*This blog contains spoilers.
When MrBeast dropped his new video “Lose 110LBS, Win $250,000!”, I clicked expecting the usual: dramatic weigh-ins, intense workouts, and maybe someone crying over broccoli. What didn’t I expect? A raw, emotional journey through grief. This wasn’t just a weight loss challenge. It was a story about Majd—a contestant who, halfway through his 180-day transformation, lost someone who had become a huge part of his life: Coach Wall.
From coach to companion
Coach Wall wasn’t just a trainer. He was Majd’s daily support system, motivator, and friend. When you see someone every day, push through pain with them, and share your goals, you build something real. So when Majd found out Coach Wall had died suddenly, it hit hard, and we saw that grief unfold in real time.
Grief doesn’t wait for a good moment
There’s no “right” time to grieve. It doesn’t care if you’re in the middle of a YouTube challenge or trying to hit a personal best. Majd didn’t hide his emotions. He cried. He talked about Coach. He kept his memory alive. And the team let him. No awkward “stay strong” speeches. Just space, support, and a lot of love.
Legacy is a powerful motivator
After Coach Wall’s death, it felt like Majd wasn’t just doing this for himself anymore. He was doing it for Coach. That kind of motivation hits different. It’s like when someone you love always believed in you, whether it was passing your GCSEs, getting into uni, or finally finishing that book you’ve been “reading” for six months. Their belief becomes your fuel.
Movement helps, even when it hurts
Even while grieving, Majd kept moving. Not because he had to, but because it helped. Exercise didn’t erase the pain, but it gave him a way to carry it. And honestly? That’s something we don’t talk about enough. Moving your body can help move your mind—even if it’s just a walk around the block or dancing in your room like no one’s watching (because hopefully, they aren’t).
So, what’s the point?
Grief is weird. It’s heavy, unpredictable, and shows up in the middle of life’s biggest moments. But MrBeast’s video reminds us that grief doesn’t have to stop everything. It can sit beside us while we keep going. It can even push us forward.
Whether you’ve lost someone or just want to understand what that kind of pain looks like, this video shows it honestly. It’s not about being strong all the time—it’s about being real, remembering the people who shaped us, and finding ways to keep moving, one step (or squat) at a time.