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Some people can lose weight easily. However, there are a lot of people who really find it challenging to slim down. In the TV show called My 600-lb Life, people were introduced to individuals who were obese and trying to start a change in their lives.
A lot of success stories have happened on the show, and we're sure a lot of you are wondering what those people are up to these days. Let's take a look at some of those whose weight loss was documented on the show, and let's see if they were able to keep it off!
Melissa Morris - 500 Lbs
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Melissa Morris used to weigh around 653 pounds, and this made her unable to become a mother. Shedding pounds the natural way just didn't cut it for her, so she later had to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Getting the procedure was the best choice she made because she dropped a whopping 500 pounds.
Melissa was able to have three kids after she got slimmer. However, she gained weight again ever since the birth of her first kid. She later changed her eating habits and became more active to get her weight under control again. As of today, her Instagram page has over 14K followers.
Zsalynn Whitworth - 368 Lbs
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When Zsalynn Whitworth appeared on My 600-lb Life Season 2, people saw how she had a toxic marriage to worry about. And that's aside from her weight struggles! Going under the knife to lose weight changed her life, but finding the strength to leave her toxic marriage was amazing too.
Zsalynn lost around 316 pounds from the initial surgery she got. Then, she lost another 52 pounds from the excess skin removal surgery that she underwent after. Today, she looks like she's happy with her new figure, and sources say that she has found a new lover.
Paula Jones - 400 Lbs
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Paula Jones looks like a totally different person from when people first saw her on My 600-lbs Life because she is 400 pounds lighter. She would never post bikini photos back then. Yet, it looks like her new figure gave her the confidence to do just that.
Surgeons helped Paula start her weight loss journey. Later on, she also started following a healthy diet and worked out more to maintain her new figure. She does a lot of public speaking at different weight loss events today. In 2019, she welcomed her first-ever grandchild.
Amber Rachdi - 400 Lbs
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Being heavy was something that Amber Rachdi had to get used to at a very young age. Sources say she was already overweight at the young age of 5. Fast forward to when she was 23 years old, she was featured in My 600-lb Life.
People witnessed her struggles, and she had to change her weight for good. Amber was able to lose more than 400 pounds from surgery, dieting, and exercising. She can still continue to lose more weight as long as she maintains a healthy lifestyle. Rachdi is currently a rising Instagram influencer, for she has over 140K followers.
Joe Wexler - 500 Lbs
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When you lose a whopping 500 pounds, you can definitely expect your life to change for the better. This is what happened to Joe Wexler, who was part of My 600-lb Life's third season. There was a time he weighed almost 800 pounds, but this changed when he got surgery.
Joe also had his excess skin removed, and this boosted his confidence. He was able to find love with a woman named Sarah after losing weight. They got married in 2016 and have a daughter together. Sadly, Joe revealed in 2019 that their marriage came to an end after he cheated on her.
Laura Perez - 336 Lbs
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Laura Perez was another My 600-lb Life cast member who was involved in a toxic marriage. The guy she was married to didn't want her to pursue her own dreams, and he just wanted her to stay home all the time. Fortunately, she was able to walk away from the marriage and marry another man who is healthier for her.
During her time on the show, Laura was able to lose around 336 pounds through her gastric bypass procedure and lifestyle changes. She clearly looks like she can do way more with her life now that doesn't lose her breath easily.
Charity Pierce - 400 Lbs
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Charity Pierce used to consume a lot of calories daily, and this is why she eventually reached a whopping 800 pounds. Her life changed once she appeared on My 600-lb Life because the surgery was just what she needed to finally get rid of her unwanted weight.
Her journey didn't end after the first surgery, though. Charity also had to have several skin surgeries. She lives a peaceful life these days, and sources say she is active in helping the homeless. Let's hope she will never go back to her old habits in the coming years.
Nikki Webster - 450 Lbs
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Nikki Webster was able to drop a total of 450 pounds thanks to the weight loss surgery she got. Also, those who saw her on My 600-lb Life were truly touched by all the milestones she experienced. An example was finally being able to shop for pants at a store like any other normal person.
Life has been good to her in recent years because she also found love and got married to a guy named Marcus. One of the couple's first few dates was actually featured on My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?. We're sure the couple might have kids of their own in the next few years.
Brittani Fulfer - 420 Lbs
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Brittani Fulfer was first seen during the fourth season of My 600-lb Life. 605 pounds was her heaviest weight, and this hindered her from doing simple tasks. Once she got surgery, she was able to become more than 200 pounds lighter.
She later started following a healthier diet program and began working out more. All her efforts led to her losing more than 420 pounds already. Her new physique allows her to watch concerts and go on adventures with her friends. As of today, she and her husband Bill are still happily married to each other.
Milla Clark - 600 Lbs
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Milla Clark loved eating ever since she was a young girl. Due to her lack of discipline, she just became bigger and bigger as she got older. When her husband passed away, she knew she had to change her ways so that she can stay alive to raise her five kids.
Thanks to My 600-lb Life, Milla was able to lose around 600 pounds. The journey wasn't simple, though. After going under the knife, she also ate healthier meals and had to work out regularly. In December 2019, she posted on her Instagram that she became a grandmother.
Ashley Dunn - 350 Lbs
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Ashley Dunn lost around 350 pounds through surgery and lifestyle changes. Yet, it looks like she's still far from looking like how she wants to. Despite the success of her surgical procedure, she was left with a lot of excess skin. This actually made her insecure.
Ashley revealed back in 2018 that her excess skin makes it hard for her to get active. She says that she's aiming to get skin removal surgery. However, she's having a hard time getting approved to go through the procedure. As of 2019, there has been no word if she's got it or not already.
Chay Guillory - 200 Lbs
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Chay Guillory is not only an inspiration to those who want to slim down, but she is also an inspiration to the gay community. This is because she went public about being transgender. Going under the knife basically changed her life because she dropped more than 200 pounds.
The photos above will show you just how far she has come since she appeared on My 600-lb Life. In 2019, Guillory revealed to her Instagram followers that she and her boyfriend named Patrick finally got engaged. Details about their upcoming big day are still undisclosed.
Bettie Jo Elmore - 209 Lbs
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When Bettie Jo Elmore appeared on My 600-lb Life, people saw her lost around 209 pounds through her gastric surgery. Unfortunately, she couldn't continue to be active because she later developed a spine problem. She was pregnant at that time, so she ended up being in bed rest.
Fortunately, her child was born without any problems in 2016. Bettie was later able to get the surgery she needed, as well. She is now aiming to lose weight again. However, she will definitely need to remain consistent and hardworking. Especially if she wants to come up with favorable results on her own.
June McCamey - 369 Lbs
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June McCamey overate every time she felt sad. So, you can just imagine how much food she consumed after her son sadly passed away. Fortunately, she was able to join My 600-lb Life and kickstart her weight loss transformation. Through surgery, she lost a total of 369 pounds.
She was also able to have excess skin removal surgery twice already, so she's looking fabulous today. In 2019, McCamey and her girlfriend Mary Washington tied the knot. She is active on Social Media and is often sharing weight-loss inspiration to her followers.
Nicole Lewis - 326 Lbs
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If Nicole Lewis didn't work on her weight, she wouldn't haven't been able to have the beautiful life she has today. People saw all the consequences being big had on her life during her stint on My 600-lb Life. Fortunately, that's all in the past now because she lost 326 pounds.
After her successful weight loss surgery, Nicole was also able to have her excess skin removed. She continues to be madly in love with her partner Charlie, and back in 2018, she got hired in a job she really liked. Good for you, Nicole!
Tara Taylor - 300 Lbs
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Being big took a toll on Tara Taylor’s social life for many years, and she didn't know if she would ever find the love of her life. All of that changed when she was got to go under the knife. She was actually able to shed around 300 pounds.
Although her weight loss apparently led to her getting sick more often. This is why she has been taking vitamins regularly. Taylor was also given the opportunity to go on the first date she had ever had in her life. Luckily, she and the guy fell in love and got engaged in 2015.
Teretha Hollis-Neely - 339 Lbs
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Teretha Hollis-Neely could barely do much back then because she reached a whopping 800 pounds. She is actually considered to be one of the heaviest people who has ever appeared on the show. She later underwent gastric sleeve surgery and dropped around 339 pounds.
She wasn't bedridden anymore and was able to stand with a little help. Teretha has been dealing with a lot of knee issues since her weight loss transformation, but sources say she's being treated for it. She is currently active on her Facebook page that has over 4K followers.
Doug Armstrong - 222 Lbs
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Doug Armstrong was about 684 pounds when he first started filming for My 600-lb Life. After getting a life-changing surgical procedure, he was able to become around 222 pounds lighter. His family motivated him to turn his life around. He isn't super slim today, but the progress he had over the years is still impressive.
Now, Doug isn't following a strict diet anymore, and it looks like he's contented with his figure. Let's hope he inspires his kids to stay fit and not follow in his footsteps. Armstrong was close to fellow My 600-lb Life star LB Bonner who allegedly took his own life back in 2018.
Gideon Yeakley - 250 Lbs
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Seeing his parents go through a divorce is what pushed Gideon Yeakley to have uncontrollable eating habits at a young age. He never got it under control, so he later ended up becoming a huge man as he got older. On My 600-lb Life, he was able to change his life for good by going under the knife.
The surgery he got made him drop at least 250 pounds. Unfortunately, it hasn't been easy maintaining his weight, but at least he is a changed person. Gideon is happily married to his wife, Kayleigh, who was able to finish her studies in recent years. They are raising two children together.
Chuck Turner - 433 Lbs
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Chuck Turner could barely do anything for his former wife and family back then because being more than 600 pounds left him immobile. When she left him, he just became depressed, and this caused him to gain more.
When he joined My 600-lb Life, Chuck was finally able to hit the restart button on his life and do something about his weight. His successful surgery made him lost around 433 pounds. He is struggling to maintain a strict diet plan today, but it's nice to see that he isn't eating as bad as he used to. Turner claims he is still on the search for "the one".
Marla McCants - 266 Lbs
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Marla McCants' life changed since her time on My 600-lb Life. However, interviews she's done over the years suggests that she isn't really a fan of the show's production. She says that the producers of the show exhibited fakery at times.
Nonetheless, Marla is still thankful to Dr. Nowzaradan, who performed the gastric bypass on her. She was able to shed over 266 pounds. Not much is known about her personal life today. What is known is that she wants to write a memoir about her experiences in the past years.
Donald Shelton - 300 Lbs
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Donald Shelton didn't only deal with weight problems in the past, for he also struggled with vices. He saw a drastic change in his life when he joined My 600-lb Life because he got the right help he needed. Going through surgery made him around 300 pounds lighter.
Unfortunately, he was unable to walk after the procedure, and it was later discovered that he had Guillain-Barre syndrome. His condition has left him unable to walk until today, but at least he isn't as big as he used to be. Shelton was rumored to have passed away, but it was apparently his father, who shared the same name.
Susan Farmer - 407 Lbs
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Susan Farmer used to be 607 pounds, and the lymphedema she had made it hard for her to walk. Generally, she was able to get healthier after she dropped over 400 pounds. It wasn't just a simple journey because she had several surgical procedures done.
Susan even had to undergo skin removal surgery for all the excess skin she had. She lives a quiet life today, and it looks like she is happy with her smaller physique. After all, it allows her to be more active in her daily life.
Sal Paradiso - 401 Lbs
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Sal Paradiso didn't appear on My 600-lb Life. Still, he was also able to achieve the same weight loss success as the participants on the show. He started losing weight the natural way. And after becoming about 254 pounds lighter, he was finally eligible to go under the knife.
After all his efforts, Sal is estimated to have lost about 401 pounds. He is working hard to maintain it. In fact, it looks like he isn't done transforming his body yet. In recent years, he revealed that he is trying to raise funds for excess skin removal surgery.
Olivia Cruz - 378 Lbs
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Olivia Cruz used to always depend on her family with anything and everything due to her 578-pounds weight. When she finally got to work with Dr. Nowzaradan, she was able to lose a whopping 378 pounds from her weight loss surgery.
Olivia has been struggling to get qualified for her skin removal procedure, though. As of 2019, she hasn't revealed if she was able to get it done already. All we know is that she is finally working as a chef—something she has been dreaming about for the longest time.
Chad Dean - 400 Lbs
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At his heaviest, Chad Dean couldn't get out of the couch, and he was consuming a ton of calories regularly. He couldn't just exercise anymore, so he went the extra mile and got surgery. On My 600-lb Life, people saw him drop around 260 pounds thanks to Dr. Nowzaradan.
He later changed his lifestyle as well and got excess skin removal surgery too. Today, it is believed that Chad had lost an impressive 400 pounds all in all. He is now fond of riding motorcycles and released a memoir titled I’m In Here Somewhere: Memoir of a Food Addict.
Mayra Rosales - 800 Lbs
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Mayra Rosales was once so big that she was known as the heaviest woman on earth. As a matter of fact, she was about 1,036 pounds at her heaviest! But can you believe that she was able to shed a jaw-dropping 800 pounds? Yes, she was able to do this through surgery and a lifestyle change.
Mayra definitely looks like a completely different person today. Back in the late 2000s, she was accused of being the reason why her nephew died. She allegedly fell on him and "crushed" him. It was later revealed that the boy's mother was the one responsible for the death.
Pauline Potter - 300 Lbs
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Pauline Potter used to rely on her son every day because weighing 700 pounds didn't let her do much. Her old life was seen on My 600-lb Life, and it seemed like she was really spiraling out of control. Luckily, she met with Dr. Nowzaradan and was able to undergo gastric bypass surgery.
She was able to lose at least 300 pounds and also had surgery to remove all the unwanted skin she had. Sources say she now lives a peaceful life in Texas and hasn't gotten back to her old ways. It's good that she turned her life around before it was too late.
Randy Statum - 300 Lbs
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When Randy Statum was weighing more than 600 pounds, he was very worried that he wouldn't be able to raise his daughter properly. He didn't like how he looked, and he also had lymphedema. Turning to surgery was the best option since doing things the old-fashioned way won't do much.
In the end, he was able to drop around 300 pounds. Statum is living a happy and peaceful life today with his family. It doesn't seem like he's planning to get bigger, which would compromise his health again. He's also not active on Social Media, so not much is known about his personal life.
Lupe Donovan - 420 Lbs
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Lupe Donovan once tipped the scale at 650 pounds, and she just had multiple chins already. Being abandoned by her father when she was a young girl is what caused her eating problem. When she finally got gastric surgery, she was able to lose around 420 pounds.
Gilbert was the name of the guy who took care of her when she was still immobile. They were married for years, but they got a divorce back in 2017. They're apparently still friends and have no problem with each other. Sources say Donovan is now dating a guy named Andrew Renteria.