My 600-Lb Life: 10 Cast Members Who Lost The Most WeightMy 600-lb Life has showcased many individuals who have completely transformed their bodies after losing a large amount of weight. The hit TLC series is about the fitness journeys of people who want t (2024)

My 600-lb Life has showcased many individuals who have completely transformed their bodies after losing a large amount of weight. The hit TLC series is about the fitness journeys of people who want to change their lives and become fit. Unfortunately, not all the stories go as planned, and many fail to achieve their desired goal and qualify for weight loss surgeries. One is My 600-lb Life alum Jeanne Covey, who lost only 23 pounds in six months and left the program afterward. Another is Angela Johns, who failed to drop over 49 pounds and got dismissed by Dr. Now after eight months.

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Almost all My 600-lb Life cast members have enablers who indirectly hinder their progress before and after the show. Over the years, the show has featured many who have had close ones, such as relatives, friends, parents, or partners, feed them large amounts of unhealthy food daily. Therefore, these cast members often fail to meet their fitness goals and impress Dr. Now. James King could only lose 55 pounds despite his best efforts. His wife was believed to be a major enabler and a big reason he didn't make it past 49.

10 Angel Parrish Lost 309 Pounds

In 2015, the 42-year-old Angel Parrish appeared in My 600-lb Life season 3 and began improving her life. Initially, Angel was over 570 pounds and dealt with food addiction due to childhood trauma. She also had depression and physical pain that completely halted her life. Fortunately, Angel realized she had to improve her lifestyle before it was too late. She religiously followed Dr. Now's program and was able to drop 309 pounds within a year. She continued losing weight and posted an unrecognizable transformation photo of herself that showcased her looking fit.

9 Teretha Hollis-Neely Dropped 339 Pounds

My 600-lb Life's Teretha Hollis-Neely was one of the highest-weighing women on the show, weighing around 800 pounds. During My 600-lb Life season 4, she was in her late 40s and struggled with health issues due to her obesity. Teretha was almost immobile and relied on her husband for everything. However, one day she decided to change her life for the better and relocated to Texas to seek help from Dr. Now. During the season, Teretha battled her weight but eventually came on top. She underwent weight loss surgery and was able to drop over 339 pounds.

8 Benji Bolton Lost 364 Pounds In A Year

Apart from sad stories, My 600-lb Life has featured many great journeys where cast members have lost the most weight despite many roadblocks. Benji Bolton from My 600-lb Life season 6 appeared on the show weighing 582 pounds. Benji debuted with his older brother David on the show, where the two tried overcoming their junk food addiction. However, their journeys went in different directions when Benji only dropped 14 pounds and David lost over 141. Despite the setback, the younger brother didn't give up and used his brother as inspiration. He lost over 364 pounds in 12 months, slightly more than David's total of 361.

7 Olivia Cruz Flaunts 400-Pound Weight Loss

Olivia Cruz was 46 when she debuted in My 600-lb Life season 2 in 2014. At the time, the Chicago native was 580 pounds and was always stuck at her home. Initially, Olivia tried to lose weight without help but failed multiple times. Eventually, she consulted with Dr. Now, who put her on a low-calorie diet plan to aid her weight loss. Despite some health issues, Olivia finally managed to drop over 339 pounds at the end of 12 months and continued losing weight afterward. The last time viewers saw Olivia, she had lost over 400 pounds and wanted to become a chef.

6 Brittani Fulfer Is Happy With 400-Pound Weight Loss

Brittani Fulfer debuted in My 600-lb Life season 4 in 2016. At the time, the 32-year-old reality star weighed 605 pounds and binged food due to childhood abuse trauma. Originally, Brittani lost about 230 pounds in 12 months. However, she didn't stop there and continued losing weight. According to recent reports by Women's Health, Brittani had now lost almost 400 pounds and become a completely new woman. Brittani revealed that her surgery helped change her toxic relationship with food.

5 Amber Rachdi Changes Style After Losing 400 Pounds

My 600-lb Life season 3's Amber Rachdi was 23 on the show, weighing over 650 pounds. Despite her young age, Amber was almost immobile, had anxiety, and had a long-running history of food addiction that began when she was five. Despite all the odds stacked against her, Amber pushed to improve and quickly showed results. With the help of Dr. Now, the Oregon native dropped over 267 pounds on the show, which increased over time. According to the latest reports (via Cheat Sheet), Amber lost over 400 pounds and has become a glamour-loving woman who loves dressing up and doing makeup.

4 Chuck Turner Shows Off 425-Pound Weight Loss

Chuck Turner was almost 700 pounds during My 600-lb Life season 2. The Beaumont native was 45 years old in 2014 and struggled with various obesity-related issues such as lymphedema, depression, and food addiction. Since Chuck's first wife's murder in 2006, he had given up on his body and didn't feel like making a change. However, when his second wife, Nissa, left him, he decided to fix his life and follow Dr. Now's program. At the end of his 12-month mark, Chuck lost 425 pounds and utilized that achievement to reignite his business and relationships.

3 Melissa Morris Has Lost 447 Pounds

Melissa Morris is a My 600-lb Life season 1 original from 2012 who had a seven-year journey of losing weight. When her episode debuted, the young Texas native was over 650 pounds and struggled to bear children due to her size. As a result, she consulted with Dr. Now and focused on her weight loss goals to attain fertility. By the end of her seven-year journey, Melissa had lost 447 pounds and weighed only 200 pounds. She then used her newfound health to have babies and began working as a team member of Dr. Now.

2 Samantha Mason Has Lost 496 Pounds

Samantha Mason is the only My 600-lb Life with the largest weight loss of any cast member in the show's history. After debuting at over 940 pounds at age 35, the Colorado native managed to shed over 496 pounds and became lost the most weight in 12 months. Like others, Samantha didn't stop there and continued losing weight after featuring on the show in 2020. She's now in the best shape of her life and has become an very confident person.

1 Christina Phillips' Diet Helped Her Lose 500 Pounds

Christina Phillips was very young when she joined the show to showcase her journey. The Mississippi native was 22 at the time of her debut and dealt with pain due to her 639-pound weight. Fortunately, her young age aided her weight loss as she managed to drop over 266 pounds in 12 months. If that wasn't enough, Christina continued her journey and eventually lost over 500 pounds. Christina faced many psychological issues due to her weight loss and restrained diet. However, My 600-lb Life alum was able to pull through and transform after her hard-fought battle with obesity.

Sources: Cheat Sheet, Women's Health