I Am Ivan

[@anaruedaq]

We need a follow up video...Ivan is going to be a bad ass cop and super fit!!!

[@MrAlbertamike]

I've watched this twice in half an hour and its still as good as the first time! They need follow ups on these stories.

[@smokeater217]

This is exactly what I love about CF. So many people who look at this community from the outside many times only see what they want to or expect to see. People who are trying to "be cool because they do CrossFit." But what they don't see is what this video shows. CF is not just about fitness. CF is about community.

[@Vahvafitness]

+Adrian Ludka Absolutely.

[@juliebowe984]

+Adrian Ludka You said it... 53 and been doing it for just over a year. Love it and couldn't have done it with the community!

[@mistygutierrez422]

Amen!!

[@romeuamaral9764]

This is fucking heartwarming... Something came into my eyes and there are some tears rolling off my face..

[@benediktejohnsen5275]

When Jenny starts crying.. I start crying. Awesome video!

[@janelinehayes2379]

me too!!!!

[@moonboots1969]

I am also Ivan. Super inspiring. Almost went to gastric bypass candidacy. Then cancelled. Just started crossfit. Realized that I nooooo strength whatsoever. But I'll carry on. Because I can feel every muscle in my body.

[@TangyAftertaste]

You can do it

[@washingtonbertrand5206]

You got this!

[@TangyAftertaste]

moonboots1969 How's your progress coming along?

[@ErkFX]

Yea, how are you doing now? I'd love to hear about it! :)

[@conserve_climber]

I could watch this vid 1000 times; so motivating...good for Ivan!

[@SarcSaus]

This was great. Similar story to Ivan here, finally decided to start crossfit a few months back. Been getting into it slowly, learning my strengths and weaknesses. I start a 6-week, monitored nutrition and lifestyle challenge at my box later this month. Burpee penalties for me and a partner if I (or they) screw up. Bring on 2016 and all the losses and gains!

[@christofferrasmussen3485]

Good on ya Ivan, and by the way, you DO look like you lift ;)

[@Shyaporn]

Inspiring! And adorable when Jenny gets choked up. "Fuck!" :)

[@MightaswellbeMac]

Thanks for the motivation Ivan. Can't wait to see where you are another year later.

[@illmaster96]

big ups to you ivan. good motivation for me to start crossfit and change my life aswel.

[@Vahvafitness]

Ivan seems like a good guy, all the best for him in 2016.

[@jshowalter792]

You have inspired me to begin again with my own journey... Thank you for sharing.

[@Then64]

Jenny and Ivan. A follow up. PLEASE, CROSSFIT HQ!

[@brusmash5430]

Hey dude, you've got a lot of heart in you. As long as you keep fighting to be a better you every day, you will smoke check your goals. Much Kudos to Jenny for being an incredible coach!!

[@chrisstrangos7448]

Well done Ivan. Great efforts and keep going.

[@bertvsrob]

In other news, Jenny is FLY

[@wodwell]

Good stuff. Ivan carrying the weight he's lost 100m is awesome. Great way to make it real.

[@paula8966]

what an inspiration - thank you for the video.

[@joshstapps2370]

Ivan you just made my day ! Amazing story thank you!

[@jamesmccarthy141]

In the words of Forrest Gump, "I love you Jenny"

[@TangyAftertaste]

Thank you for uploading this. I'm in a boat similar to Ivan. Great inspiration for sure.

[@Jeeptexas25]

This was awesome! Motivating as hell! Wish every young person who considered gastric bypass could see this and see what a little motivation and dedication could help you achieve.

[@frankierivera1779]

I love when +CrossFit posts stories like these!!

[@richardhansen3950]

Good job Ivan, you've taken the hard path vs. the easy way out. You will find the hard path is the best path. Much success to you.

[@JayroSalgado]

i had a gastric sleeve surgery about 4 years ago and really helped me at first but on the second year i started to gain weight again, you have to change your behavior before change the body, at the end just realized i dont need the surgery just need to eat clean and do exercise

[@bigge1988]

Congratz to you !!!! Please keep us posted on your progress !!!👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@superchile0083]

Great stuff Ivan! Keep doing it! I started Crossfit July 2014 and have lost 60 lbs. Keep doing it!

[@EQuo26]

Lifestyle baby! Ivan, if you are reading this brother, get it in! You are the man! Nothing is going to stop you!

[@strxnnxrz2315]

full motivation this reminds me when i was started to lose weight

[@RuffleCoptah]

Holy shit you look like a powerlifter bro, keep up the good work!!

[@wilko1023]

Fantastic effort my friend, what a beautiful part of the world to experience your training journey. Keep it going my man.

[@lesterdale7276]

Well done man way to get control of your life. I need to start my own fitness journey guys like yourself are an inspiration

[@flipngrip]

Thats a tearjerker! Truly awesome story!

[@andrewesquivel4]

Bro this literally almost made me shed a tear, when he said that she told him that he could of done it with out her and just said “no, no I couldn’t of” I was like damn bro... Good shit Ivan.

[@cardinals9167]

KEEP IT UP IVAN! This is motivating! Thanks man!

[@AntonyHart]

"[this] shit works" LOL! You rock Ivan! You too coach! nice

[@nikolayignatov8981]

You're my hero Ivan! Keep up the fight buddy! We're with ya!

[@Ccxf94]

So inspired. Congratulations Ivan!

[@mixanikos2]

That's my man right there. Excellent choice. Keep it up. Cant wait to see you achieving your goals.

[@jonesgez]

THIS.IS.CROSSFIT 🌟💪😀

[@dianatoguefai6907]

This is why i love crossfit

[@deannaschmidt8063]

That is awesome Ivan. I need a trainer like yours.

[@siulcstreb1]

That's great Ivan. Keep up the good work man. Great inspiration. No pain, no gain! It hurts, but it works! #crossfitlife

[@freetobefreerb168]

Super inspirational.. thank you and good job

[@aaron51051]

great story! I feel you Ivan. keep on going brother!

[@elvisperez9392]

Fuck yeah, Ivan!

[@NorseNoahJ]

Too Damm awesome man! Crossfit changes so many lives and I'm so glad it's become so big. Truly inspiring story. Now I just wanna workout!

[@BradyPatterson]

Way to be Ivan! Nice work Jenny!

[@jeremyyeater]

Well done buddy! Keep up the hard work.

[@TOPADOG]

This is why CrossFit is so amazing!

[@AronDarling]

Great Job Ivan! Hang in there!

[@serj4153]

awesome!!Nice work,Ivan.

[@buffalobill226]

Made my day watching this!

[@IveySeven]

Would love to see a follow up to this. His progress is amazing and inspiring!

[@IveySeven]

Awesome! Please let him know what an inspiration he is.

[@weretrying4195]

You are looking so good! Hope you're keeping up the good work buddy.

[@spleenpirate9770]

what a badass, such an inspiration!

[@parikshity9]

it also changed my way of thinking sports..i am 102 now but i want to come down and become more fit...thanks all for motivation.

[@CFThurrock]

The moment she nearly went in that video, I almost followed her. As a CF coach - THIS is what it is all about. I felt that.... Jennie, you're a f**king ROCK-Start and Ivan, go and get it my man! Love from the UK

[@chefp.j.]

Ivan is the man...Jenny is awesome.

[@michaelflores1593]

Way to keep it real and go all out for your goals Ivan!

[@jonsonlee2372]

LOVE THIS TRUE STORY.......AWESOME AND RESPECT

[@Splashdown99]

That motivated the sh*t out of me.

[@stewartgilbert76]

I am also Ivan. I also want to be Ivan. Well done you inspiration

[@BrownBear3521]

Ivan, bro. I want you to win! story is amazing. Mad props

[@Jonathanped]

Way to be Ivan! Keep it up

[@RTUTubeable]

Good job coach Jenny! Go Ivan!

[@JFRGarcia6]

Good Luck Ivan.... Welcome to the community!! #teamgarcia

[@blue_mountains28]

Well done Jenny Lau!!! i was going to give crossfit a miss this evening but "you got to be fcuking kidding me" just got me off my ass.

[@Estaybahn]

I love this dude! Way to go Ivan!!!!!!

[@diegovillarreal3256]

Every time I slide on fitness I watch this... I love Crossfit. I hate Crossfit ... but that’s life. Let’s go

[@stephenapage7691]

He has so much strength!

[@TomasBrandao]

Congrats man, you are an inspiration

[@sierrajuanjose]

Great job Ivan! Keep going dude!

[@splintervortex4536]

did I just get the shit motivated out of me, I think i did. keep it up Ivan

[@Dandy0520]

This was awesome! Good Job Ivan!

[@011chacha]

Good stuff Ivan! So amazing! 👏👏👏👏👏 #RESPECT

[@Ralyks2004]

Great job Ivan! Keep it up bro.

[@albertmeza4073]

awesomeness!!!! Great inspiration

[@dmitriyobidin6049]

Amazing, keep it up! And remember steady cardio through out the day (12k-15k steps a day) + proper nutrition + sleeping well give you like 90% of the result in terms of weight loss.

[@banana25792]

Just love this😍 What an inspiration!!!!!

[@marcelopcrolo]

AWesome! What a badass, keep it up!

[@alexcampbell8066]

You are an inspiration!

[@mikem9334]

I'm not crying YOURE CRYING

[@conorege4588]

Keep up the good work Ivan!

[@stephendix8042]

Awesome effort..keep going sport...

[@ThomasEdisonEMS]

go strongman and be happy, Ivan

[@jcha]

Such a inspirational story.

[@praveennambiarashmira]

awesome bro. salute.. keep it up

[@Humonic]

He looks so good! Atta boy Ivan!!!!

[@lorisldn]

This is so beautiful and inspiring

[@ctsofresh1389]

Had a couple years going on that one haha. Great job Ivan. Taking matters into your own hands and actually doing something about it. Fuck yeah.

[@dubedubee]

Awesome Ivan, keep it up and smash it👍🏻

[@adamboissiere5128]

Fucking Awesome. Great job to you Ivan! And you as well Jenny for helping him realize his potential. THIS IS WHY I LOVE coaching and doing Crossfit

[@jonicorn8240]

This guy is stronger and fitter than me. I am thin af, I could get fitter. But I got no motivation. Thats MY Problem. Ivan Keep going on! :)

[@mauricemayfield73]

this is why we crossfit

[@UrutakaiRikihana]

Great video :) so inspirational, I hope that you're reading all these awesome comments! great work dude!

[@Arturioiskool]

hell yeah ivan! you the man!

[@JaymeJackson]

awesome !!!!! great job ivan