A teenager who was once known as the world’s fattest boy looks unrecognizable after undergoing a dramatic transformation.
Arya Permana from Indonesia once weighed 30 stone and was so large that he had to be washed outside in a specially-built pool.
Arya’s Struggle with Obesity
At his heaviest, Arya weighed a staggering 190 kg, which is more than a baby African elephant. Due to his excessive weight,
he struggled to walk alone without support and could not stand for more than a few minutes without getting out of breath.
At one point, he even needed assistance to eat. Arya’s size made it impossible for him to fit in a regular shower, so a special pool was constructed outside his home for bathing.
Arya’s parents revealed that his appetite spiraled out of control in 2014 after he turned eight. Within two years, he gained an incredible 11 stone, earning the nickname “the world’s fattest child.” His diet consisted of five meals a day, including rice, fish, meat, vegetable soup, and a traditional soy patty, which was enough to feed two people.
Turning Point and Transformation
Arya’s life took a positive turn when he embarked on an intense diet plan and started working with celebrity personal trainer and bodybuilder Ade Rai. Ade Rai, who also offered support and guidance to Arya’s parents, shared with Jakarta Post, “I only support him. He likes sports. When he was still very fat, he liked soccer. The kind of support that I can give him is to share with his parents about the importance of keeping to a good diet and their motivation to support Arya.”
Arya became a symbol of hope and inspiration, as people began saying, “Even Arya can lose weight, so why can’t I?” Alongside his rigorous exercise and new diet, Arya underwent bariatric surgery to reduce the size of his stomach and curb his appetite.
Remarkable Results
Arya now weighs around 87 kg, less than half of his peak weight. His father, Ade Somantri, credited medical treatment, a strict diet, and rigorous exercise routines for his son’s transformation.
Indonesian MP Dedi Mulyadi, who first met Arya in 2016 when he went viral for his enormous size, shared pictures of Arya’s transformation on social media. Dedi wrote, “On July 12, 2016, I once visited Arya Permana who is receiving medical treatment at Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung. Arya weighed 420 pounds at that time. Now that I read through the media, it turns out Arya’s body has returned to normal like children in general. The kid looks handsome in glasses and turns out he’s handsome too. Keep healthy, Son, a bright future awaits you. Happy Sunday to all kind netizens wherever you are.”
Arya’s New Life
At 13, Arya dropped more than a hundred kilos. His fitness coach mentioned that Arya enjoys playing badminton.
His oversized old clothes no longer fit him, and he even had skin removal surgery, evidenced by the marks of stitches.
Arya’s journey from being the world’s fattest boy to his astonishing transformation is a testament to his determination and the unwavering support from his family and trainer.
