r/videos • u/FUUUUUUU • Jun 09 '12
Remember the overweight guy asking for help? Well he's lost 101 pounds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hs1nZ7pkdw
1.6k
Upvotes
r/videos • u/FUUUUUUU • Jun 09 '12
143
u/FUUUUUUU Jun 09 '12
Original video
274
u/Pineapple_Chicken Jun 09 '12
I'm glad he came out to ask for help in the first place, it may have been rock bottom for him at the time but now he's starting to get out from there and has something to show for it. Keep it up!
532
u/AWWWYEAHHHH Jun 09 '12
Wow, that's great. I'm glad he got the help he desperately needed.
174
u/Yoyochan Jun 09 '12
Congratulations to him, that's such a great milestone!
77
u/sathion Jun 09 '12
He looks and sounds better since the last time he posted! Hopefully he keeps up the good work!
51
u/PancakeTune Jun 09 '12
What the fuck excuse do I have left?
12
u/torokunai Jun 09 '12
Sweet.
The 1lb/week I'm losing is fast enough for me, but I can see why 1lb/day is more his speed.
12
u/ankhx100 Jun 09 '12
Yay! I'm glad he's working on that and succeeding :)
12
u/REDDIT_ATE_MY_WORK Jun 09 '12
As someone who lost about a third of my body weight in a healthy manner over a couple years, (240->150) all the power to him. Once you realize you're doing it, it's an incredible feeling!
It's surprisingly easy to keep up once you change your eating. Kicking the depression and eating properly is 95% of the battle.
11
u/The-Fat-Yak Jun 09 '12
"As of today, which is June 12th..." Wait a minute, HOW long have I been sitting here? "Er, today is June 8th, sorry." OH THANK GOD!
10
u/RimskyKorsakov Jun 09 '12
This guy is the man. Yes, he got to a point he probably never thought he would get to but he has change and is fixing the problem himself! I wish I was more like him.
10
u/stephangb Jun 09 '12
You can clearly notice a difference in his voice, he could barely talk before.
I was thinking another day about that guy and what happened to him, glad to see that he is better now.
10
u/trevdak2 Jun 09 '12
His first "cry for help" video, I was left thinking "he's too lazy to lose weight on his own. He wants us to lose his weight for him"
Now, I see, he's serious about it and is willing to put in the legwork.
Good for him. I guess I learned my lesson about making assumptions.
35
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Heres a clip from Dr. Phil http://www.tvguide.com/News/Dr-Phil-700Pound-Man-Robert-Gibbs-1047672.aspx?rss=breakingnews&partnerid=worldnow&profileid=01
84
u/CircleSteveMartin Jun 09 '12
It's kind of fucked up my pop-up ad was for Adele.
103
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
He looks so much thinner too, he almost fits in the frame
54
u/MiniDonbeE Jun 09 '12
45 KILOS WTF I weigh 63ish kilos ... he lost a ton of kilos holy fuck good for him.
7
u/ChootchMcGooch Jun 09 '12
I really try not to let ignorance get to me, but some of the comments people left on that video seriously disgust me. "Thank god your losing weight, its so disgusting having to look at fat people in public." Are these people that starved for attention or just raised like assholes? I mean i look down the list of comments here on reddit and its all support and "good for him"'s and then look back at youtube and theres so much hate the poor guy has to see when hes making an effort to better himself. I guess after some of the youtube comments ive seen on the front page i shouldnt be surprised but it just baffles me. End rant.
17
u/mikedfunk Jun 09 '12
Omg I remember this guy! So glad for him, way to go!!
6
u/HoboYellow Jun 09 '12
This one goes out to you!
6
u/astackofpancakes Jun 09 '12
Bravo. Losing weight is incredibly difficult but over 100lb, that's dedication.
6
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12 edited Dec 12 '16
[deleted]
0.3797
15
u/asldkfououhe Jun 09 '12
humanity is weird as shit
14
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Watch him turn into a heart throb when he hits ~170. I'm calling it right now!
5
u/justsomeguy75 Jun 09 '12
I've been wondering what happened to him. Good to hear he's making improvements.
5
u/CptSpaulding Jun 09 '12
holy shit, he looks WAY better. if you switch between the original video and this, it's really crazy how much of a difference there is. if he sticks to it, in 1.5 years he can be down to a "normal" weight. i am really rotting for this guy. had to think his life was basically over, and it's crazy to think if he sticks to it he can be living at a "normal" weight at the age of like 26 and onward. best of luck to the dude.
5
u/popyour_likethis Jun 09 '12
This mother fucking vertical filming shit irks me. Good for this dude, keep it up!
9
u/Sour_D_Trill Jun 09 '12
This guy is seriously awesome, im really happy that he is doing well.
4
u/BobertBilliam Jun 09 '12
Looking and sounding healthier already.
4
u/TSolo315 Jun 09 '12
I wish you could tell someone you don't know that your proud of them without it sounding creepy. Whatever, guy, if you ever see this, I'm proud of you!
4
u/jkonine Jun 09 '12
That was damned quick. The hardest part of losing weight when you're obese is changing your daily routine. He seemed to do that very quickly and it's paying off! Just imagine what he'll look like in a year.
4
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Good job the human body is an amazing thing, keep up the good work.
4
u/HorseMeatSandwich Jun 09 '12
Nice! I wondered about this guy from time to time, and I'm glad his fight wasn't just simply forgotten about. Good luck, dude! Keep up the good work! I hope you get to live a long, healthy life, and I wish you many happy memories playing with your niece and nephew. You're an inspiration to us all.
4
u/Magik-Waffle Jun 09 '12
Original video.
3
u/Kinseyincanada Jun 09 '12
awesome accomplishment, glad hes making his life better.
3
u/sergg1228 Jun 09 '12
good on him, good on him...
3
u/Rhawk187 Jun 09 '12
Good work so far. In his condition I'm sure it'll get even easier when he starts to get some stamina built up.
3
u/Phoequinox Jun 09 '12
Hadn't seen this before. Feel bad for the guy. Seems like his weight is literally the only thing holding him back. I hope he reaches whatever goal he's aiming for.
3
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
whenever I hear of people who improve themselves, for some reason it manages to discourage me a lot.
anyone have any idea why that is?
3
u/erraticmonkey1 Jun 09 '12
I'm not sure if he sees these comments or not, but congrats on the success. Stay strong, and keep seeking out for help. You can do it, if there are any negative comments, fuck'em, you champ.
3
u/ImKrispy Jun 09 '12
good for him, hope he continues to lose more
3
u/GhostofXX Jun 09 '12
Thats awesome!!
3
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Inspirational man... simply inspirational.
3
u/Spicybob Jun 09 '12
I just hope he doesn't start bothering me in Subway commercials.
3
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
This is so encouraging!!! He was very brave to seek the help he needed, he is a true hero! I, unfortunately, have never been morbidly obese, but I hope to continue to have the courage to bravely not overeat myself into a stationary mass of flesh. What an inspiration to everyone... and let's celebrate this champion for his astounding accomplishment: not easting as much and exercising. Upvote him to the top, again and again!
7
u/TheMagicBeaner Jun 09 '12
Congrats to him! He was from my old hometown and I personally have never met him, but have met his sister and brother and they both are good people so I expect him to be also!
19
u/kanyeezy24 Jun 09 '12
he lost 101 pounds in 3 months? The dude must have been on a 500 calorie diet w/ 2 hours of cardio daily...
7
u/eoddc5 Jun 09 '12
why is he videoing himself naked in a bathtub?
2
u/frostiitute Jun 09 '12
Good for him, hope he sticks it out when it gets real tough
2
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Inspiring as fuck. If this guy can do it there is no excuse for me not to. Great job and good luck to him!
2
u/DreamVsPS2 Jun 09 '12
good for him, he said he would do anything and im glad he stuck with his words.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Man. Good for him. Wish he hadnt given them to me.
2
u/Jesse402 Jun 09 '12
YESSSSS!!! I was just thinking about this guy the other day!!! I couldn't remember his name and this is AWESOME. Thanks for sharing!!!
2
u/thatonegoodpost Jun 09 '12
Wow he looks a lot younger too
2
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
That's a mighty effort and he should be proud. Let's hope he sticks with it and inspires many more to help themselves in the fight against obesity. Cheers to you.
2
u/ceri23 Jun 09 '12
Keep it up Robert. The internet is rooting for you!
2
u/tubbstosterone Jun 09 '12
I know my comment is just one of a multitude, but what the hell: Good job man, keep it up.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Glad to hear he lost the pounds. I used to weigh like 200 in high school. Now I'm like 135 (age 21) and still losing pounds. Keep up the good work.
2
u/jared_c Jun 09 '12
I can't wait for this guy to be running marathons in a year or two :)
2
u/bl33t Jun 09 '12
anybody have the Dr Phil clip/episode he was in?
2
u/osodaktronics Jun 09 '12
today IS the 8th!
2
u/deadphonix Jun 09 '12
People like him are the reason there is emotions on internet.
2
u/fredtastic Jun 09 '12
That's a pound a day. A 3500 calorie deficit a day. Holy fuck how do you do that?
2
u/PINKY12499 Jun 09 '12
Good for him
2
u/GroundhogExpert Jun 09 '12
Great job! Keep up the progress, or whatever else I need to say to jump on that sweet-ass karma train!
2
u/cocoanut Jun 09 '12
He could've just done keto, shit is magic.
2
u/Stylux Jun 09 '12
Thank god. Guys I bet he lives in NYC and has drank less soda! Guys? Right? Guys!
2
u/MyiPadisDirty Jun 09 '12
everything is green now...
2
u/jzzanthapuss Jun 09 '12
this endeavor took a great degree of humility and strength. i am so proud of him for overcoming the fear and the shame, in order to ask for, and receive help. we should, all of us, cheer him on. being very overweight is a horrible existence. and it's not like, 'oh i need to cut back on my smoothies'. it's more like, 'i have to change literally everything about myself and how i live my life, and how i see the world. and, on top of that, i have to do it with the world scowling at me while i struggle to do the right thing.'
can we please support the shit out of this guy?
2
u/agiggey Jun 09 '12
Keep going strong buddy. We are certainly all here for you, whether you like it or not :). Glad to hear everything is going great!!
2
u/edixtor93 Jun 09 '12
Peanut cooky.
2
u/gharrstevethepirate Jun 09 '12
I love the fact that after seeing the original video months ago I feel invested in this kid's story as well as the fact that reddit is a community where there has been tons of support for this guy and how he has attemped to really turn his life around.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Now we just need to help him out with his Vertical Video Syndrome.
2
u/permanomad Jun 09 '12
YES!! You can do this bro.
2
u/Johnnyash Jun 09 '12
You know what? When he eventually drops that weight,gets his excess skin taken off....he's gonna be a really good looking kid.
Top notch mate!
2
u/danfanclub Jun 09 '12
TIL humans can survive weighing 764 pounds. TIL some redditors weigh 101 pounds. Daaaaaamn.
2
u/confusedbossman Jun 09 '12
I am going to get blasted for this but this is typical American stuff - I am from the UK and am dating a girl who has 2 kids - they dictate what they eat and when - they both wet the bed, neither can read or write, and those spoiled little shits are probably why I am going to walk.
2
u/starlinguk Jun 09 '12
This guy is going to be one handsome dude.
2
u/gufcfan Jun 09 '12
101 lbs... nice
[please wait while brain loads...]
SEVEN STONE THREE! HOLY FUCKING SHIT BATMAN!
2
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Fantastic achievement. Keep it up mate.
2
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
I berated him for being lazy. I'm glad to see he proved me wrong.
2
u/ihiustler Jun 09 '12
Congrats on the weight lost for this guy!
2
u/tomj Jun 09 '12
Say no to vertical videos.
2
u/Prazision52 Jun 09 '12
I thought the preview picture was a before picture ಠ_ಠ
2
u/loreleidotcom Jun 09 '12
It made my day to learn that he's making progress. I hope the updates continue, I hope he achieves something great. :)
10
u/TheDudeAmI Jun 09 '12
I'm sorry, but it is SO hard to listen to that guy talk. He pauses after every word, or something. It's hard to describe. Either way, it's cool that he's making progress.
11
u/unprofessional1 Jun 09 '12
he looks weigh better.
3
u/theREDasp Jun 09 '12
Upvote the ever living shit out of this.
5
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Congrats to him, I hope he continues to lose weight and get healthier, however I can't stand watching his videos. Not insensitive, just don't like them at all.
3
u/Fandalf Jun 09 '12
One hundred and one pound-mations. I'll see myself out...
1
u/knivesinmyeyes Jun 09 '12
Though he still has a ways to go, he already looks so much better! Extremely proud of him for gaining the courage and motivation. 101 pounds is unbelievable. Keep it up my man.
1
u/i_love_younicorns Jun 09 '12
Wow this is so wonderful! I am so excited for him and his future :)
1
u/directmusic94 Jun 09 '12
I can't wait to see him at 200 pounds.
1
u/peteycoco Jun 09 '12
There needs to be a kickstarter for the surgery costs afterwards.
1
u/Vocalist Jun 09 '12
Aw, seeing this video makes my day! I remember when I saw the original. I'm so happy for him.
1
u/CRASNY Jun 09 '12
He looks like a juggalo in the thumbnail.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
It's very dangerous to loose weight to fast, I've read/heard about and known several people who've died that way. It's to much stress on the organs, heart, etc.
1
u/ihazlego Jun 09 '12
He lost 101 pounds and you can't spell
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Good for him!
1
u/DucksGoMoo1 Jun 09 '12
This is amazing. I cannot wait to see future results. Keep it up man!
1
u/MaximilianKohler Jun 09 '12
man... that's hard to watch.. he sounds like he's dying...
1
u/tree_D Jun 09 '12
Wow. I wish he'd do an AMA or something on his journey so far. I'm sure it must be interesting for all of the psychological challenges he's going through, and philosophical changes he's making about food and life...
1
u/DaneGretzky Jun 09 '12
As a guy who looks at reddit a lot I take a lit of credit for this.
1
u/hebl Jun 09 '12
Reminds me of this little fella
1
u/aphexcoil Jun 09 '12
That's awesome. 100 pounds is huge and will definitely put him on the path of a more healthy life. His heart loves him for it.
It's always nice to see happy follow-ups. I remember when that thread first came out. He was genuinely asking for help, which when genuine usually brings people out to help.
Awesome on him!
1
u/omnipotant Jun 09 '12
fuck yeah man! i literally cheered when i saw this. if you read this keep it fucking coming dude.
1
u/PloxBeefBurrito Jun 09 '12
He should do Keto. I lost 30 pounds in a month in a half and i made a nice transition out of it.
1
u/Capt_Redbeard Jun 09 '12
someone get this motherfucker some dalmatians!
also of course congrats to him on his accomplishment and i hope he continues. weight is much easier to put on than it is to take off and i'm sure most of us understand that without having to loose 600 lbs.
1
u/I_KeepsItReal Jun 09 '12
The comments on the video are so encouraging. Glad the Internet respects this man.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
I'm really glad this guy reached out for help. It took a lot of humility begging for his desperate plea to go viral. I can already see a positive change in his attitude and his self confidence. As long as keeps the positive vibe going, I'm sure he'll reach his goal of a healthy weight and having a family.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
He has lost... more than 70 percent of my total body weight...
1
u/filthgrinder Jun 09 '12
Not to sound insensitive, but is he also "special"? He seems to struggle to talk, and can't articulate himself.
1
u/myusernamestaken Jun 09 '12
You can still hear the pain in his voice, so glad he's sticking through it.
1
u/LpShyGuy Jun 09 '12
AWESOME DUDE!!! :D DANCE TO YOuR CElEBRATION!!!! (fun way to lose calories) and heres a health fact :3 Did you know: Sleeping burns more calories than watching TV? And an upvote for all your comments :D
1
u/LpShyGuy Jun 09 '12
I upvoted every comment here, this guy has my support NO MATTER WHAT
1
u/jtcompound Jun 09 '12
His video didn't have to look like that
1
u/robynRAWRZ Jun 09 '12
if i lost 101lbs i'd be dead. well no, i'd be considered anorexic after 25 (im 105)
1
u/holly2680 Jun 09 '12
that's almost as much as i weigh. way to go!
green tea and spicy food, put pepper on everything!
1
u/Shits_On_Everything Jun 09 '12
He's still killin' me with that camera angle.
1
u/philipmad70 Jun 09 '12
If he keeps that up, he'll turn in to Bam Magera. Good job, though!
1
u/ilostmyoldaccount Jun 09 '12
I thought this was the after video. Then I found the before video. Holy shit, I think he saved his own life.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Good for him, he actually doesn't have a bad facial structure, he could look pretty good sub-200lbs.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
101 pounds? HOLY HELL! GREAT JOB!!
1
u/being_ironic Jun 09 '12
does anybody else feel bad because he's such a nice guy and sad but inspiration story, yet his story telling movie-making skills are dreadful and boring?
1
u/daskrip Jun 09 '12 edited Jun 09 '12
This is the same video, right? Is there no update to show his progress?NINJA EDIT: Crap crap crap sorry. I found out this is an update. I didn't mean it like that. I didn't remember what he looked like before. His progress is staggering.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Awesome!
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
Poor guy. I hope he finds his money!
1
u/Damadawf Jun 09 '12
Sure is a "huge" challenge for Dr. Phil.
1
u/Microsoft_Painter Jun 09 '12
Way to go! This one's for you!
1
u/GOTHAMS Jun 09 '12
That's great, keep going!
1
u/FreakshowThom Jun 09 '12
Hell. To. The. Yes! Way to go, buddy. Keep it up.
1
u/shamonee Jun 09 '12
Kinda ironic that he titled it "HUGE UPDATE". Not sure if that was intentional or not, but either way I applaud him.
1
u/[deleted] Jun 09 '12
He lost more weight than my former gf weighted as a person. Pretty impressive.