What I Learned From Watching a Man Lose 100 Pounds for $250,000

Struggling to stay motivated with your weight loss?

Feeling stuck after another failed diet or gym routine?

Yeah, I’ve been there. Most of us have.

But something changed for me after watching MrBeast’s wild transformation challenge — where a guy named Majd had one year to drop 100 pounds and win $250,000. It wasn’t just about the prize money, or the crazy challenges. It was about watching someone rebuild his life from the ground up — with some help from a coach, a lot of sweat, and even more heart.

This story shook the fitness world — not just because of the weight loss, but because of what it revealed about consistency, grief, real accountability, and how community can literally save someone’s life.

So I’m writing this from a deeply personal place — and if you’ve ever wanted to lose weight, feel healthier, or just want to start moving again — stick with me. There’s something in this story for you.

🏋️‍♂️ A Man, a Gym, and a Deadline: How It All Started

Majd was 324 lbs when MrBeast dropped the challenge on him: Lose 100 lbs in one year and win a cool $250K. The catch? He had to live in a red circle — basically an isolated gym bubble — and couldn’t leave until he hit the goal.

He had a trainer, Coach Tyler Wall, a full gym, all the healthy food he needed, and total focus. At first? It felt like a TV show. But then it got real — fast.

The guy could barely squat. He was tired, overwhelmed, and had never really worked out before. But he showed up every single day.

• He started walking 10,000+ steps daily.
• He lifted weights 5 days a week.
• He ate 2500 calories a day — clean, high-protein meals.

And then the weigh-in came. After 30 days?

He had lost 20 pounds.

And that’s when people really started paying attention.

❤️ The Role of Coach Wall (and Why It Still Hurts)

Let me pause here and say something heavy: Coach Tyler Wall — the guy who trained, cooked with, and motivated Majd daily — tragically passed away midway through the challenge.

That moment broke not just Majd, but all of us watching. This wasn’t just a “weight loss story” anymore. It was about grief. It was about choosing to keep going for someone who believed in you.

Majd didn’t quit. He said something that gave me chills:

“I’m doing this for myself, and now it’s for Coach, too.”

That line right there? That’s why this whole video is different.

Coach wasn’t just a trainer — he became family. And even though he’s gone, Majd carried his spirit every step of the way.

💡 What Worked: Lessons from Majd’s Training Plan

If you want to take something practical from this, here’s what Majd’s transformation tells us actually works for real weight loss:

• Simple tracking: Just one weigh-in per month kept the pressure low but progress visible.
• Accountability: Having someone who checks in every day (even virtually) makes a difference.
• Structured movement: 5 strength sessions per week + 10K steps = results.
• Emotional goals: His “why” was being there for his niece, not just losing weight.

🥗 Fueling Change: What Majd Actually Ate

Let’s talk food — because let’s be honest, this is where most of us fall off.

Majd didn’t go keto. He didn’t fast for 20 hours a day. And he definitely wasn’t starving.

He focused on one thing: consistent, healthy meals he could actually enjoy.

Coach Wall taught him how to grill lean meats, prep easy breakfasts, and even introduced him to his first protein smoothie (spoiler: it wasn’t terrible).

Some of his staples included:

• Steak, egg, and cheese for breakfast
• Fruit bowls and smoothies with protein
• Lean grilled chicken and roasted veggies
• Hydration — tons of water and no sugary drinks

The key takeaway? Majd ate to feel full, not just to hit numbers.

He started at 2500 calories per day. As his training ramped up, they dropped it to 1800 — but only after his body adjusted.

No crash diets. No gimmicks. Just actual food, cooked at home.

🔥 Hitting Walls — and Breaking Through Them

Now let’s get real — not every week was full of green smoothies and PRs.

Majd hit some dark spots. The anniversary of his dad’s passing brought a wave of grief that almost derailed the whole mission. He had days where he just didn’t want to train. He skipped, he slacked, he lost focus.

And the worst? When he found out Coach Wall passed away — mid-challenge, mid-fight. That kind of heartbreak hits hard.

But what did Majd do?

He came back stronger.

He used that pain to power through — to honor Coach, to honor his own growth, and to prove something to himself. That’s when this challenge became more than fitness.

It became a promise.

💪 The Turning Point: Training Like a Beast

Here’s what things looked like once Majd really locked in:

• Daily step goal: 15,000+
• Strength training: 5x/week
• Cardio: Running, elliptical, basketball — whatever kept him moving
• Dead hangs and push-ups for cash challenges
• Strict sleeping routine and 10 PM food cut-off

And he tracked it all: meals, reps, sleep, steps.

His routine was boring. Repetitive. And 100% necessary.

One of the coolest moments was when Majd did 31 push-ups — each worth $1,000 — and banked 31 grand in one sitting.

Another one? When he ran a full mile in just over 8 minutes — down from his original 17-minute mile. That’s a full-body change, not just a scale win.

Progress wasn’t just physical — it was mental. You could see it in his confidence, his discipline, and the way he talked about himself.

He wasn’t just trying to win money anymore. He was trying to win his life back.

🧠 The Inner Game: Why Mindset Mattered Most

This might be the most important part.

Majd showed up every morning and made a choice: I’m gonna win today.

Not “I hope I lose weight.” Not “I wish it was easier.”

Just: I’m going to try. Then try again. Then try harder.

And even when it hurt? When he had to face old habits, grief, fatigue, or fear?

He still showed up.

That’s what real change looks like. Not perfection — just persistence.

💰 Fitness Meets Finance: Making Every Rep Count

Let’s be honest — the cash was a big motivator.

But what’s wild is how the money actually amplified the discipline, not replaced it.

MrBeast threw in bonus challenges every few weeks to keep Majd on track:

• $1,000 per push-up
• $1,000 per second of dead hang time
• Up to $100,000 for carrying bags of money around a building
• $25,000 for running a mile in under 8:30

These challenges weren’t just about the cash. They gave Majd something tangible to train for — and something he could celebrate. Small wins. Big effort.

By day 161, Majd’s prize pool hit over $400,000.

But the coolest moment? When he tried on his old 3XL clothes — and they practically fell off. Then he put on a bodysuit made to match his day-1 shape and tried running a lap.

That suit weighed 97 lbs — and reminded him exactly what he’d left behind.

🏆 Final Results: What 178 Days of Work Did

Let’s break it down:

• Starting weight: 324 lbs
• Final weight: 224 lbs
• Total lost: 100 lbs
• Daily calorie cut: 600+
• Push-ups: 3,950
• Basketball shots made: 17,600
• Dead hang time: 1 second → 61 seconds
• Pull-ups: From zero to 3 strict reps
• Lifespan increase: ~5 years, according to his doctor

And let’s not forget the most valuable win:

He kept a promise — to himself, to Coach Wall, and to everyone watching.

This wasn’t about a number on a scale. It was about self-respect. About love. About turning pain into power.

🧩 What You Can Take From This

If you’re trying to lose weight, gain strength, or just feel better in your own skin — here’s what I learned watching Majd crush this challenge:

• Pick one thing and commit to it. You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a real reason.
• Set goals that stretch you. Not scare you — but push you to grow.
• Track your effort, not just your weight. Wins come in all forms.
• Find your “Coach Wall.” That person who holds you up when you’re slipping. Could be a trainer, friend, or even a community like ours.
• Grief, setbacks, and bad days don’t mean failure. They mean you’re human. Keep going.

And if you’re reading this while feeling stuck, tired, or defeated — I promise, it’s never too late to start showing up for yourself again.

Majd’s not special. He just decided.

You can, too.

🔗 Internal Links You Can Check Out:

• How can I build a solid home gym on a tight budget
• Forum Thread: Remembering Coach Tyler Wall
• Bought a Viral Home Workout Tower for $500... Now It’s a Fancy Coat Rack!

💬 Final Thought

I didn’t write this blog to inspire you with clichés.

I wrote it to remind you: this stuff is possible.

Not easy. Not always fun. But worth it. And sometimes, the strongest reason to keep going isn’t a prize or a goal weight — it’s a promise you made to someone you love. Or to yourself.

Rest in peace, Coach Wall. Your impact lives on in all of us who watched this story and felt a fire light back up inside.

Now it’s your move.

Start showing up. Start today.

See you in the gym. Or on the track. Or out walking your first 10K steps.

You got this.