Former DS makes national news over video post on overweight people.

2015-07-22T19:42:12-04:00

Warning: the video has lots and LOTS of profanity. Just saying this because this is a professional site.

So do you guys think he's taking it to far? Personally, I love him! I follow his page. I find most his post refreshing and a kick in my butt on those morning I don't want to go for a run- which is most.

Fitness Enthusiast John Burk said despite the media's negative portrayal of his online video rant on obesity and healthy living, the public has been singing his praises for his brutal honesty and motivation.

"It's been 95 percent positive and these other news agencies are saying I'm under fire," Burk of Hinesville, Georgia told ABC News. "I have so much overwhelming support for what I said. I see a comment here, a comment there, but mostly I hear 'Thank you for saying that.'

"I've changed thousands of lives daily from people saying that 'This is the blunt-force trauma I needed for me to quit making excuses and lying to myself, and get up and do something.'"

Burk, 31, a former drill sergeant in the United States Army Infantry, said some viewers are portraying his speech as negative, however, he said he posted it on Facebook to encourage people to choose a healthier lifestyle.

"First and foremost, I will not apologize," he said. "I will not retract what I said regardless of what society thinks. There is a difference between anger and passion. That was passion. People are so quick to say 'Oh, he's so angry.'"

Burk uploaded the profanity-laced video on July 5, where it has since received over 3 million views and upwards of 31,000 shares.

In addition, the comments came rolling in — some calling Burk a "mouthy bully" and others saying he's "inspirational."

"What really aggravates me is how society views it that it's perfectly OK to be overweight, as long as you're happy," Burk said. "People keep saying it's not my business and you're right, it's not. I think the blunt truth of it is either making an excuse, or you're going after it. Essentially, that’s what this video was about."

Burk, a father of two, said he feels it's important for adults to adopt positive eating habits for the sake of their children.

"My overall goal, quite honestly, is to start a revolution to stop living so unhealthily," he said. "We can do so much for our lives. For me, it starts with good health and fitness and a good, healthy, mind. The people that work had and go to the gym, they're called obsessed with their body, gym rats, meat heads — but if someone is eating too much or degrading their health and you say one negative thing, you are 'fat shaming.' It’s the hypocrisy that I can't understand.

"Their personality might be beautiful, but your body, in my opinion, is not," Burk added. "Since when did it become beautiful for someone to be obese? It's not. It's unhealthy. People automatically assume that’s fat shaming."

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/georgia-fitness-enthusiasts-profanity-laced-video-draws-support/story?id=32620720

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 7:50 PM

2015-07-22T19:50:19-04:00

If this is who I think it is, Mr. John Burk, then I like it. I've seen multiple videos and I follow his page. I think for the most part that he is right. I might not go about it that way but I don't see nothing wrong with it.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jul 22 at 2015 7:51 PM

2015-07-22T19:51:28-04:00

Nice guy. I guess negative motivation beats none at all?! Or not so much... Bound to be some kick-back on this.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 8:22 PM

2015-07-22T20:22:30-04:00

I follow him he is fucking awesome!

Response by CW3 Ian Mains made Jul 22 at 2015 9:08 PM

2015-07-22T21:08:28-04:00

I follow him on FB and watched the video. I personally saw nothing wrong with it. People are in such a hurry to get their feelings hurt these days.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 10:31 AM

2015-07-23T10:31:26-04:00

I love his attitude towards everything that's thrown in front of him. He's speaking the cold truth unlike most people on Facebook who sugar coat everything and thats why some people can't handle it. I see nothing wrong with anything he says. He keeps it professional and to the point.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Jul 31 at 2015 5:24 PM

2015-07-31T17:24:45-04:00

IF this individual is a former Drill Sergeant, he likely wasn't a very good one. Judging from his language, the man has no self control. How can you teach IET Soldiers the virtue of controlling one's emotions to get the job done when you don't do it yourself? ON THE OTHER HAND - he does have a point about the importance of physical fitness. Perhaps he takes his point too far.