Boogie sent me a tweet just over a year ago when I was on about 5k subscribers. Encouraging me saying I was great, I'm now on 100k and I have to say thanks to him. One of my biggest inspirations. Good luck with your battle Boogie! Always supporting you mate. TG

I believe in you Boogie!

Its crazy how many positive comments there are back then compared to his comments now.

you inspire me to become healthier Edit: because people always seem to be confused, I mean that hearing him talk about his struggle with acceptance and self love and self esteem, and knowing that I am going through that everyday, he jnspres me to be better and do better for myself.

You'll make it man. And we'll be here to cheer you on when you do.

jeasus crist man, you've been through hell and back, im supporting you all the way with this. You can count on me and whole other 3,272,536 people to belive in you. Keep fighting for the life you deserve and youll get it.

I know this video is a couple years old. I too have PTSD and chronic pain from spinal stenosis and a few other spinal issues. I get the flashbacks/triggers, depression and crippling anxiety. I've finally went to a doctor to get some pills to sleep, nightmares, auditory hallucinations and night terrors were very common. I started to see a counselor and soon a nutritionist. I was told by my counselor that because I've had long term PTSD that my metabolic system is just messed up. Something to do with cortisol (took my sleep pill an hour ago and it's kicking in, I'm a bit loopy) so I know how much of a struggle it is already, alone with PTSD to eat well and stay motivated when triggers occur. I think it's awesome you keep trying. I also would like to tell you about two things that have helped with my back pain and has given me some freedom back. Not sure if you heard of it but the Quell pain relief device. It seriously works. I also buy fancy shoes (they are not pretty, just help with the back problems) called Kuru shoes. Life changer! Not kidding. I'm nodding off to sleep but yes, saw this video, watched it in its entirety and want you to know, what you did took a lot of courage and also to keep at it. Even some progress is better than no progress at all. zzZZ night.

4 years after this video, time flies. So proud of this man ❤️

I have a lot of respect for you.

I can see this guy is a very, very smart and experienced guy, best of luck

"I do everything I fucking can...every single day..." As a fellow survivor, man that is exactly how we all feel inside. I carry my service dog (Captain America) with me E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E. To the movies, to the grocery store, to the endless doctors appointments thatll never go away, I am hounded and tortured every day when some ignorant person asks me what my dog is for and blah blah blah, while im just trying to run to the bank. It is hard being a survivor in this world of, just willful ignorance. Im so happy I found this guys page when I was bedridden and couldnt walk, he got me to learn to walk again. His struggle isnt new, we all have our own, and if you havnt, find a community that talks back when you talk outward, that helps immensely. Typing this was a dread because my injuries created a Learning Disorder and I forgot 70 percent of my vocabulary. I taught myself to read in prison and was very proud of the countless books I read. JUST to have someone tell me in passing that they would love to be hit by a car "pay me!" yeah...after the medical bills, youll be lucky to afford a mcdonalds sandwich.

I love your honesty and openness. You need to continue to exist because other people need to know they are not alone. Stay strong and keep leading. We'll keep following (we'll be forever lost without you!) There are more of us that care - please stay focused and always remember that.

I have never had a stronger urge to hug someone.

And I love you

The people who disliked this had their phones upside down.

TWITTED MY FUCKING...TIPPLES!!!

Keep fighting never give up!

YOU CAN DO IT BOOGIE!!!! We all have faith in you!!

This is the perfect video to show he was manipulating us the whole time..

Everyone who disliked this video has mental issues boggie i hope you get better i belive i you! Iloveu!

The internet needs more people like you.

Boogie I hope you see this, to anyone who told you these "serious videos" suck. Fuck them. Man I've had a really bad week. On June 1 2015 at 1135pm, my mom passed. And I didn't get to say good bye cause we were 10 mins too late. Boogie, your videos really speak to me. When I'm sad I'll watch Francis rage and get a good laugh, But when I need a good point, I watch your serious vids. I NEED these type of vids. I was so depressed after my mom passed. She was a good woman. And I wanted to end it all. But a few days later I got the woman of my dreams to say yes, and long story short, for once in my life, I have a woman who cares about me. My fiancée. I'm a very big guy myself. I guess what I'm trying to say is: don't stop these kind of videos, cause I'm sure a lot of us need these videos, but are to scared to ask. Keep up the good work boogie. Your a role model for a lot of us. We love you man.

Can we get an award for this man? He deserves it, really

You arent alone Boogie, i too have dealt with abuse. My family treated me like i wasnt blood, my father faked his death when he heard my mom was pregnant just to come back when i was 12 to break my leg and leave me out in the woods to die, or make me play russian roulette with myself, my brother molested me and my mom blamed me for what he did despite me not knowing what sex was when i was that age, but enough about me, this is about you, we love you and your content man and no matter how rough things get just know that we are here for you and me, ill be here as long as your channel is up. Dont ever give up, it didnt help me when i overdosed and ive had to live with that mistake my whole life.

You sir, are a badass.

i swear he's the nicest man alive

Watching this in 2020. You didn't try you did it. Keep it up

Such a strong man. No matter what happens he always tries his best.

My worst fear is one day waking up and seeing youtube videos on my homepage like "KZfaqr Boogie2988 is dead" or something like that. You can do it, Boogie. I believe in you.

The past cannot be changed, but just know that whatever happens, we're here for you. You're a very brave and genuinely down to earth person and just know that you've influenced the life of so many others, and we're thankful for that

Ive struggled to stay positive throughout my life. My uncle had cancer and the night before he died, he was texting me about how he wanted to go on his own terms, and how there was nothing left but pain left here for him. That really made me look at life differently. I started to realize that no matter what I did, I would leave something unfinished and eventually be forgotten. I look at what happend with my dad, How two years after he died the only one who cared was my grandmother, Everyone who used to reassure me has either died or tried to commit suicide. It really fucking hurts when someone who keeps you afloat tries to end their life. My advice to anyone who is someone elses rock, no matter how hard it gets, dont try do commit suicide. It will make someone feel like you dont value them at all. Sorry for that rant. Anyways, If anyone needs to chat, just type under this thread

His childhood makes me cry :( How can people be so mean to him?

You are a beautiful person, I love you.

Boogie, I know this video is a year old, and I know you've heard everything under the sun, and I know that the chances of you seeing this comment is very low, but I need to say this regardless. You are a great person, one of the rare ones that truly are a genuine, kind-hearted individual. You have over 3 million people supporting you, and I know that you have the strength to beat this. I wish you all of the luck in the world my friend.

His heart giving out here could’ve saved his legacy lmaoo

Hey Boogie, look how far you've come; both mentally and physically! Truly an inspiration

I have so much fucking respect for this guy

dude I think your fucking awesome

I'm not overweight but I see so much of me in you, because I was addicted to pain pills for 8 years and you wear your sins on the outside and I wear mine on the inside. I'd be bigger than you if my problems could be seen. God bless you man... I ask everyone how big would you be, if your problems and mistakes were measured in pounds?

I know this is old but I love how raw this is. Keep up the amazing work. This is so inspirational 💕

i wanna give you a massive hug!!

Found this a year too late. All* I'm going to say is that you're fucking inspirational and the fact you haven't ended yourself prematurely is amazing. Keep on keepin' on, dude.

Im seeing this 3 years later, but, I must say, thank you Boogie for everything. I know your surgery will go well and your life will turn completely around. We believe in you, and we are infinitely grateful.

i feel for this when he talked about buying food, throwing it away and digging it up again. i’ve done that with cigarrettes. i hope you know you’re speaking to a LOT of different people and situations bere in a meaningful way. keep up your goals, your life is so valuable man. it seems that you know that and it’s a good example for me to see that because i need that

Sir, you may have some bad history, but no one will be able to take away your incredible beard. it rivals all. plus you're a super nice guy

You sir, should write a book.

And two years later you are 150lbs lighter, a more energetic man and someone who is starting to accomplish term goals. Keep it up bro!

You are a wonderful guy and no one can change that.😊

Am I the only one who felt like crying and wanted to go throw the screen and hug him?

Shit. As someone who only really watches your videos off and on, I had no idea you you've had such a difficult life. You're a goddamn warrior.

You're extremely articulate, aware, and intelligent. And that's just what's evident in a mere KZfaq video. What you carry with you as a person in your own life is probably even more than that. Stay strong, rest when you need to, and congrats on all your victories, big & small.

This is an old vid but, I feel your pain man, I have narrow nerve channels in my back and a permanently slipped disc in my lumbar. the moment that you injure it is the most frightening and painful thing in your life and like you, I wont take prescription medications either by choice and just deal. It's frustrating but, we've just gotta keep going, hope you retain your determination and have a good 2018.

Keep fighting. You're gonna make the hall of fame, champion. I'm proud of you. The community is proud of you. Victory is a long road, but every journey is accomplished with actions.

I cannot understand how 3,000 people disliked this. i hope they just have bad hand-eye coordination and hit the wrong button..... 😕

Upmost respect for you mate. You can do anything ok. Regarding those suicidal thoughts, don't entertain them, I used to have them and have no hope however someone told me about Jesus and how He loved me and died for my sins. Jesus can give you hope in such a hopeless world.

loads gun* hey who disliked?! I KNOW IT WAS YOU JHON COME IN THE FRONT you too bobby dont you think i didnt see you

just know every soda you decline, every candy bar you wave away, or every pound, half pound, quarter pound you lose is a victory. The end reward is worth it

You are such a wonderful guy. We all have our struggles, that's what makes us human. Something you might want to give a try is what they call "intermittent fasting", a lot of people report huge progress with it. You basically pick a time frame of when you will consume your calories...so out of a 24 hour day, if you decide you're only going to eat between say 3 and 7pm...you end up fasting the other 20 hours, and if 8 of those are spent sleeping, it helps a lot. The theory is that's how we ate a long time ago anyway since we had to search for food. The nice thing is, you don't feel restricted because you can eat what you want in the hours you pick for your time frame, you still try not to go over a certain caloric intake, but you don't have to be too strict. Anyway, keep up the good fight. You're an awesome person.

I grew up in a very similar situation, PTSD, SPD, Shizophrenia related trauma, tried to kill myself etc... Your a grown man, we all have our comforts, but there comes a time when we stand up and prove we are better people. We stand up and change. Good luck

I've always been a lightweight and I never understood how people became overweight. I never understood the underlying causes, the difficulty, and the fact that sometimes people try and it's just not how it goes. This video has really changed my perspective on overweight people and I hope when next I see someone like this I don't jump to the conclusion of they aren't trying. Thank you for really opening my eyes.

Always come back to this video because it inspires and puts in perspective a lot of things, Thank you boog

Can't believe 5k people have terrible aim and have missed the like button

i know this is a old video, but i really feel for you. you’ve been through so much shit and hearing you talk about your story and struggles is a big inspiration. thank you.

Man it’s crazy to see these comments now. I used to be a huge fan of this guy, looking back it’s all lies and manipulation. Crazy this guy had a Super Bowl commercial, partnerships with Xbox and game awards.

I'm not a gigantic fan of your Francis stuff. But man, this real shit you put out is exactly why I'm a subscriber.

You sir deserve more than you have.

I always say, it’s not the person you were then that matters, it’s the person you are now. In other words, as long as you keep improving and you keep working towards you goal people will not hate you for who you were, but they will love you for who you are.

Boogie you’re a beautiful man

You are so brave and an inspiration mate. Keep on fighting you deserve a long and happy life.

Francis, I've spent many years as a military Nurse and seen many instances of great personal bravery and courage. After watching this I place you in the top five. Not all soldiers are in uniform. Some fight terrible battles every day on battlefields where nobody sees. Hang in there, hero. I am no one important, but I am praying for you.

It's sweet how you can tell the people you love your story. You are a true role model to be able to tell people that you don't need to fit in. Be who you are and stay true to yourself. You don't need to have a whole bunch of friends. If your friends don't like you for you then they aren't true friends. Like how boogie does he likes to make videos for his KZfaq family and they like and subscribe and comment. This is his second family where he doesn't need to fit in. KZfaq is his life and he loves it like he loves life. All I have to say is guys stay true to yourself and don't let anybody try to change you or make you different. People are bullys and you just have to ignore them. It's okay boogie you don't have to be upset with anything just go through life like you want. Nobody should be able to tell you what to do. The only person that is in control of YOUR body is YOU not anybody else. stay true and postive:) love you!!!

Addiction is addiction, whether it's food, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, or anything that someone can get addicted to, most people go through some form of it. When you said that you three food in the trash, then dug it back out is no different than when I had to hide my smoking cigarettes. I used to walk 30 minutes from my house to the grocery store and pull the cigarette butts out of the public ashtray, and stick them in and empty box to take home and smoke later. I know this isn't the same thing, but when you follow what your body tells you to do, and other people ridicule you about it while still dealing with the stress of hiding it, it can be overwhelming. I eat a lot as well when I'm stressed. I might be lucky that I stay thin, but the mentality is still there. We, as humans, are not perfect. Anyone who judges you for what you go through most likely have a few skeletons in their closet. Stay strong. Believe in yourself. I believe in you too. Thank you for sharing your story with us man. Best wishes, and keep your head up bro.

God bless you Boogie

Naturally, you have to be big to hold the incredible quantity of awesomeness you have.

Wow that is moving I’m sorry for what you are going through and hope you get through it

Man I never knew this about you, I just watched all of your emotional videos and I have not stopped crying. I hope you are and stay happy no matter what. Never stop doing what you are doing and thank you.

Well done it's very hard to talk about things like this it takes a lot of courage great cid

I love the flood of positive comments on this video!

Boogie, can I just say that you’ve been an inspiration for me? Yes, I’m a strength coach but under the surface I feel just as you have described so vividly in this video. I still struggle with compulsive binge eating and anxiety but little by little I’m working on bettering myself. I don’t know if you’ll ever see this comment but I hope you do. And if there is EVER anything that I can help you with, don’t ever hesitate to reach out.

Its people like you that show you can do anything from any situation. You are a shining example of what people in your situation should aspire to be. I wish you the best in the future.

This is the second video of yours I've ever seen and lemme just say: You're a fucking astounding human being. You're badass dude.

Who here cried... 😓😓😓 God bless your soul boogie

i just wanted to say that ive been a follower for a little bit now and your reaction to the 300 pound in 15 months video as well as this one had really inspired me. I never commented because i know how many comments you get per day and didn't think it would ever be seen for you to know just what you did for me. This year, i was 265 pounds at 5'11''. over the following 7-8 months, ive now been able to get down to 175 and have plans to go to about 165. I just really wanted to say thankyou for everything you post on here about your struggle because you INSPIRE. Dont you every forget that. It's possible my friend, especially with all of the love and support you have on here and give to others. Please look to us, or your wife, or anyone that will support you because we will all be here for your transformation, no matter how long. Stay strong. Thank-you again

This is the realist video I've seen on You Tube. Nothing else to say.

Boogie you a a beautiful, pure and wonderful person. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. :)

This had me tearing up. Literally, whenever im sad or angry i always watch your videos and they make me laugh sf hard, never gets old. Your such a strong guy, i defiantly respect you for that. As long as you keep fighting and keep trying, ull make it. Chin up, homie, we all love you and support you!

I love you Boogie.

I would say of all the famous people everyone looks up to, you are my biggest hero. The mentality that you have brings focus to people. I hope you are doing better than ever and I hope that one day I can congratulate you in person for your accomplishments. Thank you boogie.

boogie, you are one of the small percentage of KZfaq that makes youtube what youtube should be. Lately its just been drama, money/ view whoring, fighting, unneeded videos, offensive videos, videos made from 12 year olds, and the worst of them all... Minecraft videos. But the small percentage make people love youtube, and they do it all for the love, and passion. You make videos to make others smile and I hope that one day all the unneeded cancerous youtubers will just dissapear. You have 3 millions followers who comeback to every video expecting a smile, and thats what you deliver.

many thanks for being here boogie

You are an icon of our time. The number of people that you have touched; they all look up to you, you are a hero, boogie. Thank you

Boogie, I want u to know that u inspire me everyday and I know this is an old video and to see how far you have come from this video and I can’t explain how much u inspire me. I love how much effort you put in your videos and how hard hard you work is just an inspiration. I love how u keep pushing every day nonstop to just try. U get me out of bed every day and to hear your life story makes me think I don’t have it bad every time I think I do, I remember u. I don’t know what I would do with out u, my life would feel lost. I want u to succeed and that last thing I ever want to see is a KZfaq video saying KZfaqr Boogie2988 has passed away. I will always support and love you no matter what.

I just want to say "Thank you" to your caring wife.

Love you too boogie. Thank you for your honesty.

I love how you said that they were REASONS and not EXCUSES. You’re speaking truth boogie and you are probably one of the realest people in real life and on KZfaq. I know this is an older vid but you are amazing and you will get everything you work towards because you are unstoppable.

Dear Boogie, I'm only 3 mins into this video, only just discovered you, and I've shed tears already and I feel love for you and I'm subscribing. I'm a victim of childhood abuse as are many people close to me and I've struggled with addiction, especially overeating, and so much of what you say resonates. I'm really looking forward to catching up on your content. A hug for you bro!

Easily one of the most touching and honest videos on YT I've ever seen. I fucking love you man, that took a lot of courage. You absolutely didn't have to, but thanks for sharing. I know you can do this Boogie. Sure, you're bound to have some slip ups, but you will get there in the end if you try to stay positive! Don't be too hard on yourself if you mess up once or twice. A lot of people (including me) would miss you! You are one of the kindest, most honest and funny people on YT. I hope you can beat your demons or at least be able to live with them. Sure, there will always be haters. But the overwhelming majority adores you man! Much love and strength!

This just put so many movie monologues to shame.

Never forget how STRONG you are: You're a survivor. 💯

Boogie I've struggled a lot with both mental/physical disabilities and your videos have inspired me to try to make a change so I can be happy and healthy, and help others be happy as well. This comment is 1.5 year's late but, I just hope things will get better for you or anyone else who is struggleing. Please have a great day/night and just a wonderful life. ^-^ "Fall down 7 times stand up 8" -Japanese Proverb