{"id":7527,"date":"2025-01-23T17:36:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=7527"},"modified":"2025-01-23T17:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:37:01","slug":"17-unbelievable-transformations-a-tv-show-made-people-go-through","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/7527","title":{"rendered":"17 Unbelievable Transformations a TV Show Made People Go Through"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class='\"entry-header' entry-header-01>\n<h2 class='\"entry-subtitle' g1-gamma g1-gamma-3rd>A collection of people\u2019s stories who lost weight and improved their health, helped by a popular reality show\n\n<div class='\"g1-content-narrow' g1-typography-xl entry-content>\n<p>The reality show \u201cMy 600-lb-life\u201d has helped many people improve their health and make changes in their weight.\n</p><p><strong>Viral Strange will list 17 stories of people who went through drastic changes in their appearance. Their journey resulted in health improvements and changed their lives forever.\n<h3>1. Amber Rachdi\n<figure id='\"attachment_7304\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7304\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7304 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/2-3.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-3.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>Amber Rachdi is a girl who was overweight \u2013 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\u2019t care much that her weight was giving health problems.\n</p><h3>2. Christina Phillips\n<figure id='\"attachment_7305\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7305\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7305 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/3-2.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-2.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7305\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>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\u2019 concern is that Christina may become anorexic.\n</p><h3>3. Marla McCants\n<figure id='\"attachment_7306\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7306\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7306 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/4-1.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-1.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>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.\n</p><h3>4. Donald Shelton\n<figure id='\"attachment_7307\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7307\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7307 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/5-1.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-1.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7307\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>Donald had a 4-year journey to lose weight. During his treatment after having a gastric bypass surgery, doctors diagnosed him with Guillain\u2014Barr\u00e9 syndrome, which didn\u2019t let him do any physical exercise. He is in a wheelchair, but he is not giving up!\n</p><h3>5. Melissa D. Morris\n<figure id='\"attachment_7308\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7308\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7308 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/6-1.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-1.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7308\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>Melissa always dreamt of having a child, but she couldn\u2019t because of her weight. She had a gastric bypass surgery and started a strict diet alongside physical activity. She managed to get pregnant when she went from 652 lb to almost 154 lb.\n</p><h3>6. Chuck Turner\n<figure id='\"attachment_7309\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7309\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7309 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/7.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7309\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>Chuck started to develop eating disorders to cope with his wife\u2019s murder. After he joined the project, Chuck was able to go from 692 lb to 418 lb and also help his new wife take care of their son.\n</p><h3>7. Susan Farmer\n<figure id='\"attachment_7310\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7310\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7310 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/8.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/8.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>Susan also had a gastric bypass surgery to get rid of those extra pounds. She changed her eating habits and started doing physical exercises. She lost more than 400 lb, and after having her skin removed, the first thing she did was buy a new pair of jeans.\n</p><h3>8. Nikki Webster\n<figure id='\"attachment_7311\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7311\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7311 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/9.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/9.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7311\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>Nikki didn\u2019t have control over her eating process. At 33, she weighed 649 lb. Before having a gastric bypass surgery, she had to lose more than 45 lb by herself because Nikki would be at risk of dying during the process. After the surgery, she started a new lifestyle, fell in love, and got married.\n</p><h3>9. Paula Jones\n<figure id='\"attachment_7312\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7312\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7312 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/10.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/10.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>Paula had a gastric bypass surgery and also had her skin removed. She keeps following an active lifestyle and eats healthy food.\n</p><h3>10. June McKaymee\n<figure id='\"attachment_7313\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7313\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7313 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/11.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/11.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>After her son\u2019s death, June was grieving by eating a lot of food and gained more than 595 lb. When she realized that this situation was life-threatening, she had a gastric bypass surgery and started dieting alongside psychotherapy.\n</p><h3>11. Brittani Fulfer\n<figure id='\"attachment_7314\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7314\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7314 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/12.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/12.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>Brittani suffered from obesity alongside her thyroid cancer and problems with her immune system. This diagnosis complicated the process of losing weight. Nonetheless, she did a great job and lost 332 lb. Brittani continues to improve her health.\n</p><h3>12. Diana Bunch\n<figure id='\"attachment_7315\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7315\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7315 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/13.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/13.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>Diana was sexually harassed at the age of 11. To cope with this traumatic event, she found peace in eating lots of food. At 40 years old, she weighed 335 lb and kept gaining more weight until she got 600 lb. She had surgery and some changes in her eating routine. Diana managed to reduce her weight down to 222 lb.\n</p><h3>13. Zsalynn Whitworth\n<figure id='\"attachment_7316\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7316\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7316 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/14.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/14.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7316\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>Zsalynn divorced her husband, who didn\u2019t support her towards a healthy lifestyle. She met a new guy, and she continues to improve her health.\n</p><h3>14. Lupita Samano\n</h3><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7317 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/15.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/15.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n</p><p>Lupita had many relationship problems with her ex-husband. He mocked and insulted her for her weight, but he didn\u2019t stop when she started losing weight either. She weighs 209 lb now and has a new love in her life.\n</p><h3>15. Charity Pierce\n<figure id='\"attachment_7318\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7318\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7318 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/16.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/16.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7318\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>lb decided to lose some pounds for her own wedding. She also had lymphedema that causes swelling. She had an impressive change in her lifestyle and now weighs 299 lb.\n<h3>16. Olivia Cruz\n<figure id='\"attachment_7319\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7319\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-7319 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/17.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/17.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'>\n<p>Olivia survived several surgeries to reduce her weight. She weighed 579 lb at the beginning of the project and now weighs 198 lb. Alongside her continuing improvements, she made her dream come true by becoming a chef!\n</p><h3>17. Mayra Rosales\n<figure id='\"attachment_7320\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-7320\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-7320' size-full src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/02%5C/18.png%5C%22" sizes='\"auto,' srcset='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/18.png' https: alt='\"\"' width='\"2184\"' height='\"1455\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-7320\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p>Mayra weighed 1100 lb \u2013 a record!<br>\nA tragedy made her change her lifestyle. Her nephew died because of a head trauma caused by Mayra\u2019s sister. With her sister sent to prison, Mayra decided to lose weight to be able to move and take care of the children. She had some dangerous surgeries that led to losing weight, alongside new eating habits and exercises.\n</p><p>It is not easy to overcome an addiction like food. Sometimes, we don\u2019t even realize how it is happening and when it needs to stop. What we want to say is that\u2026 Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late to make the changes in your life! The perfect moment is now.\n</p><p>Let us know your thoughts or experiences.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>A collection of people\u2019s stories who lost weight and improved their health, helped by a popular reality show The reality show \u201cMy 600-lb-life\u201d has helped many people improve their health and make changes in their weight. Viral Strange will list 17 stories of people who went through drastic changes in their appearance. 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