401lb weight loss – Chris and David on ABC’s 20/20
December 16th, 2009 at 22:31
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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Tags: bariatric surgery, Chris Powell, David Smith, diet, exercise, inspiration, lifestyle, massive weight loss, motivation, movement, nutrition, pounds lost, rapid weight loss, surgery, weight loss, weight loss surgery
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Awesome.
Awesome.
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
is dat sum gabe …
is dat sum gabe newell?
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
i just need to lose …
i just need to lose 20pounds. How?
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
amazing story…
I …
amazing story…
I have social anxiety, but im supper skinny and look ok and it really really sucks… imagine how it sucked for him…
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
high school must’ve …
high school must’ve been for him
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Such an amazing …
Such an amazing story, everything is possible in this life!
On the other hand.. poor pizza guys, they went out of business =P
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Im very inspired, …
Im very inspired, he deserves everything good thats come from this experience.(7:48 cutest pic ever!!!!
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
I cried when i …
I cried when i watched this… Just beautiful… Not only do you have a second chance at life you have a gem of a friend for a lifetime…
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
i can’t stop crying …
i can’t stop crying! 2 men who EPITOMIZE humanity!
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Quite possibly the …
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.
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
damn, what a great …
damn, what a great story
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
This is such an …
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!
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
what an amazing …
what an amazing story he touched my heart .. he make me cry..
such a Hero indeed <3
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Amazing…
Amazing…
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
David your smile is …
David your smile is magic
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Was Chris is such …
Was Chris is such an angel… They both really are
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
respekt.
respekt.
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
He was actually 650 …
He was actually 650 pounds.
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Dang
Dang
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
thanks to david and …
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
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Greatest thing ever …
Greatest thing ever, their friendship.
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Wow what an amazing …
Wow what an amazing story. Your should feel so proud of all you have done. Keep up the great work. You inspire us all : )
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
My goodness – this …
My goodness – this made me cry a little. Beautiful story
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
WOW..such a …
WOW..such a wonderful story!!
Chris, call me!
December 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Beautiful …
Beautiful …