The Fat Guy Forum

In August of 2020 Justin Dobbins first appeared on the Forum in Episode 92 (Or 93 if you're Apple!) and we dove into his incredible 400 pound weight loss. You can listen here! Now he's returned to talk about the impact of his life as at 700 pounds and his weight loss on his mental health, and the journey of recovery he has been on for two years! While significant weight loss can save a person's li...

John Turner had a turbulent childhood that shaped how he entered his life as an adult. When he stepped on his 385 pound limit scale and it read "Error" he decided he needed to make a change. He found keto through a friend and started his journey to not only finding a passion for health and fitness, but the happiness that had been missing in his life for a long time. John is sharing his story today...

Matt True's health journey began at 505 pounds and has seen him lose well over 300 pounds! We talk in this episode not only about how his life has change but his decision to have VSG surgery and soon to be four skin removal surgeries. Matt is open about the challenges he has faced and dives deep into what those skin removal procedures were really like. If you're considering any form of weight loss...

Bryan Perdomo first appeared on the show in February 2021 and he we had a great talk about the power of mindset on a health journey. You can check it out here:  https://fatguyforum.podbean.com/e/fat-guy-forum-episode-115-bryan-goes-hard/   During that talk Bryan was certain that diet and exercise alone were going to be the tools he needed to succeed, in concert with working on his mindset and pers...

At 40 stone (560 pounds) Jonathan Hodgson knew he needed to do something or his life was in danger, but he often hesitated to make change, until one fateful day when an accidental finger slip on a DM finally got the ball rolling! This story is not one to miss as he indeed changed his life and is still working on it now at just over 21 stone (300 pounds.) Join me for this powerful discussion about...

JeanCarlo Danies aka JC aka FatFreeJC joins me this week to talk about his incredible journey and his passion to share free support for people who have their own struggles! JC went from 431 pounds to the competition stage but the real story starts after that After picture. JC shares the struggles that came next for him and how his lessons can help you! You won't want to miss this one! Connect with...

You may think you know Casey King's story if you caught him on Family By The Ton but it turns out there's so much more to hear, including the reality of that "reality TV" show! I am excited that we sat down to not only talk about the show but his incredible journey from 823 pounds to 245 pounds, how his life and world have changed, and how he just might be the "Encino Man" of weight loss! What doe...

Nick Corvino first visited the Forum in September of 2019 on episode 23 and he's back this week to update us on the twists and turns that his health and life journeys have taken. We get real about the impact of regain and where we think the mindset that enables it develops. We also talk about how you get your actions and choices back in line with your goals and purpose. I appreciate Nick's opennes...

The Forum is back after a quick Summer Break with the awesome story of Michael Bernstein aka Bernie's journey! From almost 400 pounds to taking the stage at transformation bodybuilding shows, Bernie's adventures have taken him a lot of places. Our discussion not only gets into the tools he used to change his life but how he handles the things that don't magically just change and you still need to...

Jesse Ellerbee fought a life long battle, hitting an all-time high of 365lbs, and it was not until he started looking at how food was marketed and presented to us that he had his "lightbulb" moment. Jesse's story exemplifies the importance of educating yourself and finding what works best for YOU when it comes to working on your health. I hope you will join me and this determined Marine/EMT/Fire f...

As he lays out in our discussion, Tony Reyes' story is about so much more than a simple before and after picture. We certainly dive deep into his 200+ pound weight loss but we also talk about how the journey never ends, the mental battle that is regain, and we commiserate on the mindset of a "cheat meal." You will not want to miss this one because through it all one thing is certain for sure, Tony...

Roger Villalobos returns to the Forum with a discussion that weighed heavily on his heart, the impact of trauma on the development of weight issues and how it affects changing your health when you acknowledge its presence. We share our experiences and perspective on this very emotional topic. We're not medical professionals but we do know what it is like to live this experience, I hope you will fi...

In this week's new episode I sit down with Jarred Aslett on break from his hike of the Pacific Coast Trail and I am excited we got to talk! Jarred's literal journey the past two years losing over 200 pounds and learning about the person he wants to be is inspiring and truly relatable, even if you have no intention of taking a 2600 mile hike!  Connect with Jarred on IG at @jaycrushesit! https://www...

Adam Harris grew up a relatively normal sized kid and it was during adulthood that he put on weight, and more weight, and more... peaking at 430 pounds he wasn't that concerned until he needed back surgery and the doctor gave him some straight talk. We dive into this, his discovery of the ketogenic diet, and the success he has had the past 5 years in this new episode! Connect with Adam at @candowo...

Im excited to bring you this week's episode featuring Danny Holding Mabley! You may know him better as DannyGetsFits, his online nickname for many years sharing his weight loss and fitness journeys. Like many of us, Danny's journey has been a roller coaster and this week we dig into where it started and the twists and turns it has taken. We talk a lot about losing weight in the public eye, how tha...

Patrick Fitzpatrick grew up and outward, embracing his nickname of Phat Pat as a DJ and professional wrestler. Seeing 490 pounds on the scale made him realize something needed to change and he found the tools to help him make it happen. In this new episode we talk about his journey, including his experience with lap band surgery and wrestling then versus wrestling now!  Connect with Pat on IG at @...

I gathered your questions on Instagram last week and now it is time to answer them all! I dive into why Keto was my choice, how to stay motivated, how to go from contemplation to action and MORE!  Fat Guy Forum PATREON is here! Click this link to see how YOU can support this show and help Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men: https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo   Interested i...

Get ready for an awesome discussion on building awareness and the willingness to adapt as the keys to a successful weight loss journey with this week's guest Dan Cadmus. Dan has personally lost 180 pounds and now works as a coach to help others find their paths to success. He brings great personal insight and experience to that process! Sign up now for Dan's free event, The Five-Phase Framework, h...

Like many people who struggle with food addiction issues, Zach Peacock watched his weight continue to grow as he grew older. It was the impending birth of his first child that gave this soon to be young father the wake up call he needed. Driven and determined with a new sense of purpose he had never felt before, Zach began his journey. And like many folk his road took several twists and turns, inc...

A lot of my guests bring a story of a lifelong battle with obesity but Juan's journey is different! He grew up fit and found his weight grow later in life, like many people. It took getting honest with himself and building true discipline for him to make change possible. Now down almost 200lbs he is ready to share his story with you! Connect with Juan on IG at @juanluis60623! https://www.instagram...

At over 400lbs Logan realized that he was taking life for granted and needed to fight to find its value again! He has done that, losing 220 pounds in two years through diet and exercise. Along the way he learned to not only embrace life but love his body. I am excited for you to meet him today! Connect with Logan on IG at @wolverinefitness!https://www.instagram.com/wolverinefitness/ The Fat Guy Fo...

Shawn Lewis' body was starting to breakdown when he reached his heaviest weight of 538 pounds... at only age 25. He knew he needed to fight back and take extreme measures to save his life, for him this meant weight loss surgery in 2020 and now less than two years later he is down over 300 pounds. A lot has changed and Shawn has learned a lot on his journey. I think his story will be a great resour...

In this week's episode Levi Garrett opens up about the impact of childhood trauma on the adult he eventually grew into. Food had long been his escape, and in college he even started a group he called the Power of Plump because he had resigned himself to the life he was living. It wasn't until he realized that it was ok to not be ok, it was ok to struggle, it was okay to need to fight for himself t...

QUICK NOTE: The sound on this episode is less than ideal. I have done my best to clean it up and hope you will stay tuned for this week's guest's inspiring story! Chris Murphy knew at a young age that his relationship with food was not ideal but he used athletics and activity to keep things in check. In adulthood he truly began his personal rollercoaster ride losing and gaining weight dealing with...

Roger Villalobos is very familiar with the weight loss and weight gain rollercoaster that so many of us can relate to in our lives. He reached a peak of 450 pounds, lost over 200 pounds and put it back on. When he finally learned to trust himself and his choices he found the tools he needed to change his life. We talk about where he is at now, the role 75 Hard played in his transformation and his...