Trong Nhan: The extraordinary journey from 264kg to 98kg

Trong Nhan with 98kg body after losing weight - Photo: NVCC

Lose weight or die

Obese guys are always associated with the image of being sluggish and lacking in willpower. And the statement of Trong Nhan, a guy born in 1996, whose weight once reached 264kg, can be misunderstood as a joke.

But it turns out, after 16 months, Trong Nhan has become the most attractive name in the weight loss community, because he says he can do it.

Before the 30-4 Festival, Trong Nhan happily informed us that he had lost weight to under 100kg, completing the journey that he and the weight loss center team in Buon Ma Thuot set out.

16 months ago, when Trong Nhan went to Buon Ma Thuot, he weighed more than 230kg. That was a decrease of some 100kg compared to the staggering 264kg that Trong Nhan had reached not long before.

Trong Nhan in the early days of losing weight - Photo: NVCC

"I was obese since I was a child, from about 10 years old I weighed 100kg. When I reached 200kg, my family tried to take me to get obesity treatment everywhere, not letting me go anymore. But many times I tried but failed, I lost a little bit then gained it back", Trong Nhan shared.

By early 2024, when his weight was 230kg, Trong Nhan made up his mind - lose weight or die. He understood clearly that with such a weight, his life could not be smooth.

Trong Nhan came to Bye Beo - a famous start-up about weight loss, nutrition, and located in Buon Ma Thuot. Here, Trong Nhan approached a life he had never faced in his entire life.

It is exercise, sports, healthy eating, healthy living and maximum discipline.

Inspirational Journey

Around May 2024, Tuoi Tre Online first met Trong Nhan. At that time, the Saigon guy had lost 180kg after more than 3 months of hard work. But Trong Nhan's appearance was still very unusual. He was 1.67m tall, but about 1m wide, with very thick patches of skin covering his body.

But that was also the time when Trong Nhan created confidence in everyone around him that he could do it.

Trong Nhan before and after weight loss - Photo: NVCC

Trong Nhan always smiles and talks happily with everyone, always maintains a positive and optimistic attitude, does not complain, does not give up, and persistently follows the nutritional formula set by the center and doctor.

"I was also luckier than everyone else in that I didn't get injured. Maybe because I came to the center when everything was complete, the PTs and experts at the center were very experienced, and gave me very suitable initial training methods," Trong Nhan shared.

Only obese people can understand the suffering of obese people. To lose weight, you need to exercise, but if you exercise too much, you will immediately get injured.

Aquatic exercise is one of the special methods to reduce that condition. In Trong Nhan's case, he even breathes better when exercising underwater.

Along with that is an extremely complex training program, constant follow-up from PTs, and monthly advice from doctors.

Not only that, Trong Nhan also received inspiration from a special character - former number 1 boxer in Vietnam Truong Dinh Hoang.

Trong Nhan in a meeting with Truong Dinh Hoang - Photo: DOCUMENT

After retiring, the former "boxing king" of the Vietnamese martial arts scene returned to his hometown Buon Ma Thuot to live. He opened a gym and pursued his business. Occasionally, his martial arts school also welcomed some young people to visit and learn, one of whom was Trong Nhan.

"As martial artists, we also understand the pressure of losing weight and the suffering of it. Of course, people like Trong Nhan are very different cases.

It's true to say that I inspired Trong Nhan, but on the other hand, Trong Nhan also inspired me. Your weight loss journey is truly extraordinary," Truong Dinh Hoang shared.

Great result

Just like that, little by little, on average each month Trong Nhan lost about 8-9kg. And up to now, he has brought his weight down below 100kg.

16 months to lose more than 130kg, Trong Nhan even went faster than the deadline the center set for him (2 years).

Trong Nhan can now conquer running races - Photo: NVCC

According to BMI, Trong Nhan is still at level 2 obesity. In fact, with this weight loss rate, it will only take him 2-3 more months to get his body back to normal. But currently Trong Nhan has to maintain his weight at 98kg while waiting for skin surgery.

"Because I was fat since I was a child, my body produced a very thick, wide layer of skin. Now that I have lost weight, the skin is still there, forcing me to have surgery to remove it. Currently, I, the center and the hospital are discussing to come up with the most reasonable surgical procedure," Trong Nhan said.

It is known that the 29-year-old man had to undergo at least 3 surgeries to return to normal. After that, he continued to lose weight to reach his ideal weight of 70kg.

Trong Nhan's journey is not yet complete, but has truly reached its final stage. An unimaginable journey, with extraordinary determination to rebuild his life.

Trong Nhan before and after weight loss - Photo: NVCC

"I can't remember the last time I rode a bike on the road, because I couldn't sit on a bike since I was about 10 or 11 years old. Now I can ride a bike normally to go for a walk, or even carry other people," Trong Nhan said about one of the special experiences when he returned to the life of a normal person.

Jogging, swimming, and gym workouts, activities that were once unthinkable for obese people, are now easy for Trong Nhan. He exercises about 3 hours a day, and uses the rest of the time for useful purposes in life.

And so, the young man who once weighed 2.5 tons, with an abnormal body, and countless serious illnesses, truly revived his life.

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