Fitness Community Cheers Internet Sensation for Losing 15% Body Fat in Just Six Months: “This Almost Made Me Sob”

Vlogger, podcast host, and internet sensation Zane Hijazi transformed his physique and lifestyle in a year. After years of indiscipline, partying, and not paying attention to health, the 31-year-old decided to change in 2023. Hijazi went from not caring about his health to becoming passionate about fitness, and the fans poured their love and support.

Xeela Fitness made a documentary showcasing the comedian’s fitness transformation. From June 2023 to January 2024, Zane Hijazi lost 40 lbs and built muscle. However, the YouTuber didn’t fall in love with fitness just because dropped down to single-digit body fat numbers. The holistic improvements that fitness brought to Hijazi’s life also inspired fans.

The transformation wasn’t just physical

Zane Hijazi started his fitness journey at 25.6% body fat. The Unfiltered podcast host was overweight and had become desperate to lose weight. His goal wasn’t just to get fitter but also to transform his lifestyle. As the 31-year-old put on weight through the years, his mental health also took a hit. In episode #59 of Zane and Heath: Unfiltered, the comedian spoke about being unhappy.

Although it might seem unrelated, fitness and mental health are interlinked. Oftentimes, ignoring one leads to the other getting affected and starts a vicious cycle that’s difficult to break. The YouTuber found himself in this cycle before embarking on his fitness journey. However, the Miami man became unstoppable once he got into a grove. 

The 31-year-old started eating healthy, boxing, and bodybuilding. However, he also wanted the change to be sustainable and didn’t rush it. Hizaji took six months instead of a 30 or 90-day transformation. He lost 40 lbs and achieved 9.5% body fat in January. The fitness community was overjoyed.

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The fitness community expressed their ‘unfiltered’ joy

The fans didn’t hold back in praising the Unfiltered podcast host. “Zane’s transformation is so inspiring. It’s a real reminder that progress takes time and patience. Keep going, one step at a time,” said one fan. “For those of us who’ve known of Zane since vines days… We’ve come a long way to see this happen!! And we’re proud of you ZANE!!” wrote a long-time fan.

“This almost made me sob!!! So so so proud of you…” a fan commented. “So proud of Zane. I’ve been watching him and Heath for years and it’s amazing to see you do this transformation,” wrote a fitness enthusiast. “Been waiting for this for so long,” one fan wrote about the documentary. “So proud of you ZANEEE!” added the fan.

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While Hijazi’s fitness transformation gave him abs, it also gave him mental clarity, and the YouTuber couldn’t be more grateful.