I Gained 400lbs For A Day

[@jaes1346]

I really appreciate that Will didn’t play this for a joke the way he easily could have and the way we’ve seen fat suits often used. He really approached this with empathy.

[@IrisBomber]

Yeah our man is grown up, lacking in s3x jokes this video tho

[@chadywood]

Came here to say the exact same, as an 'ex' fat dude (I'm still working on it!) You just come to expect content like this to be full of jibes and horrible jokes. Will did so well to show up the "just go work out if you're fat" mindset, it's just not that easy at all!

[@Richard-zt8jx]

in classic Will fashion that is what he often does. I don't think l've seen any videos or even shorts where he just blatantly mocks things. from what I've seen and interpreted hes always been pretty genuine with whatever he was trying or experiencing

[@LukaLegend77]

this is his 3rd fat suit video n was like this in all 3

[@K1NG931]

@@chadywood I expect good jokes. Not horrible ones.

[@ObeseUndone]

I am a 36 Year old man, I am a Husband and a Father of two girls! This video is literally my life, my life that I am working on changing. 100% of what happened to you in this video happens to me every single day and this video had me in tears and feeling ashamed of myself! Seven months ago I was 575 Pounds, today I am 474 Pounds because I have started to fix what needed to be fixed in my life. I am down 101 Pounds in 7 months because of my drive to not feel like I don't belong in this world. My wife used to help me with my shoes, it's been hard to run and play with my girls and going out in public has always caused me so much anxiety that it would make me sick. I am on the right track and hope to be out of the 400s by this time next year or even in the 200s. one day at a time...❤🎉

[@chanellesee596]

you can do this. don’t let time wasted discourage you. even 1% better is still better. 100 pounds is insane!!! someone else is wishing they were where you’re at now.

[@ObeseUndone]

@chanellesee596 Thank you very much! It really means a lot getting encouragement 😊🙏

[@brainsley]

so proud of you man! youre making great progress

[@Ahuja_Samir]

My man there is NOTHING to feel ashamed about. Your journey is INSPIRING and you are an exceptional human being and I’m sure a wonderful father. Keep going, and only look back with pride, never shame ❤❤

[@ObeseUndone]

@@Ahuja_Samir Thank you for that!!

[@aog3962]

Bro is 2 steps behind

[@HisNameIsCheese]

iykyk

[@sharjeelmunir1407]

No bro this is 6.5 steps behind

[@Andronema]

ok lil bro

[@Antifuzz1]

2 steps behind, inverted transformation.

[@Lily-cl6zk]

stoppp

[@zacharyp1089]

Alot of people may see this video and the thumbnail and think you're just trolling. But this is actually a very humbling and emotional video. You took it seriously, and the way you're commentary discussed how cruel some people were really moving. I hope that server has a nice tip, she seemed kind.

[@MikeHeldTheWorld]

The crazy thing is that Will is in great shape underneath all that and it's still a struggle to do normal things. Imagine carrying all that weight around in addition to all your organs working overtime.

[@ethyr]

The human body is a miracle.

[@Firelillylove77]

Yes exactly so difficult!

[@blablabla1000able]

I wonder how heavy the fat suit was.

[@alecogden12345]

@@blablabla1000able I guess about 420 lbs

[@bernardq]

​@@alecogden12345😂

[@newoleets6519]

Can't believe Will finally took off the muscle suit and revealed his true body

[@rawspace1212]

😆

[@Before-GTA6]

Plot Twist: his Nikocado Avocado's nephew

[@piotrdworowy183]

OMG , all that "fat" squeezed under those muscles, if it was the real thing,I imagine it would be equally uncomfortable.

[@RamintaGar]

Things which make carbs into bodyfat: 1) polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, 2) flax seed, 3) undereating, diets 4) high fat diet in long term, 5) soy, 6) very high protein diet, 7) low carb diet, 8) stress, 9) most herbs in higher quantities permanently used. 10) low potassium (lack of fruits, vegetables), 11) plastics (packaging and so on), 12) estrogen. I want to add that when carbs get converted to fat, people get also a light form of dementia. Proteins get converted into carbs and then into fat under above mentioned circumstances. Alcohol and other addictions rise from inability to use carbs or lack of carbs (alcohol has a lot of calories, every time you smoke, glucose gets released into blood etc). If the carbs do not get converted into fats or into energy, then you get diabetes and high blood sugar. If you dont eat at least 1 pound/0,5 kg carbs a day, your body might be eating in one month 2,2 pounds/ about 1 kg of your own flesh (proteins) and would turn those proteins into carb (Minesota starvation experiment). The body takes proteins from your heart, liver, skin, joints, muscles etc. and turns them into carb. Naturally those organs will get sick. Sources for every point above: point 1) youtube channel Fire in a bottle @fireinabottle3410, dr. Ray Peat, point 2) channel Strongsistas with Wendy Sellens, point 3) Minnesota starvation experiment, point 4) Georgi Dinkov, point 5) as point 2 and dr. Ray Peat, point 6) @healthcausesregeneration, channel Strongsistas, Georgi dinkov, Minessota starvation experiment, 7) as point 3, 4, point 8) Georgi Dinkov, Ray Peat, 9) channel Strongsistas with Wendy Sellens, 10) Ray Peat, asian diet, 11) and 12) as points 2, 4, Ray peat.

[@Clipsproducer]

@@Before-GTA6 Well Nikocado Avocado turned skinny

[@tomevans5976]

Former 600+ lbs guy right here. I’m down to 500ish atm. Finally back squatting without pain and working out regularly in my home backyard gym. Brently is a massive source of inspiration. Edit: thanks for all the positivity folks! Lost another 3lbs this week. So keep going everyone ! Edit 2: I’m under. 500lbs as of today. Edit 3: happy new year folks. Thanks for the constant good vibes. I’m still going strong. Relaxed on weighing over the festive period but I’m still training. Keep going everyone

[@bigmike4923]

Awesome to hear hear man🙌

[@Presbristow]

Hell ya man! Thanks amazingly inspirational

[@swaviator9623]

Dude that’s awesome, don’t stop 🔥

[@3RI6UY0]

🤙 Keep at it!

[@Augustus_uhh]

hell yeah

[@electricelectric1500]

Just wanted to say loved the video. Got a lump in my throat the whole way through.

[@asoalexander]

I was 710lbs in 2021, I'm now in the mid 300s. This was surprisingly accurate, I will say though at my gym people have been insanely encouraging to me. I don't think I've ever had someone say something mean to me, I've even had people go out of there way to encourage me. I would 100% take the time to work with Will sometime to reach out to this crowd. I'm almost done with my NASM certification and I plan to direct my effort to people trying to overcome this journey.

[@robbieblevins756]

Please keep it up, what you’ve already done is goddamn amazing and inspiring ❤

[@MrKodiKash]

Hell yes! That is truly amazing! Its intimidating to start at the gym for anyone. I'm so glad you have had a positive experience at the gym. I've had the same thing. It's a great place to be

[@JT33303]

Keep it up man, stay strong 💪

[@MorganZwicker-m4e]

mad respect bro! keep up the good work!

[@homehoursofmusicent.6759]

You're an inspiration, keep it going brother!

[@LT.LICKME]

This was an empathic, aware surprise wrapped under the classic KZbin algorithm thumbnail and title - really well done Will, the world needs more of this.

[@lativity4632]

❤

[@realityvonqueef]

We don’t need more of this. I’m sick of fitfluencers acting like they understand what it’s like to wake up EVERY DAY and be fat. Dressing up doesn’t cover it. Even if his intent was good, I take offense to this type of content. He just wants to show off his body in every video and this is a tactic to seem relatable

[@wallywest2161]

The Watcher is in the Chat!

[@bohdy]

Seriously. Thanks for making this video Will. It's quite moving.

[@DaCookieGamer]

You should post another Mr steal your girl

[@Just_This_Hayley]

That moment where Will realizes how mentally hard it is to move around is so touching. That deep empathy he developed is inspiring. My heaviest was 250ish, on my 5'4 "frame. I lost 30 just cutting out pop and not changing my diet, and then lost 40 doing bad diet. Couldn't maintain the 40 loss and put the weight back on during the pandemic. Started working out and eating somewhat better lost 30 again but didn't fix my mentality on health and fitness, ended up gaining 20 back after a breakup. Now I healed my mind on what health and fitness looks like to me. I am committed to showing up for future me. I am 4 pounds down this month. I've been walking 10k steps every day this year and doing yoga daily. I am almost at my food intake goal/daily routine, and when my schedule changes for next week, I am signing up for Roller Skating and the gym to up my fitness intake. I can't wait to meet the future me and be 150.

[@cookiesandpudding8485]

You got this! Sometimes it can really feel like theres just too much of a mountain but you’ve already made amazing progress so far

[@musikamusika1736]

Watch Dr. Mike's playlist on weight loss, I've lost 25 kilos since January, (about 11% body fat currently) thanks to him. Channel name - Renaissance Periodization

[@ergohermano]

That's amazing, doing that much activity everyday is awesome, especially considering how much we must go out of our ways to do this in today's world. Good luck!

[@samu-chan]

GAH DAYUM

[@GDOsmium]

5'6" 150 here! I know you can get there!

[@Fair_Gravity]

My brother is 400+ lbs... I don't know why it took THIS video for me to have more understanding of him and his lifestyle. Puts certain things into perspective. Thank you for making it.

[@IamKrystalHardwick]

Yeah, it really sheds a light on what someone that’s obese deals with

[@Kitulous]

and now imagine your brother is actually 400+ pounds, while Will just has a costume of a 400+ pound person, the costume itself doesn't weigh as much. so it's even harder for your brother.

[@cassandracrucifix]

As a plus size person who goes to the gym, I've experienced it all. I had people point and laugh at me, I've had people tell me to do cardio instead of strength training (I do it after), I've had eye rolls and you name it. However, I changed to a professional gym and most of that changed. I have had people ask to work in with me, offer a spot when they saw me struggling and even offered form suggestions. The point is, we made the effort to make a difference in our lives. Don't be a piece of shit to people who showed up. Maybe with your acceptance, we will keep coming and make the life changes we need.

[@killacarks]

People who showed up. I like that keep going 💪

[@Christian-tw3sp]

Wild that people care so much to put other people down, im just chilling living my life

[@Manchesterceltic]

Fair play inspiration to us all so proud of you keep frighting though this journey

[@cassandracrucifix]

@Manchesterceltic I will always keep showing up for myself. Thanks for the beautiful words. 😘

[@cassandracrucifix]

@Christian-tw3sp Right!! Everyone should just chill and enjoy the ride. One dude took personal offense that I was lifting heavier than him. Bro, I'm built to pull wagons in the old country...calm your man feels. Hahah

[@xMelodeath]

Internal Medicine physician here. I truly appreciate you making this video with so much empathy and understanding. I’ve even heard from colleagues ‘I hate fat people’ because it is true, there is so much misinformation regarding their struggle and their journey. Compassion is key!

[@tedoymisojos]

I've experienced fatphobia regularly with doctors. Often they can't even look beyond it to help me. They almost invariably tell me I have to lose weight to resolve the issue, or it's all in my head. Thank God my problems haven't been mayor and I've been able to manage them in different ways withouth their help.

[@papierbndc]

I am overweight to 120 Kilos And seeing him struggleing with everyday Tasks made me a bit happy, because that means that I have the muscularity it takes to live fat. Now think about how I would look like if I would loose my fat. Exactly, I would have a strong condition and a general good looking muscularity

[@papierbndc]

@QueryState i ment that by being fat, you gain muscels, since your body has to carry all your fat with you. Which means if you loose weight you will see that you will be in a pritty muscular condition

[@QueryState]

@@papierbndc Sorry for misunderstanding then :)

[@papierbndc]

@QueryState its aight man Take care

[@JDawgManiac23]

This video was incredibly well done. Will never shys away from the hard, awkward situations, challenging himself in order to bring light to a topic or subject. It was especially touching to hear Katie's perspective & positivity.

[@Budak_Butak]

Hey!!!!!!!!!!!! Shut up!!!!! He was not obesity! He use suit!!!

[@ylondes9927]

I feel like she was def supportive, but she knew it wasn't real. Maybe that aided her positivity

[@paulsullivan649]

Will is hands down one of the MOST empathetic people on KZbin. Dude's just such an inspiring person to watch while I'm working on my own health journey. The people that are lucky enough to get some personal one-on-one training from him must get such a huge mental boost from that alone. Man. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@bennachtigall4784]

I bauled like a baby watching this. I was weighed at 577lbs but couldve been heavier. Im now down to 370lbs and it just took me back to being that weight again. One of most miserable times of my life. It makes me feel even grateful how far ive come and motivates me to keep going.

[@Justiceakaivdan]

Well done

[@Dap740]

big hug from internet stranger

[@greaterglider]

nice work man best of luck

[@elhombreloco3680]

Keep it up! You got this!!

[@tomatosauce605]

Amazing work - keep it up, you got this!

[@Emoskatercore]

That server was so kind to you. She didn’t judge you and treated you like she’d want to be treated. She’s an unsung hero and deserves praise. We gotta normalize kindness to ALL people.

[@PM-wt3ye]

I really dont know what you mean, "normalize kindness to all people" and im sure you do neither... MOST people are kind to anyone. those, who are not, wont change their mind, but those are just a "few" idiots, aren't they?! Majority doesn't exclude any specific group, dont know where you live if this is really different?!

[@asvardfjelstad5095]

Absolutely not

[@Emoskatercore]

@@PM-wt3ye most people are not kind to ALL people. Haters are out there. This video proves that. What I mean to put emphasis on is showing kindness without limits; without picking and choosing. If you don’t understand what I’m talking about, then you never will, but that’s okay. No hate from me.

[@321findus]

​@@PM-wt3ye Not true. Go to any country outside of certain few modern Western countries and ask if people there would show kindness to LGBT people, foreigners, people with other religious beliefs, etc. Most will say no to at least one of those groups, and most of the world's population is like that. Also, showing kindness to some people and showing kindness to everyone are two completely different things. Selective kindness isn't kindness. A racist who treats his white friends with kindness is not inherently kind. I doubt most people even in modern Western countries would show kindness to everyone. Think about someone doing something bad to a loved one and you had the opportunity to show kindness to that person. Would you? I know I'd steuggle to do that, and I consider myself a person that always tries to be kind.

[@PM-wt3ye]

@@321findus kindness to EVERYONE is a wrong statement on its own, isnt it?! I mean your not kind to a murder or a vialator?! "ask if people there would show kindness to LGBT people, foreigners, people with other religious beliefs, etc." Yeah this may be true, but unfortunately, people of these groups are to blame for this. i mean look at lgbtq for example. Its not enought that they can do whatever they want, they want ALL people to think the same as they do. Bu ti dont have to agree, as long as i treat them correctly, right?! But thats not enough. And with "they° i certainly mean only a few of them, but if thtats all you hear - you get the point. people are just sick of this shit (= the behavior of this few poeple), unfortunately the whole groups suffer.

[@harrycordes400]

I love seeing bigger people at the gym. Makes me happy they want to make a change. 💪

[@gayusschwulius8490]

Honestly, going to the gym is usually not the thing that extremely obese people should focus on. When you're very heavy, the thing you have to fix most is your diet, not your exercise. The gym can't help you if you eat 5000 kcal per day. And at such a heavy weight, many gym exercises can actually be very damaging to your joints due to the absurd amounts of force put onto them. Whenever I see a really fat person on a treadmill, I want to say to them: "Stop it if you don't want to get arthritis!" There are some exercises you can effectively do as a morbidly obese person (swimming, some weight lifting, cycling if the bicycle supports your weight), but overall, going to the gym is usually not the first measure you should take if you are morbidly obese. Morbidly obese people would be much better off by fixing their diets and having a walk through the woods every day than by going to the gym, ruining their joints and still eating absurd amounts of food.

[@kennethkho7165]

As a "fatphobic", if you will, I am also extremely happy to see fat people in the gym

[@OliveRefined2Oil]

Do you encourage them

[@chozer1]

@@gayusschwulius8490 ofc it can help, converting your fat to some serious muscle

[@nyanrapier7838]

@@gayusschwulius8490 People who are obese need to be really careful doing a lot of exercise. Twisting your ankle hurts, twisting your ankle if you're 500lbs is a massive problem.

[@90daydifference]

3:22 “Dad blowing your back out” is crazy

[@kaspartheghost866]

I clicked on this because the thumbnail was funny but honestly “Stay calm and keep going” is actually really good advice for anyone trying to lose weight. it’s so easy to panic when you don’t like the way you look, it’s the little changes that matter, not the big ones, great video Will.

[@ariat3381]

This applies to any kind of progressive endeavor you could ever try to do, really. Literally anything.

[@ultralysp]

Yeah dude, same. Brently’s stories broke my heart. I’m literally sobbing as I watch this video.

[@austinpaul9248]

When Will said, "I'm proud of you" you could tell it really meant a lot to Brently. And sometimes that's all it takes to brighten someones day and keep them going.

[@Febard]

for real

[@4rl0ng]

Especially when Brently is the one who constantly makes other people's lives better.

[@TheAintitjust]

I watched this last night and have come back to it again today because the video really hit home for me. At the start of the year I was 350lbs and currently I'm 277lbs thanks to starting with what I could do and building up from there. This video made me feel seen because I have quietly experienced all of the things you've experienced and touched on. I say "quietly experienced" because being overweight is an isolating experience; I entirely resonate with Brently's experience of wanting to literally rip the fat off, feeling trapped in your own body, and being quiet because you already draw unwanted attention. I've been laughed at, sweated through shirts, anguished over going out to eat and people wanting to sit in a booth, being too big to fit on plane seats, bus seats, train seats, seeing people actively avoiding sitting next to me because I was so big, having people comment on your weight as a way of identifying you ("Big Man", "Big Guy", etc), shopping online only and playing roulette with what a 4xl means, being mocked for trying to lose weight, being in constant pain, limiting what work I did because I feared having to even walk into work because I'd sweat so much, and so much more. Your video has been a reminder of what I am leaving behind through self-love, by taking care of myself. I have hated myself for years and at the back of my mind I knew that I was eating myself to death out of guilt, self-hate, feeding the addiction, feeding the wound rather than addressing it. I still blame myself for what I allowed myself to become, but just as that was true I also thank and take pride in myself for making the difference in the opposite way. Thank you for uploading this with a sincerity, I've cried more than once because the experiences you had are utterly true of daily life.

[@jamestheferret]

It sounds like you are making Hella good progress already 👍 stay positive!

[@ChoppyCheese366]

Honestly, being mocked for *trying to lose weight* is just such a douchebag thing to do.

[@TheAintitjust]

@@ChoppyCheese366 I entirely agree, the most notable time this happened was when I was living a friend and his family. My friend was about 400lbs and his dad was fit. My friend and I started losing weight by jogging/walking laps round the garden and then started going to the gym, his dad would come outside just to mock us and would laugh and talk shit about us to other people for trying. He was a bad person disguising himself as a nice man, but he couldn't help show his true self. It's so ridiculous that he would actually mock someone, nevermind his own son. And someone may say he was trying to motivate us in some fucked up way, but we both stopped after a while because of how awful he was.

[@eli3568]

Yesss keep going! You got this.

[@Inkdupbagman3697]

I was 310 at the start of the year and now I'm down to 278 and building muscle and stamina. Keep going friend!!

[@lbasura]

Thank you for showing me this video will. It made me burst into tears, especially on the interview with the guy. We don’t choose to be fat; it’s off depression, stress, and not enough motivation. People don’t want to admit it, but we do judge a book by its cover. And we would get judged so much that we get used to it, and deep down it would make us worse. I went to the gym this morning and was this close to just driving back without working out. But I had to push these negative thoughts out in order to enter and change, because in the end, it’s us that has to commit and be consistent with it. All we ask, is for motivation regardless of whether you mean it or not. So thank you for motivating me with this video. I now must focus myself more on positivity to continue foward. To all my fatties out there, I hope this message motivates you as well even in the slightest ❤

[@Melaninoutdoors]

Of all the years of people doing these "spending time in a fat suit" videos, from KZbin to television programs this is by far the best one that I have watched. Such a great and important video that everyone should watch.

[@CHEFPKR]

When I was 13 I weighed 300lbs. How you perceive people looking at you or treating you is pretty damn accurate.

[@SchlattGriffin]

lol ur famous hehehe

[@katybee3891]

Okay I’m 100% sure that a lot of people are assholes to fat people. But his fat suit looks fake and I would probably have stared and pointed because it’s a guy walking around in a weird costume. I never do that to fat people. His back is super lumpy, he looks like he has huge breasts and he has no fat between the legs. I wouldn’t assume that people in this video laughed and stared because they thought that he is fat.

[@drhater2318]

Holy shit the cut must have been crazy

[@Thickest_boi]

GOD DAYUM

[@solus8685]

Pretty heartbreaking to experience people's behavior towards you changing so much. Like you weren't even human before..

[@tdog3753]

The lady in the restaurant made me so happy I almost cried. Just noticing how upset Will was getting and then the lady was just "normal", I mean it was a really sweet reminder of how much we affect each other's lives everyday

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Yup... The lady being just "normal" to something incredibly abnormal. "You're perfect just the way you are!" What a perfect way to get someone to improve their health and life!

[@lolabnic]

@@themonsterunderyourbed9408it is not a strangers job to try to encourage someone to lose weight. kindness is easy and free

[@AmirPrinceling]

​@@themonsterunderyourbed9408Exactly. These videos are so hypocritical.

[@AM-bo2ns]

My weight's been all over the place over the course of my life, I was in good shape and big into lifting in high school/college but fell out of it and saw myself balloon back up during COVID after my dad died. Came scary-close to hitting the big 500 at one point and at my worst, I felt pretty much every second of this. especially the part about booths, chairs - anytime you want to go ANYWHERE with family/friends you CONSTANTLY have to worry about and screen ahead to make sure there'll be chairs that fit you. movies theaters, baseball games and restaurants were huge stressors here. Thankfully I've gotten back into a proper diet and lifting heavy and I'm down to the 300s and getting a lot of my strength back, feeling 10 years younger already. thank you for taking this seriously and being really real about this Will

[@russellinator]

0:35 "I think I took the bulk too far..." LMAO

[@nicks8991]

FR BRO IM GONE 🪦

[@skatedark49]

Generational bulk lost it for me 😂

[@MaddieFishblob]

What my cousin on his high school football team’s gonna be saying ina few yrs 😂😭 cuz he’s calling the 2020s his “bulking decade” & gained almost 40lbs this yr alone gosdjfloheoirsjgdfkdeorahj

[@FatherCerberusBS]

@@skatedark49he ate a whole generation 😂

[@florianhogger8600]

But the Cut is gonna be insane 😅

[@UnaNovaAlma]

This video made me cry. As a currently obese person, this really hit close to home. And I appreciate Will for making this video with as much empathy as he could.

[@cole6383]

You are loved and valued.

[@psyhense]

I hope you know not everyone who stares and doesn't make eye contact is judging you. I once was coming down from some hard drugs, hadn't talked to my family in almost a year, and just had a really shitty night. Was walking at the beach, saw a rather large man and I was staring, not because of his size, but he had KILLER calves. I was genuinely just entranced by them, and he noticed and said hi. I smiled and replied with a hello, and it felt so good to be seen by someone and greeted after going through a lot. Right after, I saw an old lady sitting on a bench along the pathway alone, and said hi to her. She lit up and greeted me back. It was two small events, but I felt like they changed me in a positive way at a time I really needed. Unfortunately that's not always the case for those who are stared at, but still I'm grateful for him just greeting me.

[@xXESproductionsXx]

You're awesome! You're much more of an awesome person because of your empathy.

[@haha54609]

U re awesome and time to make changes to help be a better version of yourself....God loves u❤

[@SakuraraSso]

"why'd you laugh" bro wasnt ready to get called out i hope he felt embarrassed

[@margaretwilson8736]

Yep. He could have said "oh i recognize you from KZbin" or "you're clearly wearing a fatsuit" but no. He just thought the size was ridiculous.

[@bignigga1416]

i would laugh again, and i use to be obese/borderline diabetic. you cant expect someone to not atleast look or maker a facial expression when a uncommon human walks by, its human nature.

[@lotusfrucht111]

​@@margaretwilson8736or he thought it was a suit but after being confronted about his laughter he felt unsure about it and didn't want to say anything wrong...

[@YammyOverMyHammy]

People are being filmed and put on the spot; anyone can clearly tell it’s a bad fatsuit/bad makeup. Dude felt awkward and that interaction was hard to watch on Will’s end. Peoples faces really should have been blurred because these reactions are out of context

[@ItsGamein]

@@YammyOverMyHammy it's obviously a fatsuit to you, someone who's watching the video and already knows, but this build isn't unrealistic at all to see in people, the only thing that would tell you it's a fatsuit is he moves around too freely for the weight he's supposed to have

[@375rating]

What a beautiful and mind opening video, thank you Will !!!! It made me realise how I've never viewed their situation from that kind of view point. I can't grasp how hard it must be for them, down to the slightest daily move which can cause inconvenience and which I took it for granted as something easy. Having to "fight" everyday with yourself and on top of that having everyone starring and mindlessly expressing their thoughts- damn it must be hard. Tbh before I clicked on the video I was expecting Will to be cracking jokes as we're used to, not in a mocking way ofc! But it took me by surprise how serious he was about this video and the fact that he really wanted us to get in the shoes of the overweight people. My respect for Will keeps getting bigger and bigger!

[@jeffreymedina9261]

This changed my perspective on obese people. I was never mean to obese people but i never understood their daily struggles of things I take for granted. Like someone who can’t walk. Will is right, we do need to do better and kinder to everyone. Because we just don’t know what someone is dealing with. Also good job in interviewing that guy, his story was very compelling and heartfelt

[@mancunianinlondon]

Dude, wait until you fall over and can't get back up without help from two or 3 other people. It's as low as you will ever feel

[@clueless_cutie]

I think there's a healthy balance of sympathy, kindness, and firm reprimanding to help people with obesity. It's honestly like anyone else fighting an addiction. They're suffering and trapped in old habits and hormonal fluctuations they can't always think around. They need help but they can't be babied either or they'll just keep doing the same behaviors that led to their circumstances. When everything in your life sucks or is anxiety inducing it really does make food your only friend and dopamine for the day. It feeds into a vicious cycle that spirals just like the escalation of drugs. A lot of people who get to super morbidly obese aren't able to mentally accept their responsibility for their suffering. The same way an alcoholic will say "I wouldn't drink but ___." or a smoker saying "I'll quit when ___." The statistics around weight loss back up how unbelievably difficult it is to maintain significant weight loss. Our world, especially in the US, is not conducive to walking and subtle consistent exercise. Obese people need help, we need cultural changes in the US to encourage active lifestyles (less vehicles and more walkable areas), and we need to make legislation that limits ultra processed foods. Obese people are victims of a culture and food supply that doesn't care about individual health, but a victim mentality will not help them escape their situation either. It sucks and I wish there was more support

[@swerverTR]

your comment reminded me that literally yesterday i saw a video of a plus-size tiktok creator who was talking about weight limits on furniture, and how difficult it is to shop for seating and beds as an obese person. i had literally never realized, as a straight-sized person, that something as mundane as furniture could be a struggle for fat people. i didn't even know weight limits were a thing, to be honest.

[@mancunianinlondon]

@@swerverTR Yes everything has a weight limit. Check out mountain and racer bikes. Normally they have a weight limit too of around 20 stone here in the UK. In the USA, it might be higher because they are bigger. Oh, and don't ask about flying. I needed a seatbelt extension in my 20's because I got chubby...and I've seen people unable to use plane toilets because they couldn't fit in one. I could go on, but I won't

[@gayusschwulius8490]

Why would I be kinder and more compassionate to someone who is suffering from a condition he's 100 % brought on himself and that can easily be fixed? I pity people for things that they suffer from which are out of their control, not things that they only suffer from due to their unwillingness to fix things. I'm not gonna pity a smoker who's short of breath and I'm not going to pity someone who's too fat to perform everyday tasks on their own. I was fat myself, made no excuses and fixed it, so I expect everyone else to fix themselves as well.

[@aaronmontoya2518]

2:45 I felt that personally. I got injured in the military, got depressed and turned to booze. Wound up ballooning to 360lbs at 6'2. Just existing was exhausting. That little helpless cry is funny to see now, but I remember whimpering through many of my tasks like that. I'm now 238lbs and very well on my way to my goal of 215. Never again.

[@-astrangerontheinternet6687]

Amazing work finding yourself. You’re so worth feeling good in your body ❤ Keep sharing your experience and letting people know there’s hope.

[@BrittaniMyChelle]

That is amazing! I went through something similar after a car accident. Finally getting back on track and losing the weight. I’ve never been this big and it’s absolutely uncomfortable.

[@joshtoten]

Hell yeah, brother. We're at the same weight now and pretty much had the same heaviest weight. You got this in the bag!

[@4rl0ng]

King

[@UndercoverFamtastic5]

thank you for your service and sacrifice and keep up the good work!

[@thesupportingcast6972]

This one hit my feels. At my highest weight I was 319lbs at 5’7 as a woman. I felt as awful as he did every day. My change came when I hit rock bottom in a Macy’s changing room when a 3XL was too small. I actually got angry. At myself. I went through the weight loss surgery program and at the end of the 6 months, I had lost 75lbs. I decided not to go through with weight loss surgery and instead opted to stay on the path I am on. I am 5’7 160lbs now. I run, lift, and took up kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The discipline in martial arts keeps me focused. I send love and compassion to anyone battling this. I hope you all can find peace, and happiness. ❤

[@slimebunnie]

What an incredible achievement! Much love to you, you seem like such a strong and inspiring person!

[@chanellebotha4808]

So inspiring!

[@AlexShaikh]

Wow, this video is incredibly eye-opening and inspiring! Thank you for going the extra mile to help people truly understand the challenges faced by those living with extra weight. Wearing a body suit to simulate being 400 lbs heavier for a day not only shows your dedication but also your empathy and desire to raise awareness. It’s rare to see creators put themselves in such a vulnerable and physically demanding position to make a point. Your effort to educate and inspire others is truly commendable, and I hope more people watch this and gain a new perspective. Keep up the amazing work!

[@abelink7790]

Man, this almost made me cry so many times. A lot of those moments where Will seemed really sad, hurt, uncomfortable, etc, the way he reacted to the feeling or the faces he made really really reminded me of my own reactions and how much I've been trying to ignore it and focus on losing the weight. Awesome video, one of my struggles now is that no matter how much the scale says I've gone down or how much better my clothes and shoes fit, sometimes I'll catch a glimpse of myself or I'll see myself in a picture or something and in my eyes, I feel like I haven't changed at all. I still see myself as how I was when I started to lose the weight and that feeling sucks so much, I always feel empty and like I want to give up after that.

[@mojo0737]

Stay focused on the numbers (Calories, Weight Loss, steps) and track your progress whether it's through an app or a body journal :) The feelings you are struggling with during your journey will truly disappear and will be replaced by confidence! The journey of weightloss is also a race against time and age. Nobody ever gets younger while they lose weight, but man will you feel younger!

[@terra_.]

No like cmon man no way you're gonna let these thoughts mess with you. You're trying your best to change and it takes time, you should be proud of the effort you're putting even if it's not exactly so great like you'd expect. Have your own story and pride with your journey and work for yourself not for others.

[@autumnember7]

Your nervous system takes time to catch up to changes. It's kind of like when someone you love dies, you KNOW they're gone, but it doesn't feel like it yet. That's why it hurts when you go to that holiday or drive near their house; your brain is still kind of expecting them to be there. It takes time to stop expecting it. It will take time for you to feel your new body too. You might be able to speed up the process by practicing "opposite action", similar to "fake it till you make it." How do you think someone your new size would be feeling and acting? It helps recalibrate your nervous system.

[@abelink7790]

@terra_. honestly I can't slip up anymore so I have a massive reason to keep those thoughts at bay, but it's tough, I remember all the times I tried and failed and then all the times I tried and succeeded. I am proud of the changes I'm making but it doesn't change the body dysmorphia and all the voices don't go away. I've mostly just been ignoring it all and plowing forward and looking forward to the next weigh in and how I can keep it going to stay on track with my goal. But every now and then, something brings me back, something reminds me of it, somehow I remember what I'm trying to ignore and it sucks in that moment, all the feelings I had been neglecting rush to the surface.

[@abelink7790]

@mojo0737 thanks, yeah I keep myself distracted with those numbers, the weighing and seeing that number fall, the step counter and seeing how much I've walked and how I feel, how much less sweaty I am compared to day 1. The feelings are definitely being replaced, when I find out I fit into clothes I hadn't fit into for awhile, when I realize my belt has made a fold in my pants from hiw much it had to be tightened, but even back when I was an athlete I had body dysmorphia, still have it, and what I see does not match what I feel or what my clothes show, and sometimes I can see through it and I notice I can see my features better, my neck is coming back, my jaw is more defined etc.

[@benslerbensler913]

I have always been fit and thin and then suddenly I was disabled in a wheelchair and the reason I share this is I have experienced similar things. I make a scene everywhere I go because the world isn’t accessible and it makes people uncomfortable to see me navigate that. This really opened my eyes to the challenges people face and I so appreciate you taking it seriously. Plz do a day in a wheelchair!

[@k_caravet]

he has already 👍 "I Trained Like World's Strongest Wheelchair Bodybuilder" that one was really good as well

[@benslerbensler913]

@@k_caravetoh cool!!!! I will go watch!!

[@keepcalmproductions]

I feel this in my soul. I developed ME/CFS almost 2 years ago now. At my sickest, I could hardly walk out to my car without being out of breath. And people will have the audacity to tell me I just need to get in shape. They assume I'm able-bodied because I don't 'look disabled'. Hell, I often forget myself that I'm disabled. So if I dare use accessible options in public, people will shit on me for taking up resources...but not always directly, which I honestly find worse tbh. This video and your comment hit home for sure.

[@benslerbensler913]

@@keepcalmproductionsI’m in the same boat 😪 POTS + ME as of January 2024. People cannot understand (sometimes including myself) just how little capacity I have. I still crave and love every exercise I was able to do January 1st of 2024 that I was suddenly not able to do by the end of that same month.

[@DemraSynfata]

​@@keepcalmproductions sameeeee my POTS is slowly killing me and I can't do anything about it because just changing the tiny 1 foot bathroom trash shoots my heart rate up to 150. I could literally accidentally die if I push myself as hard as people want me to, because they think being fat came first. it didn't. I've been suffering silently with this condition since i was 10 because even doctors didnt care enough to investigate and told me to just exercise. dozens of permanent injuries later I can no longer exercise at all, and people act like I WANTED this. I used to be able to bench press 300 lbs with my legs and i am so weak now. nobody wants or deserves this.

[@h_oplite]

Love that Will is revealing what he really looks like without pump & downlighting. Inspirational.

[@torchcrooner]

Hi Will. I’ve been following your videos for almost a year now, and this one really struck me. My younger brother has been on the bigger side for quite some time. Years ago he sat down in a wooden chair and broke it. This was in front of a lot of people at a family gathering, and he was beyond mortified. His health got so bad that he had a stroke at the age of 36. He now shuffles more so than walking and cannot go further than 3/4 of a mile before he needs to sit down. He’s gotten better with his diet, etc., and he is making strides day by day. I agree, life in general for bigger people is just not easy. Thanks for making this video.

[@Raincat961]

At about 18:00 when the guy said he felt. claustrophobic under his fat, but he didn't have the option to remove it as Will did with his suit, I felt something then man. I've been fat for a long time, not obese just fat, but still that's how I feel. Trapped under this suit, wanting to get out. Claustrophobia sums it up perfectly.

[@stefani.5737]

"Why are people recognizing me?" He ponders, in front of the camera crew.

[@Inkdupbagman3697]

I literally didn't think about that lol

[@stabani786]

One of your best videos to date bro. It's humbling to walk in someone elses shoes for a day. Maybe as a society we need to take this approach (not wearing a fatsuit) but just contemplating on how others may feel in particular situations, whether that be in relation to their weight, economic status etc. Compassion really goes a long way and it would make society a whole lot better. Probably a message for the upcoming youth, they need to exhibit kindness and compassion, starting with themselves, parents, family and society in general.

[@YourComputerExpert]

I didn’t really see this as a compassion video but more as a “don’t get fat because it SUCKS” lol

[@holahey919]

Hes totally sympathazing with them tho​@@YourComputerExpert

[@user-nc5bk5kt1i]

bruh hell naw, If i saw him anywhere i would laugh so bad, bro looks like he is from Roblox, it doesn't mean people would treat a REAL fat person same way. Imagine I (a white man) do a blackface and then go to public and complain people either laugh at me or are shocked/ disgusted. He could've went with a real fat guy and did regular things together, rather than doing a roblox cosplay and treating it like social experiment 😂😂

[@Yan-tz9pn]

Which society? In Europe, we do exercise that. Whose parents don’t teach them empathy and compassion??

[@odyx0]

@@Yan-tz9pn Sadly empathy and compassion can only be taught by parents till around 10-12 years old at that point their environment, teachers, friends play a larger impact as well as crowd mentality. all it takes is one bad apple to spoil the bunch

[@JamesSmith-e3x]

Recent subscriber. Been travelling a lot these past two days for work and I’ve been binging wills videos. The more I watch the more I like the dude. So real and his content is quality. Fair play 👏

[@julistanleyA]

This is so much more realistic than the old fat suit video! Great job!

[@WeAintBeefingYouJustMad]

Yeah the first suit was bad. I’m glad he revisited it. I’m obsessed with this channel

[@demolition.man94]

This still doesn’t look remotely real lol

[@pamelamorrisonn]

Ya the weight..

[@krissanders987]

Didn’t he just do tits and a belly last time? This one is 100% more realistic for sure lol

[@acanthafiore]

​@@demolition.man94 maybe not but it's far more effective at getting the point across

[@verolfam4350]

This video legit made me want to cry. I love how you handled this video with such empathy. This hopefully will bring awareness to people

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Awareness of what? That these people did this to themselves with poor life choices and we shouldn't cater to their demands? If you see someone drinking rat poison? What do you do? Just say to them "That's completely normal, just be you and keep doing what you're doing!".

[@user-yc9kc3fp3k]

@@themonsterunderyourbed9408 do you have the same lack of compassion for an alcoholic or drug addict? unlike you it seems, people have REAL issues and trauma in their life which make some people cope with food (instead of alcohol, gambling or drugs). do better

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

@@user-yc9kc3fp3k Some grotesque rapper wannabe just sued Lyft because she couldn't fit in the guy's car. She doesn't really sound remorseful of her poor life choices Compassion without reason is madness. My compassion only applies to people who realize their mistakes and are trying to rectify them. Grow a brain.

[@owenbell307]

I'm embarrassed to say that you have just depicted my life. I'm 530lb currently in the UK. I've been denied surgery due to my size. I've had success in swimming in recent months but my knees can not cope with it. I'm hoping to start weight training but am really anxious and scared of how others will react to me. I haven't had the courage to do this yet. I struggle to find clothes that fit and will wear shorts and t-shirts throughout the year. I've lost all sense of who I am, a lot of friends and hobbies. I'm hurting bad and am at a last resort. I am supposed to being prescribed Wegovy (Ozempic) from the NHS. There are delays in this and I have bought it privately from an online pharmacy. It seems to be helping. I hope so. I just want my life back

[@travv88]

Good luck with Ozempic. It helps.

[@LucasGuretti]

that's great to hear bro that you are on your fitness journey, me being from Perth Australia there are a large assortment of gyms in the city and especially in the suburb Midland where I live we got World Gym, Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness and so on, just so many different. I reckon if you are sus about gyms just go for a day pass at different clubs to try them out and see how their training culture is like, whether it is full of people who are meatheads or general population, also sus out a personal trainer at one of those gyms, speaking from my own experience of the other end of being skinny and getting into the gym and putting on muscle and being healthy and knowing what exercise to do and what food to eat, having a personal trainer is so awesome to learn and grow from. Hope you dive 100% into it bro no worries 💪

[@owenbell307]

@@LucasGuretti my gym does a smart path program where it is 8 weeks with a personal trainer. I had one booked on Tuesday but I fell down the stairs and have broke my ankle. That's definitely my next step once recovered

[@LucasGuretti]

@@owenbell307 sucks to hear about the ankle bro, but yeah 100% try it out when you are fully recovered, most people at the gym are not judgmental since literally everyone I talk to at the gym is either training because they used to be fat or skinny, in society the gym is the least judgmental place for overweight/underweight people since most people in the gym can relate and are supportive for anyone trying to reach their goals. Hope you have a great day 💪💪

[@RealVedicAstrology]

You really need to restrict your diet I know it’s hard but this is a life or death matter you have to take it seriously and be willing to withstand whatever pain it will take to survive.

[@tednoob]

I was 450 lbs at my heaviest and a large reason for me gaining that weight was being depressed, not debilitatingly so, but enough to not care about my health, or about dying as a cause of it. To me food was the only thing that brought me comfort, and I didn't care that it was killing me. I have been obese for 20 years, but making slow progress towards a more normal weight. Young children can't control themselves, and young teenagers often use slurs. I think your experience was very spot on, but I do think you missed out on some aspects of the mental strain and the hunger. I think you captured those aspects well with the interview. Thank you for the serious tone of this video.

[@thiquelemon]

As a dude that's currently 320 and working on myself, this video came at the perfect time. It is genuinely impossible to find clothes or go anywhere without either being looked at or feeling like you are. The assumption is that these "regular sized" people are looking down on us just because of our size, but it really is all about perspective. I'm happy to be here, and have the opportunity to do things to better myself. The circumstances that lead someone to get big are usually invisible-mental struggles that we deal with almost every second. Food really is an escape from that in the moment, which just contributes to the cycle. I appreciate you doing this. It really does mean a lot to see empathy.

[@aaronbarber6238]

You’ve got this my dude, Salmon seasoned with steak seasoning, baked in the oven for 15 minutes at 375 is my new escape food. It’s low calorie, high protein (super filling) easy to prep, and you will get full at 4 fillets, or 800 grams of salmon. It’s hard, but you’ll get there, and as you work the weight down, trust the scale and that a change is happening. You’ll get to your goal and still feel 320, but trust that what you’ve done to lose the weight is working. Weigh your food for the serving size, use low calorie high protein foods for escape meals, and pick a cardio you can do that challenges you, but you could keep the same pace for an hour. (You don’t have to do an hour though.) 21 minutes every day will get you the 150 minutes every week. You can do it my brother, I know you can. 👍👍👍

[@apharys8921]

I feel that, it's so easy to turn to food when you're struggling elsewhere. I've been through the same thing and I know you can turn it around. The biggest thing that helped me was keeping a journal of what I eat. It's actually insane how much you can end up eating when not paying attention or thinking a few snacks here and there isn't a big deal but it really adds up. Finding a healthier alternative to deal with mental problems is also important, I did free writing for a while which kept my hands busy and helped clear my head. Just have to find what works for you and stay consistent. You got this!

[@ThatsCyrus]

if you got stairs in your home, or near your apartment, try to make the effort to go up and down your stairs twice Any time I had to go up and down my stairs, I'd do them again and maybe a third time if my legs were energetic enough it was the first step (pun intended) in my weight loss journey

[@bryant475]

Keep up the good work! Please look into Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition, it's amazing!

[@flyingwambulance]

If someone went up to you and smelled like they had not showered for weeks or months. Would you not judge them in the slightest? There is really no difference in people letting their body weight go out of control and hygiene go out of control. Both are in the persons control and both can suffer if you're having struggles. It's a bodily reaction that people can't control when they see someone obese or smell someone who stinks.

[@NaftaliTheFoodie]

Will freaking committed. Everyone on YT just puts on a fat suit. This is insane. Respect.

[@TheMegHendy]

Thank you for stepping into the experience of being a fat person. I've seen other reports on this type of experiment, but I appreciate your point of view: the difficulty, the emotional distress, the paranoia, the inconvenience, and discrimination. It takes a lot of courage to step into someone else's shoes for a day and you really went the extra mile to understand their perspective. Thank you.

[@Thatfoochicken]

He's 600 pounds what do you expect , to look more smaller 💀💀

[@user-yc9kc3fp3k]

preach

[@AK-ur8ip]

This prospective is very educational brother. This is why we love you dawg . I started tearing up watching this

[@legalalienyes3160]

this is a really eye opening video, I like how far and realistic you took it and actually took the time to interview someone who was in the same place, one of my favorite videos yet

[@stevensnell1599]

This is the first KZbin video that has ever make me cry, and this is probably the only comment I've ever left on a video. I grew up overweight, and deeply resonate with the insights Will had while filming. I lost just under 100 pounds pounds at age 16 and have been obsessed with fitness ever since. My body and overall life looks completely different now, and for the past few years I've largely forgotten/repressed all of the memories of fat shaming, low self-esteem jokes/habits, and social challenges I endured while growing up obese. Watching this video made all of the memories and emotions come back that I didn't know were there. Our natural human reaction is to be disgusted by overweight individuals and assume they are lazy, greedy, and gross. Often times, someone gains weight due to a traumatic event or uses food as a coping mechanism due to learned behavior/family norms. Without the proper support/nutritional guidance, just a few binges/spirals can lead to catastrophic weight gain. The silent danger that most people overlook is the sheer hopelessness and isolation that kicks in after your self-confidence continues to break day after day, leading to an even further spiral and deterioration of overall mental, emotional, and social behaviors. It's easy to get locked in to a cycle of bad habits. Being severely overweight is often an external manifestation of a silent cry for help. Thank you so much for this video Will. I'm already a huge fan of the channel but this video put you to an S tier creator for me.

[@decayed_firecaster]

I love how your showing awareness, the most I weighed as a teen was 280 pounds & just that was super hard, I hope some people give more empathy, my mum was super fit & was super active providing for my brothers & I, one day a tree log at work fell on her back & she was bedridden for years cuz of the pain & she ended up gaining tons of weight since her back was really bad, sometimes overweight people really can't help it & I love my mum very much, fortunately shes better now & her back isn't as bad as it used to be & her weight is a lot better too

[@romeoimpraseuth6557]

This just motivated me more to take care of myself and those around me

[@WeWhoSuffer]

3:22 "Your bending down to wipe the table and your dad is just blowing your back out"??!! Okay Will ...😅

[@Paisles]

Ikr? Absolutely wild 😭😭😭😭🤣🤣😭😭💀

[@realsammylawrence]

LMAOOOOO I DIDN'T EVEN CATCH THAT AT FIRST

[@Jonathan-A.C.]

I had to go STRAIGHT to the comments after I heard that. LMFAOOOO

[@hendomas7435]

​@@Jonathan-A.C.SAME😂

[@Flexinja]

Very tasteful and empathetic way to go about this sort of video, well done Will

[@deprachu5346]

Ayo omen mains watching peak will less goo

[@johankury]

Low taper oh wait

[@NaftaliTheFoodie]

One thing I want to make clear: people smiling doesn’t mean they’re laughing at obese people. It just means the whole getup isn’t perfect so it looks funny. I don’t think it looks completely natural and I would probably assume someone is being funny and putting on a show.

[@fragile_wolf]

It looks fake AF... You're right. People can tell it ain't real... I mean look at the fake moobs!

[@GabrielAKAFinn]

I laugh at fatasses all the time

[@JDB51]

Yeah that was rough I felt bad for the people who couldn’t help laughing a little. Like yeah it’s not funny, but sometimes people can’t help it.

[@WolfeWrangle]

I think it's because the makeup was wearing down near the middle of the video. You could see it flaking and how fake it was. But at the beginning, it was pretty convincing. It's more convincing in the front than the back as well.

[@Jorda5s]

yea i wondered that myself but i do notice myself seeing morbidly obese people on electric carts at walmart and being judgemental just wondering how they let themselves get that bad.

[@Sassie.J]

Congratulations. I think you're the first health and fitness channel that I've ever even considered subscribing to (there's dance, but that's more for art than anything else). You handled this with so much empathy and tact. I really felt this, and I appreciate you. Thank you. I look forward to more of your content!

[@stacysalmi7302]

Thank you for doing this Will. The self hate, shame, and isolation is so hard to deal with. I’m glad you could take off the suit at the end and that you have a small idea of how bad it can be for people. We need to treat all people with decency and kindness.

[@Callmeonmyshell13]

Yeah, but real obese people can’t just take the suit off. It’s a sad reality, isn’t it?

[@PeterAbdou-i8q]

am i the only one who thinks he looks like a lady in her 60s with short dyed hair?????????

[@neelesh4772]

What have you done

[@ajdr8007]

i cant unsee it fuck you

[@danastonerock9987]

😂

[@DoctorEvil]

I couldn't see anything else as soon as the suit went on lol

[@franknbeans8904]

I did notice the suit had suspicious-looking giant boobs...

[@loodlesjones982]

I hardly ever leave comments on videos but the way this video was approached was outstanding. As someone who used to weigh 430lbs I could emphasise with every experience you had. The shame society makes you feel for even existing is overwhelming. You dont feel like you are allowed to be amongst others. I would be harrased, screamed at, laughed at by people who had no idea who I was or what I was dealing with just because I carried excess weight on MY body. Shopping for clothes was not even a choice I could consider. Eating out was a no go because I would have people stare and laugh at me like I was there for their entertainment. They would move on with there day not caring the impact it would have on me for the rest of my life. Gym was terrible, people were rude. I got comments about taking up space and using equipment when people who were actually 'serious' about their health wanted to use it. Like I didn't have the right to. Days out with friends was impossible, simple considerations like worrying about a chair breaking and a seat belt not fitting were things I had to deal with on a daily basis. Not even mentioning the back pain issues I had trying to get around. I became reclusive and food was my only source of comfort. I am hugely fortunate enough to have now lost the majority of my excess weight. It has changed my life completely but I will never forget the way people treated me before. People are now interested in getting to know me more as a person, instead of already deciding upon seeing me who they thought I was. Its difficult to not believe your weight is equivalent to your worth as human when Ive seen the difference in value people have given me in both situations. Thank you for covering this Will. And thank you for doing it in a mindful and humane way.

[@jaxaaz6469]

This was eye opening. I always have empathy for people no matter what but its easy to assume people are such a big size just because of laziness or giving up on themselves. But looking at it from the other perspective, people are judgemental and mean af. I get self conscious all the time and im a healthy weight for my height so Its hard to imagine what its like being that size. We need tp do better people.

[@alexm9653]

I totally agree. A lot of people who are overweight also deal with very deep unhealed scars and other very deep unhealed traumas. I am sadly one of those people.

[@jaxaaz6469]

@alexm9653 exactly and simply saying get off your ass and exercise or something doesn't address the root problem and probably just makes the person feel more worthless. We should definitely help people with losing weight if they struggle with it, but it should be done from a place of compassion.

[@РоманМитасов-ь2о]

Tbh seeing obese people in the gym is a-okay for me and everyone I know. They working to get healthier, that deserves respect. On the other hand, there is body positive movement, and they portray these poor unhealthy people as normal and any suggestion like "omg stop eating, go to a walk or smth" received as an insult. This is insane.

[@alexogeny]

This is why I subscribed to Will. What an incredibly powerful video. Treat others as you want to be treated. No matter how big or small you are... you're a person, and the people around you are people.

[@satosato4169]

As someone with several mental problems yet very compassionate to others, people being mean to those who got a short stick and already struggle, is a really widespread problem across all fields and situations. Thank you for another amazing video, keep changing the world for the better, we can do it :)

[@eretzian9897]

NOT CASEOH AT 3:38 LMAO

[@RoomMush]

HAHAHA

[@Lord_Marquaad]

Ironic cause caseoh is a lifter XD

[@wizzzytm]

​@@Lord_Marquaad Yeah he is lifting all local fast foods up from bankruptcy

[@Lord_Marquaad]

@@wizzzytm That too 😭💀

[@AbandonedMilk]

@@wizzzytm stop you're killing me lol

[@syzyphyz]

Man this video was way more wholesome than i expected, great messaging for more compassion.

[@Punnygood]

The arcade killed me. I just went to an amusement park and I couldn’t fit on the ride will all my cousins. They gave me a free pass for a ride and I joked saying it’s my fat pass. I then cried all the way home. Hurt me so much.

[@shadowthetwisted]

start fasting regularly. its the fastest, easiest way to lose weight. i lost 110 pounds over the course of 1.5 years. i wasnt even strict with, just made sure the majority of my days were fasting days. i didnt change what i ate, i didnt exercise; all i did was change WHEN i ate. going for a min of 16 hours. 9pm to 1 pm the next day. did a couple 24 hour fasts, but those were few and far between. try it, if you drink plenty of electrolyte water, you wont feel hungry. its so much easier to just not eat, than it is to try and eat less.

[@rekognition1244]

I’m sorry. I hope you find strength. Jesus loves you

[@nikitamarynich1794]

People who love and care about you will tell you that being fat is going to kill you. The sooner you realize it, the better. Unless you want to suffer the rest of your shortened life, make a change. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. Ton of filling foods out there that have barely any calories. Diet is number one and regular walks is number 2.

[@tinkachu8743]

​@rekognition1244 Don't use your weird religion with your imaginary friend please. "Jesus loves you" is such a weird thing to say when the world has so much suffering and disease for innocent and religious people. It's 2024, religion is outdated and weird.

[@callmefleet]

@@tinkachu8743 I guess 85% of people of outdated and weird then

[@lisaa3978]

I don’t think anyone believed you were truly fat though. The makeup looked good from afar but noticeably fake closer up, and the lumps looked liked pillows in your clothes. But you gave an idea of what it must be like. Your interview with your friend was awesome. You made us all able to really sympathize along with you and be compassionate. ❤️

[@alae2727]

Yeah, I was going to say that. probably the ones who were looking at him and staring hard were looking just because it looks like he carrying pillows under his clothes so they're like what is going . but yeah, this video showed a good number of the things that what overweight people go through.

[@miki_mochi]

@@alae2727 Yeah that's what I was thinking as well. From the front, *maybe*. But from behind it looked really bizarre and fake.

[@DemraSynfata]

​@@alae2727 no, when you're that size that's genuinely how people treat you.

[@shani1928]

Plus the hands and fingers. Look like a thin man's hands.

[@210doom]

Best comment, was thinking the same thing

[@liam4u2]

this video a real eye-opener for me. it makes me realise the true struggles that obese people go through and I genuinely feel so much sympathy for the people who have to go through this on a daily basis. thank you for this video, WIll

[@Alltagundso]

❤ How nice to see that this video actually changes something.

[@maggielowe6612]

this is an amazing video. I work in health care and see the way weight affects people day to day. You did an AMAZING job making this feel real and putt yourself in their shoes. I love this and I hope this brings light to a lot of peoples lives

[@Pikawarps]

“Is this you by chance?” What a way to approach

[@SealWithoutHat]

This is our society unfortunately

[@slappygurt]

@@SealWithoutHat ??

[@MrCrazedLife]

@@SealWithoutHatwhat was wrong with his approach?? I thought it was respectable

[@Miles-mb7gz]

Cruel world we live in for someone to ask that

[@slappygurt]

@@Miles-mb7gz cruel world that someone can recognize an obvious fat suit

[@gamer8622]

Getting recognized as a morbidly obese person was easily the funnest part of the video im ngl. I had the same problem after going from skinny to fat and seeing ppl after many years

[@isucktrustme8672]

”Imagine your dad blowing your back out” bro what💀

[@iamatlantis1]

😭

[@mightymort915]

This is the biggest reason to be subscribed to Will.

[@malinko35]

👀👀👀

[@rekognition1244]

Heard that too 😂😂😂

[@lewisfelton]

Super pause moment lol

[@caballerofercho]

Come on, man. i wouldn't be so hard on people's reactions. Not because larger people don't suffer from discrimination, but because its evident you're wearing a suit, so the reactions are triggered mostly by the suit, not by bodyfat

[@sarahdouglas4807]

Agreed-- also people were probably looking because Will had a cameraman following him. Still a great video, though.

[@SoftcolliderASMR]

That's what I was thinking.

[@codyhufstetler643]

And being followed by a camera

[@orrenwhite4664]

Yeah it's pretty obvious.

[@does_he_avocado]

You can just see the sadness in his eyes the more the video continues. 😢

[@MamaTenny]

Well done Will, proud mama over here 👦🏻💙 P.S. thx for making my bed 😘

[@VeronicaKozyreva]

i knew it was your bed! I watch your channel too))

[@GyattOrFlyatt]

I'm curious on how will develop his obsession for donuts

[@Joshua-g2t]

Milf!

[@aliribeiro1638]

Congratulations to you Mama Tenny for raising such a kind, compassionate and strong role model for all of us. He may not feel it or see it on a regular day but he's changing mindsets one video at a time and that's what we need most during these times that social media can be extremely toxic. There's a phrase that says: "Behind every strong men, there's a strong woman" and you've been that with honours. 💞💞💞

[@SaltedMallows]

You’re his mom? I thought you were a cougar

[@conorsampson2470]

I put off watching this for a while because I thought it was going to be played for laughs, but it was really well made with compassion and empathy. Tough watch, but super important! Will is the man!

[@nickt2072]

Thanks!

[@julistanleyA]

..."....I wouldn't divorce you...." Katie is adorable 😊😆

[@BULD0SIS]

we all know thats not true

[@kyraturner5089]

Katie is a liar 😂😂

[@muffinmonk]

Yeah she would cheat on him until he divorces her lol

[@AagoMcFly]

I think it's true but they'd never have been together in the first place.

[@ethyr]

she'd work his ass back down to 190lb lol

[@mommamoore]

I am so appreciative of you to make this video. I have been obese my whole like (over 200 # since 13, i'm 40 now). I finally had weightloss surgery and felt better but old habits crept back in and I gained a little back. It is crazy the difference in how people treat you when you are either larger or smaller.

[@que9954]

it started fun but, my god, it got sad fast. specially on the bus, uff. good job on this one Will, it got me thinking, we really need to be better

[@goldkat94]

Mad respect for doing this and for everyone out there who is challenging this situation in their life.

[@patrick.petersen]

This video means so much to me. It means the world that you can put into perspective what every single day feels like as an obese person. You covered so much but I feel like it's even the tip of the iceberg. People laugh and look at you with disgust because they don't see a person they see "a thing", something that they know can only inconvenience them. Try getting a job being overweight, try flying on an airplane, try having a dinner with anyone without the conversation mentioning your personal eating habits, or giving you suggestions. You also tend to have more hygiene problems, more pain. Then you have the self-hatred, where you want to get better and improve but due to all of the other combined inconveniences and maybe even an eating disorder it makes it a million times harder to lose the weight, and that's not even including that people always have an opinion on how your supposed to do that. Anytime I see someone lose weight online now the immediate comment is "Ozempic face?", or "They probably got weight loss surgery". I've been trying so hard for so long and I feel validated by this video.

[@kobefurner3243]

3:35 Caseoh catching strays 😂

[@TheEditorJosh]

😂

[@PhantomFilmsTM]

OFC

[@14Chema]

"Yep, you're banned" - Caseoh 😂

[@robbieblevins756]

-132 lbs in the last 17 months, hoping to get some more and get under 200 for the first time since high school. Thank you for this, Will.

[@bryant475]

Keep up the good work! Also, please look into Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition, it's amazing!

[@aliciakolosova329]

I rarely comment on anything, but your video made me really emotional. This raises awareness of how difficult, maybe even traumatizing, it is to be different. Everybody deserves kindness and empathy. Thank you for this message and in general your great content!

[@dianaquill9969]

15:00 Part of it I think is because some people can tell that it's a bodysuit. They made the chest WAY too large for your suit, and that's what massively stands out. Especially with how your suit doesn't have the normal hangs and flaps that obese people normally have from carrying that weight for years. I'm overweight to the point that I'm 250 (trying to lose 100lbs in the next 2 years, hopefully), and I never get this kind of response, heck, my cousin who's almost 100+ more than I am has never complained about public perception of himself, getting looks, etc. I know that people egg you about your weight in school, or even later in life, but I honestly think that the reaction you got is because you look very strange, and like you actually are in a bodysuit along with a camera person. But anyways, you're an incredibly kind and compassionate person just for doing this in the first place. Amazing video, and I'm loving your content. Thank you for making it!

[@dianaquill9969]

19:10 The lack of respect is a really big thing though. When people won't say it to your face, but they'll disrespect you? Makes me angry.

[@DemraSynfata]

honestly instead of a fat suit it just makes him look like a woman bc that body fat pattern is more typical of female fat distribution. so I think with the juxtaposition between the moobs and the voice, there possibly could've also been a few people assuming he was trans or something, bc a LOT of us are severely depressed and thus also severely overweight. and that makes sense bc we're treated the same exact way. people staring even when we just want to be left alone, dehumanizing comments and behaviors, people laughing at us. it's miserable.

[@September0930]

I think it was designed after a woman's body, because it looks like the chest is giant saggy knockers, but i could be wrong

[@Callmeonmyshell13]

I think you’re absolutely right.

[@yawhatever1236]

jesus lol, saddening took so long to find one comment that wasnt emotional message about how rude people are.. lol dudes in a god damn michelin man suit with makeup melting off his face..

[@BigJay923]

Thank you for doing this. I really hope people see this and change how they act. It's hard being obese, it's harder trying to slim down and it feels like no one is in your corner.

[@br0wnman713]

I don't usually tear up or cry, but this hit home for me. I can relate to many of the experiences you faced in this video. Thank you Will for handling this issue with respect.

[@kendric99]

As a 400lb guy who started seriously working on fitness and weight loss back in October, this hit me in the feels. Finding clothes is hard. Doing activities with my wife, or with friends, and not being able to participate because I can't fit is hard. Just, moving around can be hard. I'm glad Will didn't treat this as a joke, and took it seriously. Getting heavy happened because food was my coping mechanism for dealing with major depression. It wasn't laziness. It wasn't some moral failing. It was how I survived. Eating was better than hurting myself, or doing something far more permanent. But now that I've gotten therapy and medication to help deal with the depression, I still have 400lbs of body to deal with. It's a long road, and it's slow going, and I'm worried I'll fail and end up back where I started. But I'm going to try. Thanks for the empathy. I hope lots of people see this and it helps them be more understanding and kind.

[@hclyrics]

This video is important. So many people have no idea how difficult it is to lose the weight once it gets past a certain point. The depression is an endless cycle that makes literally everything mentally difficult in addition to all of the physical limitations. Nothing is impossible, but please try and look past how an obese person may have gotten there, and be understanding when they say how hard it is to get into better shape. Don't be another reason it's so difficult. I've been getting in shape, and I owe a lot of it to the supportive people around. Being afraid to leave my house was the worst feeling ever. Thanks for this video, Will.

[@piotrdworowy183]

The science tell otherwise : the higher the weight the easier is to lose it.

[@Ryno_S]

You literally can just lay in bed and lose weight. I feel like initially, it's all a mental game

[@hclyrics]

@@piotrdworowy183 Sure, if you choose to ignore the mental health implications and the actual lived experiences of people struggling with this particular issue. The science actually backs up my points, because the science involves more than cherry-picked, single-purpose studies, and includes the psychology/mental health factors involved in the process. If "calorie deficit = weight lost" is what you're dumbing down this issue to be, then you've got a lot to learn, my friend.

[@BigMikeGaming21]

Losing weight is actually easy people just overthink it and are just addicted to processed food 😂.

[@hclyrics]

@@BigMikeGaming21 It's almost as if you didn't watch the video, or missed the point entirely. You even mention addiction, because overcoming addiction is easy, right? Imagine fighting the most nefarious addiction possible, while depressed, while society reminds you that you're subhuman every time you go out, and even at home the keyboard warriors even feel the need to devalue your struggle.

[@SaraKkkkkkkk]

This is SO important Will. We need compassion and understanding for ALL people trying to better themselves.

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

What morbidly obese person who doesn't change their lifestyle is actually trying to better themselves?

[@homehoursofmusicent.6759]

I've been following Brently for a bit over a year now and his progress has been INSANE. I love you guys and thank you for bringing him on.

[@jasekidd6793]

I have never been close to being obese I actually have the opposite problem but I started to tear up when you were genuinely surprised that the server just gave you her favorite instead of a bias affecting her judgement. It just goes to show how much people can affect you either in a positive or negative way which we saw with the kids laughing. It made me really upset seeing how overwhelming and stressful normal day to day life was. Thank you for bringing attention in a very informational and encouraging way for other people that struggle with weight

[@bradymagoffin7496]

I’m a social work student. This was awesome viewing this from such an empathic view. Nice job Will. This was awesome!

[@bucklau]

Not many people doing fitness content like Will right now, great video man.

[@gravityiswack9666]

NicoAvacado just did this challenge in reverse

[@piotrdworowy183]

Youp that video blew my mind how he "cheated" ( in this case in positive meaning) US All .

[@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873]

😂😂😂

[@darewreck1985]

I am new to watching your channel Will. You could tell this one really emotionally affected you. It changed my mind a bit on how I see large folk. Good stuff my man.