Fame gave him a front-row seat to his own coming of age, but it also meant seeing every flaw played back in high definition. For Trevor Larcom, now 21, growing up on screen came with an emotional weight far heavier than the cameras.
(Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images)Larcom rose to fame playing Trent, the lovable best friend of Eddie Huang, on the ABC sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat.” He also appeared in “True Detective,” “Fuller House,” and “Thunder Force,” among other shows.
But behind the scenes, the child actor was struggling with his body image, something that became increasingly difficult to ignore as he watched himself grow up on camera. Now, at 21, Larcom is documenting every part of his fitness journey and inspiring his fans.
âYeah, Being on TV Is Cool, But I Hate Looking in the Mirrorâ
At just 18 years old, Larcom hit 300 pounds and knew something had to change. âYeah, being on TV is cool, but I hate looking in the mirror,â he admitted in a candid video that documented his âfull glowup journey.â
He began by cutting calories and paying attention to his food choices, even though, as he put it, he was too âlazyâ for the gym.
That alone led to a dramatic transformationâfirst losing 50 pounds, then 130 in total.
From Insecurity to the Gym: âThis Loose Skinâ
Despite the impressive weight loss, Larcom said he still struggled with what he saw in the mirror. âI have a big problem though. I lost all that weight but I have this loose skin,â he shared, posting a mirror selfie that showed his flexed biceps and progress.
Determined to feel genuinely comfortable in his body, Larcom chose to undergo surgery to remove the excess skin.
A photo of him in surgery scrubs was paired with the caption: âThis is gonna hurt, but it has to be done.â
âWorst Pain EverââBut Worth It
The surgery wasnât easy. âWorst pain Iâve ever felt,â Travor said of the procedure. Still, it didnât take long before he was back at the gym, continuing his transformation.
âMaybe all of that time in the gym, looksmaxxing, recovery, dieting finally is paying off,â he wrote alongside a confident new photo.
Fans Applaud Larcomâs Honest & Inspiring Transformation
Fans flooded Larcomâs social media with support and admiration. âamazing transformationâ one wrote.
Another added: “W journey Brodie I had the same journey your really inspiring your platform”
A third wrote, âTrevor thanks for motivating me I found you around 3 weeks ago and ever since Iâve been more motivated to go to the gym even though I was always pretty fit I wasnât motivated to gain muscle or be consistent but watching you motivated me to keep working hard and consistently”
Trevor Larcomâs story isnât just about weight loss. Itâs a powerful reminder of showing up for yourself, no matter how long the road may be.
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