Just hit 398 this morning, down 160+ lbs from a high of 565! I started my journey January of last year, it’s insane how much more I love life. I really relate when you say that you were eating yourself to death at your heaviest, I was the exact same way. I’m so grateful I saved my own life 🙌🏼 great job boogie! Been following for a while and love your videos!

This dude is a warrior

Boogie I’m currently 586lbs and I’m 29 years old. I’m so glad you can guide me and influence me to change my life! Thanks for all you say and do!!!

My bass player passed away this weekend from a heart attack, he was morbidly obese but he was a sweet heart, I will miss him dearly. Boogie, you are doing a good job taking care of yourself, keep up the good work man. Kudos.

You are the most genuine youtuber I know.

"I couldn't see my feet" so is it fair to say that you relate with most first person shooters?

Love how you are so calm in your vids now

God damn boogie looking at you makes me nearly fucking cry man you look so amazing and you look so much more healthy and happy and everything. So fucking proud. I can’t wait to see your further progression. Keep it up boogie. We all love you

Boogie... I'm just over two weeks from surgery.. nervous and scared but enthusiastic... I totally understand this whole lifestyle, my friend. All of your vids are so important to me... thank you. Please send positive thoughts on February 21st.

You're a nice person. That's what matters

Gotta hand it to you man, you have to have serious fucking bollocks to answer all these tough questions. Fair play Boogie man. We're all still with you and want the best for you. Keep killing the fear

I worked at target throwing truck 2 years ago, I'm 6' and was 220 pounds. A 150lb tv stand fell off a pallet and took me in the side of the knee. 6 months of therapy, after which the doctor told me I was just faking it to try and get Workers Comp. which made me very depressed because i couldn't walk without being in pain and the doctor wouldn't believe i was in grueling pain. It got to the point where I told my wife that i wished it just shattered my knee so i could get a replacement to help make the pain stop. Fast forward 2 years I was almost 300 pounds and can barley walk on my bad knee. Once I helped my wife understand what was going in mentally with me, she helped me get into a better mental state and start exercising again. My mobility is alot better and the pain is very slowly getting better.Thanks to my loving wife or 3 years

Boogie looking slim thick 😩 looking like a snack

You should consider doing a Part 2 to this video. There were some good questions being asked in that Twitter post that you didn’t get to. Keep up the good work. - Eric

Boogie im with you on this journey. i did the same, gained about 100 pounds over 7 years from so much pain and depression. im coming out of this as a brighter, happier person. i love you so much man, we are in this together!!

This stuff is keeping me alive right now. Depression is such a heavy thing. The struggle is real. Thank you for your words, they are more valuable than diamonds. I found out about you from my 14 yr old little brother. He is disabled and your videoes help keep us both sane. I am 29 and I see so many horrific things online, but you are not part of it. Thank you for being reasonable, responsible, and giving a voice to so many things that are not accurately portrayed in media. Stay encouraged! You are using your platform for good, laughter, awareness, motivation, inspiration, and kindness. We need more of that!

A Francis version of this would be funny as hell

I hope you rewad my post. You have personally improved my life exponentially with your words. I am not a big person,I am not depressed or mentally ill person,but I am human and understand as I have taken care of so many people as yourself. As a nurse,I took care of so many people that have gone through bariatric surgery. I have turned everyone of them onto your videos and I often find them in tears. I ask them why and they all say ," He speaks the truth about what I have gone through". Buddy, from the bottom of my heart, thank you from mankind.

Just to have followed Boogie all these years, to KNOW where he came from. To know how his life was even BEFORE KZfaq growing up. To now looking at Boogie in 2018 to see all of those brand new toys, posters, a whole dedicated studio, a beautiful room to the house itself, is truly amazing. It’s a blessing to see that you can come from ABSOLUTELY nothing, to be in the most fortunate if situations you could ever imagine. I’m not trust proud of Boogie psychically, but successfully as well. Much love everyone.

More stuff like this please , I enjoy you just interacting with the community and our questions.

"Can you see your wee wee?" - Confucius 2018

Letting you know boogie you have been a huge inspiration on me getting my health together. I used to be 343 pounds and now I'm weighing 289 in the past two years keep on staying the kind big hearted person you are. Im currently starting to workout much more regularly now (pulled muscle the other day lol better now tho)

Hi Boogie! I recently became aware of your videos because my husband watches them....and now I love to watch them too! Thank you for sharing your story so honestly. I always find you to be so thoughtful and compassionate. Best of luck to you as you continue to work towards better health!

From one big guy to another, there is no bigger joy than the first time you don't need to ask for an airline seatbelt extension. For me, that was probably my proudest moment in my journey. I used to get a lot of these quetions and I'm right on board with yiour answers. Thank you for making this a public converstion!

You're doing so great. I'm so happy that you're talking about this. I had the RNY. I lost 246+ lbs in 10 months,way to fast. I went from being a foodie to food being my nemesis. I became balemic and caught myself in transverse behavior. It's been a struggle against myself. I've come to see what I've always believed. There is NO quick fix and a person doesn't become morbidly obese just because they like to eat. You mentioned dealing with the underlined reason why you eat out of emotional distress. I could talk for hours about this topic. I hope you continue to do great. Please, continue to cover your journey and shareing your story with us all. Thank you. God Speed 💋

I don't know why people call laparoscopic surgery "cheating" especially since it's achieving results. It's a viable option for people who've tried and failed at diets and for people who can't diet.

Boogie, over the past 4 years I have been trying to get my head right and your enthusiasm, advice, and self discoveries have not only helped you but, they have helped me crawl out of my "sunken place." Keep progressing and influencing others the way that you have. You truly are a role model and inspiration to the all of us.

Thanks for the "Pile of good" comment. That was helpful

Thank you for sharing your story. I really like how genuinely and compassionately you answered these questions. It is difficult to answer a lot of these. At my heaviest I was approaching or possibly over 300 lbs myself (I didn't weigh myself at that point but knew I was around there). I have since dropped over 60 lbs and have more to go but like you I am motivated to improve my mental health and my body. Keep up the amazing work! I will do my best too!

Dude you are an inspiration!! So much respect for you changing your life for the better. I hope this is a reminder to everyone that you can do anything you put your mind to. Can't wait to see the day when the haters don't even recognize you in your new body. Keep grinding!!

I enjoyed this (and many other) video. Thank you for being our (I'm a BBW) voice and educating others in a respectful and kind way. I have been watching your journey the past couple of years and I am just in awe of how you have grown as a person as your body has shrunk. I love you!

Yes, I would love to see more stuff like this! I go back to your older videos time to time where you would talk about serious issues. (Like your "On..." series of videos.) Not that I don't like your current content (and you still do cover serious topics every so often), I just think there needs to be more dialogue about life and its multitude of difficulties. Hearing you discuss problems really puts them into perspective and helps analyze them. I'm positive they also aid tons and tons of people. Keep doing what you're doing! And more importantly, keep getting healthier and improving! A true inspiration.

At my heaviest I was 295lbs. I definitely didn't experience those things to the degree that you did, but I can definitely relate. Now at 240lbs, I'm starting to feel very comfortable in my skin. My goal is 190lbs :)

I’m a skinny guy, and I found this video very inspiring. There’s a lot I take for granted that I shouldn’t.

Hey boogie, you're a really special person for sharing your experiences so freely with your audience. Being able to tune into your channel makes a big difference to so many of your fans. Great moves, keep it up, proud of you

Definitely agree with your stance on body positivity Boogie

Boogie you are doing amazing and it is really nice to see you trying to get healthier

Don't give up Boog you're doing great!

I'm a very small, petite, and skinny person who is judged by many physique tests to be "underweight" (although I feel really healthy and fine);; watching your videos even from years ago has given me very valuable insight into the minds and life of a group of people so far removed from me, so thank you for making them! I hope your videos continue to inspire others, and educate those who don't need to be specifically inspired. Hope your regimen/all go well!

I came across one of your videos as Francis from back (I believe) before the surgery, and it really made me come back to your channel to see how you were doing. Glad to see you're still doing great :) Keep it up

Yeah, I'd love to see more videos like this. I enjoyed this very much. So happy to hear you're doing better and it's always good to reflect on the past.

This was extremely motivational. Thank you.

I've been watching you for years man, it's really nice to be able to see that you aren't anywhere near as depressed as you used to be and you have improved your life style so much. I'm proud of you man, keep up the good work!

You are such an inspiration, my friend. I have always had the position that you have to get to the bottom before you can build up, and seeing you build up and become happier and I appreciate everything you say because it helps me want to do better in my own life. Thank you for being who you are. Stay positive, buddy.😊

I'd love to see this become a miniseries, pretty enlightening. Love ya Boogie

boogie everytime i see you, you keep getting better and better

Hey boogie for what's it's worth, your doing a great job and I think I speak for alot of people when I say that I'm proud of you for the work and frustration you put in to make yourself a better, happier, and healthier person. You really are a good person and an inspiration to alot of people.

I love your response to going back to 25 and doing things differently. I was asked this question recently and I came to the same conclusion. Everything that has happened to me has built the person I am today. I and generally love that person and the life I have built for myself now. Regardless of the awful things I had to deal with, I'd rather not change a thing. I'm super glad to hear you say the exact same thing.

Some people instantly think skinny people are fit and healthy which isnt always the case. I'm skinny from getting stabbed years ago so my intestine got punctured but get annoyed how everyone instantly expects me to be fit and healthy when first meeting me. I know alot of larger people who are a trillion times more fit and healthy than myself, so I guess what I'm trying to get at is... Never judge anyone based on their looks as its TRULY deceiving sometimes. Iv noticed a huge change in boogie and his general attitude since undergoing surgery... For the better! He seems so much more positive in his mindset.

Boogie youre amazing bro. Tbh your personality outweighs your size. He he get it. You got this brother. Keep it up.

Thanks for the enlightenment boogie. I've never been overweight since it's one my greatest fears in life, especially in our modern society with its main focus on fake beauty standards. Im not a subscriber but I've followed your channel on and of for years now, and I must admit you can really see the changes. You've gone from a stereotypical overweight nerd with nasal anger burst to what my girl would describe as a warm, gentle and fuzzy bear whith a big heart. You can see your speech, body language and general energy being on a much higher lvl, as some chicks would say, your glowing😉

You are a huge inspiration for me. At my heaviest about 4 months ago I weighed 225 pounds and I’ve gotten down to 205! I’ve got a long way to go but people like you help me to keep moving forward. Thanks!

Stay the course, keep your head up. Never surrender... Courage Determination, Focus....and Godspeed.

He is able to be so reasonable about such a potentially emotional topic. Good for him for tackling his demons!

Boogie, you are an amazing person. Thank you for making the content that makes a difference. Every time I see a video you make my day better. My father died last year and you remind me a whole lot of him. Thank you

You are an inspiration. I topped out at 435 pounds and am now down to 370. I am going through the prep for bariatric surgery and will be having that soon. Just keep it up. We are all proud of ya.

Lol anybody else get the nod to mitch hedberg in the intro?? "I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to too." -M.H. Lol. :) Love u Boogie! I think you're looking amazing btw!

Eating and being obese is same as alcoholism or drugs or ANY "addiction" are the effect not the cause itself. I claim all those people have issues with society and in their personal life, curing the effect does not remove the cause behind the effect itself. Drug addicts dont stop taking drugs after rehab because when they return to home their life issues are still there usually. People do bad stuff to themselves when their mental well being is damaged for one reason or another.

I'm 15 years old rn and I just recently started watching your videos. I am at good health rn but I feel like it can change as I get older. Your videos have made me realize that I should begin taking control of my health. By this I mean mentally and physically. I have had teeth problems throughout my life but I recently got braces and they're helping. Without you, I may have realized these things too late. And I thank you for that. Good luck with your health man. And I really do hope you can get to good health. Thank you boogie.(I haven't watched ur videos long enough to know your real name, so I hope boogie is fine)

Now this may be a counterproductive thought since I am not very educated when it comes to financial/exposure statistics for KZfaq and the radio/podcasts, but I think it would awesome if you had a radio station or podcast! I would listen to it all the time. Thanks boogie

I had a little epiphany about body positivity: Everyone should learn to love their body so that they can learn to care for it.

Doesn't this make him *The FAQ Guy* now?

Just watched one of your older videos, and realized how much better you look now. I hope you feel just as great.

Boogie, I loved this video. Especially the parts where you focus on the pile of good and bad, and using all the things you want to do as motivation, and striving to improve your physical and mental health instead of being stuck where you are. I have a restrictive eating disorder and to be honest, it surprised me just how much I can relate to the mental side of disordered eating where food intake is too much rather than too little. I was even more surprised when I could relate even to some of the physical aspects you went through, regardless of the different causes. I cannot stand for very long at all, I needed mobility aids around the house and even sitting down in public places became difficult-to-impossible because hardness of chairs or benches was way too painful. Went off on a bit of a tangent there, but I just wanted to say thank you for making this video, it was incredibly interesting and I admire you even more for striving to be the best you can be and not giving up

Do you ever talk to Michael from angry grandpa? Because I just saw one of his recent vids and he’s getting up there. Gotta be over 400. I kno agp passed but I feel like he could use your advice

I love your videos now they're so motivating! A lot of this really speaks to me as I just lost 35 pounds and I still have more to go! Thanks Boogie!

I loved this, Boogie! I've seen a lot of people in these comments and even in this video are asking questions regarding themselves so even if you do videos like an Agony Aunt every once in a while, that'd be really great!

boogie, great video, your videos always brighten my day. I got fired from my job 2 weeks ago, but for the last 14 min I did not think about it. Can't wait to see you at Retropalooza again

I'd enjoy a Pt.2 to this. Stay positive, Peace.

Looking good man !! I swear I just saw a really old video and them I just saw this one, and let me tell you, the progress is real and you like pretty gooddd now :d

It's almost inspiring to see just how far you've come, and especially so to see how happy you seem even given what you've been through.

I've been watching you for a long time now Boogie, I loved you then and I love you now!! I'm glad you're getting in better shape and you're staying positive. I hope maybe this leads to you being able to attend more cons and stuff. Your fans (including myself) would love to meet you!

"I used to do drugs, I still do but I used to too!"

The thumbnail is brilliant!

The first video I watched off you was when you were most overweight, the second video is this one and I can already say I am SO happy to see you so much healthier. You look alot more handsome and have alot of energy! Keep going to look and feel better. Whatever you're doing, you're doing right :)

you're a wonderful person Boogie. hope I can gather the courage to follow your path. I'll def focus on the stuff you said, the underlining stuff that causes anxiety and depression. in my case it's not that simple to fix since it has to do with money and there's a lot of limitations in my country but perhaps I can change my approach and focus on the positives in my life. thank you for being so kind

You’re a motivation to everyone man. I wonder if you actually wonder what an inspiration you are. You motivate me every day. And no I’m not heavy at all. Very in shape, being in the military requires it. But you day in and day out stare adversity in the face and over come it. Thank you for allowing me to look up to you.

Last year I was 146 kg and 197 cm tall. Now after exactly 1 year I weigh in at 102 kg. If I can do it then anyone can do it. Be strong and have a good day.

This is, by far, the funniest thumbnail I've seen in a long long time. You're the best man. Take care.

Great video boogie! This honestly makes me think about the things i could improve about myself, things that i take for granted and things i put off due to my laziness.... you help inspire boogie2988 thank you for sharing your stories and being so ipen and honest with the questions people had for you. Keep up the great work.

so... as someone who is self consious... for very petty things in comparison.. I kind of wonder... In a group of people do you regularily feel separated? like the odd man out and sorry for lack of a better term... but like the "elephant" in the room? If so, how do you manage with that? THat would make me break down.

Boogie i don't know if you noticed but you are handsome,just saying the truth

I like the nod to Mitch Hedberg in the beginning. I was worried the other day seeing you are still quite big, but then I rewatched some of your old videos and sure, the progress is good Boogie. Its obvious you taken off a lot. I hope you are motivated to go further and take off another big chunk. You would feel so much better, even if its super hard you can do it.

you got to make a part two Q&A and btw I can stand up on my own power now and do a full load of dishes also yesterday I folded a queen size comforter by myself standing, haven't done that in years only another large person can understand this mile stones , thank you for sharing and inspiring

Please forgive me if this question is far too personal, or if it has already been touched on in other videos, but what was going on in your life that started you down the path of depression, suicidal thoughts, and obesity? Was there a catalyst for it all? What (in your case) were the "underlying issues" that you referred to?

I know it is very unlikely Boogie will respond, but I'm curious if in total, having such a popular KZfaq channel has had a positive effect on his mental/ physical health or do you think that without the channel, he may be even heavier than he was at his worst.

Man, I got introduced to you through you Francis videos -- particularly the one that really blew up when you flipped the table over playing Magic: The Gathering haha But, since then, I've watched dozens of your other videos, from unboxing products to discussing your personal issues. I've thought this time and time again when I watched the more personal videos. But, after this one, I really felt like I should say this, even if you never see it -- you really are a pretty remarkable person. You're a source of inspiration to so many, I can only imagine -- and, even though we could probably not be any more different, watching your videos in how you talk through dealing with the more difficult issues from your past inspires me. Pretty awesome. #OneDayAtATime

Hey boogie, I've watched a few of your videos and I'm really proud of you man. This is the one where I subscribe because you motivate me to be a better version of myself and I want to watch your progress while I try to make mine. Keep up the good work man

Boogie im very proud of you your face and body look very slim keep it up bro you can do it love you

Why am I eating a bucket of ice cream watching this

It takes a great deal to come out and talk about this stuff. I'm moved by your journey as a person, and wish you the best going forward. Also, great channel and content, keep up the awesome work!

Love you, boog! Keep it going. You've helped me indirectly through your channel over the last 4 or 5 years or so. You deserve to be healthy and happy yo

Hey Boogie just wanted to say that you have inspired me to eat better and try to maintain a healthy diet. Love your videos man.

If this hasn't been addressed in a video, I'd love to hear about your small business boogie!

I just wanna take a moment and appreciate the hope that you gave me. I have several issues like you do, i have depression and im too scared to go outside and talk to people at some points, that i rather stay home. I never found the bravery to go to the therapist, because i was and still am ashamed of who i became. I just keep blaming myself and making the hole of depression deeper and deeper every day. But seeing you talking so freely about who you are and who you were is giving me a courage to climb out of that hole. The edge seems incredibly far now, but i think i'm ready to go up, not dig down. I will go to the therapist soon, til im feeling this hyped, im sure my life can change and that i have the power to change it. Thanks dude, for courage.

This was such an interesting and inspiring video. Great content Boogie!! Please do 2hr long podcasts - your voice is gold.

I've heard a lot about the Kito diet, but it sounds counter-intuitive. Does that diet actually work? Is it something a very large person should ever consider, or is it only useful to lose a few pounds quickly, rather than 100's of pounds permanently?

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You're going somewhere with this bud, I hope you make a series of this or bundle it.

do more of these please. i have questions but didn't know this video was coming