In this powerful and controversial episode of the Modify Your Life Podcast, Anthony and Frankie dive into one of the most debated topics in the fitness world: Can you be overweight and healthy? And should overweight people be personal trainers?
Anthony speaks candidly from his own 400+ pound weight loss journey about why he believes lived experience mattersin coaching, why “comfort coaching” often fails, and how victim mentality can keep people stuck. They also discuss how social media narratives around body positivity can sometimes blur the line between self-acceptance and accountability.
You’ll hear real talk about:
• Why results — not feelings — should define a coach
• The difference between being “active” and being an athlete
• How comfort can sabotage real change
• Why people prefer validation over transformation
• What a real coach should do for their clients
• The danger of normalizing obesity
• Why tough love can be more compassionate than soft lies
This conversation isn’t meant to shame — it’s meant to challenge, provoke thought, and push people toward real growth.
Whether you agree or disagree, this episode will make you think.