Some of these brave souls have gone on to become social media stars thanks to their reality television fame.
You won’t believe how amazing they look today.
These days she’s in a much different place.
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If you’re familiar with Melissa’s journey, you know that having children was something she desperately wanted.
Today, she’s a mom three times over, according to aposton her Instagram page.
On top of her motherhood duties, whichdefinitelykeep her busy, Melissa also speaks publicly about her journey.
She’s also been active in Weight Watchers for several years now.
There’s no slowing her down.
Fortunately for her, the couplefinallygot a divorce, which she confirmed in afollow-up segment.
They still share joint custody of their daughter, but the romance is long since over.
In the segment, Zsalynn also got candid about her emotional state.
She also expressed a desire to be more active and start dating certainly worthy ambitions.
And it paid off!
These days, Paula speaks publicly at weight loss events.
“It is so senseless since it is preventable,” she shared in apost.
“It just isn’t easy.”
Indeed it isn’t, but Paula sure is a role model.
She updates heraccountregularly, showing off her makeup skills, her super cute hairstyles, and her new outfits.
She even rocks the notorious Instagram eyebrow pretty flawlessly way to slay, girl.
“They ran late, reshot difficult to replicate scenes, and really sort of acted like bullies.”
But Amber also shared that she continues to take good care of herself and work out regularly.
“After that, Joe accomplished milestones like driving, getting skin removal surgery, and losing 500 pounds.
Sarah also had a daughter.
Things got serious quickly, and the couple got married.
Unfortunately, things did not work out with Sarah, as they divorced in 2019.
Fortunately, Charity was able to help herself, thanks to the intervention of Dr. Nowzaradan.
She doesn’t look like the same personat all!
And while the pair have faced setbacks, they’re also working their hardest to get through it together.
Unfortunately in March 2020, Charityrevealedthat she’d been diagnosed with kidney cancer and had a kidney removed.
That September, her daughter shared that her mother “had some struggles but is doing great now.”
a stark contrast from her episode of “My 600-lb Life.”
As she slipped into a pair of blue jeans, you could tell how thrilled she was.
“I feel womanly, and sassy,” she gushed.
“It takes a lot for me to feel sassy.”
Go ahead, girl!
A new pair of pants isn’t the only new thing in Nikki’s life.
Herweight losshas also enabled her to excel at work, something she couldn’t do before.
“I can finally really contribute,” she said.
But the really big news?
And as she wrote on anotherpost,she’s loving life.
“I’ve been able to experience a happiness I never thought possible.
It’s not that I’m just content…
I’m exuberantly gleeful,” she shared.
What a happy ending.
But she made it, and celebrated by going to the beach without a shred of shame.
She’s also been having adventures out and about with her friends, according to another post.
Through it all, Brittani’s husband has been by her side, supporting her.
“I am forever thankful to my husband,” she wrote in a Facebook post.
“He is truly my strength and without him I do not know where I would be.”
Fortunately, Milla was able to get the help she desperately needed.
But that was just the beginning, as she continued to steadily make some seriously dramatic progress.
That’s a 600-lb difference, and a record breaker for the show!
But at 725 pounds, she was limited in her mobility.
With that loss came newfound freedom, too, which gave Patrick his childhood back.
Now Ashley is the wife and mother she always wanted to be!
Rather, they celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary in 2019, according to a post on herFacebookpage.
Congratulations, you two!
In Chay’s most recent follow-up episode, viewers learned that she was ready for skin removal surgery.
And in 2020, she revealed she’d gotten married!
Given where Chay started, it’s absolutely incredible to see how far she’s come.
It’s no wonder she said that she’s never been happier!
By her second follow-up episode, Bettie was on bedrest due to her high-risk pregnancy.
But fortunately, everything turned out well, as she and husband Josh welcomed a bouncingbaby boyin August 2016.
And according to her Instagram account, it seems she’s been focused on growing and raising her family.
We wish you all of the happiness in the world, June!
In an episode of “My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?”
She also got approved for her first skin removal surgery.
That’s a serious accomplishment!
Sounds like they are taking good care of each other.
And she’snot the only “My 600-lb Life” star to sue.
Clearly, he needed a big change if he was going to make it.
Finally, things were starting to look up for Cillas and his family.
Congrats on losing the weight, Cillas!
Congrats, you two!
Justin closed out his episode by getting matching tattoos with his father to commemorate his journey.
He’s now married and has one kid with another on the way.
But Tiffany managed to prevail, ending her episode over 250 pounds lighter than where she started.
Tiffany continued her progress even after the camera stopped rolling, and not just with weight loss.
According to a post on herInstagrampage, Tiffany was able to celebrate accomplishing yet another personal goal.
“Never thought I’d be able to do that physically and still be able to function.”
Well done, Tiffany!
“This is what I worked hard to be able to do, live a fulfilling exciting life!”
No wonder she’s all smiles on her social media.
And Alicia has even more reasons to smile today: In November 2022, shegave birthto a baby girl.
We love to see it!
It’s no wonder, then, that Christina turned to Dr. Now for help.
“I’m thankful for where I am at and being able to share my story with others.”
And it didn’t stop there!
That puts him pretty close toChristina Phillips,who underwent a seriously stunning transformation herself.
you could find James onFacebook, though he doesn’t post often.
Additionally, she had a majorly bad cellulitis infection and was unable to care for herself or her body.
To that end, she departed Ohio and relocated to Texas to seek help from Dr. Now.
That is some insanely good progress!
Clearly, Sarah is living her best life!
However, things spiraled out of control, and she knew she needed help.
She clearly lost even more than that, if her Facebook posts are anything to go by.
Additionally, Brandi welcomed her second child with her partner in late 2020, according toStarcasm.
Talk about a happy ending!
But like her sister, Kandi was determined to reclaim her life and shed her excess weight.
So she rolled up her sleeves and got to work.
Fortunately, she eventually rallied and was able to make a full recovery.
“There’s not been any other setbacks,” she revealed in a chat with People.
“It’s like it didn’t even happen.”
She’s also a doting aunt who’s gotten into kayaking and started dating a new woman in 2020.
Of course, that made Yazmin incredibly happy.
When Donald first appeared on the show in 2012, he weighed 675 pounds.
Then, he got gastric bypass surgery and lost a significant amount of weight.
Donald now uses a wheelchair, but this hasn’t affected his positive outlook on life.
Still, those looking to check in on Donald’s day-to-day life are in for a disappointment.
The former reality TV star keeps his social media private.
Additionally, Donald gives the impression of dealing with some financial woes.
In February 2022, Donald’s relative, Kelli Martin, started aGoFundMefundraiser to help obtain the van.
It raised $1,230.
Despite the setback, Cruz said she was happy with what she’d accomplished.
“I can go back out in society again.
Likewise, as Olivia revealed toTLC,she began fulfilling her culinary dreams.
However, as a result of her weight loss, this was no longer an issue.
Still, the TLC star put in the work to turn things around.
Since starring on the show, Chad get plenty of exercise and works as a truck driver.
“My son JoJo is autistic, and now that I’m smaller I can play with him more.
Just to see that smile, it’s worth everything,” Chad said.
Still, that’s not all Chad has accomplished.
During an interview with “The Ashley’s Reality Roundup,” Chad spoke about what inspired his book.
Sadly, in 2016, Dottie’s son Daniel passed away due to cerebral palsy.
This tragedy also affected the star’s issues with weight loss.
According toDistractify,the former TLC star left her husband, Chris, due to his issues with drinking.
Despite some roadblocks, Gideon lost weight, and his family eventually moved back to Oklahoma.
In September 2017, Gideon and his wife Kayleigh welcomed a baby girl named Frankie.
“Gideon is at the hospital.
Fortunately for Gideon, he soon bounced back and continued to focus on healthy living.
Still, that isn’t all that’s going on in Gideon’s life.
Gideon and his wife, Kayleigh, are no longer together.
The announcement came via a Facebook post made by Kayleigh in May 2022.
Gideon’s ex shared an image of the beach that declared, “The honeymoon’s over.
Also, so is the marriage.”
She further explained that the pair would remain focused on caring for their children.
In the series, Karina revealed that her food addiction resulted from a childhood illness.
“Food was always there to comfort me no matter what,” she said.
She eventually lost more than 200 pounds.
As of 2019, the former TLC star appeared to be keeping up with her healthier habits.
She no longer needed to use a wheelchair and had been more independent as a result.
However, that wasn’t the most surprising thing that changed for Karina.
Gilbert drew controversy after viewers watched him pressure his wife into having sex after her surgery.
Additionally, in her day-to-day life, Karina is reportedly working as a bilingual customer service rep for Westcorp.
The former TLC star appeared on the series' second season when she was 35 years old.
Tara worked hard to adapt to a healthier lifestyle, eventually losing 278 pounds.
A follow-up episode in 2015 revealed that Tara went on her first date with a man named Eugene Perkins.
At the time, Tara had reportedly known Perkins for more than 14 years.
The pair dated for a bit before eventually becoming engaged.
It seemed like Tara’s romantic life was in a good place.
But sadly, the former star gave her fans a shocking update in 2020.
Life' Stars: Where Are They Now?”
“You never know what you find on the internet,” she said.
Tara later added, “When someone shows you who they are believe it.
I hope you find what ur looking for Mr. She had lost almost all of her mobility and was bedridden, weighing close to 800 pounds.
However, Marla was able to get weight loss surgery with the help ofDr.
Now,and her story since then has become nothing short of awe-inspiring.
And according to her Instagram, she now spends her time as a motivational speaker and philanthropist.
In an interview withSister Circle TV,Marla shared that she’s also writing a book.
it’s possible for you to do it.
She went from 678 pounds to 281 pounds an incredible 397-pound weight loss.
Spent the holidays with my childhood best friend & family.
Had a total blast!”
From what we can tell from her Facebook posts, Janine is thriving.
However, her past challenges did not stop her from committing to losing weight.
From what we can see, Octavia’s life has improved immensely since her time on the show.
I cried when taking the before picture.
I didn’t want people to see me like this.
I remember my buddy and favorite cameraman said you want to see how far you’ve come.
I get it now!
No one can take away what God has blessed me with.
I’m not doing unhealthy things to lose weight faster.
I’m doing MY best.
Slow and steady wins the race.”
Shockingly, Gilbert went on to become involved with another “My 600-lb Life” star, Karina Garcia.
Despite all the adversity she faced, Lupe wasn’t deterred from losing weight.
It’s the only time I’m happy.”
Mark replied, “I choose to do this [weight loss] and that makes me feel stronger.
… Just get through the day and take a stab at do the same thing tomorrow.
give a shot to string together a bunch of good days.
That’s progress.”
It feels horrible, it hurts.
When I’m eating, I don’t feel all the pain of my life.
I have to find a way to change."
And fortunately, she did find a way to change.
First and foremost, he was struggling with his weight.
Randy was eventually approved for weight loss surgery after losing 100 pounds.
He continued to lose weight after his surgery and is now around 350 pounds.
Pauline was struggling with mobility and relied on her son to help her complete daily tasks.
And while she tried to lose weight several times in the past, she was unsuccessful.
“I am absolutely trapped in this body.
I feel like I’m dying every day.
The biggest highlight of my day is eating,” she said on the show.
Instead, Robin’s nephew (Chris’s son) Garrett went on the show with her.
But what happened after the show?
Both Robin and Garrett continued to lose weight, and both were approved for skin removal surgery.
Photos on Robin’sInstagramshow her looking happy and healthy and enjoying life.
As far as family duos go, Robin and Garrett are one of the most inspiring on the show.
