The Fat Guy Forum

Feb 02 2025 296 ep. 70 mins 159
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The Fat Guy Forum is the spot to learn about the lives and experiences of fat guys from all over this world, including your host Gormy, a former Fat Guy who once weighed 540 pounds. He’s lost over 300lbs so far and wants to spotlight men living large and phenomenal journeys. Find Gormy on IG at @Gormy_Goes_Keto!

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Fat Guy Forum Episode 297 - Biggie Made A Promise!

Feb 02 2025 102 mins  
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

Fat Guy Forum Episode 296 - Rewriting His Story with Pedro!

Jan 26 2025 61 mins  
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

Fat Guy Forum Episode 295 - Building Chuck!

Jan 19 2025 82 mins  
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 abou

Fat Guy Forum Episode 294 - Playing His Hand with Josh G!

Jan 12 2025 52 mins  
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 cont

Fat Guy Forum Episode 293 - Health is Wealth with Louiz!

Jan 05 2025 64 mins  
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

Fat Guy Forum Episode 292 - New Year, New Me? With Anthony D!

Dec 29 2024 73 mins  
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! htt

Fat Guy Forum Episode 291 - Consistency over Perfection with Dustin!

Dec 15 2024 91 mins  
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.

Fat Guy Forum Episode 290 - Elmer Got Great!

Dec 08 2024 45 mins  
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 E

Fat Guy Forum Episode 289 - Talking About The Track Throwback!

Dec 01 2024 91 mins  
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

Fat Guy Forum Episode 288 - Nick's Wild Ride!

Nov 24 2024 86 mins  
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 wit