401lb weight loss - Chris and David on ABC’s 20/20

David Elmore Smith was 630 pounds when he met Chris Powell in June of 2003. They made a pact to show the nation that the human body can lose weight safely and naturally. Using alternating patterns of nutrition delivery, daily movement and new lifestyle patterns, David lost a remarkable 401 lbs in just over 2 years. He is now a personal trainer and in the best shape of his life. This is the story of their journey…
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do it the right way, dont cut calories alot. Read burn the fat feed the muscle, it helps alot! Prevents lose skin and loss of muscle mass during weight loss.
i am proud! he succeded!
he is a very nice man now!
Awesome.
is dat sum gabe newell?
i just need to lose 20pounds. How?
amazing story…
I have social anxiety, but im supper skinny and look ok and it really really sucks… imagine how it sucked for him…
high school must’ve been shit for him
Such an amazing story, everything is possible in this life!
On the other hand.. poor pizza guys, they went out of business =P
Im very inspired, he deserves everything good thats come from this experience.(7:48 cutest pic ever!!!!
I cried when i watched this… Just beautiful… Not only do you have a second chance at life you have a gem of a friend for a lifetime…
i can’t stop crying! 2 men who EPITOMIZE humanity!
Quite possibly the only time I will ever DELIGHT in seeing a good-looking young guy strike a ‘muscle man’ pose whilst sporting attire with a HUSTLER insignia on it! Both men are beautiful inside and out and their story is a touching gift of inspiration in so many ways, Bless them and their incredible friendship.
damn, what a great story
This is such an amazing story. I cried! David looks fantastic, and its great to see a friendship come out of it aswel! Good luck to him for the future!
what an amazing story he touched my heart .. he make me cry..
such a Hero indeed <3
Amazing…
David your smile is magic
Was Chris is such an angel… They both really are
respekt. :)
He was actually 650 pounds.
Dang
thanks to david and showing how hard he work to lose all the weight has inspire me to lose weight to because he showed me that if i work hard i can do anything
Greatest thing ever, their friendship.
Wow what an amazing story. Your should feel so proud of all you have done. Keep up the great work. You inspire us all : )
My goodness - this made me cry a little. Beautiful story