From 320 Pounds to Coaching the Long Game of Health – Episode 131 (with Dominic Matteo)

If you’re a pilot, parent, or busy professional who has bounced between “all‑in” and “off the rails” with your health and wants a more sustainable way forward, you can start your application to work with me here:https://bluechipathleticclub.com/program-applicationIn this episode of the Blue Chip Athletic Club Podcast, I sit down with Dominic Matteo—nutrition coach, former D‑III lineman and rugby player—to talk about what it really takes to go from a 320‑pound “bowling ball” to losing over 120 pounds and building a life where health is non‑negotiable. Dominic shares his origin story growing up as the chubby kid with a single dad, bouncing between Tucson, Las Cruces, and Cleveland, and eventually using football and rugby as outlets that still couldn’t outrun a diet of double bacon cheeseburgers and 24 beers a night. He walks through the moment everything changed: finding out his wife was pregnant with their son the same day a close friend passed away, and deciding his kids would never see him physically unhealthy again.We spend time on the mental game: why he refused to set a “goal weight,” instead committing to doing the best he could every day for a year, and how he handled missed workouts, hungover days, and weight fluctuations without quitting.Finally, Dominic shares how that transformation led him back to school, into certifications, and ultimately into a full‑time coaching role with Precision Nutrition—leaving a Fortune 100 insurance job the day he got the offer and never looking back. If you’ve ever felt stuck between “microwave” expectations and “crockpot” reality, this conversation will give you a clear, honest blueprint for changing your health without having to turn into a monk or bail on your real life.Listen to more episodes:https://bluechipathleticclub.com/podcastConnect w/Dominic on IG: @dmatteo77Partners & Resources1st Phorm supplements (protein, greens, and more) – free samples available, message us to claim yours.Sweet Profections protein cookies (code BLUECHIP10):https://sweetprofections.com/?ref=mhcptczoDashTrack websites and automations for coaches:https://labs.dashtrack.com/brand/showcase/bbefd5f0-637f-4a05-a80a-b19688147979LogTen Pro / PilotBase pilot logbook (free 3 months):https://logten.com/partner/logten-for-bluechip/Harvest Hosts (RV overnights at farms, wineries, and unique spots) – use code BLAISE20 for 20% off (affiliate link):https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=111454&awinaffid=2964805&ued=https://www.harvesthosts.com/special-offer?showcode=true&utm_content=BLAISE25DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice, business advice, or financial advice. Always consult appropriate professionals about training, health, and business decisions.