A lot of reality shows capitalize on petty drama and love triangles, but TLC’s My 600 Pound Life is a totally different show. Starting out in 2012, the show follows individuals that are morbidly obese and documents a year in their lives. The individuals share their journey to losing weight under the care of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, who is often referred to as Dr. Now. So where are the many participants today? Here are the incredible stories after partaking in the show.
Christina Phillips
Christina Philips joined the show she weighed 708 pounds. She would consume over 7000 calories day, but she decided to change her ways. Since being on the show, she has lost 538 pounds and has maintained her weight at 172 pounds. She looks and feels great, and even completed a 5k run.
Amber Rachdi
Amber Rachdi was just 23 when she lost an incredible 657.6 pounds. She suffered from anxiety, which led her to binge eat. She decided to work on herself and address these issues and was able to transform her life completely. She has truly come a long way.