The Dark Truth Of America’s Skinniest City

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The Dark Truth Of America’s Skinniest City

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[aaaaooooii]

To people judging that man in the park - This is just a translation issue due to English being a second language. He obviously means that people are pressured to look younger and more youthful, which is absolutely true of the modern beauty standard, especially with all of the “age reversal” and “youthfulness product” fads going around right now. Don’t judge people for having a difficult time translating their complex thoughts into a second language.

[GemmaTrellis]

That guy who owns 25 bikes is the reason the 'average' is blown up to 4 per person hahah

[SaraLovell]

17:28 those two young men talking about skipping meals and dealing with weight issues was actually very moving. It was so subtle but felt very powerful. You don't ever hear young men talk about that. Thank you! It needs to be talked about.

[waywrdsun]

I've been obese my entire life. I moved to Boulder and lived there for a couple years back in the early 2000s. It was known as the fittest city in the US then, too, but I didn't know that before moving there. I was moving from Michigan, and I arranged to rent a room from a woman in Boulder before I arrived. The first thing she said to me when we met was, "You didn't mention that you're a larger person." Then later that day she told me she was worried that I would break her glass shower door because of my size. I've never had any trouble fitting in a shower, . I moved out the next day. I found another roommate situation with someone who was kind as could be. I ended up losing 80 pounds while living in Boulder. There was definitely a pressure to be fit in Boulder, and some people are extremely judgmental and rude about it. Not everyone, though. Maybe not even most people.

[jamesalexanderduncan]

I respect the man at 10:00 being honest about how the men around him want women to look like young girls. It's always refreshing to see a man disgusted with that behavior instead of encouraging it.

[benlogicfactsshapiro]

“It’s nice to see people out socializing without alcohol or other drugs”
10 seconds later:
“There’s a lot of drugs here”

[SolidJken]

The one overweight person Will interviewed said that people are somewhat rude and judgemental...Everyone else said everyone is so nice 😂

[Radiance]

Orthorexia is a huge thing in CO. It starts with wanting to be healthy, but the more you learn about growth hormones, pesticides, processed food, and the food industry as a whole, the less you want to eat. You start to feel like there are no safe foods at all.

[bombasbounce]

Hey Will, one of the XC kids interviewed in the video here. It turned out awesome! Been excited every day since August for the video to come out. Good shit!

[GiuseppeGamez]

It was an absolute pleasure to be interviewed in this video by Will! He’s a huge inspiration and I really appreciate his work combating eating disorders because it’s an extremely important subject that lots of people struggle with. It isn’t talked about enough, and Will uses his platform, as well as investigative journalism in order to put problems surrounding eating disorders into the spotlight. It’s very admirable. Thanks,
-Army green shirt guy

[Remygast]

I wish I’d known you were coming to the area! As an eating disorder dietitian working in Boulder and Denver, I have so much to share about the local culture and its impact on mental health.

[WraithHaze]

I live in Colorado, about 45 minutes south of Boulder. I had an eating disorder and I was a runner when I was 13. I'm male, and I almost died in my sleep because my heartbeat was so low. To see someone who knows what it's like to be a male with Anorexia, this video made me cry. Thank you so much for educating people on the subject, and making me feel more or less normal. It's been hard for me to explain to people what happened those years, but to see someone who can explain it down to near perfection made me so happy. Thanks! 😊

[Ares-vk]

Healthiest city in the USA, and not one single pack of Lunchly in sight.

[ampthemilks]

When those kids called you big and strong that was such a cute moment!!! They looked up to you

[mn]

I was born a raised there. This video just shows the pretty wealthy Boulder. People are really judgemental if you look broke or poor. That dude didn't see any one smoking because on pearl Street it's illegal to smoke outside around businesses. The homelessness there is also getting crazy. Plus the freaking drugs.

[moodywrites]

THANK YOU for talking about atypical anorexia.

I’ve had it for years and I’ve been told “you don’t look like you have an eating disorder.” I’ve developed a permanent gastrointestinal illness as a direct result, but I was still always a “healthy weight” despite my weight loss. It’s dangerous and more people need to know about it.

[finnbordal]

I appreciate how you highlighted the benefits of an active culture, while still talking about issues that that community faces with eating disorders. Nice video.

[viktoriafulop]

I've been watching your videos for a few years now. Lately, they feel less like YouTube videos and more like documentaries—really nice, high-quality ones! Great job, keep them coming!

[ethenwilson]

One of the things I’ve noticed, when I moved to Colorado from Arizona, people were wayyyy more active than back home. Everyone is out and about, there’s never a drought of outdoor activities. It’s what encouraged me to lose over 130 pounds tbh

[frankryan]

this is probably the most satisfying flow of a video you've put out. the way you link the interviews together is so cohesive and enjoyable to watch. good stuff.