10:05 That's it right there. I'm sitting at 350ish. I know I want to change it, but I don't have that support to do so. I did at one point in 2015 - 2016 went from 330 to 205, but I had the structure and support of family, with no real responsibilities. now, ive moved away, and I have the responsibilities and no real support. I'm new to the LA area, so I don't know anyone here, and cant find what it takes to take that first step. hell, if Xeela has another Trainee shirt, lets do it.
The fact that Ilya was so invested into John's transformation says alot about Ilya as a friend and his passion for fitness. Definitely will support the brand!
Could also mean he doesn’t want his company to look bad so he’ll do anything to make sure the poster child of the company doesn’t compromise the image of the brand.
@@lifeintexas2753 This comment shows that no matter how much good you do in this world someone is gonna find a way make it sound bad or evil, you could cure cancer and someone will find something to say to make you seem like the bad person.
it was the same with me, its just we have lost soo much of our life, it has come to the point that even if we are hunks or stud muffins, it doesnt really impact our social setting or our psychological setting that much. i have real screwed up genes, so i am short and fat and destined to be that way despite being in caloric deficit. its just hard. sadly the situation is not conducive for maintaining my body where i come from, lol. it sucks.
@@BrumbleJumble Yessir. We also overestimate calories because we don't weigh our food and labels vary to 20%. If you were to eat nothing, you would lose fat. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, just transferred and if you don't take in any energy from food, your body has to burn something. People don't like to hear it because it's hard to be strict enough. But John proves that you can have bad meals on the journey and still be successful
I came from heaths video! And these are very inspiring! Very exciting you guys are using your platform to inspired and introduce work outs but also great mental habits
This is my motivation. I weigh 441, I get laughed at when I walk in the gym. But I have high hopes. I'm not gonna quit. Thank you for giving me this motivation!
Honestly I would’ve loved to have a friend like Ilya. He really went through thick and thin with John and stood by him through everything. He was harsh but also let him indulge on cheat days like shittt that was so cool
This was one of the worst ways to lose weight, so no, Ilya did some of the worst coaching I've seen. Don't get anybody who does this to you. Get someone who gives realistic goals and healthy ways to lose the weight.
Just a quick reminder for anyone wanting to start a weight loss journey or has already started one, this video DOES NOT show how a typical weight loss journey looks like and i dont recommend doing things shown in this video. (ps. im not hating on him, im actually very proud of what he has achieved, but his and his firends approach to losing weight in a healthy manner was not ideal)
that’s your opinion you don’t need to come on this video spreading negativity because of what you think. if you are jealous than just say that and move on he looks amazing
@@8CheerleadingGirl8 no he literally starved himself your not suppose to do that. Like honestly what they did wasnt the best. We dont need people copying there routine and getting injured or worse smh. He was hating but being honest
@@8CheerleadingGirl8 I am not jealous and im not hating on him, in fact he did a great transformation but it could have been better if he did things the right way. I might have worded my comment not correctly, but it wasnt meant to spread negativity. So i just wanted to point out that it isnt the ideal way of doing it :)
I’ve never wanted Ilya as my friend more than now. Losing weight is so so so sooooo hard! Congratulations John! The smile is even bigger than before on John.
go on a online calorie mainence calculator, and eat -300 less than that and you have a calorie deficit, make sure you track every single thing that you consume 👍👍
Don't follow the diet this kid did or u will end up being sad and miserable for 6 months till u eventually binge eat back up and pass your starting weight.
I really need a friend like ILYA who can push me to get better, lot of people give up because self motivations is not enough and sometimes a friend like this always helps push you to get better.
I recently lost 115 lbs in a year and have been stuck in a plateau for months. This just motivated me to get back to working harder! Great job Ilya and John! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
If you’re stuck in a plateau, you’re either not on a calorie deficit. Or you’re too much in a calorie deficit like this guy. If you’re eating too little you’re going to need to eat more, eat more protein, gain some muscle, and then eat in a proper calorie deficit
The cheat day clips were both hilarious and grossed me out lollll He totally owned this. Incredible work John & unbelievable patience Ilya Congratulations boys!!
I absolutely love EVERYTHING about this video!!!! The music. The hype. The hard work. The laughs. The HUGE smiles. Love love love it. Get job Ilya and John! You both KILLED IT
id love to see ilya do a weight GAIN journey, as someone thats been underweight their whole life and struggling with a diet and good workouts it would mean the world, but either way this alone is inspiring thanks for the amazing video
If it’s relatable then you’re overtraining. He complained about his calves around 6 times. He wasn’t letting them rest and started his journey way too hard
@@feelingsintheabyss470 that’s fair, but I don’t think that was my problem. At my biggest, my calves would hurt just walking down the block even though without that specific pain, I could walk for miles. So idk, but for him I’d say you’re correct with the overtraining
I don’t think you understand how much this motivates me. I’ve tried my hardest to not eat fatty foods, and it’s always been difficult to me because my family is constantly getting it- I’m not blaming this on them at all, I’ll always take myself accountable for my actions. This makes me want to change so much, It’s mainly just finding the right foods and motivation, and this video helps :) ❤️
Ilya we all need a friend like you wow, amazing job John! And Xeela and Ilya because this transformation is next level epic! Also love the doco Ilya you should film more ❤️🎉👏🏻
Jason just knows how to speak about others in a positive way and his little speech shows how heartfelt and honest he was. You both did great, looking forward to see what Xeela has to offer. Good work John.
I’ve watched this daily since it’s dropped. It’s motivated me to do the shit I know I can, not just physically, but overall in life. Thank y’all for this.
im turning 27 this year. I weigh 350Ibs which is the heaviest ive ever been. I gained about 70Ibs since the begining of 2020. though i wish i had someone like ilya in my life. I know if i push myself i can get my weight down. My goal is and always has been 250. This videa gave me that spark i needed. I think its time to change shit up. Lets do this
Keep Up! Nobody can do for us! Its all up to your mind strenght in how much do you fucking want! I believe in you! I hope you are doing great! Life is a gift so we need to make the most of it!
I honestly was in shock when I saw how much he has changed and how much better he looks, bought two bags of the peotien and can't wait to try it and start my health journey with a brand I can truly say I fully trust.
Absolutely loved this documentary! I’ve been waiting for this to come out since Ilya said he was making it. I’ve watched it multiple times already and shared it with my friends. It’s a great inspiration and I will be watching this every morning as I do my cardio until I’ve reached my weight loss goal too! Keep these videos coming and great job to everyone involved! 🙌🏻💪🏻✊🏻👊🏻
This is actually INSANEEEEEE. Super inspirational from you both, major props to you Ilya for pushing as much and as well as you did, and major props to John for keeping up with it. I’ve been needing motivation to start my fitness journey, and I think this pushed me enough right here. You best believe I’m ordering me some Xeela.
Really happy about this guy's transformation and weight loss,should've been hard as heck,but,am i the only one who thinks that the way he lost it must've been one of the worst that he possibly could? Pushing yourself to the limits of passing out,being hungry all the time,when eating said unhealthy snacks,doing it in huge doses. Congrats dude,but he could've done way better if he did it correctly as well. The wight loss journey is one where you try to improve physically and mentally. For him this should've been equivelant to torture.
Yeah, wtf is up with cheat meals, etc. Literally did the weight loss in the worst way possible. Simple recipe for weight loss: Count calories in, reduce some carbs, replace with protein, walk everyday (track calories out from apple watch or fitbit). If you're in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight 100% and you don't have to feel like absolute shit. Even better if you can work out and gain muscle at the same time. It's pretty boring actually, but that's literally it. Ilya almost at vshred level of bad.
It's great to see this beautiful brotherhood. Having the right people in your circle can definitely support and push you beyond your capacity, leading to significant results. All credit to Ilya for this and to John for his hard work and consistency.
This was so incredible. Wow! I'm so proud of John for killing this transformation and so proud of Ilya for helping him every step of the way and launching Xeela! This seriously has me so motivated to keep my journey going. I started at 226 lbs and I'm down to 183!
I've started my weight loss journey about 2 months ago I weigh 245 lbs currently my goal weight is 195 lbs by the end of the year this video just gave me so much motivation to keep on going Liked and Subscribed can't wait to see more.
Anything can happen if you set you mind to it brotha. Discipline and consistency are key. I started my journey back last year on April 30. I weight 320lbs. I aimed for 220lbs and gave myself a year to do so. 9 months later on January 30 this year I reached 220 lbs. 100 lbs in 9 months all from cutting down, eating cleaner and working out. It works man just gotta be in it and know results will come sooner than you think.
I'm a grown ass 43 year old man who shouldn't even know who you guys are but I do lol. Just wanted to say this video was inspiring. Great job to both of you. Anyone who has y'all in their life is truly blessed.
It's amazing, congrats to your friend. I remember starting my own transformation about a year ago. I got a diet plan from site Next Level Diet and started doing some exercises at home. My brother was making fun of me, thinking I will give up. But day after day, meal after meal, I managed to do it. I lost 90lbs thanks to my diet and dedication and I'm feeling a lot happier now. I can finally tie my shoelaces without holding my breath 😀
So stoked for you guys. I weighed 530 pounds at my highest. Got down to 398 then back up to 433. This video is just another inspiration to keep trying and not give up. My ultimate goal is 220. But I’m going for 100 pound lost by the end of the year. Congrats on the new business bro!
Bro dead ass wished I had someone like that when I was going through my transformation, I used to weight 260 I lost 60pounds in 3months, it is an incredible feeling when you see your body naturally doing shit you couldn’t do before when you were giving 100% this was super cool to see and a lot of emotions flowing and honestly making me want to hit the gym more😂😂
Really incredible! You start a business and the first thing you do with that business is change your best friend's life ... that change is worth more than anything money can buy. You just got your health and wellness back to 100%! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Not the healthiest start to this adventure (running when overweight and not used to exercise is afaik not the greatest idea), but love the progress, adventure and result. He must've been so good diet wise, which is probably the hardest part of such a journey, I'm envious and so impressed!
So proud of John! I'm sure he feels so good about this accomplishment. And regardless of the number on the scale, his posture has improved, his demeanor, he has gained positive habits and he over all feels good. CONGRATS JOHN! And Ilya! You've made an impact on someone's life for the better and you will continue to do so for so many more.
This journey dude!! I’m currently in the midsts of dropping some weight, and this was EXTREMELY pumping to see. It’s almost 10pm in AZ I’m laying in bed but I’m ready to get up and go to the gym after watching this. Congratulations John!
Helping a friend out that just so happens to be Filipino, I love to see it. Congrats to both of you. I would love to see a continuation of Jon keeping up the work and maintaing his new body. Congrats to both of you, can't wait to see what this channel holds.
Hey Ilya, I think your friends calves constantly hurt because when he runs he heal strikes. I would recommend working on running form. Good luck and wishing you guys the best!
What an incredible effort. Well done Illya for the encouragement, and an even bigger well done John for doing something so unbelievably amazing. So proud !!
this was suuuuch a heart warming video. I can feel the love that u guys hold for eachother through the screen. also in LOVE with the filipino parents. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Amazing fucking job. This video is the best video I’ve seen in years. Having a friend who will motivate you to do anything, even when you don’t believe in yourself. You deserve everything good coming to you. Keep up the good work John, and Ilya keep motivating more friends and more people
I’ve lost almost 150 pounds through weight loss surgery…i ended up with a viscous eating disorder after and only ended up being skinny and probably even more unhealthy than before…love seeing people get actually healthy! Mind body soul health is so much better than just being thin..congratulations John and Ilya congratulations to you for helping your friend find that beautiful feeling!!!
I have such a small attention span.. like usually anything over a 5 minute video I click off.. but damn, this was so well made, and so inspirational, that I watched and loved every single minute of it. Awesome job John and Ilya :D this was incredible to watch!
@@Raul-zs8po not just the cheat days. The coaching was awful. The guy was about to pass out on the first day and all he did was laugh. It was clearly too much for a beginner to handle. The coach doesn't know a damn thing about adjusting to the demands of clients.
@@Raul-zs8po This was a terrible crash diet/training approach… I mean just look at the guy almost passing out.. I too can recommend Coach Gregs Channel if you‘re looking for some actually helpfull tips.
@@Raul-zs8po Greg Doucette seems to have the answers you are looking for my dude. I havent tried any of his high volume low kcal and high protein diets but it might be worth a try.
This is unbelievable. I remember seeing John’s weight loss journey less month and it really pushed me, along with a few other things, but I can now say I’m 6lbs away from my 20lb mark
As a retired athlete, it’s awesome to see someone push themselves to limits unexpected! At times we are our own worst enemies! Nice transformation John and solid work by Ilya getting him there! Cheers boys! 🍺
This was absolutely epic !!! John had such a strong supportive group and Ilya you really kicked ass as a trainer!! Beyond motivating and so damn cool. So happy for john and his health ! Congratulations to you and john on such an incredible accomplishment 👏🏼
i was just starting my weight loss when this came out. Now i have lost 41 lbs . Thank you john and ilya for the motivation. Love everything you are doing.
Honestly I am in the middle of my weight loss journey as well And this motivated me to work even harder! Congrats John u look amazing. And thank u Ilya for believing in John and being understanding that is what he needs during his weight loss what a friend u are! Congrats on Xeela as well!
This transformation could have been handled better, nutrition and training wise. Honestly John didnt have to suffer through all those unnecessary intense training. But anyways, a transformation is a transformation, all the best for him.
yeah and once he plateaued like he's going so hard that's his body telling him it wants to stay at that weight. Unless he's gonna get into like distance running 15% body fat is fine man had MADE it
Around 2019, I was at around 220lbs, standing 5'8, I was obviously obese - I was depressed. I hated myself, how I looked, everything. So I decided to change. Fast forward to 2021, I weighed as low as 155, however, I didn't feel healthy. The measures I took were far from ideal - was constantly starving myself, worked out here and there, but nothing serious. I lost weight so unhealthily that after eating a single meal, I'd gain a few pounds - scared the shit out of me. So I continued starving myself. Inevitably, I got burnt out. Started eating really unhealthily and by the first week of April 2022, I'm back to 200. Needless to say, I was feeling very disappointed and unhappy - I was back in the dark mental state I was previously in. So a couple of days ago I said fuck it and started working out again, but this time, I told myself I was gonna do this the right way. Resting today after a couple days of getting back, my body is in pain, even walking hurts. But I've honestly never felt so motivated after watching this video. Thank you. This was the first video I've ever seen from you guys and this is gonna change me. I may not have the support system John had, but I know I got this. I actually teared up towards the end of the video - because I realized that I can do it. And I will. If I ever feel down and feel like I couldn't push through, I'll be re-watching this. I rarely ever comment on videos, but I just felt like I had to on this one. Thank you John, Thank you Ilya. More power to you guys.
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Just got my notice that my order shipped! Can’t wait to add it to my 100 pound weight loss journey for 2022. Mahalo from Hawaii!
Using steroids isn’t impressive
@@Tom-qb1rj steroids what lol
hey you got any advice to a fat 14 yrs old about to make himself lose some weight
10:05 That's it right there.
I'm sitting at 350ish. I know I want to change it, but I don't have that support to do so.
I did at one point in 2015 - 2016 went from 330 to 205, but I had the structure and support of family, with no real responsibilities.
now, ive moved away, and I have the responsibilities and no real support.
I'm new to the LA area, so I don't know anyone here, and cant find what it takes to take that first step.
hell, if Xeela has another Trainee shirt, lets do it.
The fact that Ilya was so invested into John's transformation says alot about Ilya as a friend and his passion for fitness. Definitely will support the brand!
Could also mean he doesn’t want his company to look bad so he’ll do anything to make sure the poster child of the company doesn’t compromise the image of the brand.
@@lifeintexas2753 exactly and he is a friend.
@@lifeintexas2753 This comment shows that no matter how much good you do in this world someone is gonna find a way make it sound bad or evil, you could cure cancer and someone will find something to say to make you seem like the bad person.
@@ChibsTeIford beyond true
@@ChibsTeIford right? like- why? people are so shitty sometimes
Hearing John say that he couldn’t see much of a difference hurt my heart so bad. Good work John you are an inspiration
right?
it was the same with me, its just we have lost soo much of our life, it has come to the point that even if we are hunks or stud muffins, it doesnt really impact our social setting or our psychological setting that much. i have real screwed up genes, so i am short and fat and destined to be that way despite being in caloric deficit. its just hard. sadly the situation is not conducive for maintaining my body where i come from, lol. it sucks.
@@adrianaron9639 it is literally impossible to not burn fat if you are in caloric deficient. it would literally go against the laws of thermodynamics.
Adrian nu te lasa. Daca o ti cu un deficit caloric o sa slabesti.
@@BrumbleJumble Yessir. We also overestimate calories because we don't weigh our food and labels vary to 20%. If you were to eat nothing, you would lose fat. Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, just transferred and if you don't take in any energy from food, your body has to burn something. People don't like to hear it because it's hard to be strict enough. But John proves that you can have bad meals on the journey and still be successful
I came from heaths video! And these are very inspiring! Very exciting you guys are using your platform to inspired and introduce work outs but also great mental habits
Me too!
This is my motivation. I weigh 441, I get laughed at when I walk in the gym. But I have high hopes. I'm not gonna quit. Thank you for giving me this motivation!
They're insecure assholes. Keep going I believe in you!
Hate those kind of people. Everyone starts somewhere! Keep going and blow their minds with your transformation 🙂
You got this brother, as CT Fletcher said just put your mind into it. I believe in you!
Keep up the hard work! Those guys are dicks
Just start small. Walk a little bit more every day and youll notice a difference :)
Honestly I would’ve loved to have a friend like Ilya. He really went through thick and thin with John and stood by him through everything. He was harsh but also let him indulge on cheat days like shittt that was so cool
+1
Dame. I need an Ilya
This was one of the worst ways to lose weight, so no, Ilya did some of the worst coaching I've seen. Don't get anybody who does this to you. Get someone who gives realistic goals and healthy ways to lose the weight.
yeah I wouldn't have a friend forcing me to pass out
Man his smile and laugh are infectious. This is amazing to see his motivation and dedication and taking it all in that stride!
seeing how healthy he looks just puts a smile on my face :)
Hey Sethlyy what’re you doing here!
SO PROUD OF YOU BOTH
You're next 😈
@@RichBb. yeah 😂
Tell Tatyana Topics I said hi!
I like how your Jollibee mukbang is in the video suggestions for this video! hahah Congrats John, well done man!
So your turn. Wait does the launch of the company mean no more mukbangs?
Just a quick reminder for anyone wanting to start a weight loss journey or has already started one, this video DOES NOT show how a typical weight loss journey looks like and i dont recommend doing things shown in this video. (ps. im not hating on him, im actually very proud of what he has achieved, but his and his firends approach to losing weight in a healthy manner was not ideal)
100% true these guys did it wrong
that’s your opinion you don’t need to come on this video spreading negativity because of what you think. if you are jealous than just say that and move on he looks amazing
@@8CheerleadingGirl8 no he literally starved himself your not suppose to do that. Like honestly what they did wasnt the best. We dont need people copying there routine and getting injured or worse smh. He was hating but being honest
@@8CheerleadingGirl8 I am not jealous and im not hating on him, in fact he did a great transformation but it could have been better if he did things the right way. I might have worded my comment not correctly, but it wasnt meant to spread negativity. So i just wanted to point out that it isnt the ideal way of doing it :)
He lost so much muscle during this transformation, I feel bad for him
I’ve never wanted Ilya as my friend more than now. Losing weight is so so so sooooo hard! Congratulations John! The smile is even bigger than before on John.
Dont read my name😑
go on a online calorie mainence calculator, and eat -300 less than that and you have a calorie deficit, make sure you track every single thing that you consume 👍👍
@@volkzi8642 and get in enough protein. eat about 1 gram of protein per lb of bodyweight.
@@isacstokkeburato4146 💯
Don't follow the diet this kid did or u will end up being sad and miserable for 6 months till u eventually binge eat back up and pass your starting weight.
Such an inspiration! WELL DONE JOHN🙏🏽
I really need a friend like ILYA who can push me to get better, lot of people give up because self motivations is not enough and sometimes a friend like this always helps push you to get better.
Bro he’s had this friend forever and only now pushed him so that they can push their stupid brand.
@@CS-bh4ur always that one guy
@@daltonsmith314that guy who isnt retarded
I recently lost 115 lbs in a year and have been stuck in a plateau for months. This just motivated me to get back to working harder! Great job Ilya and John! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
If you’re stuck in a plateau, you’re either not on a calorie deficit. Or you’re too much in a calorie deficit like this guy. If you’re eating too little you’re going to need to eat more, eat more protein, gain some muscle, and then eat in a proper calorie deficit
The cheat day clips were both hilarious and grossed me out lollll
He totally owned this. Incredible work John & unbelievable patience Ilya
Congratulations boys!!
Living the dream in the McDonalds Fry shower lol
Thank you Xeela and John for helping on my own journey. You helped more than you can realize
Ilya im crying right now you are the friend everyone needs in their life. John you look great. This is the best content on the internet in my eyes.
🙏
😂😂😂😂😂
@@moemoney1111 moe money
😂 nice joke
I absolutely love EVERYTHING about this video!!!! The music. The hype. The hard work. The laughs. The HUGE smiles. Love love love it. Get job Ilya and John! You both KILLED IT
id love to see ilya do a weight GAIN journey, as someone thats been underweight their whole life and struggling with a diet and good workouts it would mean the world, but either way this alone is inspiring thanks for the amazing video
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
That whole “my calves” part was all too relatable. Amazing job guys, this was a huge inspiration.
100%
If it’s relatable then you’re overtraining. He complained about his calves around 6 times. He wasn’t letting them rest and started his journey way too hard
@@feelingsintheabyss470 that’s fair, but I don’t think that was my problem. At my biggest, my calves would hurt just walking down the block even though without that specific pain, I could walk for miles. So idk, but for him I’d say you’re correct with the overtraining
This is what an amazing friend looks like. You’ve changed someone’s life for the better. This is beautiful.
It's really not beautiful, no one like Ilya should ever be taken seriously as a coach if this is how he treats his clients.
I don’t think you understand how much this motivates me. I’ve tried my hardest to not eat fatty foods, and it’s always been difficult to me because my family is constantly getting it- I’m not blaming this on them at all, I’ll always take myself accountable for my actions.
This makes me want to change so much, It’s mainly just finding the right foods and motivation, and this video helps :) ❤️
you can see the genuine happiness in ilyas face when the goal was reached
Ilya we all need a friend like you wow, amazing job John! And Xeela and Ilya because this transformation is next level epic! Also love the doco Ilya you should film more ❤️🎉👏🏻
I started my health journey due to health problems in January, I'm down 50 pounds and I can say that it hurts so damn much, full respect my guy
Jason just knows how to speak about others in a positive way and his little speech shows how heartfelt and honest he was. You both did great, looking forward to see what Xeela has to offer. Good work John.
You’re a great personal trainer and a greater friend, Xeela is already a success 🙌🏻💛
Yo, this is gold! Both episodes got me pumped! More! 🔥
love y’all 🖤 so proud
I’ve watched this daily since it’s dropped. It’s motivated me to do the shit I know I can, not just physically, but overall in life. Thank y’all for this.
This is so much better than just giving someone a car. This is so inspiring.
Especially, when you get a car if are loyal friend for years or a scumbag who doesn’t mind to betray him for money !!!
im turning 27 this year. I weigh 350Ibs which is the heaviest ive ever been. I gained about 70Ibs since the begining of 2020. though i wish i had someone like ilya in my life. I know if i push myself i can get my weight down. My goal is and always has been 250. This videa gave me that spark i needed. I think its time to change shit up. Lets do this
so how is it going?
@@ggordann Been a struggle. Down to 305 but gonna keep pushing. I started a month after i made this comment but god damn it i feel great
@@jarcandle12 that is amazing bro just keep going you got this
Keep Up! Nobody can do for us! Its all up to your mind strenght in how much do you fucking want! I believe in you! I hope you are doing great! Life is a gift so we need to make the most of it!
hell yea!
I honestly was in shock when I saw how much he has changed and how much better he looks, bought two bags of the peotien and can't wait to try it and start my health journey with a brand I can truly say I fully trust.
Illya’s commitment, passion and compassion was more impressive then the transformation, and the transformation was extremely impressive !!!
Absolutely loved this documentary! I’ve been waiting for this to come out since Ilya said he was making it. I’ve watched it multiple times already and shared it with my friends. It’s a great inspiration and I will be watching this every morning as I do my cardio until I’ve reached my weight loss goal too! Keep these videos coming and great job to everyone involved! 🙌🏻💪🏻✊🏻👊🏻
This is actually INSANEEEEEE. Super inspirational from you both, major props to you Ilya for pushing as much and as well as you did, and major props to John for keeping up with it. I’ve been needing motivation to start my fitness journey, and I think this pushed me enough right here. You best believe I’m ordering me some Xeela.
Really happy about this guy's transformation and weight loss,should've been hard as heck,but,am i the only one who thinks that the way he lost it must've been one of the worst that he possibly could? Pushing yourself to the limits of passing out,being hungry all the time,when eating said unhealthy snacks,doing it in huge doses. Congrats dude,but he could've done way better if he did it correctly as well. The wight loss journey is one where you try to improve physically and mentally. For him this should've been equivelant to torture.
Yeah, wtf is up with cheat meals, etc. Literally did the weight loss in the worst way possible. Simple recipe for weight loss: Count calories in, reduce some carbs, replace with protein, walk everyday (track calories out from apple watch or fitbit). If you're in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight 100% and you don't have to feel like absolute shit. Even better if you can work out and gain muscle at the same time. It's pretty boring actually, but that's literally it. Ilya almost at vshred level of bad.
This is a nightmare, bro metabolism is fucked
Ilya I’m literally crying. I think it’s amazing the kind of friend you are! And you were so supportive throughout his journey.
It's great to see this beautiful brotherhood. Having the right people in your circle can definitely support and push you beyond your capacity, leading to significant results. All credit to Ilya for this and to John for his hard work and consistency.
I loved everything about this the way it was filmed and seeing John finish strong! Definitely inspiring congrats to both of you guys!
I love this! I hope we can get an in-depth interview video on calorie deficit, macros, how much training/cardio he did, etc!
Ilya is a friend that everyone needs in their life.
This was so incredible. Wow! I'm so proud of John for killing this transformation and so proud of Ilya for helping him every step of the way and launching Xeela! This seriously has me so motivated to keep my journey going. I started at 226 lbs and I'm down to 183!
John’s laugh is contagious I love it!! 🥰
He’s out here changing lives. Amazing work 👏🏼❤️🔥
I've started my weight loss journey about 2 months ago I weigh 245 lbs currently my goal weight is 195 lbs by the end of the year this video just gave me so much motivation to keep on going Liked and Subscribed can't wait to see more.
Anything can happen if you set you mind to it brotha. Discipline and consistency are key. I started my journey back last year on April 30. I weight 320lbs. I aimed for 220lbs and gave myself a year to do so. 9 months later on January 30 this year I reached 220 lbs. 100 lbs in 9 months all from cutting down, eating cleaner and working out. It works man just gotta be in it and know results will come sooner than you think.
Please don't lose the weight like they did. This is a terrible model.
Everybody should have a friend like Ilya… wow, made me Tear up… So impressed by this Transformation, so inspiring! Ordering right now!
nah i'd rather not
I'm a grown ass 43 year old man who shouldn't even know who you guys are but I do lol. Just wanted to say this video was inspiring. Great job to both of you. Anyone who has y'all in their life is truly blessed.
Super motivating, well edited, and amazing energy. Love this video! Proud of you John!
It's amazing, congrats to your friend. I remember starting my own transformation about a year ago. I got a diet plan from site Next Level Diet and started doing some exercises at home. My brother was making fun of me, thinking I will give up. But day after day, meal after meal, I managed to do it. I lost 90lbs thanks to my diet and dedication and I'm feeling a lot happier now. I can finally tie my shoelaces without holding my breath 😀
Dont read my name😑
Wow
This makes me wanna work out so bad after I lost my motivation so I will definitely be supporting your company great work!
So stoked for you guys. I weighed 530 pounds at my highest. Got down to 398 then back up to 433. This video is just another inspiration to keep trying and not give up. My ultimate goal is 220. But I’m going for 100 pound lost by the end of the year. Congrats on the new business bro!
John eating the chocolate cake gave off SERIOUS Bruce vibes from “Matilda” 😂 GO JOHNNY!
This has to be the best brand launch I have ever seen. This is absolutely insane! The Xeela launch is on my calendar.
John’s energy and personality is awesome. Need a friend like that in my life.
Bro dead ass wished I had someone like that when I was going through my transformation, I used to weight 260 I lost 60pounds in 3months, it is an incredible feeling when you see your body naturally doing shit you couldn’t do before when you were giving 100% this was super cool to see and a lot of emotions flowing and honestly making me want to hit the gym more😂😂
I paused this to go run three miles and came back. I love this guy. I'd give anything to have a friend push me like this.
I lost 50lb in 3 months but that was from depression, great job bro!!!
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I hope you’re doing better
Damn this was epic! Well done to both of you
respect points +
horrible*
No it wasnt epic. He lost mostly muscle.
I’m so fucking pumped to see Heaths transformation
Really incredible! You start a business and the first thing you do with that business is change your best friend's life ... that change is worth more than anything money can buy. You just got your health and wellness back to 100%! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Not the healthiest start to this adventure (running when overweight and not used to exercise is afaik not the greatest idea), but love the progress, adventure and result. He must've been so good diet wise, which is probably the hardest part of such a journey, I'm envious and so impressed!
nah running is good keep making excuses and youll stay fat
get a life
I love this for it’s genuine pride, hustle, and determination. Even if he got clout for this, he still showed up and showed out for his homie.
So proud of John! I'm sure he feels so good about this accomplishment. And regardless of the number on the scale, his posture has improved, his demeanor, he has gained positive habits and he over all feels good. CONGRATS JOHN! And Ilya! You've made an impact on someone's life for the better and you will continue to do so for so many more.
I’m 267 pounds and just seeing this, this is crazy. Summer is coming but I’m not waiting I’m gonna work harder then ever ! Love u guys HUGE CONGRATS
I love their friendship. This was fun to watch. John has an incredible personality.
This journey dude!! I’m currently in the midsts of dropping some weight, and this was EXTREMELY pumping to see. It’s almost 10pm in AZ I’m laying in bed but I’m ready to get up and go to the gym after watching this. Congratulations John!
I love that even after all the weight loss, John is still the same person 🤍
Helping a friend out that just so happens to be Filipino, I love to see it. Congrats to both of you. I would love to see a continuation of Jon keeping up the work and maintaing his new body. Congrats to both of you, can't wait to see what this channel holds.
John did a great job; his persistence and Ilya's patience are inspiring.
Hey Ilya, I think your friends calves constantly hurt because when he runs he heal strikes. I would recommend working on running form. Good luck and wishing you guys the best!
Or maybe because he started him off running three miles on a beach even though he’s never trained
@@danielvera3256 lmao exactly
his calves hurt because his "trainer" has no creativity beyond running to work out. Swim? elliptical? there are lower impact exercises.
@@danielvera3256 or maybe he could've just done steady state cardio like a regular person and not damn near killed him 🤷🏽♂️
No it’s not about that it’s about how he started doing crazy hard workouts from the jump
Now look at John.
Thats what happens when you do things for marketing not lifestyle.
What an incredible effort. Well done Illya for the encouragement, and an even bigger well done John for doing something so unbelievably amazing. So proud !!
this was suuuuch a heart warming video. I can feel the love that u guys hold for eachother through the screen. also in LOVE with the filipino parents. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
he gained all the weight back 🥲🥲🥲
whered u see that
@@yoknight9197 check his intsagram or one of his friends
Amazing fucking job. This video is the best video I’ve seen in years. Having a friend who will motivate you to do anything, even when you don’t believe in yourself. You deserve everything good coming to you. Keep up the good work John, and Ilya keep motivating more friends and more people
I’ve lost almost 150 pounds through weight loss surgery…i ended up with a viscous eating disorder after and only ended up being skinny and probably even more unhealthy than before…love seeing people get actually healthy! Mind body soul health is so much better than just being thin..congratulations John and Ilya congratulations to you for helping your friend find that beautiful feeling!!!
I actually got emotional at the end! Great doc :) Ilya is SUCH a good guy and John deserved every reward for hitting such an incredible target.
The passion Ilya has is unmatched.
I have such a small attention span.. like usually anything over a 5 minute video I click off.. but damn, this was so well made, and so inspirational, that I watched and loved every single minute of it. Awesome job John and Ilya :D this was incredible to watch!
True but very unhealthy way of doing it
Absolutely major props to the guy for losing the weight, however, this is some of the worst coaching I’ve ever seen.
Was it the massive cheat days? Because I’m trying to hit a weight goal of 250 as a freshman D linemen I just need tips honestly if you can help
@@Raul-zs8po not just the cheat days. The coaching was awful. The guy was about to pass out on the first day and all he did was laugh. It was clearly too much for a beginner to handle. The coach doesn't know a damn thing about adjusting to the demands of clients.
@@Raul-zs8po go watch Greg Doucette’s video about this video. If you’re losing weight, Coach Greg is the person you should be watching!
@@Raul-zs8po This was a terrible crash diet/training approach… I mean just look at the guy almost passing out.. I too can recommend Coach Gregs Channel if you‘re looking for some actually helpfull tips.
@@Raul-zs8po Greg Doucette seems to have the answers you are looking for my dude. I havent tried any of his high volume low kcal and high protein diets but it might be worth a try.
This is unbelievable. I remember seeing John’s weight loss journey less month and it really pushed me, along with a few other things, but I can now say I’m 6lbs away from my 20lb mark
congrats !!
As a retired athlete, it’s awesome to see someone push themselves to limits unexpected! At times we are our own worst enemies! Nice transformation John and solid work by Ilya getting him there! Cheers boys! 🍺
I love how confident the Team was and how much you all believed in him and how you pushed him to his goal! Keep up the good work!
congrats to john and ilya!! also the editing on this was phenomenal
this was amazing to watch!! ilya being supportive and john pushing through, the transformation was INSANE!!!
This is what a true trainer is. Someone who does the workouts and endures the pain with you
Dude this is amazing, I’ve been struggling recently, and this has definitely motivated me thank you. Also nice job John and Illya
This was absolutely epic !!! John had such a strong supportive group and Ilya you really kicked ass as a trainer!! Beyond motivating and so damn cool. So happy for john and his health ! Congratulations to you and john on such an incredible accomplishment 👏🏼
i was just starting my weight loss when this came out. Now i have lost 41 lbs . Thank you john and ilya for the motivation. Love everything you are doing.
That's Pinoy determination! Pinoy Pride!🇵🇭 We're here for John's journey! Salamat Ilya!🤩♥️
now give john a gilpren!!!
This is so inspiring, I’m so happy for John.
John calling Ilya a rat had me cracking up 😭 love the transformation!
I'm currently 37 lbs down so far this year this is giving me more motivation to continue my journey
Honestly I am in the middle of my weight loss journey as well And this motivated me to work even harder! Congrats John u look amazing. And thank u Ilya for believing in John and being understanding that is what he needs during his weight loss what a friend u are! Congrats on Xeela as well!
same
This transformation could have been handled better, nutrition and training wise. Honestly John didnt have to suffer through all those unnecessary intense training. But anyways, a transformation is a transformation, all the best for him.
yeah and once he plateaued like he's going so hard that's his body telling him it wants to stay at that weight. Unless he's gonna get into like distance running 15% body fat is fine man had MADE it
Exactly
He had 6 months transformation, the intense training is needed. A 12 months transformation would allow him to do easier exercises.
@@kenS87 no unfortunately he could have maintained more muscle if the coaching was better
@@landonmayberry1948 dude had no muscle to begin with lol. Now he dropped the 50 lbs he got a clean slate to build muscle on his lean frame.
I love Ilya, he’s such a great friend and person!
So impressive John, well done! Ilyia you are awesome as a best friend bro! Total dedication!
Around 2019, I was at around 220lbs, standing 5'8, I was obviously obese - I was depressed. I hated myself, how I looked, everything. So I decided to change. Fast forward to 2021, I weighed as low as 155, however, I didn't feel healthy. The measures I took were far from ideal - was constantly starving myself, worked out here and there, but nothing serious. I lost weight so unhealthily that after eating a single meal, I'd gain a few pounds - scared the shit out of me. So I continued starving myself. Inevitably, I got burnt out. Started eating really unhealthily and by the first week of April 2022, I'm back to 200. Needless to say, I was feeling very disappointed and unhappy - I was back in the dark mental state I was previously in. So a couple of days ago I said fuck it and started working out again, but this time, I told myself I was gonna do this the right way. Resting today after a couple days of getting back, my body is in pain, even walking hurts. But I've honestly never felt so motivated after watching this video. Thank you. This was the first video I've ever seen from you guys and this is gonna change me. I may not have the support system John had, but I know I got this. I actually teared up towards the end of the video - because I realized that I can do it. And I will.
If I ever feel down and feel like I couldn't push through, I'll be re-watching this. I rarely ever comment on videos, but I just felt like I had to on this one.
Thank you John, Thank you Ilya. More power to you guys.
this was REALLY good