The Fat Guy Forum

For years Hunter Baugh could not stand to see himself in the mirror and his journey to love the man who was looking back from that glass is about much more than losing 150 pounds. This week we talk about how his journey to find his physical health was as much about his mental health. From trapped in life to finding freedom on the bodybuilding stage you do not want to miss this one!

Connect with Hunter now on IG at @baughdybuilder! ...

Marshall Tufly joins me on this week's episode to talk about his journey to lose over 400 pounds... but it is more than that. Marshall opens up about the impact of trauma in his life shaped his perceptions, his feelings about himself, and the incredible challenges he had to battle to get where he is today. We pull no punches this week and discuss topics well beyond simply changing your eating habits. It is appropriate that we discu...

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 accompanied his journey's trials will be insp...

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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 more. At one time he weighed over 760 ...

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 we perceive ourselves, the intersec...

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 Anime fan's inspiring story!

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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 discuss how you can navigate these ...

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:

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This week on the Forum: Clark V. joins me to talk about how wa...

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: 

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This week on the Fat Guy Forum: Marcus Alon joins me on this week's new Fat Guy Forum to talk abou...

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 an inspirational story for us all! D...

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 on IG at @jeru_el! https://www.ins...

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 @djdjam42! https://www.instagram.com...

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.instagram.com/chrisroberts_eoc_built_guy/

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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.instagram.com/theketoroad/

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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 new passions for community and bodyb...

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 personality that has never shrunk no...

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 and physical health truly are, and h...

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 himself. He has gone from barely walking...

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!

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