Cloud9 CS2 player Kirill "Boombl4" Mikhailov commented on his physical transformation in an interview with blogger Erik "Shoke" Shokov. He shared how his life has changed since he began focusing on his health and revealed his current weight.
"It’s starting to embarrass me when people point out that I’ve lost weight. Initially, it genuinely made me happy and put a smile on my face. It still makes me happy and smile, but now I’m genuinely embarrassed because it feels like a constant greeting at this point, it happens so often.
I just started paying attention to my health, took care of my teeth, and recently got my cavities treated. Now, I wake up every day, and I’m simply happy that I have no pain, knowing that my teeth are in good shape. I used to completely neglect brushing my teeth, I just ignored it. Now, it feels like I’m maturing in that respect. Quite late, honestly. At 25, I’m just starting to brush my teeth properly, and bought an electric toothbrush and dental floss. In short, I’ve started taking care of my teeth, health, and weight – everything that normal, sensible, and intelligent people already do. I’m only starting now. But better late than never.
[Question: Do you feel a significant increase in your happiness index now?] Yes, definitely. Everything is much easier now. Guys, if you can lose weight somehow – just do it. I feel completely different. The screen might be the same, you see the world the same way, but the feeling is incomparable. I’ve become more confident in myself. Not because I look better to others, but simply because I see new opportunities in various aspects of life.
[My maximum weight] was 196 kg. That was during my time at NAVI. Now, before the bootcamp – 114 kg."
In this interview, Boombl4 also shared a story from his childhood. He talked about when he first became interested in gaming and how it affected his studies and relationships with his parents.