World’s Heaviest Man Goes on a Trip, Thanks to Forklift and Flatbed Truck

You rock, Manuel.

I got to agree. Manny is great and should inspire.

Tired of people who stereotype large people.
OK, Manny is very large, but he is trying. So let the man be and wish him well.

Yeah, let’s salute his grotesque ability to consume to the point of disability.

I don’t think people get mad at him as much as they get mad at people who don’t see a problem.

What about going to hospital rather than a lake? He needs some help and fast.

Funny…I don’t see a freak show. I see a human being. I guess I need glasses.

Hmm, why is he this way, because of eating too much and never exercizing? Or do hormones play a part in it as well?

If someone eats too much and never exercizes, then that is their problem… I dont see why other people need to care and get angry at him for that. And, if it’s part hormone problem, then it’s horrible that people criticize him, because no matter how much he excersizes, he wont ever manage to lose pounds.

“i really doubt that someone could eat themselves to 1235 lbs.”

He’s not a tree. Apart from the 7-10 lbs he was born with, all the mass in his body went in through his mouth at some point.

@ superbad:
True, but his metabolism could make it so that more of the calories he ingested were turned into fat. What I meant to say was that I don’t think he got to this point by eating five bigmacs for breakfast every day. His body just stores the calories he eats mainly in the form of fat cells; his weight isn’t caused by overeating alone, though I’m not ruling it out as a factor.

@Alex. That’s most likely the reason he’s this way. There are people who are obese for many reasons though over-eating and not exercising is the reason most everyone immediately sees and I’m guessing is usually the case. There are countries all over the world that live on fish and other healthy foods that have their share of obese people like us.

I know in my case once I hit puberty my weight just skyrocketed despite minimal intake of food and intense physical activity (soccer, basketball). I played until I got too heavy and my knees and back went out. Sometimes, there’s just nothing you can do..especially if it starts when you’re a kid. The rest is daily humiliation..and I’m not morbidly obese. I’m really impressed he managed to lose that much weight.

Sorry I have no sympathy for this guy. What happen to him is his own doing. Sure, maybe it is due to hormone ( eat less and excercise) but he did not even try to do something about it until it get to this stage.

Wow, Craig Miller. You sure have cheek. Or you just don`t read very carefully. I didn`t call the guy a freak, and the only judging I did here was of your own self-righteous, judgmental comments.

Where do I claim to know everything? I have my opinion, and I gave it. You don’t like it – that’s your opinion.

Like I said, Craig. You have your own opinion. I’m not trying to argue with you, but you keep coming back with insults.

Sorry to get you so riled up.

Manny, you are a great inspiration. YOur drive and determination have touched my heart so much and I am sure God is smiling upon you also.
I have been praying for you to stay encouraged and never give up.
Weight loss is not easy, but you are doing well. It does take time. I pray God contunues to give you peace and patience!
Malika