A Car Crash Motivated A 400-Pound Man To Transform His Body | Jordan Grahm's Transformation Story

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  • If it hadn't been for a car crash at 3 a.m. on spring night in 2008, Jordan Grahm might not be alive. Over 400 pounds & squeezed into a 5XL, Jordan was on the road towards eating himself to death.
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    Growing up, Jordan was always big and the subject of teasing from other children. "Kids can be cruel," he says. "I was subject to ridicule and bullying, which caused me to develop a very defensive and protective state of mind."
    When Jordan was in the ninth grade, his parents divorced. He blamed himself, and his weight soared. It wasn't until he became a football lineman that his 5-foot-9, 290-pound frame was put to good use. Then, tragedy struck.
    "When I was 14, my mom suddenly passed away," he says. "I'll never forget the moment I heard the news. I was in complete shock." The search for "Why?" provided no answers and drove Jordan further into despair.
    "Food became my outlet-my coping mechanism for dealing with my depression," he says. "I didn't care about my future." By the end of his senior year of high school, Jordan weighed 400 pounds.
    He doesn't know how heavy he became, because after graduation, he stopped tracking his weight. "Doctors told me I would die young from obesity-related complications; I told them, 'If that happens, then so be it,'" he says.
    It wasn't until after his accident that Jordan had a change of heart.
    Why Was Your Accident A Wake-Up Call?
    On March 30, 2008, I was in a car collision, and it took five guys to lift me up on the stretcher. The next day, I went for an MRI and barely fit inside the machine. They almost had to send me to a special version that is bigger than normal. That day, I decided that I'd had enough. I decided I had to change the way I lived and ate, and I started exercising. I decided I was worth the hard work and dedication that it would take to improve my future.
    No matter how hard it would become, I vowed never to give up. I realized there was no room for excuses, self-pity, or fear. The pain of what had to be done could never match the pain I felt from the way I was living.
    What Were The First Steps You Took To Transform Your Life?
    I started out walking my little Boston terrier, Blackberry. It took me an hour to walk her one mile-down and back up a hill. After that mile, everything hurt. I felt so uncomfortable. But I stuck with it, and we were eventually running 4 miles a day six days a week. When I thought about quitting back then, I knew I had to do this not only for myself, but for my dog, too!
    I lost 100 pounds just from walking. While on vacation in Las Vegas, I ventured into the hotel gym. I got to work, hoping that nobody would be around. Soon after, a few folks joined in. Instead of laughing at me and reacting the way I thought they would, they encouraged me.
    When I got home, I joined a local gym. If people thought I was out of place or had negative thoughts, that would be their problem. I had to push myself out of my comfort zone for my own good.
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  • @bodybuildingcom
    @bodybuildingcom  Před 6 lety +373

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  • @namewithheld7835
    @namewithheld7835 Před 7 lety +5864

    The car crash did kill him. . the old him. that was amazing!

  • @JunoSixTwenty
    @JunoSixTwenty Před 5 lety +2346

    I can't even imagine the pain of losing my mom. I'm so sorry.

  • @JustinSchieck
    @JustinSchieck Před 5 lety +1084

    "oh yeah... kids suck" truth bro. alot of my issues came from school

    • @pettheray4177
      @pettheray4177 Před 4 lety

      All of them

    • @guitarlawyer75
      @guitarlawyer75 Před 4 lety +5

      He's right.Kids suck

    • @ColonelDeMoss
      @ColonelDeMoss Před 4 lety +6

      Michael Morris yea man ppl are shitty. Hopefully u can find a good group of guys to have ur back. My little bros get picked on and I’m a bigger guy so I didn’t get fucked with as much. I actually stopped the bullying and abuse a bit back in high school. It’s not cool to pick on people. I was abused as a child by my father so I didn’t take people abusing eachother well. Have eachothers backs and stop the bully’s now matter how big they are.

    • @AngelGutierrez-gw3ff
      @AngelGutierrez-gw3ff Před 4 lety +1

      Oh man i was the one making you guys feel like crap now im a ceo of a fitness regime

    • @blurreaper1238
      @blurreaper1238 Před 4 lety +3

      same! even as an adult i get abuse from other people for being bigger.

  • @snappysnap955
    @snappysnap955 Před 5 lety +1797

    Seriously, a man is telling his personal story and how he overcame and people downvoted this???

    • @samrosiak7464
      @samrosiak7464 Před 5 lety +80

      Some people have a irrational fear of fat people it’s fucked up

    • @leelee287
      @leelee287 Před 5 lety +100

      The sooner you realize that some people just want to see the world burn is the moment you get one step closer to understanding the meaning of life.
      Ps I dont know the meaning of life but I'm one step closer

    • @7James77
      @7James77 Před 5 lety +18

      It's because they are jelly

    • @Brain320
      @Brain320 Před 4 lety +84

      There are actually...believe it or not, people that want to push the agenda of obese being healthy. It's actually a part of mainstream political left these days...

    • @KingTateGreene
      @KingTateGreene Před 4 lety +16

      Diane Watson There’s always assholes around. Just keep it movin’

  • @xivmarr
    @xivmarr Před 5 lety +2619

    Your mom would have been 101% proud of who you are today, I have zero doubt about that💪🏽

    • @Jordi-cn6ys
      @Jordi-cn6ys Před 5 lety +3

      @@peterj6802 I could see that happening.

    • @brunovarney3351
      @brunovarney3351 Před 5 lety

      Im ChaosS oh yeah yeah

    • @madula5810
      @madula5810 Před 5 lety +4

      @@peterj6802 dont give your shit opinion just brcaise youre obese and dont wanna change

    • @markisiman5357
      @markisiman5357 Před 5 lety

      She is proud cause she was and is with him from that day he decided to change.

    • @kingnothing8520
      @kingnothing8520 Před 4 lety

      100% agree

  • @DubstepEditzz
    @DubstepEditzz Před 7 lety +2588

    This guys story is so close to mine, it's actually insane.
    My dad died in 2008, when I was 10 years old. Just like Jordan, I kinda just shut down. Before, I was relatively healthy. I played baseball in school and such. But after then, literally everything went downhill. I rapidly gained weight. I would eat to cope. I gave up on life. I didn't really care about anything. I went through school with no friends due to my weight. I gave up on school too. I didn't do my work, I missed over a month of school and I got truancy on two occasions. But it didn't matter what happened, because I didn't really care. I made it up to the 10th grade, after going to summer school twice. Midway through, my mom and the school came up with the idea to transfer me to online school. So that's what happened. It was working pretty good for the first week or so, but eventually I found out how easy it was to cheat on it, and that turned into just not doing any of the work at all. They kicked me out, and I never really went back to school. So I suppose I technically dropped out of school.
    Anyways, fast forward to the beginning of last year. I was at my biggest weight of 323 pounds at 17 years old. I had to go into the hospital for appendicitis, and they admitted me for an appendectomy. After the procedure was finished, the doctor came in and basically told me the surgery was more difficult that it should have been due to my weight and he recommended to get gastric bypass surgery. Right then I kinda just woke up and said to myself that I had to change. So that's exactly what I done. After I had recovered from surgery. I immediately changed my diet. I cut down my portion sizes, stopped eating fast food and junk food, sugar, etc. It was working. I lost over 50 pounds just by doing that. Then I switched to the Keto diet, and now I've lost over 100 pounds.
    After losing so much weight, I basically gained my life back. I got my GED, I got a job, I actually started making friends, my anxiety and depression almost completely went away. Life is pretty amazing right now, and it's all due to me losing weight. Never would have thought that my weight was holding me back so much.
    If anyone out there is reading this and thinking they can't do it, trust me, you can. If I can do it, you can too. Don't give up. Never stop fighting. You can do it. I believe in you.

    • @dnicie
      @dnicie Před 7 lety +34

      DubstepEditzz good job! Glad you made a big turn around.

    • @TheFitBoss
      @TheFitBoss Před 7 lety +62

      Thank you for sharing your story, lots of similarities there for sure. I am so glad that you were able to make the change after your surgery and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Amazing how you gain a whole new life back and this is just the beginning. Much respect!

    • @DubstepEditzz
      @DubstepEditzz Před 7 lety +29

      Thank you very much for the words. Your story is an inspiration to me to not give up and to move along further in my journey. In my case, that's going to the gym, which is what I started doing a few weeks ago.
      That leads me to a question; do you have any tips on what I should do at the gym just for general weight loss, until I get to a point to build muscle and such. I kinda have just been doing a little bit of everything the three times I've went so far.

    • @thevictimcard7065
      @thevictimcard7065 Před 7 lety +22

      This story deserves a much better place than a CZcams comment section. Seriously, go out and tell your amazing story

    • @dnicie
      @dnicie Před 7 lety +7

      DubstepEditzz I know I'm not Jordan but I've lost weight myself. 125 lbs to date and my biggest tip is to start off lower and upper body days. Start off with weights that you can handle and gradually go up in weight from there. I eventually started to focus on certain muscle groups for each day and I'm looking into strength training like Jordan but you're going into the right direction. The more muscle you have, the more fat you burn.

  • @user-ic6gr1vd1j
    @user-ic6gr1vd1j Před 5 lety +512

    Man, I don't know what i'd do if my mother died. She's my heart and soul.

    • @celtickitty9767
      @celtickitty9767 Před 4 lety +22

      As a mum, I find this such a lovely sentiment. I have a similar relationship with my son & I am very happy to be his mum.

    • @butubuta
      @butubuta Před 4 lety +6

      What a great thing to read. Please, do your best to keep this love always alive.

    • @grzegorz16100
      @grzegorz16100 Před 4 lety +4

      My mum died and it's not something you want to go trough

    • @ank8106
      @ank8106 Před 4 lety +10

      I can relate. My parents are in their late 50's and im Only 14. So i have a fear of them dying before i can experience life with them more and them not being able to see me get a job and have a family and meet their grandkids. My mom and dad are literally my life. I honestly dont know what i would do without them.

    • @_thebigpig_5769
      @_thebigpig_5769 Před 4 lety +2

      Okuyasu Nijimura gosh, I can’t imagine my mom dying, I don’t know what I would do. I know it will happen one day and I’m scared.

  • @JeNeComprendsPasAuRevoir
    @JeNeComprendsPasAuRevoir Před 5 lety +434

    Your mother is looking down at you right now, thinking "that is my son" she would be so proud of you.

    • @riverjones5702
      @riverjones5702 Před 4 lety +4

      Alternative world view: You’re mom will be resurrected in a place called paradise. Then you can see her again.

    • @Mp57navy
      @Mp57navy Před 4 lety +7

      @@riverjones5702 Plot twist: She's looking up to him from hell

    • @samuelalcano7363
      @samuelalcano7363 Před 4 lety +12

      @Toy-joda Wow that's not nice if your mom died and people made a joke about them then how would you feel?

    • @Brandon-tz5pn
      @Brandon-tz5pn Před 4 lety +1

      Toy-Yoda lol

    • @mintesnotmelese6552
      @mintesnotmelese6552 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Mp57navy Words really hurts bruh, Do you love your mother? Do you think your mother will be in hell too?

  • @jamesbarlow3344
    @jamesbarlow3344 Před 6 lety +1070

    oh my god, buddy, she would be so proud. 😢😊

  • @loganarnold5032
    @loganarnold5032 Před 5 lety +1347

    I’ve lost 70 lbs. I started at 230 and am now 160. My motivation was Brian Shaw.

  • @rickydodson1539
    @rickydodson1539 Před 5 lety +156

    The fact that this guy this man. Can go from the lowest of lows, and became the best he could ever be and keep going is priceless.

  • @sleepykody9467
    @sleepykody9467 Před 5 lety +2703

    He went from obese, to norm guy, to Mr. Steal your girl.

  • @zackariyyaalli3
    @zackariyyaalli3 Před 6 lety +1664

    "Kids Suck" well said.

    • @patrickfelen4643
      @patrickfelen4643 Před 6 lety +2

      ZackAttack im a kid

    • @WHATinTHE_WORLD
      @WHATinTHE_WORLD Před 6 lety +26

      Yes they definitely do SUCK , THEY ARE MEAN

    • @izzad777
      @izzad777 Před 6 lety +24

      Kids suck, but kids are also just kids. i wish those kids grew up to be good parents so their children could be better people.

    • @cillaolson6718
      @cillaolson6718 Před 6 lety +3

      ZackAttack they do.

    • @gamifiction6415
      @gamifiction6415 Před 6 lety +4

      Patrick Felen Then you suck too

  • @bombinthesea
    @bombinthesea Před 7 lety +2657

    These damn invisible ninjas cutting onions around me

    • @JayJonesPT
      @JayJonesPT Před 7 lety +69

      PlasmaKing 😂😂😂😂 I'm going to use that line next time I get misty eyed

    • @bogdansavianu6658
      @bogdansavianu6658 Před 6 lety +10

      James Jones lol, I guess you are not the only one

    • @april-wr1mf
      @april-wr1mf Před 6 lety +14

      PlasmaKing freaking ninjas man

    • @brentparsaligan124
      @brentparsaligan124 Před 6 lety

      PlasmaKing iik

    • @BearReflex
      @BearReflex Před 6 lety +3

      Same, these ninjas are about to cash me outside

  • @mrofftopic2802
    @mrofftopic2802 Před 4 lety +79

    Beautiful guy inside and out. This is body positivity.

  • @jonathanramirez5560
    @jonathanramirez5560 Před 4 lety +34

    Wow this is very crazy! I watched this video 2 years ago and it truly inspired me. I remember when I first watched I was at 170 lbs in 6th grade and I was very insecure about my body and a very antisocial person, but this video taught me that anything is possible and endless hours of working resulted in me being 140 lbs. I know it does not seem much but it truly helped me and I am blessed to this day🙏

    • @maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110
      @maskandvaccinefreeandproud2110 Před 3 lety +2

      It’s enough if your the one carrying it around brother. Either way, it’s a commitment. Take pride in your accomplishment. God bless.

  • @Blvkcoyote
    @Blvkcoyote Před 7 lety +701

    Made your mom proud!! Great job!

    • @georgewalters7748
      @georgewalters7748 Před 7 lety +1

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    • @thomasjanssens8226
      @thomasjanssens8226 Před 7 lety +8

      He always did now he's just taking his on faith in hands you gotta love Jordan for his toughness. Have good one pall you are and inspiration to all of us.
      YOU ROCK JORDAN!!!!

    • @michaelreyes9696
      @michaelreyes9696 Před 7 lety

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    • @NuevoVR
      @NuevoVR Před 7 lety

      his mom is dead she cant be proud

    • @twinmichael414
      @twinmichael414 Před 6 lety

      Mr.Free what mom

  • @CorderoIvan
    @CorderoIvan Před 7 lety +284

    good thing im doing cardio while watching this, my tears just look like sweat.

    • @calvinthomasdano4549
      @calvinthomasdano4549 Před 7 lety +1

      ahasuhdude lol

    • @tfly4474
      @tfly4474 Před 7 lety +4

      ahasuhdude well not me...my tears look like tears lol freakin story man...touching and inspirational

  • @7James77
    @7James77 Před 5 lety +46

    I'm one of those guys who secretly lurks on the Bodybuilding forums for information about nutrition. I come from the opposite spectrum of being anorexic. To see videos such as these with the results they have achieved is awe inspiring. Because when you look at the forums you just assume these dudes just got ripped to get ripped. You never think they may have a problem like I had, and it's really motivating. Jordan's story is truly uplifting.

  • @lolobuto1608
    @lolobuto1608 Před 4 lety +25

    its your tone that made me think that your pure of heart and such a wonderful being ,sorry for your loss bro you really are such a great inspiration.

  • @byronnlangley
    @byronnlangley Před 6 lety +907

    400lbs down to 350 at the moment, lifting everyday and eating lean and healthy. Inspirational to see someone else do it before me. I’m the first person in my family to graduate from college and I think it was at that moment I realized I could do anything and change my life to one that I feel is deserving.

    • @michielbijlsma3272
      @michielbijlsma3272 Před 6 lety +12

      Byron Langley You can do it man, if you keep your goal in mind you will accomplish it!

    • @joshcorrea7401
      @joshcorrea7401 Před 5 lety +7

      Wow that's A lot you've lost, keep it up, trust the process!!!👏👏👏

    • @isaac_bear
      @isaac_bear Před 5 lety +4

      That’s awesome. Takes a ton on work to lose that kind of weight.

    • @alexcrowder1673
      @alexcrowder1673 Před 5 lety +6

      Just a tip, avoid sugar completely but do NOT cut fat out of your diet. Eat low carbs instead. Fat is actually essential for testosterone production. If you cut fat out of your diet you wont lose as much weight as a low carb diet. Even worse, without fats for proper testosterone production, youll drastically increase the chances of erectile disfunction aswell as lose muscle mass (which you need in order to burn maximum calories). I reccomend a ketogenic diet. Be sure to research it thoroughly before you start it though. It can be dangerous if done incorrectly for extended periods of time. Its pretty miserable for the 1st week or 2 but gets easier once your body learns to burn fat for energy instead of carbs. At that point the weight just flies right off aslong as you dont mess up the diet.

    • @isophexmusicmasks2824
      @isophexmusicmasks2824 Před 5 lety +1

      Nice job man before u know it you'll be there before you know😊

  • @NoMoreRatRaceForMe
    @NoMoreRatRaceForMe Před 6 lety +2652

    Awesome. Congrats. I am a 325 pound bowl of jelly. You have motivated me bro.

    • @BonazaiGirl
      @BonazaiGirl Před 6 lety +210

      Joel Dodson You can do it! Don’t give up! Take hold of your life and weight! :-D

    • @EmmeyWoods
      @EmmeyWoods Před 6 lety +1

      Joel Dodson ,

    • @ezeq1222
      @ezeq1222 Před 6 lety +39

      I have loosed my weight and now I have a lot of skin that I don't want. Being fat is an life time experience

    • @rczg
      @rczg Před 6 lety +51

      Julio Te Emboca build it up with mustle my dude

    • @seal3427
      @seal3427 Před 6 lety +4

      hank no he should do like the this guy just go out for walks maybe 4 times a veeck

  • @ItzLVz
    @ItzLVz Před 4 lety +125

    really inspirational! God bless you man!

  • @mrpickle7080
    @mrpickle7080 Před 4 lety +50

    Imagine downvoting this. Screw anyone who did that

  • @brianjones8476
    @brianjones8476 Před 7 lety +36

    Jordan...your mum would be immensely proud of you my friend
    you are an inspiration...incredible!!

  • @Khriss98
    @Khriss98 Před 7 lety +240

    man this guy been through alot, my prayers go out to him

    • @clashchief8549
      @clashchief8549 Před 7 lety +2

      ChrisLikesYourMom

    • @genogeno7289
      @genogeno7289 Před 7 lety +1

      He took himself there

    • @lordtrophies
      @lordtrophies Před 6 lety +1

      Algert Mehana not the mom part idiot. She passed away and he suffered from that

    • @scottend5239
      @scottend5239 Před 6 lety

      LordTrophies
      And he same messiah that ChrisLikesYourMom is praying to allowed that to happen.

  • @donovanhale5270
    @donovanhale5270 Před 4 lety +59

    “oh yea, kids suck” that made me laugh and feel bad at the same time

    • @chickennuggies8971
      @chickennuggies8971 Před 3 lety

      But honestly he's right, our generation of kids suck

    • @amineboussettine3774
      @amineboussettine3774 Před 3 lety +1

      @- Gi i think its because of social media and too muchf freedom in this country

  • @darrinpennington
    @darrinpennington Před rokem +4

    6yrs later, still inspiring others. Sorry about your mom. I too lost mine pretty young. I'm glad you decided to stick around. Continued prayers for peace and success

  • @HughTuberGaming
    @HughTuberGaming Před 6 lety +1137

    I'm not crying! ITS *MAN WATER*

  • @neonmajora8454
    @neonmajora8454 Před 6 lety +413

    Makes me so sad that he didn't care if he died... But I'm glad he's doing better.

    • @xTwilightWolvesx
      @xTwilightWolvesx Před 5 lety +6

      Neon Majora That’s me at the moment. I barely have any energy to continue to the next day but my friend told me that one of the ways to help with depression is to have a goal and stick to it. I also want to get healthy enough to go camping with my boyfriend. 5”4, 209 pounds. Wish me luck.

    • @poopidoopi9575
      @poopidoopi9575 Před 5 lety

      Maybe he thought his sad life would be over and he'd be able to see his mom in heaven if he believes in that

    • @fullmoon9865
      @fullmoon9865 Před 5 lety

      @@xTwilightWolvesx The best way to get out of depression is to directly conflict your problem. Trust me, the first two weeks of sports are very hard, and when you are at the point where you want to give up, it's the point of change and success. After that, you will quickly feel stronger, fitter and more confident. I personally lost about 13 lbs in two months, while building some muscle. Doing sports can really affect your psyche in a positive way. Sorry for my mediocre english but I wanted to share my experience with you :) Good luck!

    • @Conormcnproductions
      @Conormcnproductions Před 5 lety

      A lot of us get to that stage at some point. It's called a spiritual awakening.

    • @alexkavanagh2982
      @alexkavanagh2982 Před 5 lety

      This is so sad, can we hit ten likes?

  • @michaeljuliano8839
    @michaeljuliano8839 Před 3 lety +29

    There is no doubt his mother would be the proudest mother on Earth.

  • @MrBestentertainment
    @MrBestentertainment Před 3 lety +2

    no matter how many times you talk about it , every time you remember mom, it brings tears to your eyes. such a unbreakable bond is between mom and son! long live all moms

  • @GilgameshGDLK
    @GilgameshGDLK Před 5 lety +263

    "oh yeah, kids suck" - true story, I lived that childhood being a big boy.

    • @siemniak
      @siemniak Před 4 lety +5

      yeah me too and it was not that bad. I always think this is good being bullied because you're fat i don't think it should ever stop.

    • @bobina321
      @bobina321 Před 4 lety +6

      @@siemniak I think you've got alot of growing up to do.

    • @siemniak
      @siemniak Před 4 lety +5

      @@bobina321 because I'm smarter than you ? You don't know me at all. I'm not butthurt over everything. Being bullied made me wanna lose weight in the past. Altought it wasn't really being bullied just stupid remarks that children do. If you can't see how that can help there is nothing else that we can talk about because clearly you prefer to operate on emotion instead of logic and I hate discussing anything with people like that...

    • @henryroop3671
      @henryroop3671 Před 4 lety +4

      bobina321 if you think about it it makes sense, if people make fun of you for being fat then your going to try and fix that, if everyone treats you normal you’ll feel normal and feel like you won’t need to change.

    • @GilgameshGDLK
      @GilgameshGDLK Před 4 lety +2

      Hey, you can be kind & also encourage people who are struggling with their weight and body image. Bullying/Picking on them only showcases how emotionally stunted you are as a person. And don't rebut with the "Tough Love" nonsensical approach. That's case by case. And remember not every portent of advice is 100% the correct course of action taken.
      Some folks thrive off the strict drill sergeant guidelines.
      Others flourish when calmly and quietly assisted.
      Learn to read the room & to also recognize that not every person is the same cookie cutter mold personality.
      Tensile strength isn't how we measure a person. We measure a person by their character.
      Be kind.

  • @kornfreak78
    @kornfreak78 Před 6 lety +723

    This hit me really hard... I've been overweight for around 12 years now.. I'm almost 400 lbs now.. and my Mom died 9 months ago.. which has made life even worse.. I feel for this guy so much because I am where he used to be..... I hope one day I get the courage to change just as he did before it's too late for me.

    • @youtubu124
      @youtubu124 Před 5 lety +57

      kornfreak78 it's never too late. Let's do it together. I'm 270 at 5'11" so I have a ways to go, but ill reply to this every time I lose 10 lbs. I hope you take part as well and we both win from it. Starting today fat me is history.

    • @alanandrianov236
      @alanandrianov236 Před 5 lety +4

      JSRh1no Gaming good luck my man! And good luck to the other guy

    • @theeunforgettable8920
      @theeunforgettable8920 Před 5 lety +1

      Damn American will you put the food down

    • @routex1
      @routex1 Před 5 lety +11

      Try skipping breakfast and wait until at least Noon to eat. It sucks at first but gets easier over time. It'll change your life :)

    • @ispand_3612
      @ispand_3612 Před 5 lety +19

      @@routex1 that's not healthy dude

  • @reagan4.011
    @reagan4.011 Před 5 lety +112

    Why are there 2.3k dislikes? (To the people that disliked this video) Do you know how hard this guy worked? What he went through?

  • @sonalioberoi
    @sonalioberoi Před 5 lety +7

    I’m not crying you’re crying 😭❤️ your mom is so proud of you what an amazing journey xxx

  • @kennethbarrick7145
    @kennethbarrick7145 Před 7 lety +263

    good job I know what you were going through I weighed 532 pounds I'm down to 320 got about a hundred pounds more to go but it's but it's a lifestyle change!!! the word motivation for me doesn't work what word is consistency!!!

    • @amandas1464
      @amandas1464 Před 7 lety +8

      Kenneth Barrick way to go man!! That's amazing thing you've accomplished. Stay proud and hungry for more success.

    • @kennethbarrick7145
      @kennethbarrick7145 Před 7 lety +4

      Amanda S "THANKYOU" it's comments like yours that inspire me thanks again Amanda!!!😎

    • @TheFitBoss
      @TheFitBoss Před 7 lety +3

      Kenneth great job on your own transformation! The lifestyle change and consistency are the biggest things and it sounds like you are well on your way to smash your goals. Keep it up!

    • @PastafarianGamer
      @PastafarianGamer Před 7 lety +1

      Congrats dude!!! keep it up!!! One day you'll look back and won't even recognize your former self and feel good!

    • @kennethbarrick7145
      @kennethbarrick7145 Před 7 lety +3

      Thank you Jordan and thank you Social gamer!!! I appreciate the positive feedback that's what keeps me going people being real!!!!

  • @dekkolegekko5038
    @dekkolegekko5038 Před 6 lety +314

    How can people dislike this

    • @jamesg5872
      @jamesg5872 Před 6 lety +7

      Because the invisible union ninjas kept making them cry so they accidentally pressed the dislike button

    • @kalebgray7317
      @kalebgray7317 Před 6 lety +5

      Marlin da Wizard by hitting the dislike button

    • @nitroballer5495
      @nitroballer5495 Před 6 lety +11

      Marlin da Wizard they dislike this because their fat

    • @zero2105
      @zero2105 Před 6 lety +2

      LOL^

    • @joseph7336
      @joseph7336 Před 6 lety +1

      Its easy just tap the screen :>

  • @Ibaneddie76
    @Ibaneddie76 Před 5 lety +6

    Truly an inspiring story, Jordan seems like a very humble guy who deserves all of the great things he's accomplished.

  • @downhill240
    @downhill240 Před 5 lety +2

    This young man is an inspiration to us all.

  • @ohoudjoudeh5310
    @ohoudjoudeh5310 Před 6 lety +1404

    I BET YOUR MOTHER IS LOOKING AT YOU FROM HEAVEN SAYING: "I am so proud of you"

    • @stalestrings
      @stalestrings Před 6 lety +9

      ohoud joudeh God is gay

    • @colinbehrmann9847
      @colinbehrmann9847 Před 6 lety +31

      Shaun S. 8bit We'll see who's talking when you pass on.

    • @stalestrings
      @stalestrings Před 6 lety +7

      Colin Behrmann hahaha good proof of god right there

    • @swamplife3148
      @swamplife3148 Před 6 lety +7

      I bet she isn't

    • @johnpalmer2771
      @johnpalmer2771 Před 6 lety +28

      These people can't just let one comment go without saying "God doesn't exist or your stupid to believe that."

  • @moikeerl1780
    @moikeerl1780 Před 6 lety +831

    Youre mom is proud, youre mom lives in youre heart

  • @AA-cd2iu
    @AA-cd2iu Před 4 lety +2

    I don’t understand why people are disliking, this is the most inspirational video on youtube. Much respect❤️

  • @viewme_play
    @viewme_play Před 4 lety +18

    My only brother died 4 years back and i am alone .
    I can feel the pain 😭😭

  • @thelifeofk2703
    @thelifeofk2703 Před 7 lety +150

    Progress is addicting

  • @HenryFlores4
    @HenryFlores4 Před 6 lety +498

    Great story Jordan. My condolences for the loss of your mother. I am happy for you and you taking back your life. Don't give up! Keep up the good work! God bless!

    • @Daidai20_
      @Daidai20_ Před 6 lety

      Henry Flores and zx

    • @quakersmith3828
      @quakersmith3828 Před 6 lety

      If you want to learn how to lose over 5 pounds in less than 7 days then go here now: HootFat.com

    • @unknownvariable2456
      @unknownvariable2456 Před 6 lety

      Quaker Smith. Dammit fake advertising always ruins the moment!

  • @PhilAlm92
    @PhilAlm92 Před 3 lety +2

    I’ve seen weight losses such as this before. However, I’ve never seen anyone fill out the excess skin with muscle mass afterwards. Awesome job!

  • @BillyOnYouTube
    @BillyOnYouTube Před 3 lety

    I don't think I've ever seen a bigger smile on any other dog. Good pupper must feel proud of owner.

  • @beltfed4624
    @beltfed4624 Před 7 lety +13

    Your mother would be very proud, keep inspiring people! 👍

  • @nothollow6655
    @nothollow6655 Před 7 lety +2837

    When he cried i felt bad

  • @TimRoot-dotcom
    @TimRoot-dotcom Před rokem

    Heartfelt and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @alberteats
    @alberteats Před 5 lety +1

    Such vulnerability and truth. Extremely motivational. Thank you.

  • @HollywoodFan21
    @HollywoodFan21 Před 6 lety +655

    Congratulations Jordan Grahm, your transformation, is a great motivation for everybody.

    • @zoofzoof6228
      @zoofzoof6228 Před 6 lety

      shut up

    • @antolivdiaz
      @antolivdiaz Před 6 lety +1

      ZoofZoof shut up kid

    • @zoofzoof6228
      @zoofzoof6228 Před 6 lety

      make me

    • @deBrawnyo
      @deBrawnyo Před 6 lety +2

      ZoofZoof U need an ASD test cus it seems like u have it

    • @scorpiondragonx3675
      @scorpiondragonx3675 Před 6 lety

      speak for your self man, don't get me wrong it's inspiring to SOME people, everybody is different and take things very differently than others, like my self it's not inspiring it doesn't make me wanna go to the gym and start working out, but have respect for his motivation

  • @dnicie
    @dnicie Před 7 lety +100

    This spoke to me so much. I had always been a big girl. When I was 13, my dad died from complications of diabetes. I had seen the bad that came with it. I ballooned after that. My highest was 269 (I'm only 5'1'). I eventually had a son, who is now 5. Problem was that I was going down the same path my dad was. I turned myself around and lost about 125 lbs and full of muscle. I know too well about using food as a coping mechanism and like Jordan, I didn't see myself of deserving something better. So glad he pulled himself out of the darkness.

    • @TheFitBoss
      @TheFitBoss Před 7 lety +15

      Thank you so much for sharing your story as well. So glad that you were able to turn your life around and be there for your son. The strength exhibited by a parent who wants to improve themselves to in turn improve the life of their child is incredible.

    • @6indywitha652
      @6indywitha652 Před 7 lety +2

      Amazing story! Do you have any tips about trying to get away from using food for coping? I kind of eat whenever I'm anxious which is pretty much all the time and I would love to hear from a successful person how they did it.

    • @cloroxbleach9954
      @cloroxbleach9954 Před 7 lety +2

      De Riv no one likes a strong girl because that makes you manly and most men don't want a manly woman

    • @dnicie
      @dnicie Před 6 lety +5

      clorox bleach then you're not man enough to handle a strong woman 💪

    • @dnicie
      @dnicie Před 6 lety +1

      6indy With a 6 keto diet or high fat/low carb has really worked well for me. It keeps me satsiated. Great for cutting down on body fat.

  • @kingluisescareno6386
    @kingluisescareno6386 Před 3 lety

    In so grateful he was willing to share with me. I love the heart of this man big and tough

  • @Spaceseeker
    @Spaceseeker Před 3 lety +3

    As a mum of a boy like you were. Your mum isn't just proud - she is happy and at peace. You should be proud of yourself

  • @bonefex3000
    @bonefex3000 Před 5 lety +204

    This motivated me to work out.
    My mother also died 3 years ago when I was 16

  • @dontcare2470
    @dontcare2470 Před 6 lety +19

    Your mom is so proud of you you made her so happy 😁🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @travisbrennan90
    @travisbrennan90 Před 2 lety

    This hits home more then most people would know. Thank you Jordan for sharing your story.

  • @shaunaleessnackidies
    @shaunaleessnackidies Před 2 lety

    Thank God you lived and can share this inspirational story! Happy for you. Now you're thriving, not just surviving. Your mom would be so proud.

  • @fcx2443
    @fcx2443 Před 6 lety +49

    I started crying my eyes out finding out his mom died. God bless your courage and strength

  • @cattpoops21
    @cattpoops21 Před 7 lety +1470

    What a legend! So inspirational ❤️

    • @jabbawabba4949
      @jabbawabba4949 Před 7 lety

      you're cute

    • @ashg9622
      @ashg9622 Před 6 lety

      Catherine Raftery Not to me. I'm motivated by people that don't get fat in the first place not recovering candy addicts.

    • @achmed51
      @achmed51 Před 6 lety

      hahahha omg thats savage

    • @osso3469
      @osso3469 Před 6 lety

      Catherine Ran
      🤓

    • @osso3469
      @osso3469 Před 6 lety

      Oops sorry

  • @genesisfox5412
    @genesisfox5412 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you for being an inspiration. I hope your story can reach enough people and make as much of a difference in any amount of lives as possible.

  • @jauchi5078
    @jauchi5078 Před 5 lety +2

    Hey bro wheter or not youll read this im so proud of what you did, this is 200% inspirational.

  • @VibingMatrix
    @VibingMatrix Před 7 lety +372

    Nobody is probably going to believe me, but, here i go. I am currently 20 years old. 6'11 405. I just currently started my weight loss journey. Weight lifting is SO fun and energetic. I also get my cardio in by playing basketball.. Wish me luck. Goal weight 290

    • @hdz3363
      @hdz3363 Před 7 lety +60

      Brandon goddamn that's tall af

    • @isaiahwitt8504
      @isaiahwitt8504 Před 7 lety +8

      I wish you luck brother always stay motivated

    • @TupacComeback
      @TupacComeback Před 7 lety +16

      Brandon you should aim for 500 pounds 5% bodyfat! you would be a beast and be sponsored by 5% nutrition.

    • @VibingMatrix
      @VibingMatrix Před 7 lety +9

      I would have to cut to a good weight first, then i'd need to bulk 200+ pounds. Lol.

    • @TupacComeback
      @TupacComeback Před 7 lety

      Brandon do an eca stack , build muscle and burn fat at same time.

  • @Mythicalfornication
    @Mythicalfornication Před 5 lety +133

    I'm a 6'7'' 430 pound 21 year old man. Been struggling with my size and weight since I was 2 years old. Wish I had the same drive.

    • @riverjones5702
      @riverjones5702 Před 4 lety +33

      You can do it!

    • @sajamily2404
      @sajamily2404 Před 4 lety +24

      Go to the gym idiot

    • @vladimirharkonnen458
      @vladimirharkonnen458 Před 4 lety +7

      So, it's been a year. What have you done?

    • @Bigrich0g
      @Bigrich0g Před 4 lety +6

      The biggest i got was 380 pounds i got my weight from drinking everyday i quit drinking and the weight just going down 320 Right now 120 more to go

    • @nartworks557
      @nartworks557 Před 4 lety

      Any updates?

  • @gramkissoon62
    @gramkissoon62 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for sharing your story.

  • @kbh590
    @kbh590 Před 2 lety

    You can see your mother's beautiful spirit working in you!!
    Congratulations for a wonderful accomplishment and thank you for sharing your inspirational story!

  • @jme7413
    @jme7413 Před 7 lety +13

    INSPIRATIONAL! I MYSELF I'M STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT NOW I'M ALMOST 40 YRS OF AGE. I'VE LITERALLY PUT ON 80 POUNDS IN 10 YRS. I NEEDED SOMETHING OR SOMEONE TO HELP ME TO SEE THIS. NOW I KNOW IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

  • @cancersurvivorfrank3526
    @cancersurvivorfrank3526 Před 5 lety +69

    Amazing story ! I had a cancer and it pushed me to transform my body as well! Keep going Jordan!

  • @Hazdruba
    @Hazdruba Před 5 lety +1

    what a genuine, kind and beautiful person you are. There's no fake in you. God bless you with good health and true happiness. You are amazing.

  • @treasureisland3778
    @treasureisland3778 Před 4 lety

    *A beautiful story..thanks for sharing..A big thumbs up!* 👍

  • @quacktac
    @quacktac Před 7 lety +953

    As a skinny guy trying to put on weight, this is pretty inspiring.

    • @tim-8839
      @tim-8839 Před 7 lety +1

      +H Xen you are so cute

    • @skullflower354
      @skullflower354 Před 7 lety +10

      If you want to put on weight... eat. It's that simple.

    • @MrMongoose221
      @MrMongoose221 Před 7 lety +43

      SkullflowerEOS its not that simple when you're skinny and used to eating small amounts. Its hard to eat when you're not hungry and keep eating when you can hardly chew because you just don't want to and feel sick. I gradually made myself eat more, counted my calories and increased it gradually (with the right foods) obviously and man it was tough. Still now I find it tough sometimes and so easy to slip back into just eating a basic amount of food. Training your stomach to get used to eating more is not simple.

    • @cosmicgaming6991
      @cosmicgaming6991 Před 7 lety +1

      ŪNℲOLḎ probably both, same as me

    • @domhnall8340
      @domhnall8340 Před 7 lety +4

      MrMongoose221 agreed. I tried to put on weight and I was eating lots of food until I literally couldn't take in any more. But as you said it's hard to keep that up. I try but so often I just go back into eating small amounts I just can't keep it up. I did put on some weight and I'm happy enough with my improvements so far but you're right it's not that easy to do

  • @bradyrollins6079
    @bradyrollins6079 Před 7 lety +53

    "Comparison is the Thief of Joy"
    WOW

    • @elisebanks8774
      @elisebanks8774 Před 6 lety

      Brady Rollins it's a Theodore Roosevelt quote.

  • @user-gj8wm7ne2p
    @user-gj8wm7ne2p Před 5 lety +2

    Someone give this man a hug.

  • @joelbarron5328
    @joelbarron5328 Před 3 lety

    I admire your tenacity. Your mom is looking down on you and smiling. You are a great example for others. You are quite a hunk of man.

  • @kimmyfink804
    @kimmyfink804 Před 6 lety +158

    Your mom is with you she's in your heart and is standing next to you every second as you become more successful..and she's saying (I'm so proud of you)

    • @kirimono8689
      @kirimono8689 Před 6 lety +2

      kimmy fink ☹️👏 that’s so beautiful

    • @BDR2201
      @BDR2201 Před 6 lety +1

      Jamari Underwood you have to read the Quran to understand I was a little harsh but whwn some one dies in your family they go to hell or heaven if you pray to god and prophet Mohammed you go to heaven but if you don’t obey god and his prophet Mohammed you will go to hell

    • @thething4619
      @thething4619 Před 6 lety +4

      Baderthegameplayer you're a bad person for saying his mother is in hell. YOU WILL GO TO HELL FOR SAYING SOMETHING LIKE THAT.

    • @drewblevins3398
      @drewblevins3398 Před 6 lety +1

      Jamari Underwood Muhammad is a child molester.

    • @eliaszakialkhatary6639
      @eliaszakialkhatary6639 Před 6 lety +1

      Baderthegameplayer You are correct I am a Muslim اشهد ان لا اله الا الله

  • @brandondean2891
    @brandondean2891 Před 5 lety +59

    Man... thank you. I was in a car accident myself at about 400 lbs. I got hit riding a bike to work lol
    Since two November's ago, I've steadily gone down to just over 270 lbs. Thank you for motivating me to keep going. Sending good energy your way, much love my friend and brother

    • @bw5020
      @bw5020 Před 3 lety

      Shoot, you motivate me. I'm 374. I desire to get to 240

    • @doglover33246
      @doglover33246 Před 3 lety +3

      @@bw5020 Bro u got this. It isn't hard as long as you want it. And your mind knows you want it. Right now I am 14 5'8 and 174 I'm a bit chubby. But I used to be 193 3 months ago. And all I did was not eat junk food. It really does make a difference. I believe in you.

    • @bw5020
      @bw5020 Před 3 lety +2

      @@doglover33246 I needed that. Thank you!!

    • @doglover33246
      @doglover33246 Před 3 lety +2

      @@bw5020 Np. In a year tell me ur progress pls

    • @lesliebooth2833
      @lesliebooth2833 Před 2 lety +2

      I, too, was in a car wreck 2 years ago, 200+ lb overweight. Then when my therapy started the lockdown hit. I am just getting to the point where I can walk short distances without a walker. I still spend time in the wheel chair at home, but less and less. I am beginning a keto lifestyle, actually have started testing the waters amd trying recipes just the past 2 weeks. I am really excited about it and feel like I can do this but watching this type of video is so inspirational, as are the comments like yours!! As long as I’m this heavy I am going to have a super difficult time walking like a normal person again and I really want to. I want to play with my grandchildren rather than just watching them play. I am looking forward to donating that wheel chair to someone who really needs it!! God bless you Brandon for sticking with it, and for getting through it! There’s alot of joy yet to be shared out there!

  • @msbebelle07
    @msbebelle07 Před 11 měsíci

    Those soft eyes are melting hearts…keep up living a good life 💜

  • @sarahallum1445
    @sarahallum1445 Před 2 lety +1

    To the 3.1k that gave this a thumbs down shame on you!! Poor guy pouring his heart out show some compassion

  • @lovell_ulfhild
    @lovell_ulfhild Před 6 lety +152

    This guy motivated me and all My brothers and sisters in world.

  • @SlamDunkZYT
    @SlamDunkZYT Před 6 lety +23

    Speechless.. So much respect for this man

  • @merriel_shelton
    @merriel_shelton Před rokem

    I have tremendous respect for you dude. Wish you all the best

  • @yipe222
    @yipe222 Před 2 lety

    Your story made me cry! You are awesome Bro.

  • @gustavlundberg2233
    @gustavlundberg2233 Před 7 lety +6

    lost it at 9:50 , tears have now been released, best video ive ever seen. Keep on going man!!

  • @shadowbandit3975
    @shadowbandit3975 Před 5 lety +333

    Damn football was close to saving him. I know it doesn't sound like it because the coach wanted him for his size. But most of the linemen I played with were also used for that. But it was the first time they ever did something physically demanding, and with football, they got a taste of it, and most enjoyed it. So after football most, began working on there own and got to a healthy weight.

    •  Před 5 lety +35

      Exactly! Thank you! Coaches know that a kid with size can turn into a beast with proper training. Would have improved his health a lot sooner

    • @purpleice141
      @purpleice141 Před 4 lety +7

      basically me man i kept working out after football but ate better and lost 80 pounds

    • @GeneralCane
      @GeneralCane Před 4 lety +3

      A hefty athlete is much, much healthier than a hefty kid with no drive who sits around all day.

    • @joshchristian6101
      @joshchristian6101 Před 4 lety +2

      Sheeeeiiit, I still know all of the O line I played with in high school and they are all fatter.

  • @StefanNemec
    @StefanNemec Před 4 lety

    You left me in tears.... Now this is the mind over matter example!

  • @lr4429
    @lr4429 Před 3 lety

    I'm so pleased you shared your story xx you look so good

  • @AndrewPruteanu
    @AndrewPruteanu Před 6 lety +237

    I just finished my 1 hour run, thanks for the motivation.

    • @ab0pium
      @ab0pium Před 6 lety +20

      Just finished my KFC

    • @homelessadventure2344
      @homelessadventure2344 Před 6 lety

      I try to do it but first 3 push ups down in school 15 down home 3 and I’m down how is that possible

    • @Jrichhhhhh
      @Jrichhhhhh Před 6 lety +1

      Devantee 19- Roblox And Other Stuff what?

    • @Lauren-rl2vj
      @Lauren-rl2vj Před 6 lety

      Andrew pruteanu don't give up, keep going!!

    • @dontqelo9308
      @dontqelo9308 Před 5 lety

      In 20 minutes i burn about 180 its my 4th day on going about to losing about 25 pounds i weigh like 150 im 12 ive been eating better foods less junk so im hoping i get there

  • @NoOne-sc1ox
    @NoOne-sc1ox Před 5 lety +282

    Legend has it he is still working out till this day...

  • @animegirl17
    @animegirl17 Před 5 lety

    big ups to you man, your mom bragging about you, you know why, because you are an inspiration, keep inspiring others

  • @heavytrucks5237
    @heavytrucks5237 Před 3 lety

    Great job brother. Bless people with your message of hope.

  • @bwl0316
    @bwl0316 Před 7 lety +37

    wow!I was fat before,but now I'm trying to build muscle, this video inspired me :)

    • @haxziar5353
      @haxziar5353 Před 6 lety

      XxXMLGgamerXxX same but I'm not fat

    • @ruski8843
      @ruski8843 Před 6 lety +1

      How’s it going?

    • @ALPHATOXIC
      @ALPHATOXIC Před 6 lety

      Hello my name is Jose. I am a fat teenager who needs help getting rid of fat. If you have any social media contact me! Instagram- alpha_toxic17 Snapchat- batman_cool1 or maybe just email me alphatoxic17@gmail.com

  • @zackxfrostyy
    @zackxfrostyy Před 6 lety +27

    Damm losing someone at that age sucks...I feel bad but he pushed through it. Very motivational, phenomenal, and just upright amazing.

  • @imdan99
    @imdan99 Před 5 lety

    Wow! Such raw, heartfelt inspiration! Many kudos for this boy who hit bottom and became the man his mother would have loved him to be!

  • @snappysnap955
    @snappysnap955 Před 5 lety +1

    Very inspirational...I'm glad you made it to overcome and tell your story and reach back to help the next person do the same.

  • @Tom-wk6pv
    @Tom-wk6pv Před 7 lety +4

    All I will say is that your Mother is proud of you and you've done yourself proud. Way to go man.

  • @TheJuniorD
    @TheJuniorD Před 7 lety +11

    I'm speechless.

  • @cheesyjube
    @cheesyjube Před 5 lety

    Just what i needed. Thanks