Welcome to the Grit Show!
On this episode, we chat with Bishoi Khella, who takes us through his incredible, often bumpy journey of weight loss, self-discovery, and finding purpose. Bishoi opens up about what it was like growing up as the “chubby kid” and how, in high school, he worked hard to drop from 260 to 180 lbs. But after starting his own business at 22, the stress piled on, and old habits crept back in, pushing him up to 350 lbs.
Bishoi describes avoiding the scale like it was the plague and shares the tough reality of childhood food restrictions that left him clueless about healthy habits. He also reflects on those moments of “how did I get here?”—the panic attacks, feeling out of control, and the overwhelming guilt that became a moral compass for him.
When life felt chaotic, Bishoi turned to journaling to make sense of his emotions, and he realized how much stress his body was carrying. A low point came on a trip with friends; being out of shape meant he couldn’t fully enjoy it, and it was a wake-up call that pushed him toward change. That’s when he discovered the 75 Hard program, which, as he describes it, “changed everything.”
He shares how he embraced “chasing discomfort,” raising his standards, and getting so committed to his goals that nothing else mattered. For Bishoi, if you want something bad enough, you’ll find a way.
Today, Bishoi challenges himself in different ways and is passionate about helping others do the same. His journey has also refined his social circle; it’s smaller now but filled with quality connections. Bishoi’s story is down-to-earth, relatable, and packed with insights about grit and resilience that make this episode a must-listen.
You can find Khella on Instagram here.
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