice! How do you get to your goal and then find yourself having to "run that race" again? Jeff is honest about the impact life getting in the way, and the excuses we build around that impacted his health. His story is one of perseverance with real lessons for anyone who has...

Jason Grant joins me on this week's new forum to not only talk about his journey from close to 600 pounds to now down over 150 pounds, but about how being Type 1 diabetic has impacted that journey! It all started two years ago when he fell in love with the gym... where is he going now? You'll have to listen to see! We dive into what it means to live with Type 1 diabetes too, if you're not sure wha...

What does it take to pull yourself up from a self proclaimed rock bottom? Cole Prochaska joins me this week to talk about what it took to lose 360 pounds, and reclaim control of a life that he felt was slipping away. He epitomizes "control what you can control," in ways that go way beyond his incredible physical transformation!  Connect with Cole on IG at @3to1fitness! https://www.instagram.com/3t...

Almost four years ago Caleb Blake appeared on the Forum, and in this week's flashback episode we are revisiting his inspiring and focused journey. If you haven't heard his story yet, don't miss this one. And I can spoil that he will be back soon for an update! Connect with Caleb on IG at @goalkrusher! https://www.instagram.com/goalkrusher   Looking for accountability & support on your health &...

At 411 pounds, Ernie was told by a doctor to prepare himself for needing disability soon if he didn't do something about his health. A lifelong food addict he wasn't sure if he would be able to make that change but he found motivation in wanting to be a present and healthy father for his children. Stepping into a gym was a big part of the action he needed, and a true mindset shift was the buried t...

Matt True last appeared on the show over a year and a half ago, sharing his story of weighing over 500 pounds, his decision to have a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), losing over 300 pounds, and the beginning of his journey having skin removal surgery. He's back now to get real and raw about the procedures he has had done, the decisions, the pain, the recovery challenges and why he feels every m...

Tyrone was close to 700 pounds and is currently down over 360 pounds, and ready to talk about the hard work it has taken him to get where he is now. We talk about the changes he made to his eating, his newfound love of moving his body, and what it feels like to fit into cars again. It is a candid talk with someone who knows what it means to feel too big for world and to fight to get his life back...

Jacy Kirby joins me this week to dive into his journey, from developing a binge eating disorder that brought him to 300 pounds and how his quest for fitness saw the development of exercise bulimia. We have a hard hitting conversation about the reality of eating disorders from a rarely heard male perspective. I hope you will listen to this important dialogue and find hope if you struggle with simil...

This week Alex joins me for the 250th episode of the show!! We talk about his struggles with addiction to food and alcohol, and how he had to take an active role in getting his life back. Alex is in the thick of his battle but shares how much his life has changed already and why he is certain of his success going forward. Connect with Alex on IG at @spadez42! https://www.instagram.com/spadez42   L...

Jason used to believe that weight loss surgery was the easy way out, like many people do. His perspective changed and he has now harnessed the power of that tool and his own mind to lose over 200 pounds. Why did he change his mind and what does he want you to know about choosing surgery? You have to listen to find out! Connect with Jason on IG at @downsizing_jason! https://www.instagram.com/downsi...

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...