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A 700-lb teen influencer who won a mansion and a Porsche after losing 15 stone has told fans he will not stop until he reaches his goal weight and will be able to do simple things like ride the bus or fit inside a lift.
Gordao da XJ - real name Sidney - is from Brazil and began his transformation in mid 2024 after a group of fellow influencers challenged him to lose 60 kilogrammes in exchange for a BRL 1 million (GBP 137,000) mansion in Sao Paulo.
He reached the target in September 2024 and was later seen celebrating at the new property which includes three bedrooms, a pool, a gourmet kitchen and a garage for two cars.
He was also given a Porsche after losing the first 30 kilogrammes and found himself a beautiful girlfriend.
Sidney, who had to drop out of school because of bullying, said: “God knows how hard my life has been. I lost my mother at 15 and I’m the only one in my family who works. I've been humiliated.”
He added: "I've never been unhappy with my body, I've always loved myself the way I am.
"Yes, I've cried, I won't lie. But now I need to be healthy and have a good quality of life.
"I'm making some money, and I want to lose weight to be able to do things.
"I can't even take an international trip because I don't fit in the plane restroom.”
Too heavy for gastric bypass surgery, Sidney relied instead on willpower, medication, a strict diet and encouragement from his fans.
Recent footage shows him working out without a shirt, sweating and flexing as he trains outdoors for the camera.
Now weighing 253 kilogrammes (557 lbs), Sidney says he is focused on reaching 99 kilogrammes (218 lbs).
Despite already winning the Porsche and the mansion, he says he is determined to keep going.
He said he still needs to lose more weight to be able to perform some activities, even something considered simple, like riding a lift or taking a bus.
He said: "I'll only ride the lift when I reach my goal. I've already broken the lift more than three times."
He added: "Some days I cry, vomit, and feel sick. But I will make it. Out of 10 people, nine don't believe in me.
"But I will be the greatest example this world has ever seen."
His relationship with his girlfriend and later fiancee ended in May 2025, but despite the loss of her support, with 3.9 million followers, he still has a lot of people cheering him on.
(Mike Leidig / newsX)
Byline Journalist: Mike Leidig
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Geography: São_Paulo
Subject: Humans, Men, Real-life, Inspirational, Social media, Sport
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