From Burdened to Brave: Arya Permana’s Shocking 238-Pound Transformation That Inspired the World
Imagine being 10 years old and weighing over 420 pounds. For Arya Permana, that was reality. He couldn’t walk, go to school, or enjoy childhood like other kids. Every movement was a struggle, and food—massive portions of rice, meat, and soy—became both comfort and prison.
But everything changed when his health hit a breaking point. Arya and his family sought help, and that’s when Indonesian bodybuilder Ade Rai stepped in. What began as coaching became a mission to save his life.
The journey wasn’t easy. Arya started small—gentle movements, better meals, and later, weight-loss surgery. The surgery didn’t fix things…
