The Fat Guy Forum

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 midnight on 4/27/24, all of my individual...

Adam Golway first appeared on the Forum in episode 165 in 2022. At that time we talked about his amazing weight loss transformation, struggles with addiction and more. He reached out to return to the show because his own personal work on what drove his experiences with drugs and food have uncovered trauma that he feels it is important to talk about so others know they are not alone. It is a real and raw discussion that at times is ...

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 felt trapped on the weight loss an...

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 what separates type 1 and type 2, this...

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/3to1fitness 

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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 

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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 treasure he discovered. Applying it ...

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 moment is worth it. If you are consi...

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 again. You will not want to miss th...

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 similar challenges! 

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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 

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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/downsizing_jason 

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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, prevention and crisis resources f...

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! https://www.instagram.com/bradleyfu...

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 you will dive into these murky wat...

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! 

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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:

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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 real talk discussion about how setting...

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 more to his story than just the numb...

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 at @thedadthatvlogs! https://www.ins...