The reality show “My 600-lb-life” has helped many people improve their health and make changes in their weight.

17 stories of people who went through drastic changes in their appearance. Their journey resulted in health improvements and changed their lives forever.

1. Amber Rachdi

Amber Rachdi is a girl who was overweight – around 660 lb. She joined the project and changed her eating habits. Amber started working out and had a gastric bypass surgery. After 6 months, along with her extra pounds, she also left her boyfriend, who didn’t care much that her weight was giving health problems.

2. Christina Phillips

Christina was present in many family issues and arguments. Food was her escape door. At 25, she weighed more than 660 lb which is why she had a gastric bypass surgery and keeps eating healthy food. On the other hand, doctors’ concern is that Christina may become anorexic.

3. Marla McCants

Marla had a lot to go through after she was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend, and she was afraid of his return to kill her. By the time he was caught, Marla had developed eating disorders. She weighed around 793 lb. When a blood clot formed, she decided it was time to improve her eating habits and go for a new regime in her life.

4. Donald Shelton

Donald had a 4-year journey to lose weight. During his treatment after having a gastric bypass surgery, doctors diagnosed him with Guillain—Barré syndrome, which didn’t let him do any physical exercise. He is in a wheelchair, but he is not giving up!

5. Melissa D. Morris

World’s heaviest woman who weighed 50 stone now unrecognisable

Pauline Potter once gained global attention by consuming a shocking breakfast of six scrambled eggs, half a pound of bacon, four hash browns, six slices of buttered bread, and an ice cream milkshake — all in an effort to become the world’s heaviest woman.

By 2012, she weighed 50 stone (700 pounds) and officially entered the Guinness Book of Records as the World’s Heaviest Living Woman. At the time, she was part of a group called Supersize Big Beautiful Women, who believed that bigger meant more beautiful.

However, the reality of her weight soon took a toll. Years of relying on others to help prevent skin infections by applying corn starch pushed her to make a change. She joined the reality show My 600-lb Life and began working with renowned weight-loss surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan.

Pauline initially struggled with the required 1,200-calorie diet and even considered quitting. Despite setbacks, she eventually lost enough weight to qualify for surgery and shed 300 pounds, which allowed her to undergo life-changing skin removal.

By October 2021, Dr. Now proudly shared her incredible transformation on Instagram, praising her dedication and emphasizing that surgery is just a tool, not a quick fix. He stressed the importance of commitment and mindset in achieving long-term success.

By January 2023, Pauline had lost over 520 pounds and was embracing a healthier lifestyle in California.

Since early 2023, Pauline has gone quiet on social media, but her journey remains an inspiring example of resilience and transformation.