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

by admin on December 11, 2009


David Elmore Smith was 630 pounds when he met Chris Powell in June of 2003. They made a pact to show the nation that the human body can lose weight safely and naturally. Using alternating patterns of nutrition delivery, daily movement and new lifestyle patterns, David lost a remarkable 401 lbs in just over 2 years. He is now a personal trainer and in the best shape of his life. This is the story of their journey…

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dukenthaylor December 11, 2009 at 11:06 pm

i can’t stop crying! 2 men who EPITOMIZE humanity!

kakisails December 11, 2009 at 11:24 pm

Quite possibly the only time I will ever DELIGHT in seeing a good-looking young guy strike a ‘muscle man’ pose whilst sporting attire with a HUSTLER insignia on it! Both men are beautiful inside and out and their story is a touching gift of inspiration in so many ways, Bless them and their incredible friendship.

Cansseco December 11, 2009 at 11:44 pm

damn, what a great story

sweetieluver14 December 11, 2009 at 11:54 pm

This is such an amazing story. I cried! David looks fantastic, and its great to see a friendship come out of it aswel! Good luck to him for the future!

NaNakiwiska December 12, 2009 at 12:07 am

what an amazing story he touched my heart .. he make me cry..

such a Hero indeed <3

JuJube340 December 12, 2009 at 12:25 am

Amazing…

80Sphynx December 12, 2009 at 12:54 am

David your smile is magic

beth510 December 12, 2009 at 1:13 am

Was Chris is such an angel… They both really are

FuckingChucksx3 December 12, 2009 at 1:44 am

respekt. :)

bowlermachine December 12, 2009 at 2:30 am

He was actually 650 pounds.

brandonpagano December 12, 2009 at 2:35 am

Dang

ronvalea84 December 12, 2009 at 2:57 am

thanks to david and showing how hard he work to lose all the weight has inspire me to lose weight to because he showed me that if i work hard i can do anything

brollykat123 December 12, 2009 at 3:20 am

Greatest thing ever, their friendship.

Anime2NIght December 12, 2009 at 3:51 am

Wow what an amazing story. Your should feel so proud of all you have done. Keep up the great work. You inspire us all : )

DolceVita December 12, 2009 at 4:49 am

My goodness – this made me cry a little. Beautiful story

darden2019 December 12, 2009 at 5:37 am

WOW..such a wonderful story!!

Chris, call me!

Rudewomantt December 12, 2009 at 6:31 am

Beautiful …

Shondrasu December 12, 2009 at 7:28 am

Wow, that story was so touching, it made me cry!

Feder147 December 12, 2009 at 7:34 am

everytime i feel down and with no energy to go to the gym i come back to look at this video for motivation, how can someone who weighs 630lbs find motivation to get in shape!

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BsstBlau December 12, 2009 at 8:08 am

Chris Powell is a Hero.

Diedrich92 December 12, 2009 at 8:55 am

because it’s fucking hard too lose 400 pounds.

m3000yt December 12, 2009 at 9:51 am

“he is my angel here on earth” .. so sweet :)

khufudaddy December 12, 2009 at 10:39 am

Great story, God bless Chris Powell. We need a heck of alot more people like him in the world.

Lucablow December 12, 2009 at 11:21 am

questo è un uomo da ammirare!quello che ha fatto è da esempio in tutto! non solo nel dimagrire, ma nel modo di vivere! tutti se vogliamo, con impegno possiamo cambiare vita, in qualsiasi cosa, basta solo un pò di forza di volontà…io ad esempio ho smesso di fumare, e molti dicono che è impossibile, non è vero, uno non ce la fa xchè non vuole farcela! basta solo impegnarsi, e quest’uomo è la prova di tutto…e senza stupidi interventi, non ci vogliono soldi, ma volontà…MITICO!

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