My 600-lb Life

Zsalynn's Story

Zsaylnn, once known as the "Fat Girl Rock Star" - married a man who loves large women. Now weighing over 600lbs, she urg

Olivia's Story

Battling severe depression in the wake of a suicide attempt, 46-year old Olivia hasn't left her Chicago basement in two

Penny's Story

Bedridden for four years, 46-year old Penny knows that her weight may kill her if drastic actions aren't taken. Penny mo

Chuck's Story

Chuck weighs almost 700lbs and it has hindered every aspect of his life. He's had to downsize his business and his wife

Christina's Story

Christina is a 22-year old married woman from South Haven, Mississippi, who hasn't left her house in two years due to he

Paula's Story

Paula has had a tough life, and at over 600lbs, has built a physical wall around herself to push people away. When she s

James' Story

James comes from a long line of family obesity and at 706lbs, is determined not to die in the same hospital bed that his

Tara's Story

Tara is a mother of two from Lafayette, LA. Addicted to food, she is too ashamed of her size to be seen with her kids, c

Amber's Story

At age 23, and over 600-lbs, Amber relies on her family, and boyfriend for even simple needs. Her fear of dying young is

Susan's Story

Weighing in at over 600-lbs, 37 year old Susan is committed to drastic weight loss. But, when an unforeseen medical diso

Pauline's Story

At nearly 700 lbs., 51-year-old Pauline has an addiction to food that is killing her and taken over the life of her son,

Bettie Jo's Story

At just 24, Bettie Jo is eating her way towards 700-lbs. Housebound, she is reliant on her husband for even basic needs.

Angel's Story

At 42 years old, Angel is staring death in the face. She is struggling to make a positive change and be an active part o

Joe's Story

Joe is only 30, and trapped in an 800-lb body. He lost his job and is mostly housebound. Can Joe find the strength to fa

Laura's Story

Laura has used food to cope with her emotions for too long. Confined to a wheelchair, relying on an oxygen tank to breat

Charity's Story

Charity weighs nearly 800-lbs. Suffering from flesh-eating bacteria and butterfly shaped fat deposits; she is unable to

Chay's Story

Chay is just 23, but to cope with the emotional turmoil of his childhood he has eaten his way to 600-lbs and it's threat

Marla's Story

Marla is so heavy she cannot stand up. Bedridden, her true weight is unknown but estimated at 800-lbs. Marla must face t

Nikki's Story

Nikki's life and career are threatened by her 650-pound weight. Determined to make a change, she undergoes weight-loss s

Brittani's Story

Brittani has reached almost 600 pounds at just 32 years old. Though her husband loves large women, she lives in constant

Chad's Story

At over 700 pounds, Chad's weight is out of control and gastric bypass surgery is his last resort. He sells his house to

June's Story

June, at almost 600 pounds, has coped with the tragic death of her son by eating. Confined to her house and unable to ca

Dottie's Story

At over 600 pounds, Dottie agrees to a drastic new diet and gastric bypass surgery in hopes of reclaiming her health and

Gideon's Story

At over 600 pounds, Gideon's is unable to work and completely dependent on his exhausted wife. Fearing an early demise a

Ashley D's Story

Ashley is just 26 years old and over 700 pounds. Her 5-year-old son is one of her primary caregivers and a motivating fa

Teretha's Story

At over 700 pounds, Teretha's life is confined to a bed -- a far cry from her former job representing Detroit's healthy

Randy's Story

At 650 pounds, Randy's weight has led to the loss of his marriage and custody of his daughter. In a last ditch effort to

Milla's Story

At about 700 pounds, Milla is bedridden and unable to feed or bathe herself -- her five children care for her every need

Sean's Story

Sean weighs almost 1,000 pounds at just 26 years old. His skin is so stretched it is tearing apart, and a massive growth

Lupe's Story

Lupe, at almost 600 pounds, has been bedridden for 10 years and depends on her husband for all her needs. A cross-countr

Brandi and Kandi's Story

Twins Kandi & Brandi have a combined weight totaling over 1100lbs. These inseparable twins fear losing each other to obe

Ashley R's Story

At 670 pounds Ashley must live in her parents' home with her husband. Desperate to save her life and her marriage, she d

Cynthia's Story

Cynthia is a 610-lb single mother raising five kids. She's been focused on her children, but now realizes what her death

Kirsten's Story

Weighing over 600-lbs Kirsten is close to losing her mobility. While she's trying to get control of her obesity she's al

Doug's Story

After overcoming a dependence on drugs & alcohol, sneaking food is 660-lb Doug's last remaining vice. Can this husband,

Erica's Story

At 661 lbs, Erica regrets not keeping a promise to her mom. She hopes her siblings will help but they are reluctant base

Diana's Story

Diana, a once thin & active woman, is now a prisoner to her 620lb body. Desperate to break free of her food addiction, s

Michael's Story

Michael's massive 632lb body has left him completely dependent upon his family. If he doesn't learn to control his anger

Nicole's Story

Weighing over 700-lbs, Nicole is on the verge of leaving her two young children motherless. Trying to survive a family o

Tanisha's Story

Tanisha weighs around 600-lbs and she's desperate to survive for her kids and avoid her mother's tragic fate of dying at

James K's Story

Weighing 791-lbs, James is bedridden, unable to stand, and can barely move his legs. He may only have a few months to li

Tracey's Story

Most of the extreme weight on Tracey's body resides in her shockingly misshapen legs. They're so massive with severe lym

Steven & Justin's Story Part 1

Steven Assanti weighs nearly 800-lbs and his brother/nemesis, Justin, is almost 600-lbs. Though the brothers can't stand

Steven & Justin's Story Part 2

After a year on a weight loss program, Steven remains completely non-compliant, and Justin focuses on a new career inste

Rena & Lee's Story

After meeting and falling in love at a bariatric rehab center, Lee and Rena are battling health and anger issues while m

Janine's Story

A woman whose extreme obesity has left her nearly immobile must overcome both her physical and emotional pain if she is

Alicia's Story

A devoted girlfriend and loving aunt, Alicia is all smiles and laughter on the outside, but on the inside she is terrifi

Liz's Story

Karina's Story

A woman with two children weighs more than 600 pounds, so she agrees to go on an extreme new diet, but her weight-loss e

James B.'s Story

James LB Bonner spent his early life trying to prove himself to his adoptive family, but after losing a leg and battling

Lisa's Story

Lisa's struggle with her weight begins as a child and significantly worsens after witnessing her brother's murder; now b

Roberts Story

Now bedridden and unable to care for herself, Lisa must find a way to lose the weight or she will never see her grandchi

Tamy Lyn's Story

After years of a tumultuous relationship with her husband, Tamy's eating addiction causes her weight to balloon over 500

Benji & David's Story

Fearing that he'll suffer the same fate as older brother David, now 700 pounds and unable to work, Benji hopes to be abl

Renee's Story

A former plus-size model and "big is beautiful" advocate, Renee realizes the mortal mistakes she made as her weight swel

Sarah's Story

A 24-year-old woman weighs more than 600 pounds and is fighting for her life after a difficult childhood with an abusive

Schenee's Story

Devastated by two miscarriages due to her weight, Schenee is desperate to start a family and stop relying on her husband

Jennifer & Marissa's Story

Jennifer and her daughter, Marissa, are stuck in a co-dependent relationship that puts both of their lives in jeopardy,

Bettie Jo & Susan

A 400-lb. woman learns that she's pregnant, but wonders if she'll be able to deliver the baby without complications; a w

Melissa Morris

Melissa has lost 500 pounds and saw her weight drop to 137 pounds, but now faces marital problems and life as a single m

One Ton Family Part 1

One Ton Family Part 2

Octavia's Story

Octavia has been bedbound for nearly a year when she decides to make the trip to Houston to get help from Dr. Now, but w

Brianne's Story

At over 700 pounds, Brianne undertakes a weight-loss journey to save her own life; she faces an unexpected challenge to

Robin's Story

Robin and her brother Chris are both obese and already lost a sibling to obesity; they plan to visit Dr. Now together wh

Justin's Story

A college graduate with a once-promising career, Justin has eaten his life away to the point of never leaving the house

Holly's Story

Holly already has one failed weight loss surgery, so to succeed this time, she must do more than change her eating habit

Lacey's Story

Lacey ballooned up over 600 lbs on pizza and ice cream and knows Dr. Now is her best hope for success; she must now rall

Brandon's Story

Brandon is a talented musician with a beautiful voice and a run-away weight problem; he wants to lose weight and embark

Maja's Story

Maja moves to Houston to undertake a difficult weight-loss journey with the support of her boyfriend, Christian; when Ch

Tiffany's Story

Despite moving to Houston with the solid support of her boyfriend, Aaron, and her cousin, Jasmine, Tiffany finds it diff

Destinee's Story

Born as "Matthew," Destinee never felt like she fit in; now, having come out as a 600-pound transgender woman, she likes

Jeanne's Story

Jeanne lives in an unhygienic household with her mother and schizophrenic father; at well over 600 pounds, Jeanne might

Aaron's Story

Since the death of his mother, Aaron lives at home to care for his aging father, but due to his food addiction, Aaron ha

Kelly's Story

Kelly is on the verge of immobility when she decided to make the trip to Houston to visit Dr. Now; Her journey gets off

Annjeannette's Story

When Annjeanette was nine, a campaign was established to send her to fat camp; she hated that her weight had become a so

Angela's Story

When Annjeannette was 9, a campaign was established to send her to fat camp. She hated that her weight had become a sour

LaShanta's Story

A mother of 4, bed-bound for 2 years, Lashanta relies on her kids to keep her cleaned and fed. Her last chance to break

Cillas' Story

Cillas' food addiction is getting in the way of his ability to be there for his fiancée, Jessica, and her three daughte

Mercedes' Story

Mercedes, who has severe lymphedema, must overcome trauma to lose weight.

Angela J's Story

At over 600 pounds, Angie is trying to get to Houston to see Dr. Nowzaradan, in hope of getting weight loss surgery to s

Vianey & Allen’s Story

Weighing over 600 lbs. each, Vianey and Allen are locked in a codependent relationship based on a shared love of food. A

John & Lonnie's Story

John & Lonnie are two brothers from opposite ends of the spectrum. For years estranged, the brothers are now brought tog

Lindsey's Story

Lindsey has a white picket fence, a loving husband and a great job, but her food addiction threatens to ruin everything;

Bethany's Story

Bethany has two daughters who live in fear of losing their mom to her food addiction. Once an addiction counselor, Betha

J.T.'S Story

J.T. is almost 900lbs with a 100-lb lymphedema mass on his leg and a food addiction that is bound to kill him if he does

Gina's Story

Travis's Story

When Travis got too big to walk down the aisle, he promised to give his wife a proper wedding one day. Since then he's o

Joyce's Story

Joyce needs home health care 24/7 and hasn't left the house in years. But getting to Dr. Now in Houston is just the firs

Carlton & Shantel's Story

Shantel's brother Carlton lives downstairs but she hardly ever sees him because at 600+ lbs each, neither can do the sta

Seana's Story

Seana is 23 and nearly 700 lbs, living at her mom's house, depressed and anxious, her weight-gain threatening to take he

Ashley Bs Story

At 600 pounds, Ashley has to move home so her mom can help her care for herself and her newborn daughter; Ashley must ov

Tommy's Story

Tommy wants to lose weight so he can marry his fiancee and have the life he always dreamed of, but to break the cycle of

Coliesa's Story

The four best reasons for Coliesa to live are her daughters. But after a heart attack and losing the love of her life in

Dominic's Story

Dominic's life is falling apart due to his food addiction; over 600 pounds and living in a van with his brother, he deci

Megan's Story

At 24 years old and over 600 lbs, Megan lives at home with her mom, who cooks for her since Megan can't do much on her o

Ashley T's Story

Ashley is 24 and lives alone; her only sources of comfort are food and the relationships she has online; but not a singl

Leneatha's Story

Samantha's Story

At nearly 1,000 pounds, Samantha is dangerously close to dying. To make matters worse, she's paid to eat by making video

Thederick's Story

Thederick has become housebound from eating, and for 10 years, he's only gone outside to greet the ice cream man. After

Carrie's Story

20 years after her dad died as a result of a botched weight loss surgery, Carrie is on the brink of eating herself to de

Cindy's Story

Cindy is resistant to change and has spent years creating a world that makes her feel safe. When her friend notices Cind

Melissa M's Story

Melissa has isolated herself at home and lost many friends to avoid feeling the shame of what her food addiction has don

Kenae's Story

Kenae' was already big before her weight gain took off after the death of her beloved mother. Refusing to deal with the

Krystal's Journey

Krystal began overeating to shield herself with a protective layer of obesity after suffering years of abuse. Once a mea

Isaac's Journey

Isaac helped raise his siblings after his mom suffered a debilitating stroke when he was 10. While learning to cook for

Michael's Journey

A lifetime of abuse and ridicule has left Michael anxious and afraid to leave the house. Now with the help of his devote

Shannon's Journey

Shannon's husband loves her the way she is, but that may not help because she's 700 pounds and bedridden. Dr. Now knows

Irene's Journey

Irene had to move back in with her son because her weight made it unbearable to live on her own. When Dr. Now can't get

Tammy's Journey

Through tough times, food has always been Tammy's friend. But now she has gotten so big that her daughters and mother ha

Chrystal's Journey

Having her daughters help bathe her is not how Chrystal pictured parenting, but she is so large now that there's no othe

Nathan's Journey

When Nathan's weight gets in the way of the only healthy thing in his life - his job as a drama teacher - it's a wake-up

Julian's Story

For Julian and his wife, Irma, it was love at first sight. But in order to grow old together, Julian will have to overco

Bianca's Journey

Bianca is all in for a move to Houston with her boyfriend and two young kids to get Dr. Now's help with a second weight-

Mike's Journey

Mike was born with a talent for sports -- and an omnivorous appetite to match. After his football dreams were dashed by

Lacey's Journey

Lacey is so big from overeating that she can barely leave the house, but that hasn't stopped her from finding love with

Paul's Journey

Ryan's Journey

Ryan moved to Montana to keep himself from going down a dark path of drug addiction. However, his new path may be no les

James B's Journey

For James B, food means family. He grew up eating rich Haitian food and loves it with a passion. Now, James needs Dr. No

Lucas' Journey

Living on a homestead with his family, Lucas wants to spread his wings and fly, but at 600 pounds, he can't take off. Al

Margaret's Journey

Margaret's life at 700 pounds is in need of a jump start. At age 35, she is a mama's girl. Now, it's time for Margaret t

Ontreon's Journey

At 700 pounds, Ontreon has managed to keep going thanks to his faith in God, and he's training to become a minister. But

Dolly's Journey

Dolly has gotten too comfortable at 600 pounds. There's physical pain all over, and the skin apron pulling on her abdome

Larry's Journey

For Larry, a second weight loss surgery would mean a second chance at a career as a gospel recording artist. But a beaut

Lisa's Journey

Lisa wouldn't have made it this far without the help of her chief enabler, her boyfriend Randy. But Randy falls ill, and

David's Journey

Growing up in foster care, David suffered from a lack of attention and didn't develop a sense of self-worth. Now he weig

Geno and Nico's Journey

As an Italian American, Geno was raised with lots of love, family and food. Now, he's still living with his mom and eati

Latonya's Journey

Latonya found the man she wants to marry. The only problem is that, at almost 700 pounds, she can't walk down the aisle.

Wess' Journey

Wess gets off to a great start in Dr. Now's program, but when the cravings continue after surgery, Dr. Now sends him to

Syreeta's Journey

Syreeta thinks that anyone trying to help has an ulterior motive, but now she's gotten so big she desperately needs help

Mark's Journey

Mark sets out with a goal for weight loss surgery, but as weight loss gets easier, he turns down medical advice and deci

Stephanie's Journey

With her weight spiraling, Stephanie needs her mom's help to care for her three kids. Now, she's at the point where she'

Chris P's Journey

Nothing means more to Chris than his relationship with his daughter, Zoey, but now he feels he is failing her as his wei

Patrick's Journey

Patrick's weight has never been a bother -- not to him, nor to his wife, Amanda. Now, however, he's so big that it's get

Krystal S' Journey

Krystal S. has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won't let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won

William's Journey

William was always mobile and fairly athletic -- that is, until he wasn't. It's been years now since a knee injury derai

Delana's Journey

When a regular trip to the grocery store turns into an emergency for the EMTs, Delana must admit how badly she needs Dr.

Abi's Journey

Abi was struggling with his weight before a fluke accident left him mostly paralyzed. Bedbound for seven years since the

Rose's Journey

At 58, Rose had given up on life. But for her family's sake she resolves to lose over 400 pounds no matter what it takes

Shakyia's Journey

Shakyia's severe obesity worsened when she became a shut-in. Despite her sister's encouragement, meeting Dr. Now proves

Charles' Journey

Recovering addict Charles replaces drugs with food. Morbidly obese, he needs Dr. Now but his brother enables his glutton

Jonathan's Journey

Jonathan had his dream job, and he ate himself out of it; once an EMT first responder, he rarely leaves the room; his wi

Krystal A's Journey

Krystal has never let her weight get in the way, but the truth is her weight has really started getting in the way; she

Karen's Journey

Karen has gotten so out of control with her eating that she's developed a fear of leaving the house; she needs Dr. Now's

Gary's Journey

Gary doesn't leave the bed anymore, he has his mom and a bevy of caretakers to get him what he needs; but his life is sl

Jacky's Journey

At 6'3 and over 700 pounds, Jacky has barely had a chance to live; she's never fit in anywhere; now that her parents hav

DeShaun's Journey

Deshaun takes being protective of his mom to the next level. He's over 700 pounds and won't leave his mother's apartment

Juan's Journey

Pastor Juan's love of food made him overweight, but it has never been a problem until recently, since he's gotten too bi