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

Posted by admin | People | Sunday 13 December 2009 8:29 pm



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…

22 Comments

  1. Comment by GameTeve — December 19, 2009 @ 9:04 am

    is dat sum gabe newell?

  2. Comment by shoegazer666 — December 22, 2009 @ 7:36 am

    i just need to lose 20pounds. How?

  3. Comment by silva6939 — December 24, 2009 @ 1:29 pm

    amazing story…
    I have social anxiety, but im supper skinny and look ok and it really really *****… imagine how it ****** for him…

  4. Comment by asianelite — December 26, 2009 @ 12:06 pm

    high school must’ve been **** for him

  5. Comment by cpu278 — December 28, 2009 @ 9:45 pm

    Such an amazing story, everything is possible in this life!
    On the other hand.. poor pizza guys, they went out of business =P

  6. Comment by Ebonygetsbusy — December 29, 2009 @ 4:00 am

    Im very inspired, he deserves everything good thats come from this experience.(7:48 cutest pic ever!!!!

  7. Comment by 1sweetcanderella — January 1, 2010 @ 2:34 am

    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…

  8. Comment by dukenthaylor — January 3, 2010 @ 1:37 pm

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

  9. Comment by kakisails — January 7, 2010 @ 1:28 am

    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.

  10. Comment by Cansseco — January 9, 2010 @ 8:37 pm

    damn, what a great story

  11. Comment by sweetieluver14 — January 9, 2010 @ 8:50 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!

  12. Comment by NaNakiwiska — January 11, 2010 @ 11:59 pm

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

    such a Hero indeed

  13. Comment by 80Sphynx — January 14, 2010 @ 6:30 pm

    David your smile is magic

  14. Comment by beth510 — January 17, 2010 @ 6:56 pm

    Was Chris is such an angel… They both really are

  15. Comment by FuckingChucksx3 — January 20, 2010 @ 4:56 am

    respekt. :)

  16. Comment by bowlermachine — January 22, 2010 @ 12:59 am

    He was actually 650 pounds.

  17. Comment by ronvalea84 — January 25, 2010 @ 10:30 pm

    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

  18. Comment by brollykat123 — January 26, 2010 @ 3:47 pm

    Greatest thing ever, their friendship.

  19. Comment by Anime2NIght — January 28, 2010 @ 3:42 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 : )

  20. Comment by DolceVita — January 30, 2010 @ 7:16 am

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

  21. Comment by darden2019 — February 1, 2010 @ 11:47 am

    WOW..such a wonderful story!!

    Chris, call me!

  22. Comment by Rudewomantt — February 4, 2010 @ 2:21 pm

    Beautiful …

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