Why Pro Skater Neen Williams Chose Sobriety and Healthy Eating

Neen Williams spent years partying through his nights and sleeping through his days, finding less time to skate. Now, the pro has gone completely sober, eating healthy and working out to make sure he remains one of the best skaters in the business.
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[@xAminahxx]

love the fact he also prepared breakfast for the film crew

[@tommyjenkins1839]

Shahnaz H. Oh that’s what he did I was looking around for ppl😂😂😂

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Shahnaz H. Like a Boss 💪

[@chocolatewheelchair]

2 extra smoothies.

[@jarkkolouhe11]

american pushups are like women pushups in europe.

[@sizhan]

Party mode aside, I could legit just chill with this dude.

[@christopherbarber5283]

As a struggling addict in recovery I gotta say I take comfort in videos like this.

[@johnentwistle952]

i know, right? thought i was the only one breaking through my 30s within the constant effort of embracing a new healtier way to live my life, another stage, as he said, and I got to say man, now it's a couple months without booze and I'm feeling great, lost weight, etc... but i just can't do with no weed.. but i cook it in milk instead of rolling it in paper XD

[@johnentwistle952]

@Austin King i know man, it's the fuckin' internet.

[@fatass4985]

Stay strong. The body will heal and the mind will follow. I promise.

[@peace7482]

Stay healthy man. Don't let distractions mess up your way. You're a new man now. Say it to yourself everyday. Partying and drugs are for teens. It's all fun, but makes you weak. Peace.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Christopher Barber This next dab is for you! cheers

[@saci1footmanual469]

I skate for 21 years, have 31 now, start drinking when I was 14. Now I'm in a battle with alcohol and this guy is my inspiration. I quit alcohol 7 days ago, wish me luck.

[@ecarrillo95]

Youre my inspiration

[@haljordan4358]

Hope you stayed sober i go months without taking a drink not that hard really i don't miss it

[@ismaelgarcia606]

You got this brother, hope you still aren’t drinking and kept up with it!! Alcohol is poison!! Nothing good ever comes from it!! It may feel good for the moment, but all it does is slowly kill ya!🤙🏽

[@spellhaus]

"and instantly because i had that happiness of feeling fine again, it was party time." this hit me like a truck as i'm trying to cut back on all of it. i needed to hear that.

[@VforValorant]

Yuup, it's a classic.

[@Chestersinthecar]

I'm also trying to cut back and it was so nice to hear someone say that

[@benjiboy849]

💯

[@Algotify]

Its fun to party though!

[@xxalmightyxx2304]

Same here

[@B_Chanslor]

'You may not feel it now while you're a teenager, but when you get older, you'll feel it." SAY IT LOUD, ONE MORE TIME FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK.

[@jonathanonfire]

this times a million.

[@primitivespongebob1178]

B ridiculous that you can become a professionall on drugs, wouldn‘t be possible in any other sport, that’s why nobody takes skating seriously as a sport

[@habitus9731]

@@primitivespongebob1178 depends what drugs, pretty much every sport is filled with performance enhancing drugs

[@primitivespongebob1178]

rainer cook-tonkin 1) it’s not about performance enhancing drugs 2) even if it was, in the most important sports there‘s no doping

[@TheOriginalArchivist]

@@primitivespongebob1178Hey bud I have some beach front property in Arizona to sell if you are interested.

[@JakeMCGreen]

Neen is actually not annoying me with his “healthy living” horse shit he seems genuine and not preachy at all. I can dig it baby

[@puhddles3981]

JakeMCGreen you seem like I nice guy

[@HarleyRiiley]

@@monswamp258 I think you judging someone for what makes them happy is an embarrassment.

[@sethallen4130]

HarleyRiley agreed

[@conburgundy]

"Healthy living horse shit"

[@glockwidstik]

Conner Wilson 😂😂😂

[@oscarjsm24]

Because he’s smart and loves himself that’s why.

[@ddsjgvk]

Did you watch?

[@qwertyki9367]

@@ddsjgvk how come?

[@SimplyVaro]

Exactly. Some people as long as you take care of yourself it doesn’t matter you begin. The sooner the better. Great job

[@dutchessdioji9368]

Exactly. It's never too early in life to start healthy life choices.

[@somebodywhoskates7171]

Yeah I try to stay as healthy as possible. Still smoke some kush but I don’t do anything else

[@peterwonaprize]

Neen's an inspiration. I dunno if he also quit pot, but at 30 I decided to put down the ganja after burning almost daily for like ten years. Quit boozing about 5 years ago. I don't regret that part of my youth, I've just had my fill and it's time to move to the next stage in life. I've been working towards my pilot's license ever since quitting, which was a lifelong dream. Probably wouldn't have followed this path if I kept partying and getting high. I don't really miss chasing that buzz anymore. I'd rather stay sharp and healthy to fly another day. That view from the cockpit is makes it all worthwhile, at least for me.

[@ryucaro]

I feel you bro, I'm 28 and I decided that my party years are over. I'm ready for the next episode of my life.

[@shannonbrophy3687]

You're awesome mcnuggs!

[@Penny_Royalty]

That’s really cool good luck with the pilot thing!

[@bvdatech1]

@@ryucaro fuck booze fr

[@bobbyw8742]

This is very inspiring. I hope you a giver your dreams.

[@RichardMedhurst]

I like this guy, he seems super friendly and positive. Good on him.

[@stpbasss3773]

My favorite skater

[@londonola7977]

That’s because he isn’t on drugs

[@insanedb]

thats because you are gay

[@Inceptid]

me too!

[@MrWh0se]

That's because he's sober and do drugs instead

[@newthrash1221]

I'm 26 and I think it's definitely time to make a change in my lifestyle. The way he described being hungover for 4 days was spot on. I stopped skating, stopped playing music, lost countless jobs and opportunities all due to drinking and partying. This was the push i needed, seeing a dope skater/person do it is very inspirational. How can losers find a way to hate on this is beyond me.

[@shawntill]

newthrash1221 Do it, man. Just try it. You find how awesome life can really be. You don't have to tell people that you've totally quit. Just tell them you're trying it for 30 days or some shit. I spent years missing out on shit because of booze and drugs. Life opened up when I quit.

[@jordaj4862]

I think I am going to also. I just turned 28 and lost the passion for music and hate being hungover. tired of waiting to drink and feeling like shit after. I really want to start eating healthy shit and give it up. get back into music and give our bodies the break it needs

[@bigbruh4203]

your body is your vehicle

[@brutaldeathgaming3828]

This is straight up where I was at the end of 2016. I just hope I don't get cancer soon. hahaha

[@envyflex]

newthrash1221 been sober for about 5 mins beat that

[@BreeCrutch]

Didn't realize how hungry i was until he put the bowls on the table 😢😢

[@kargudin]

😂😂😂

[@younghemingway8285]

This guy is 31 and talkin like he’s 55. Good for him tho.

[@leostark8502]

hahah thought the same.... made feel old being 29

[@younghemingway8285]

leo stark for real! I’m 32 and I was like, dude, I don’t feel that old!

[@seymourbeetle]

@@younghemingway8285 his body was probably feeling pretty old and damaged after all the skating, shitty food and partying

[@DJFOOTLONG221]

I’m 21 talking like I’m 55. Must mean I was partying and fucking up at a much younger age then everyone else ?😩🤦‍♂️😂

[@FreshwaterFloof]

He realized he has no other career options

[@zg-mzga]

never paid much attention to him but he just earned my full respect. even the way he explained these things, he doesn't sound like an idiot. sounds like a solid dude. big up

[@yungchrist6911]

He looks fucking great

[@sethhaze11]

Louie Barletta is this really Louie the legend?

[@Huberthotdog]

You forgot "no homo" Louie.

[@HazeGreyAndUnderway]

Seth Hays it definitely is.

[@ammbusshh]

Would you smash?

[@16bitworld2]

DeMarce LMAO

[@bowtiepotato554]

“Gotta stretch out all that vintage” ahaha love it😆

[@rossedwardmiller]

It’s funny he mentions football. NFL players used to smoke, drink, party all the time, etc. eventually the league mindset changed and everyone realized you could play better for longer if you were healthier. Diet still needs a shift in most pro sports. it’s cool to see this guy leading that health and training charge in skateboarding.

[@russwilson2305]

Substances tend to cause you to doubt your abilities, over time.

[@GlassOfWater87]

That shit hit home real hard. 2irl4me

[@AIRSOFTRAIDERS1]

You not even wrong

[@bqrre]

Indeed indeed...twisting things up

[@tomboyclaude]

damn that’s deep

[@salt999vinegar]

Or overestimate your abilities lol

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

"Gotta stretch out all that vintage."

[@davidcogan3437]

k a y l e e supercool hhjjj. Eieurue

[@riv6580]

k a y l e e its like vintage leather, stretchy but firm

[@preciousbash]

TRUE TRUE!!!! :0)

[@kristopherabramovic205]

Yeah and get tech with the new phase!

[@moballardful]

@Frank when you're a skater that's old...so... yea. Vintage.

[@wulfenacht666]

Its scary being sober I'm 16 days in and the withdrawals are real. Very Scary. But One Day At A Time And Well Be Blessed 🙌 Stay safe Stay Clean Stay Alive

[@eclipse3817]

how is it going now? Stay safe

[@epic-zc3oo]

Amen

[@lunatic061589]

Hope you're still going strong, it's tough getting through it, but when there is a will, anything is possible

[@LauraRodriguez-kv9np]

Hope sobriety is treating you well! And if you fell off you can always get back on again :) be well, internet stranger.

[@wulfenacht666]

@@LauraRodriguez-kv9np much appreciated. Thank you kindly

[@Metatron141]

Been substance free going on 9 years. Every day is new and exciting and a day I'm proud to be sober. Blessings 🙏💥😃

[@eton13_]

Just a dreamer living life on a mission.. to skate. Bless.

[@Okshake]

Sweet hopefully he has a long lasting career

[@stevenglansburg856]

Hoontsz long lasting cancer is what i read it as

[@OnPointFirearms]

+Steven Glansburg Bwahahaha! Me too.

[@luxnox9303]

woah, maybe i expect people to be cynical pieces of shit on youtube but i could have swore you had said "CANCER"

[@flaplaya]

Dude you are absolutely brainwashed "Lux No Nuts".

[@luxnox9303]

yes master

[@eizzi321]

I'm 22 and was addicted to weed since I was 16, smoked it almost every day until this year. Last year I got heavily addicted to tablets like benzos and pregabs after my dad died. But I fell pregnant January this year, cut out all the drugs and smoking, and I feel so much better. Even after my baby is born I don't want to go back to drugs. Hope everyone here finds their path 🙏

[@kabes9288]

🙌

[@aviongamer6892]

That’s so awesome

[@dylanbenadie458]

I've been smoking since 16 and I'm 22 now also. for the last 2 years I've had a bad weed addiction like I couldn't go more than 2 days without smoking or I'd just feel so irritable and unhappy I was smoking 5 days a week sometimes the whole week if I could afford it. I still smoke, but the last 3 months I've been cutting down a bit and have a gram or 2 every 2 weeks. I feel a lil better and it's nice not being so reliant on it to feel happy. I enjoy it alot more now too because I get really stoned everytime I smoke like its my first time. Weeds good, some people can smoke it everyday and they're OK, but for most people it's best in moderation, like a treat or an occasion. Same goes for alot of things really like soda, alchohol etc.

[@aviongamer6892]

ꂠꐟɭꁲꋊ ꃃꍟꋊꁲꂠꂑꍟ I went two years without weed after smoking from age 14-20 multiple times a day. Honestly was the happiest two years of my life. Now I’m 22 back to smoking daily but I hVe a better perspective on life. Breaks can help

[@loolu3636]

❤️ hope you’re fine

[@yodamunkey]

It's funny how in order to be good at landing tricks you have to be REALLY good at falling.

[@bobthebrickbuilder1876]

Somewhat, but one does not necessitate the other.

[@gladman9634]

If you know how to fall you're not afraid to fail

[@josueluna7532]

Knowing how to fall is so important both mentally and physically

[@realizereality4455]

Tuck and roll

[@GLMusic12]

its true because if you fall ten times and roll your ankle twice, then you cant be a skateboarder.

[@lawiwis882]

After being drunk almost daily for the past 5 years of my 20’s I am glad to say alcohol no longer has a hold of me. It was a bitch to drop it but I’m thankful one day I woke up and decided this was it. After almost just 2 weeks sober I noticed a change in my skin and mood. I am now 2 months in and just looking forward to staying alcohol free. It’s much funner since I can remember my nights and have started working on my self for the better♥️ it really numbs you and makes you think things are ok when In reality life slips you by and when you realize you’re deep into an addiction with no one to turn to but yourself and if you’re too drunk to figure things out on your own it’s like a dead end street. I hope everyone who needs it gets help before it’s too late.

[@ianb8885]

If y'all didn't know, Neen's got the NASTIEST Heel flips in the game.

[@thirdz3r0]

Should just be a completely different trick at this point, just call it the Neen flip and be done, lol.

[@lilsnowflake6873]

And steazzest heel flip man

[@antoneanania]

yeah he has super high pop for sure

[@mrpebis2208]

Pretty nice front shuvs and pop shuvs too

[@SlickRick4EVER]

His heelflips look over-exaggerated.

[@DustinDollinsShinBone]

I stopped drinking years ago and it's been a battle every day. I've finally lost enough weight that I am able to skate well again. Skateboarding and actually taking care of my body is the ultimate tool in sobriety. Sometimes I catch myself welling up with tears while I skate. I am just so grateful for what skateboarding has done for me and to be alive.

[@jennacuna3674]

Mad respect for him. Finally someone who’s not promoting ruining themselves with alcohol and staying up late

[@ChrisAlta]

“I don’t regret it at all because I feel like it’s good that I’ve gone through it and I worked my way out of it to be the person that I am today.” 🔥🔥🔥

[@veiktik2297]

this resonated with me

[@mattr4473]

I’d regret it, so much time wasted to partying when you could of been advancing in life not wasting time.

[@blazedlangermann4530]

Going through my sobriety right now.. 25 days from weed and alcohol.. Not shaming those who do it but one day you'll wake up and realize its not a healthy lifestyle. Props to all those out there struggling. You can do this!!

[@PkmKitty]

whats wrong with weed wtf

[@blazedlangermann4530]

the names rick just rick Its all about opinion.. Honestly i dont think theirs anything wrong with it. Actually, i find it very helpful for many medicinal purposes.. But just like any other substance, it can be abused. I use to smoke 6-8 blunts a day, did this for like 5 years straight.. I didnt realize how much i missed out on my life until i cleaned up. Besides, i live in the bible belt. Unlike the west coast and othet legal states, we dont have a choice to clean up. It starts effecting your jobs and family. EVERYTHING is worth sobering for.

[@mintkendishin]

I was gonna say the same thing but 6-8 blunts everyday is a bit much dayum............ smoking a few blunts once a week is fine

[@volcomstoned5527]

Mak O'Malley holy fuck dude, 4 blunts in and i feel like im floating in Mars' oceans with Ice Cube

[@blazedlangermann4530]

mintkendishin Well, with addiction you tend to attract those types of people.. Dude it got to the point where i wasn't even having to score my own tree, the people i was associated with just always had it. One buddy would invite me to smoke, id kick it we skate, click up with other homies who were blowing down, always searching for that first high feeling or just pushing the envelope. Its takes a lot of strength to give up that lifestyle and do whats best for your mind body and soul. Its all about choices my friends.

[@matthewcole6614]

I'm nearly 27 years old, a long term bmx rider and former long term skateboarder. This is so inspiring to me as I'm reaching that point where you dont bounce anymore and so I will take this advice and stay healthy and hopefully be able to ride 'forever'. Thankyou Neen Williams!

[@douglang5568]

I love the fact that he's heing healthy but the truth is, in his 40's, he better tone it down on the tricks. Father time is no joke. Hope he gets to skate forever.

[@bobthebrickbuilder1876]

Thanks for that sage advice, Doug, if you hadn't of pointed it out, who would have known the obvious?

[@kerrymccall3303]

You do you bud, others will do what They do

[@MIKEK3NT]

If Cole can do it Neen can

[@VICE]

"You may not feel it now, but when you get older, you'll feel it." More good advice for bad kids from Tonic, Health by VICE - bit.ly/2vg7UtC

[@youtuber35608]

You actually look younger too

[@ahmetcangokceer]

"He is a trooper and a trooperfessional." -Jay Thorpe

[@BestragaGdeSi]

That translation of energy at the fall is amazing 4:03

[@petepiaire]

Wait. 20 pushups a minute for 10 minutes straight. That is freaking hardcore. Try it.

[@SauceNoFlex]

petepiaire he doesn’t have a lot of weight to push and if all you do is push-ups your body will adapt to that routine to the point where you plateau and are just maintaining but you can crank out an insane amount of plush ups though. It’s good to switch it up.

[@JC-wj5os]

its an emom. every minute on the minute. give yourself roughly 30is sec of rest each round. Emom workouts are the best!

[@Gen01Lee]

I was in jail no weights and use to do 1000 push-ups a day 50 a clip and then let a couple people go in between. Dips were my favorite, also did 500 or more a day. Along with squats and pull-ups. Work-out sleep and eat, also stretch. Gained 95lbs of muscle in a year of being in there. 120lbs/215lbs when I got out.

[@evanbrill6139]

no its not youre just weak

[@nickrexroad8602]

Not even a legit push up you gotta basically touch the ground with your chest

[@yungskrrratl9933]

yeah im all almost 22 and deciding to slow down already, I don't use hard drugs but everyday for about a year and a half I was high and drunk half the time till I eventually just was like man wtf am I doing

[@alankritgaur]

The lifestyle catches up on you, I'm not much of a drinker but been smoking weed since i was 15, currently I'm 20 and can already feel the toll it has taken on my body.

[@remystern7818]

strange 98 smoking weed for 5 years does not take a toll on your body 😂😂

[@remystern7818]

strange 98 it matters that you eat healthy and work out. You can still get high sometimes.

[@alankritgaur]

@@remystern7818 the country i live in, weed ain't that great, you get reggie at best, so you always have to mix tobacco to prevent your throat from phlegming out badly, plus i smoke cigs too.

[@travisodermatt2472]

22 and deciding to slowdown? You must be hungover .

[@justmadeit2]

Skating to that level takes incredible skill. I'm 45 and still in awe of the ability of high quality skaters

[@davidbriz7066]

I remember watching this guy growing up with my homies. Him and Dustin Rollin I'd say influenced us. There was nothing like getting fucked up and landing dope tricks. But I'm 25 now, he is right that your body changes. It's impactful to see an the heel flip legend come out and open up about this. For all the young skaters out there, and even my age. Listen to this man!! He's got a good point. I fell on my wrists after skating drunk. I didn't stretch and now my wrists are damaged for life. I do stretching more now to help rehabilitate that. So hopefully this story helps. Good luck boys!!!

[@AudioXVNVXTheNightLife]

Everything is a good reason to get sober...

[@twelvelookslike]

Exactly!

[@AudioXVNVXTheNightLife]

alchemist ?

[@Trainy2]

Age is the best reason. When we're young we can handle the abuse. When we're old it's debilitating.

[@DavidWolf84]

I agree. My energy levels go way down if I drink everyday. I always feel better after just a few days of not drinking.

[@dubb9020]

im 25 ... been partyin hard since i was 15, like heavy partyin.... drinking and druggin almost everyday. i used to be able to do it..... if i drink 1 night, the next 2 days ill be feeling like shit and sleepin.

[@jacktheripper6610]

Came a longgggg way from that ride channel interview where he was completely plastered lol

[@SEECgraff]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@edwardduarte7393]

Yep. When I saw that interview I was like this guy is a total clown. I'm glad he is sober and has a great attitude!

[@nolangriswold3715]

first thing i thought of when i saw he got sober, this is a much better look for him

[@nitrojunkie9027]

Yeah man, one of the first things I thought of too. Him and Braydon acting like complete clowns("dude I can't even think right now I'm so fucking wasted") Dude he's such a different person sober (as most people are) and his skating is so much more on point now. Proof...2016 KOTR. Would love to see Dustin Dollin try to take something from this.

[@skatershawn410]

Sean Titus... especially after what Ali Boulala went through... you'd think that would've been enough for Dustin Dollin to realize!! Shit's tragic!

[@marceljones538]

You sir, are definitely an inspiration. 6 months sober and counting.

[@haadishaw2453]

Preaches about safety for 6 minutes *jumps off 30 foot staircase lands on head without helmet*

[@adammee5437]

^ exactly this.

[@Klng5hlt]

his dreadlocks are his helmet

[@Masterlocster69]

That’s always been part of the of the appeal tho and his look, to sell shit. cool>safety has always been the business for street skating. I can’t remember a time in my life where I looked at a cover and saw someone doing stairs with a helmet. Everyone does it.

[@jacobitosuperstar]

@@Masterlocster69 yeah thats true, he is now sponsored for all kind of meal companies as well. The shit he eats is crazy expensive.... nobody can't eat like without being loaded, or sponsored like him. He has the all arroung cool factor, skating, eating healthy, fitness... has it all for all the photos and magazine covers.

[@allisonchains__]

You don’t get it tho. People who skate or do any extreme sports don’t view getting hurt like that the same way you do. They’re on another level mentally and don’t feel pain the same way.

[@bastardartist]

Dude seems really cool and down to earth. I'm 39 now and fuck dude, it takes me a whole day to recover after a night of partying. True shit. Too many wasted days. Bigg ups!

[@searchingforsalsa]

M.R. Bhimani one whole day recovery!? that would be nice. I'm 35 and needed 4 days to recover occasionally but at least 2 every time. part of why I've been sober 5.5 months now

[@MrTom8679]

M.R. Bhimani bro i'm 20 and need a whole Day 😂 fuck i don't wanna know how many days of recovery i need when i'm 39 haha

[@LiamsMusic78]

I'm 1000 years old and it takes me 4months to recover from one smooth, crisp BudLight.

[@4ourty5ive]

I'll just randomly click on this video from time to time. It's inspirational to see Neen turn things around with his health and view on things but still enjoy boarding. Thanks vice for digging into Neen to share with us.

[@bascal133]

Kindest of a champion and a professional. I like that he takes his passion seriously and treats it with RESPECT!

[@robertjones1838]

Open a freakin Healthy food shop. You would kill it from the looks of Saturday's breakfast.

[@nayru1855]

looks like any acai bowl you can get from any health food shack lol

[@XxPunxunite]

@@nayru1855 fun at parties?

[@ricekrispy4909]

Lmao he has his own branded spice now

[@yodadrifts9198]

he looks so happy now its awesome to see stay steezy my friend

[@whiteymamasan4138]

Fyfe Your racist

[@WV11JW12]

Alcohol is poison

[@TheeDopeAjax]

will volin sweet delishious poison

[@nasusan6963]

will volin *starts to drink rapidly

[@empereurjustinien2082]

will volin start smoking weed fellas

[@Seficus]

I've never been a drinker myself and I'll never understand how people can deal with the nasty hangovers, throwing your guts up, and sleeping in your bathroom consistently to always resort back to picking up the bottle. Truly is a poison

[@RosvStudios]

But you don't always have hangovers. lol

[@cobaincowboy7029]

This dude's energy is hella chill. Also making breakfast for the film person idk why but that was touching af

[@mrobby1823]

This is awesome he seems like a great dude, gives me hope, happiness, and positivity bc I’m struggling the with the same vicious party cycle and I’m finally ready to get OUT of it for good! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 and live the best life

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

He's inspiring

[@justinheretotroll3032]

Yeah he got his shit together at 31. Amazing.

[@Arealproducer]

Cant always be putting death into your body....gotta put something living into it also

[@joemcbee]

Like worms or mice.

[@goldzen5654]

DANGEROUS PERSON or Ebola

[@iamGoldy]

@@joemcbee or a baby

[@5.0alex45]

Besides all the jokes from the reply’s I actually kinda like this saying

[@ruihopracing8151]

@@goldzen5654 Technically Ebolavirus is not a living thing.

[@GlassOfWater87]

Never heard of the guy but he seems like a super chill dude. He has realistic and wise thoughts about people and their behavior. props for changing his life around.

[@maazzzaa]

We all grow old, but not all of us grow up. Awesome to hear of you choosing to prioritise your health. It is worth whatever the sacrifices are, to begin to look after your body. You only ever get one body after all. Power on brother (and to anyone reading this).

[@MegaRbase]

3 months sober!

[@protectyourneck3042]

Its a long shot for u too get this but you till sober man?

[@NoFapKing]

He's hammered @@protectyourneck3042

[@BigTuskk]

Started snorting coke again..

[@user-ex7vb3bk2o]

@@BigTuskk Damn dude that sucks. You should start evaluating what you want in life that makes you happy and go after it. Don't let drugs give you a false sense of positivity, at the end of the day drugs will bring you nowhere but the streets.

[@natetobeck3551]

Nightbot i'm pretty sure From Scratch was just joking about the original commenter and saying that the original commenter started snorting coke again

[@inigojuancarlos]

I can relate. I’m in my late thirties now and I learned to skate when I was around 30, I was a late bloomer but doesn’t stop me to try this out. Now I do run, I surf and skate a lot at the same time I stayed healthy as much as I can.

[@mattgriffin305]

I have been skating for a long time have been out of it because of work but I remember this video from a few years ago and I am using this as inspiration for my life

[@AaronLopez-vz8gs]

"If you take care of yourself you can skate forever" loved that

[@WillowJonTV]

always like to see someone choosing skateboarding and life over substance. Awesome!

[@AIRSOFTRAIDERS1]

WillowJon T.V. Suck me off

[@acr8974]

RESPECT ON TURNING INTO AN ALPHA FOR ALL THE YOUNG UPCOMING SKATERS!

[@MrSecretMansion]

AC R what

[@victoriawilson3536]

AC R alpha is the wrong term.... hes an awesome roll model.... guna show this my grandson as his dad is a fucking waster.... and will see you can be productive

[@ericsleveland9802]

Where did he state hes an alpha? Also, you shouldn't measure someone's character by how successful they might be in prison. Would you respect him more if he were the one bending people over in prison? Is that what alpha is? You seem confused in.

[@malhunt7]

@Big Dick lol your name SCREAMS beta! I have an extra magnifying glass if you need to find the micropeen 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@George-nm8ec]

This is literally my life right now. Skated all my life and never took care of myself. Now I’m doing taking care of myself and I’m 32 and am skating better than ever. I never thought I’d step on a board again. It’s been a year now.

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

good for him man, I hope he's skating for decades to come, always liked his style

[@Islandman776]

I’ve been feeling so sick eating all these junk food and I don’t workout anymore but after this video man he’s inspiring I will stop doing the things I do and change and do things the better way for me I love skateboarding !

[@barakgooroo5082]

Its been 4 days bro hows the change in life-style going

[@Islandman776]

Barak Gooroo hey dude I was still doing the things I said I wasn’t going to do I ate more junk food now I have type one diabetes but it’s been 3 months now I feel much better now but still fighting been diabetic man consuming all that junk isn’t good man we all need to take that high cholesterol and blood sugar serious I learned my mistakes hope I can become better for my body still skating ! But not like how I was before

[@lark9129]

i've definitely ascribed to the "here for a good time, not a long time" philosophy, but this beautiful man might just succeed in convincing me otherwise

[@thecitizenjoan]

Lex that adage only works if you actually die young, which is a 50/50 chance, you should try and be happy and healthy and share with others in the meantime

[@michaelclark1811]

I don’t think people fully realize the nature of dying do to an unhealthy life style. You don’t just live and feel good until you die over night at age 45; there’s years and years of low quality life and suffering before some kind of disease kills you.

[@OMGIGILY]

every pro skaters absolute love and passion is skating, it always blows my mind how skating improves their lives because they do whatever it takes just to keep skating for the rest of their lives- like walk when they said youd be paralyzed, get in a better home situation, or fucking get sober man this is so great

[@lionelcrawford4562]

I remember watching Neen in high school and being like “man I don’t want to be like that” lol. Definitely have partied a bit in my time but love seeing the change him and folks are bringing to the world in being a leader for a sober and healthy lifestyle!

[@KimarKurosaski]

He sounds so much clearer than he used to and he's looks in crazy shape proud of him

[@aidanlisney5546]

This is great! I love seeing people speak of the practicality of sobriety. Our culture really loves to throw alcohol and drugs in our faces and tell us that it's not worth living life if you aren't able to indulge. But true indulgence is taking care of yourself.

[@Ionlycomentwhileimontheshitter]

I come back to this every now and then when I feel my inspiration dimming. Thank you Neen Williams.

[@Bald_Gojo123]

Same, it really is a feel good video

[@levymoyer8391]

I really needed to see this today. Beautiful.

[@pseudonameable]

I very often find that people who abuse alcohol or weed earlier in life end up being health freaks later on. It's always in the extremes with these people.

[@juliocolon1909]

Theyre health becomes a priority thats all. Alot of people dont care at all about what they eat and are not aware of what negative and toxic thoughts do to the body.

[@youtubedeletedmynamewhybother]

ive seen the opposite too, all the goody-two-shoes that bagged everyone out for drinking back in high school....are only just finding out about drugs now...in there 20's-30's. A lot of them are fucked junkies now, coming back to ask the people they once looked down on for drugs. It's funny how the tables turn.

[@jeremyoleary6479]

Didn't realize taking care of yourself made you a freak.

[@Neon-lt5jl]

Literally me. Becoming a health freak after years of doing pretty much anything available. Comes from wanting to reverse the negative effects.

[@luckyluckymali]

@@Neon-lt5jl yeah me too, learning so much on nutrients... magnesium oil, zinc, vitamin c mega dosing, vitamin D, Testosteron... haha

[@folksbell5817]

" go get a trick in the street"......that meant something different in my day 😎

[@1-gz7xy]

Folks Bell nicee

[@whiteymamasan4138]

Folks Bell yep that means raping and killing a black hooker to me

[@kysshawty400]

LMAOOOO W

[@nazzme6181]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣💝

[@drummaboi5879]

d a y u m. dude impressive AF on that board. style is smooth & big

[@yaboyreege7158]

Love this dude. He has such a sick style and is so smooth with it. Hope he is still living good and doing his thing

[@mysterym7008]

Because it feels better then being a half-dead burnout.

[@adriannicoli464]

True that

[@ericallen7112]

@@adriannicoli464 yep, I'm 56 and I can leave these "young dudes" way behind. I'm just very fortunate.

[@evanbrill6139]

than* you fucking burnout

[@evanbrill6139]

@@ericallen7112 Yeah no you can't you fossil otherwise you wouldn't have to say it. Don't you have some casket shopping to do?

[@ericallen7112]

@@evanbrill6139 I don't have time. Besides work, I just finished a circuit routine of 10 sets of 10 reps, with 225 on the bench, 225 squat, and 40 lb dumbbell curls. Try it, or maybe not, you might be the one looking for a casket if you dare to take the challenge.

[@TheeKanyeMsi]

“Stretch out all that vintage” 🤣🤣 Love this

[@letsmakemusic4309]

neen Williams is such an inspiration to me i love skating and have been skating for most of my life but I've also been a fentanyl addict for 4 years and completely fell out of skateboarding now I'm back into it I'm 21 now and 4 months clean wanting to finally get a year under my belt

[@louistorres]

So great seeing a pro skater look at things from another point of view. Good on him. I've had too many friends die: Harold Hunter and Keenan Milton being two I grew up with. Great segment. Small world, my uncle in Florida actually sold his vintage pickup truck to Erik Ellington a few years back!

[@tubesurfer23]

Just tried that push up routine, only managed 6 sets of 15 before I was about to fall on my face. Thanks for the motivation bro, good luck to you in the future.

[@ChrisLeathal]

Sober for 8 months. The best I've felt in 20 years.

[@RHYTHMesadancer]

Yes! I have seen this years back, and this is such a good watch. Respect @Need Williams!

[@jakewilk8918]

I love the way he uses his momentum when he falls. There is clearly a 'right' and a 'wrong' way to fall.

[@calvinlanz7046]

Anyone have a recipe for what he's making in the beginning? Looks great!

[@sethhaze11]

calvinlanz go follow him on Insta. Posts dank recipes every day. Even this acai bowl

[@WATSUPCOMESdOWN]

calvinlanz he has a KZbin channel with recipes just type his name in the search and his channel comes up NEEN WILLIAMS

[@calvinlanz7046]

thanks for the tip! will give him a follow!

[@NWinnVR]

The smoothe? *1)* Açaí *2)* random fruit you like *3)* Raw, organic protein and chlorophyll powder *4)* Blend

[@Toneychaplin]

Neen has a KZbin channel for cooking

[@YanzBra]

What he doesn't explain is that he's clearly a man of excess and in order to banish his fendish ways he has to immerse himself into something else that not only gies his character some value but also some marketability. He's your classic case of someone who doesn't feel alive if he's being 'normal' and theres nothing negative in that at all, more power to him. Legend.

[@MelinWisconsin]

Nice! I love his positivity and personality! And he’s dead on, “you May not feel it as a teenager but you will when you’re 31!”

[@G-man45444]

Your honesty and humility will keep you sober .... I still go one day at a time ...

[@Everett-xe3eg]

I need to be in a new stage in life too. Thanks Neen

[@emilyelizabeth4365]

Being sober is super hard and it makes me want to cry. I just ordered some roller skates though hopefully that’ll help me

[@vanessaa3100]

Emily Liz I hope you enjoy skating! I picked it up a couple years ago and it’s my favorite escape

[@bobthebrickbuilder1876]

Cry it out, if you have to, but don't ignore the reasons why you feel that way. Come to terms with why drinking isn't a healthy lifestyle choice and try to move on from it. It will be hard, you will probably lose friends, and you will likely be a much better person, for yourself, when you reach the other side ( being ok with being sober and loving the person you are, naturally). Best of luck to you, though, you can do it!

[@hoihoi12250]

I hope you're doing fine, 1 month in! 💪💪💪

[@sptrader9066]

You got this

[@copper4045]

I probably gained more relevant information from this one video than I have from all the KZbin videos I have seen, combined. Neen is an amazing skater, but he is still humble. 👍 Shreddin’ the gnar, and inspiring me to get sober at the same time. Top notch bloke.

[@shabubbs]

Amazing to hear this message. Keep at it Neen!

[@enjoi625]

24 and I already feel the age slowly creeping on in haha

[@QSmittyMedia]

enjoi625 Same here man. Growing old sucks lol

[@paulosborne3216]

I just got back on the board recently. Skated for 4 hours at the park and everything hurts lol. Getting old is wack.

[@averagejoegrows]

hell yea dude i just started skating again and yea definately the feels when i started legs all stiff n shit

[@007Variable]

enjoi625 life is short, comes quick. I didn't realize it in my twenties.

[@averagejoegrows]

007Variable been thinking about ending it lately bro.. 😞😞😞

[@landonderbyshire6462]

So sick to see him living healthy, he’s one of my favourite skaters so it’s pretty awesome that he’s bettering himself so that he can skate for a lot longer.

[@SeanKobiSandoval]

More videos like this please? Anyone have suggestions? This is inspiring for me as an ex-skater and currently have a bad habit of weed smoking & drinking

[@Marselis35]

So glad I watched this, keep going Neen!

[@MrEdit74]

Iam 43 years young and I know what Neen W. means about skateboarding when you get older !!!

[@johnmoriz3508]

ZunigaFilms 1 Are you serious?

[@MrEdit74]

ZuñigaFilms 1 yes I skate over 30 years

[@MrEdit74]

Don Kapsalon i go out and skate with my dude's - yes it is not the same for me like back in the days but Iam stand on my board and do tricks they possible today ! Skate or die

[@Brqinstorm]

I'm 25 and I already feel the difference haha Gone were the days were I'd skate all day in the summer and I definetly get hurt alot more doing half as much than my bouncy teenage self.

[@einc70]

20s are ok. 30s too but 40s you get to hit the nail on that one. I know the feeling.

[@miguelmiguel123123]

I was a honey wax addic , been clean since May 11 2019

[@aviongamer6892]

Dabs dabs dabs. Shit gets ya

[@wh1zkidd]

How could you dislike this tho? Such a positive dude with a positive message

[@jaystubbs6041]

What an awesome, positive message!