Proposing To My Girlfriend Who I Met On YouTube
This Is How Brad And Jessica Gouthro Met And Got Engaged
You’ll never believe it, but I’m proposing to my girlfriend who I met on YouTube.
Yes, on July 24th at 3:58pm ET, I was down on one knee asking my dream girl, Jessica Rumbaugh, the most important 6 word question a man can ask a girl.
“Will you Live Lean with me?”
Kidding.
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I think you know where this is going.
But before I share the story of how I man’d up and asked Jessica to marry me, I want to first share the crazy story of how we met each other.
Let’s Go Back To December 31, 2012
If you’re a new to the Live Lean Nation, you may not know who Jessica is, or maybe you’re wondering why I’m so open with my personal life.
First of all, Jessica is an angel that magically came into my life during my lowest of lows.
2012 was the most difficult year of my life.
But now, thanks to a random email, Jessica made the rest of my days incredible!
Secondly, I share our story because “Living Lean” is not just about rocking abs 365 days a year.
It’s about living your best, most confident life, in all areas of your life.
I wouldn’t be where I am today without taking risks or getting out of my comfort zone, as you’ll see.
I hope our love story inspires you to do the same.
It all started on New Years Eve, December 31, 2012.
At the time, I was living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
If you’re not very familiar with Canadian geography, Halifax, Nova Scotia is located on the east coast of Canada.
At 3:27pm AST (11:27am PT), I received a random email from a Live Lean TV YouTube subscriber in San Diego, California, named Jessica Rumbaugh.
Jessica’s Mindset Prior To Emailing Me
Before she sent the email to me, here is what Jessica told me was going through her mind:
I can’t believe it’s New Years Eve. Moving to New York City and focusing on my professional online fitness career is my #1 priority! I’m going to take action right now and email that fitness guy from YouTube, Brad Gouthro. He seems really cool. He will probably never respond, but it’s worth a try, I guess.
My Mindset Before Receiving Jessica’s Email
Before I received Jessica’s email, here is what was going through my mind:
I can’t believe it’s New Years Eve. I need to continue growing my business and get my personal life back on track this year.
Then I received the following email.
Here’s The Email That Jessica Sent To Me
Hey Brad!
Happy holidays.
Just wanted to drop a note letting you know how much I enjoy your blogs and posts from a fellow fitness blogger on the same mission. Looking forward to more of your videos in the new year, would absolutely love to collaborate with you on something in the future as well in case you are searching for a female fitness co-host on a blog or two. I’m just barely starting on building up my online biz but it’s thanks to people like you who are so passionate and successful at sharing fitness tips publicly that I am inspired to keep going.
My resolution for the new year is to dedicate more time and more focus to spreading fitness inspiration and helping to transform more lives. Thanks for being a part of my inspiration.
– Jessica
jessicarumbaugh.com
Around 4:15pm AST (12:15pm PT) I remember reading the email.
My first impression was:
Hmmm… interesting email from a fitness girl named Jessica Rumbaugh. Let’s check her website to see what she’s all about. She’s great on camera. I like that she’s smart and owns her own website…and she’s beautiful. I’m going to write her back!
So I immediately wrote her the following email back.
Here’s My Reply To Jessica’s Email
Hey Jessica, thanks for the note and happy holidays to you too! You stand out already because you took action and asked for what you wanted. That’s an incredible characteristic of successful people!
I love collaborating with other passionate people and am always looking for new ideas.
I just saw some of your videos and you’re great on camera.
Send me any concepts you may have and we can talk further about it.
BG
Next Thing You Know, I’m On A Flight To Los Angeles
After numerous flight delays, I arrived in Los Angeles 20 hours later, with Jessica waiting at the LAX airport for me.
She was holding an iPad with my name written in lights.
This meant a lot to me because, prior to this, I mentioned one of the items on my bucket list was to see my name in lights.
Therefore, I scratched 2 things off my bucket list that day:
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- Seeing my name in lights
- Hanging out with a beautiful California girl
That night we went out to eat and both ordered beer and salad.
Right then I knew she was special.
The next morning we filmed our 4 minute male vs female workout rep challenge on Santa Monica beach.
Jessica was supposed to leave after filming but she ended up staying with me for the rest of my trip!
That Was The Start Of Our Love Story
What followed after that was lots of traveling back and forth between New York City and Halifax.
In December 2013, I decided to move from Halifax to Toronto, which made the traveling to New York City much easier.
Then on July 24th, 2014, it was my turn to make this day the most incredible day yet.
Prior to the big day, it had been an incredible week.
My parents, from Halifax, NS, and my brother Ian, living in Bermuda, flew in to Toronto to celebrate.
Proposing To My Girlfriend Who I Met On YouTube
Once Jessica and I had some alone time, I told her that I made a video of how we first me.
She said she couldn’t wait to watch it, but first needed to go to the bathroom.
While she was in there, oh man, my heart was pumping, because as she watches the video, I was going to get down on one knee.
By the way, I forget to mention that she had no idea I was recording this the whole time.
Then when the time came, I was so emotional and nervous, that I was shaking, and couldn’t talk.
Then I finally “man’d up” and said…
“Jessica Rumbaugh, would you do me the absolute pleasure of and marry me?”
Yes, it just happened.
I proposed.
Did Jessica Say Yes?
Here was Jessica’s response:
“Of course boo.”
😆
In other words, she said yes!
Now Our Love Story Continues
By the way, we did get married.
Shout out to YouTube for helping us find each other.
Thanks so much for sharing this day with me and Jessica.
Tonight, we have amazing seats to see Bruno Mars live in concert.
Thanks to my brother for the hook up on the tickets!
Also, thanks again to you for all of your positive energy and vibes.
It’s an honor to have you a part of the Live Lean Nation.
Keep being awesome.
We love you guys.
Brad and Jess
PS. Jessica and I have been amazed at all the kind comments already posted on this video.
If you’d like to send your best wishes, leave us a comment on the YouTube video or post it on our Live Lean TV Facebook Page.
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Brad Gouthro is the founder of Live Lean TV, a media company focused on helping men and women “Live Lean” 365 days a year. Brad’s programs and content have helped millions of people all over the world learn how to get in shape, and more importantly, sustain it for life.
hayy this might be my favourite video on youtube :’)
So lovely, Congratulation guys 🙂
What a beautiful story. Loved it from the beginning .. and still loving it
until the end! 😀
So…..a wedding workout plan for your next videos? 🙂
Aaawwwww! I cried lol!! So sweet 😉
Congratulations to you both from the Costa Blanca, Espana.
dam u for making us cry!!! u two are the most adorable couple ever!!!
Wow it made me cry congratulations for both of you and God bless you now
you get a lot stronger by spending your lives together
The track song ?
Cant get it out of my head
Please whats the name of track song you used ??????
I seriously cried my eyes out. Congrats!!! I wish you both the best of luck
on your new journey together.
Omg beautiful video, you made me cry!! Congrats and god bless you
congrat’s 😀 i wish you all the happiness in the world
backround music during the “video” sounds very similiar to music in furious
pete vs. suace boss lol
How sweet!! Congrats to you two!!!
Haha DAMN that’s so good. Congrats!
I follow you since years Brad and am really happy for you two. All the
best.
I love you guys. So happy for you both!
once in while I come across a video like this and it sucks that it allows
people to give it a “like” …..because we should totally have the option
to give it a “love”….
Awww, you guys are so cute together! Jess, is a terrific fitness role model
for us ladies, and Brad you’ve already done a great job in giving us new
information diet and fitness wise! I wish you the two the best of luck in
the future, and now looking forward to more videos of you two TOGETHER! 🙂
Congratulations!
Congrats to the two of you
Man I’m so sorry I just saw it! But it’s so amazing! I’m so happy for you
guys… You both have helped ,e to get to my goals and now I can’t stop
smiling for how happy you guys are. May God bless you and I hope you stay
happy forever. Bug hug and congrats from Mexico! P.s. Would love to attend
the wedding 😉
That was awesome !! Congrats !
Be good to each other! Keep making great videos….together! Congrats!
Congratulations to the both of you!
wow congratulations guys you really deserve the best man <3
God bless you both in this life journey. All the best.
Congrats!! Really sweet video!!
Congrats guys! Really happy for you both.
Oh This is beautiful !! Congratulation guys ! God bless you !!!
congratulations
You are so beautiful together! I wish you all the love of the world 🙂 and
many kids 😛
Awwr BEAUTIFUL! I got teary X
Dope story brother, congratulations wish the both of you the best!
Awesome! Congratulations!!!!!! You both make a wonderful couple!
awesome, congrats!!!
Good job guys. I still remember all the other videos of back in the day
when things weren’t so happy, glad you finally are happy. Now shake off the
emotional roller coaster and let’s keep on going! Congrats!
OMG, yes Brad, do the damn thang!!! You were soooo nervous, it was awesome
and adorable. Jessica, hold onto ya man! 😀
Congrats you two, and welcome to the next chapter.
Congrats to you both, and thanks for sharing such personal and intimate
moment in your lives. Brad, nicely done. Love your channel so please keep
the videos coming.
Brad you made me cry!!!! I’m so happy for you two!!
Congrats brad and jess, thank you for letting us be a part of that it
really touched me..
Congrats! Wow. Great story
SO Awesome!!!! Congrats you two!
This is fantastic. Are children in the plans soon? Hope so! Jessica, you
have got to do a pregnancy workout and diet video!!! congratulations
That’s very sweet. Congrats you guys.
I’m in tears right now……CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
congratulations Brad and Jessica :’3
Congrats guys! Wish you guys lots of success in both life and business!
🙂
Congrats!!!! Just cried my eyes out before my AM work out! LOL. Happy for
you guys!!
Congratulations!
That was moving. Congrats Jessica and Brad! Two peas in a pod. Love life
together, forever! 🙂
Aww <3 Love this! I had a feeling y'all would end up together. Congrats!
way to go guys crongratulationnnn <3 happy tears aww :')
Congratz to you both 🙂 Happy for you two…
Congrats! Hope you all make gainz together, but most important have a happy
life together
Congratulations and best wishes for many more special years ahead! <3
This made me tear up you guys are awesome!!
What a team on and off camera – awesome for you both, cant stop smiling –
from Norfolk, England xx
Congrats Brad!!! 🙂
Congrats!!!!! You guys are perfect for each other!!!
congrats you guys!!!
Awwww. I knew it was coming! You guys are great together, and great
individuals too. I remember seeing that first workout video (having
subscribed to brad’s channel) and noticing the chemistry. Have started
following Jessica on Instagram…love all the home videos you guys post (my
favorite one is the foot rub) sign of real love: when I woman takes care of
a mans feet (my bf is a chef so he works on his for 10+ hours/day… Loves
it when I take care of them). >_<. I love Love. Congrats!!!
i bet you ate that ass though huh?
Congratulations to you both! I actually almost cried haha so happy for u
both!
Congratulations, Brad!
i cried like a baby
Wow that was awesome. Congratulations brad, seriously. You two are amazing
together and for each other. Will be a beautiful wedding. Will the wedding
be shared on youtube as well? 😀
Too sweet! Congrats!!!
Congratulations Brad and Jessica… great story of how you two met!
As a Christian, I have to say I hope the Lord blesses your lives even more
so!
Awww that’s sooo sweet, I know it’s sad as I don’t know either of you
personally but I shed a little tear and was beaming from ear to ear…
congratulations!!!
Cried a little! Tears of joy though lol! Congratulations. Anyone can tell
from your (almost) two years of videos, you’re definitely made for each
other 😀 It’s great being with someone with the same goals! <3 you guys!
Congratulations! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and success. You are
both amazing.
Yes yes yes! Now an awesome team you two are and will be in the future.
Congrats. I have learned so much from you both. I wish you guys the best
and see ya soon in your next video….lol =)
congrats
Amazing love story! May the next chapter in your story be just as amazing!
Congratulations Brad and Jessica!
AWWWWWW 😀 Congratulations 😀 Wish you both a lifetime of happiness.
Awww…Congrats to you both,there is nothing better than love 🙂
Amazing news! Such a sweet, personal and unique way to propose,
congratulations guys
Awww…such a sweet story! Congratulations, you make a beautiful couple.
Awesome! Really happy for the two of You Brad!
YEAH!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
Congratulations to you both! Although I’ve never met you two I am honestly
happy for the both of you!
I wanted to barf when I saw this vid on my feed, but then I remembered that
you two are great people. What a genuine, feel-good story. You guys looks
effortlessly in love. All the best!
I hope someone emails me 🙁
I remember that episode! You guys are so ridiculously cute ! 🙂
ahhhhhhhhhhhh… congratulations!! Thanks for sharing that with us. I’m
happy for both of you. Wishing you both nothing but joy and happiness
together.
That was beautiful! Omg what a story
Congratulations mate. Wish you all the best and may it only get better and
better from here on.
CONGRATULATIONS MAN!! What a love story 🙂
Congratulations!
Good shit man, good shit.
Awww!!! Awesome!! A couple that works out together, stays together ;0)
Congratulations guys!! God Bless!!
this just made me cry! Happy for both of you!! such a beautiful story!!!
xxx
Congratulations, really happy for you brad!!
That was lovely 🙂
Congratulations for both of you Jessica and Brad , I wish for you the best
and better things to come in both of your lives . Its a new beginning and
hopefully youll make it until the end of time , together… Im in love with
your love and both of you are so cute and funny to watch 🙂 Wish you both
the best
-Pamela ♡
Im sooo happy for you 🙂 cute story
That’s awesome! Congrats!
one dislike? your jealous EX?
btw, congrats Brad n Jessica..
Owwwwn, i cried =’) So beautiful! Congratulations. I hope you stay together
F-O-R-E-V-E-R.
Omg i just watch the video for like the 5th time,, speechless..
Inspired!!!! Thats what i call Lean Love!!!
That’s your best video yet! Huge congratulations to you both!
just woooww
Congratulations!!
Awww so cute!, congratulations
Congratulations to you both! You had me in tears! May you be blessed
together and for always!
CONGRATS! & thanks for making me cry lol
OMG!!!! I cried along with Brad….. so happy for you guys even though I
wanted to marry him!!! haha….May God give you many wonderful,healthy
(:,full of love days together!!!
Two beautiful people taken off the market! lol
Oh my god, I’m in tears!! CONGRATS YOU GUYS!!
I’m a strong man competitor and I just fucken teared up to this no fucken
homo
Oh my God.. Congratulations..!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for you..!!! Congraaats
That s so sweet!! Congrats guys!! You make a great couple!! 🙂
Came here to get lean not too feel :’) Congratulations man!
AW OMG I LOVE YOU GUYS! I also remember that first video you guys did
together! Congrats! 🙂
You guys are adorable. What beautiful babes you will have!
Congratulations you two!!
oh how sweet…congrats you guys
Really happy for both of you!!
This is beautiful! Wish you both the best life together!
Congratulations, God bless you two,may u be happy,always in love and have
cute babies
Congratulations to you both!
Adorable <3
My idols use to be people close to me, you two are not physically near but
GODDAMN how much I learn from you! I feel like we know each other, I feel
like we are close, I feel like you are my idols! Congrats, I wish you all
the best 🙂
Congrats!!
Lol wow brad wish I had some bishesss emailing me
You found youre swolemate! haha congratulations guys! 😀
what a beautiful couple!!!! Congratulations 🙂 xxx
You had me crying :’)
Love love love this!!! Congrats, so happy for you!! You deserve all the
best. Seriously happy for you both 🙂 Xx
So sweet, CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!!!!
So happy for you guys! Congrats 🙂
oh my gosh I cried!!!!!! ahh you two are awesome! Congrats!!!!
Ahh so happy for you guys I want to cry 🙂
Love the video and good luck bro, best wishes !!
That was so beautiful congratulations!!! So happy for you both:):)
Aww that’s so wonderful! Congrats you two!!!
Ow god that’s so great! 😀 I’m so happy for you guys, I hope you’ll make a
beautiful family and live happily with each other for a loooong time 😀 I
wish you the best! 😀
Congratulations, really happy for you brad!!
Congrats, wish you guys the best!
Omg congratulations ♥♥♡
aaawwwhh Yes I knew it!!! Congratulations!!!
This Just Happened…I PROPOSED!