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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 pounds and was ready to accept that his time was limited. But that was not how his s...

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 intersections of addiction and more. Don't miss this deep dive!

Connect with Rich on IG at @727poundmarathonman! https...

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!

Connect with Tyler on IG at @imtylerseeley! https://www.instagram.com/imtylerseeley/ 

Check out his Y...

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 murky waters to find the right path for you. Seth’s journey has been one of extremes that led him to f...

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This week on the Forum: Clark V. joins me to talk about how wanting to be around for his family got his journey to lose over 170 pounds started...

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 about the keys to his weight loss success. Going from 430 pounds to losing 180 pounds he...

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! Don't miss this exciting new episode of the Forum!

Connect with John on IG at @bigtoliljohn! https://www.instagram...

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.instagram.com/jeru_el/

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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/djdjam42/ 

Gormy’s 5th Anniversary as a coach is here! And all one on one coaching programs are on sal...

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/

Gormy’s 5th Anniversary as a coach is here! And all one on one coaching programs are 10% of...

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/

The Drive to Thrive Group Coaching Program is here! Need to work on accountability, co...

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 bodybuilding. We get into the perspective shifts it took to work through these changes, and we hear about his own podcast...

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 matter what he weighs. I hope you enjoy this spicy discussion, including where the nickname...

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 he pulls no punches. In the end, he made a promise to his father he would survive that grew over...

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 a block without needing rest and wearing 8XL shirts to the transformation bodybuilding stage and completing a half marathon with a...

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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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 control the things he could, instead of focusing on what he could not. He made gradual changes that have added up to him losing over 175 pounds and discovering...

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 the Forum. A perfect way to start 2025!!! 

Connect with Louiz on IG at @Hoganhater! https://www.instagram.com/Hoganhater/

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

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 ca...

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. From there he not only found success with his health and relationship with food, but a profound awareness of the power of community. Join me this week to hear his story and his perspective on the need for consistency o...

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 Elmer on IG at @elmer2great! https://www.instagram.com/elmer2great
Connect with his TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@elmer.lossweight

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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 loss success and failure needs to hear. 

Connect with Anthony on IG at @comicanthonyd! https://www.instagram.com/comicanthonyd

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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 with Nick on IG at @nick_gymbalvo! https://www.instagram.com/nick_gymbalvo 
Check out his theme park account with his awesome wife on IG at @parkhoppingduo! https://w...

This week is a replay of Manny Ortiz’s visit to the Forum. Manny passed away unexpectedly recently and I wanted to honor him by keeping his story alive. I am grateful not only for his willingness to share his life with you, but to have been a friend to me these past few years. He will be missed but never forgotten.

Manny joined me to talk about how his experiences with trauma, PTSD and opiate abuse creating a perfect storm with a food addiction that brought him to 556 pounds, merely existing instead of living. His life wa...

Kevin Ruiz is a child abuse prosecutor with a focus on combating child trafficking and fatalities, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and a nutrition coach who knows firsthand the challenges of balancing a demanding career and family life with health goals. After losing 132 pounds, Kevin became certified in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and more, and now helps busy professionals and parents streamline fitness and nutrition into their lives. Our discussion is a focused dive on how Kevin turned his passion for all areas in his life into a drive for knowledge to make the change he needed to...

Hugo Mendoza joins me on this week's new forum to discuss his 200lb weight loss but more importantly what came next. Our journeys are never linear and our priorities can change. How do you manage your health and navigate the twists and turns of life? We talk about it! How do you work on getting your focus back when you have strayed from the course you once felt was locked in? We get into that too! Hugo's story is one of inspiration and the lesson that things change when we focus on getting better every day!

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Tim Kaufman, aka FatManRants, joins me to dive deep into the dominoes that needed to fall for him to make true lasting change in his life, and how it lead him to sharing his journey and perspectives to help others. As he says during our conversation, this is not a story about weight loss, it is one about reclaiming his health, his mobility and his drive. We talk about his challenges living with Elhers-Danlos syndrome, drug and alcohol abuse, a doctor who told him he'd need a wheelchair by 25 and discovering that a plant based lifestyle would be his...

Pete Brennan had accepted and embraced that he would just be that big guy forever, the center of attention in any room at almost 650 pounds. He had accepted that he was not long for this world as fact. Oh man can I relate! And I am not making light of it at all. Like many of us though, Pete realized that there were people in his life that needed him around, so he started fighting. He started looking for the right tools to say his life and he took action. He's now down almost 300 pounds and has a different...

This week we have something a bit different. Jonathan Shane (aka the Keto Road) and I put together a webinar about finding healthy success during the holiday season, and this week I am sharing the audio replay of it with you!! I hope you will give it a listen, it is chock full of helpful holiday season advice that applies to every way of eating!

If you enjoyed the webinar and are looking to get yourself dialed in for the rest of the year our Fall Into Success Group Coaching program starts this week! And if you...

The Fall Into Progress Group Coaching Program is starting October 7th!!! Jonathan Shane and I have developed a 12 week ketogenic lifestyle course that will not only set you up for success on your journey but help you navigate the holiday season with two coaches and a private support & accountability community. The 12 weeks cover keto nutrition with a personalized plan including macros, exercise, habit development, holiday strategies, meal planning, and more! Check it out now:

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THIS WEEK: Matt Willner battled issues with his weight for most of his life, until he f...

Anthony Attanasio joins me on this week's new episode to talk about his life at 580 pounds, battling cellulitis, and his near death experience with lymphedema removal surgery. Anthony went from talking a lot about reclaiming his health and finally took action to do the things he needed. We talk through exploring weight loss surgery and finding success through building new habits and the use of Wegovy. He's down over 210 pounds so far and feels like he is on the path he needs to be. Don't miss this one!

Connect with Anthony on IG at @Anthony_barefit_attanasio...

Mike's damaged relationship with food began as a child when he learned adults around him found his capacity to eat entertaining. If you just jump ahead you learn he was eventually 693 pounds and barely mobile, but his story is about so much more. It is about a lifetime of dieting and using food as comfort as he battled mental illness and physical trauma while navigating a health care system determined to right him off. Mike found it within himself to fight and champion himself through it all, and his journey is not over by any means, but he is...

John Santoro made a promise to himself about his health and weight, and he kept it! But as always, the road to get there was not smooth sailing and we get into his journey in this week's new episode. From life at 5'4" and 365 pounds to success through his decision to have gastric sleeve surgery, we get into it all! 

Connect with John on IG at @johnjamessantoro! https://www.instagram.com/johnjamessantoro

The Fall Into Progress Group Coaching Program is here! Jonathan Shane and I have developed a 12 week ketogenic lifestyle course that will not o...

This week's discussion is about more than weight loss success and the journey to it. Junior joins me to talk about his successes and the subsequent challenges that followed. What happens when that success starts to slip away? We have a brutally honest talk about his experience achieving success, regaining weight, and the trepidation to start again. The answers aren't as simple as they might seem when living this situation and Junior pulls no punches on himself. It is an important conversation that I hope you will listen to and see if you can relate!

Connect with...

Just a very quick update on the unintended break the show took the past two weeks! We will be back next week with an all new episode. PS. There's an announcement too!

The Fall Into Progress Group Coaching Program is here! Jonathan Shane and I have developed a 12 week ketogenic lifestyle course that will not only set you up for success on your journey but help you navigate the holiday season with two coaches and a private support & accountability community. The 12 weeks cover keto nutrition with a personalized plan including macros, exercise, habit development, holiday strategies, meal...

Act NOW if you are interested in getting your goals in focus! All of my coaching services are on sale for 20% off with code SUMMER until 8/17/24 at midnight pst! 

Check out my programs for Accountability & Goal Setting, Weight loss support, and Ketogenic Nutrition at:

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Schedule a FREE consultation call right now at: https://calendly.com/mike-consultation/consultation 

You can also find me on IG at @gormygoesketo, Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the show at TheFatGuyForum@gmail.com!

On to the SHOW... Five yea...

The Forum has hit its 5th Anniversary and this is part 1 of the celebration. In this very special solo episode I share the ten lessons I have learned during the show's run. What are the things I have noticed as commonalities or important points to consider when interviewing over 250 men? Well you have to listen to find out, but I think it is worth it! I share some lessons crucial to every person's journey whether it is about weight loss or not! And I tease what comes next in Part 2 of this important milestone. Everything started on July 2nd, 2019...

Henry Gonzalez joins me on this week's new episode to talk about how he expected death every day, at 565 pounds and living a life where he was literally dodging bullets. It was all he knew, and it took finding the strength inside to say enough is enough for him to find the fight to live. Life itself had to become his why and we talk about how he faced his fears and made the changes he needed to make to finally wake up daily seeing life as full of possibility. How did he do that? You need to listen...

Jim Kraham was once close to 450 pounds and finding health challenges growing. He knew he needed to make change and got his journey started with his eyes open to the challenges of building consistent action, and the benefits of finding accountability and community along the way! He's currently down 170 pounds and feels he has truly built the lifestyle he needs to crush his goals. We talk about what led him to his heaviest weight and what has changed along the way. We even talk about the propensity in the weight loss community to label foods as good or bad...

Almost 4 years ago Jose Diaz first appeared on the Fat Guy Forum! He was over 550 pounds and feeling focused on starting his journey to reclaim his health. As often happens in life though, things did not go as planned and it would be a few years before he took action. He reached out and asked if he could come back on to update us all on his journey's progress and I was honored! It's not easy to say, "Remember when I said I was ready? I wasn't." Jose opens up about how things got worse before they got better...