Male Eating Disorder Survivor / "The 36-Hour Miracle" / www.LegacyMotivations.com

[dinodogstar]

It's so suprising to just casually "google" something, and then to discover someone has a very similar story to youself. Glad to see he turned it arround.

[Alyssaiscool96]

That's my bestfriend up there((: MATICUSSSS!!! that made me cry )':

[TomenGage1]

I struggle with weight... I am 235 pounds... This is so inspirational. I am going to loose weight, but in a safe way now... I was going to take your path, but you swayed me.... Thankyou, you could have saved my life!

[ellinorlarsson]

wow what an inspiration, he's amazing

[Dipstikk]

The situation he found himself in can only happen because there is a disproportionate amount of hatred directed at the overweight or obese, and that mindset, as well as the justifications for such bigotry, must come to an end.

[Dipstikk]

And if we didn't demoralize and devalue overweight people, just think of what the man could have achieved through plain confidence, instead of having to go through eating disordered hell just to get to it.

[aerogirl218]

this movie is amazing.

[blckbeauty85]

MR SCHOMKER!!! OMG Wow you are a great gut!! I remeber beeting when I was in High School back in 2003. Even though I don't deal with weight issues...your ability to motivate young people always inspired me to be an inspiration to other young people!! I love you and I am happy to see ur vids on Youtube. KEEP THE LEGACY ALIVE! PEACE!

[rachdecode]

i cried so much watching this. That man is amazing x

[swimlonely]

This really touched me. He's an excellent speaker.

[ellieodonohue]

This man is just amazing.. definitely made me think.. a lot!

[MrJoshClaps]

I cried....

[RebeccaFS1982]

Wow! Good for him.

[Blondesforever94]

my hero. this story touches my heart. and when you came to my school. i think you chose a great path. after what happened

[Pomonastyler]

Damn that was great!

[lablesr4soupcans]

Is this the same video trailer on the 3motivations site? Does anyone know where I can get this video in Canada? (preferrably a store or a site that accepts money orders)

[sp45ih]

He's an amazing individual. It is great that he went around and spoke to these young people about EDs since they affect so many of them. I've never even met him and I'm so proud of him for becoming what he has.

[momowoop]

wow!

[Zoot1985]

I am glad that more people are becoming aware of the fact that this epidemic does affect males, aswell as females.

Although I don't want to indulge in my weight status, I am aware of my eating patterns and know that they aren't as healthy as they should be. At my lowest, I think I had like less than 2% Body Fat and was around 50-something Kg.

Thank you for bringing to attention this illness, and how men are also susceptible to the development of an eating disorder.

I wish you all the best.

[TheOneAndOnlyMe92]

wow this is truely touching. i have tears in my eyes he is the greatest speaker alive.

[cableman4u]

God Bless You Matt, I'm a male who has struggled with Anorexia/Bulimia for nearly 45 yrs of my life. At my lowest at 17 I'd lost more then 55% of my total weight after starting 4 years earlier at 13 & 160lbs. Currently I'm struggling for the 5th time in my life down around 110-15lbs with a BMI of less then 19. I was one of those husky kids that got picked on in junior high, even worse in high school, I was never diagnosed as a teenager, that took another 25 yrs, & I'm still here & stuggling now.

[faintsunrise]

You stay strong!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Emilyheartshim]

wow I am so happy! I told my boyfriend that i couldnt handle being his girlfriend and being emotionally attatched to him while watching him kill himself. he then promised me that he would start eating again. He is now slowly starting to fit back in to his old jeans again and although there are rough patches where he loses some, he is slowly getting back on track:D He thanks me often for being tough with him, and we love eachother so much!

[faintsunrise]

I am so happy for you!

You remember to continue telling him that he is beautiful and you love him and adore him!!! :D

[MattS1224]

wow, that was awesome. It really helps because currently I am struggling with my weight.  My cousin is anorexic, and I think that it might run in my family, because in about a month and a half, i've lost about 30lbs. This makes me think twice about it.

[girlwithoutaface]

man, i had a story like that. and GOD BLESS YOU. your story was shown in my treatment center. and it saved lives.

[Emilyheartshim]

AAAH im crying so hard right now and i havent even seen the video yet. ive read some of the comments that you all have posted and i dont even know what im feeling butr my boyfriend has an eating disorder and ive tried to help him but omg its just like i really hate seeing him slowly kill himself. I cant help him. I need to get outside help

[LucyShy]

If anyone knows of a link to this online - message me! I can't find it anywhere and I NEED to see this doc.

[SeekingSomethingMore]

Oh my god... I cried. :(

[mikezack]

Wow, what a great video! This guy is really inspirational to all those who listen to him and see him!

mattie schmoker is amazing to quote the previous commentor

[cheesylord]

Usually I find motivational speakers condescending, but this guy... wow. He is just plain amazing. I want him at my school.

[princessainca]

Awesome, a great testimony.  He was very lucky and courageous.

[mandyjones919]

OMG!! I cant stop crying! this is so unbelieveable! I've had an ED for six years and i feel so hopeless, like it's never goin to end, but he gives me a little hope!! He is so amazing!! A true inspiration!!

[sponsler]

I am also a male with anorexia in coincidence with bulimia. I am 47 years old and have had the disorders nearly 30 years. Went from 185lbs to 89 lbs. Hospitalized for 3 months 20 years ago. I STILL have the disorders. Can't believe I'm still alive.

[MissTearyVee]

i am on the verge of tears, that's really powerful stuff.  i pray to find that kind of strength...

[pardomauri]

I really admire this guy!!! I know what he went thought, I am a 37 y.o. male who has been on eating disorders since 1995. Been several times in psychiatric clincs, last time september 2007 from bulimia. It has been horrible and more difficult because it is suposed to happen only to women. CONGRATS MAN!!

[Paris11loves]

This is incredable.

I can't believe all of the things he went through.