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 coaching programs are on sale for 25% off when you use code BIRTHDAY. You can get more information and reach out to see if I might be the right coach for you here ..read more

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 difficult and challenging, with purpose. I appreciate Adam's openness and candor when it comes to the events of his life.  Connect with Adam on IG at @Adam.golw ..read more

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 and gain rollercoaster. We also talk about the messages we see in the weight loss social media space, specifically from coaches making promises that sound attractive b ..read more

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 is a great interview for you! Connect with Jason now on IG at @t1jediabetic! https://www.instagram.com/t1jediabetic  Looking for accountability & support o ..read more

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  Connect with Cole on Twitter at @3to1fitnesspro! https://twitter.com/3to1fitnesspro  Check out his YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@3to1fitness Looking for accountability ..read more

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  Looking for accountability & support on your health & fitness journey! The Keto Road Crew Private Facebook is here now and is completely FREE. And it’s not just for Keto folk! Check it out at this link now and sign up today: https://www.facebook ..read more

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 considering skin removal surgery now or may in the future, this is an episode you will not want to miss! Connect with Matt on IG at @vsg.mattytrue! https://www.instagram ..read more

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 this inspiring powerful interview! Connect with Tyrone on IG at @transforming_ty! https://www.instagram.com/transforming_ty  Subscribe to his new YouTube channel ..read more

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!  Connect with Jacy on IG at @jacykirby33! https://www.instagram.com/jacykirby33  Check out his podcast at https://rss.com/podcasts/blossomwhereyoubleed/ And his first book, To ..read more

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  Looking for accountability & support on your health & fitness journey! The Keto Road Crew Private Facebook is here now and is completely FREE. And it’s not just for Keto folk! Check it out ..read more