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/

Ready to talk about making real lasting change in 2025? Schedule a FREE consultation call with Gormy 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 [email protected]!

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

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.com/groups/theketoroadcrew 

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

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DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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 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 [email protected]!

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

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.com/groups/theketoroadcrew 

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Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

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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 over perfection.

Connect with Dustin on IG at @ketosimple! https://www.instagram.com/ketosimple

Check out his awesome YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/ketosimple

You can also find me on IG at @gormygoesketo, Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the show at [email protected]!

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

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.com/groups/theketoroadcrew 

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

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DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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

If it is time for you to take action and start achieving your goals, let’s talk. 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 [email protected]!

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

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.com/groups/theketoroadcrew 

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

Interested in Equip Protein or Collagen, or any of their products? Use this link to save 15% now http://equipfoods.com/GORMYGOESKETO

LINK to save 10% off Meater Thermometers! https://glnk.io/jl9ny/gormygoesketo

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Don’t forget to give us a rating and review on iTunes or whatever platform you use!! Thank you and be sure to amaze yourself today!

DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

If it is time for you to take action and start achieving your goals, let’s talk. Check out my coaching programs at https://www.theketoroad.com/coach-mike-programs 

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 [email protected]!

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

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LINK to save 10% off Meater Thermometers! https://glnk.io/jl9ny/gormygoesketo

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Don’t forget to give us a rating and review on iTunes or whatever platform you use!! Thank you and be sure to amaze yourself today!

DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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 

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Check out my coaching programs at https://www.theketoroad.com/coach-mike-programs 

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 [email protected]!

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

Interested in Equip Protein or Collagen, or any of their products? Use this link to save 15% now http://equipfoods.com/GORMYGOESKETO

LINK to save 10% off Meater Thermometers! https://glnk.io/jl9ny/gormygoesketo

These are great products I use every day!! Check them out!

Don’t forget to give us a rating and review on iTunes or whatever platform you use!! Thank you and be sure to amaze yourself today!

DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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 was small and filled with darkness until he realized that he needed to not only fight to find the light, but use the tools and resources outside of himself to do so. His story is one of triumph and battle that will inspire anyone regardless of where they are in their journey. We also talk about one of his true lifesavers, his service dog Kaia! Manny is now down over 275 pounds and is working every day to remind himself that it is indeed possible to thrive in this world, even when you have had to conquer many battles. 

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

If it is time for you to take action and start achieving your goals, let’s talk. Check out my coaching programs at https://www.theketoroad.com/coach-mike-programs 

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 [email protected]!

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

Interested in Equip Protein or Collagen, or any of their products? Use this link to save 15% now http://equipfoods.com/GORMYGOESKETO

LINK to save 10% off Meater Thermometers! https://glnk.io/jl9ny/gormygoesketo

These are great products I use every day!! Check them out!

Don’t forget to give us a rating and review on iTunes or whatever platform you use!! Thank you and be sure to amaze yourself today!

DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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 make his health a priority amongst the many demands of his life. If you have ever wanted to hear a lawyer make a true case for beating health challenges many of us face, this is your episode!

Connect with Kevin on IG at @lifting_lawyer_dad! https://www.instagram.com/lifting_lawyer_dad 

Find his services at www.nutrifitpath.com 

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

Interested in working with Gormy on Accountability & Goal Setting, Ketogenic Nutrition or more? Get more info at

https://www.theketoroad.com/coach-mike-programs 

You can also find Gormy on IG at @gormygoesketo, Twitter at @gormygoesketo and you can email the show at [email protected]!

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

Interested in Equip Protein or Collagen, or any of their products? Use this link to save 15% now http://equipfoods.com/GORMYGOESKETO

LINK to save 10% off Meater Thermometers! https://glnk.io/jl9ny/gormygoesketo

These are great products I use every day!! Check them out!

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DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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!

Connect with Hugo on IG at @hugoboss707! https://www.instagram.com/hugoboss707 

It’s time to take action! All new client 30 day program purchases are 50% until midnight on 10/31/24 when you use code TREAT50. Current clients and new client extended purchases are 20% off using code TREAT20. Check out my programs at https://www.theketoroad.com/coach-mike-programs 

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 [email protected]!

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

Interested in Equip Protein or Collagen, or any of their products? Use this link to save 15% now http://equipfoods.com/GORMYGOESKETO

LINK to save 10% off Meater Thermometers! https://glnk.io/jl9ny/gormygoesketo

These are great products I use every day!! Check them out!

Don’t forget to give us a rating and review on iTunes or whatever platform you use!! Thank you and be sure to amaze yourself today!

DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider. 

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 pathway to health. He's a written a book titled "Escape" and it truly sums up his journey in just a word. Don't miss this inspiring story of resilience and adaptability. 

Connect with Tim here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimKaufmanFMR/

It is not too late to join our Fall Into Success Group Coaching Program for just $200! 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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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 [email protected]!

The Fat Guy Forum AFTER SHOW IS HERE FOR PATREON SUPPORTERS! Click this link to see how YOU can get access to bonus episodes & support this show by helping Gormy keep bringing you the stories of these amazing men:https://www.patreon.com/Gormygoesketo 

You can support us and save money yourself by using one of my affiliate codes:

Use Code GORMY to get 15% your order at Redmond Real Salt, including their Re-Lyte Electrolyte Blend that has been an essential part of my journey!! Use this link now https://glnk.io/oq72y/gormygoesketo 

Save 10% on KetoChow Ketogenic Shake Blends with this link https://get.aspr.app/SHDmf and code GORMYGOESKETO 

Check out Performnce Gainz and their products designed to optimize your performance, Energized Reds Recovery Drink & True Endurance Preworkout!   Save 5% now with code GORMY at  this link https://www.performncegainz.com/energized-reds-gormy 

Interested in Equip Protein or Collagen, or any of their products? Use this link to save 15% now http://equipfoods.com/GORMYGOESKETO

LINK to save 10% off Meater Thermometers! https://glnk.io/jl9ny/gormygoesketo

These are great products I use every day!! Check them out!

Don’t forget to give us a rating and review on iTunes or whatever platform you use!! Thank you and be sure to amaze yourself today!

DISCLAIMER: Just a reminder, your host and the guests on this show are not medical practitioners, and are sharing their experiences and perspectives. Before implementing any dietary or activity changes in your life be sure to discuss with your medical provider.