1000 Lb Sisters stars Amy and Tammy were at their worst stage when they joined the show. Amy was around 400 Lbs while Tammy continued to cross even 600 Lbs. They were struggling to get rid of the excess weight due to their addiction to unhealthy food.
Amy initially made amazing progress in her journey. She was the first one to shed lots of weight among the sisters. However, Tammy failed miserably and reached a whopping 717 lbs. She suffered a lot after being hospitalized and remained in a medically induced coma for months.
Finally, she took her health seriously and went to rehab to shed the excess weight. Since then, Tammy has been surprising the audience with her incredible results. Recently, the siblings opened up about the childhood trauma that affected their eating habits.
1000 Lb Sisters: Tammy & Amy Open Up The Tragic Truth That Affected Their Eating Habits!
Tammy and Amy came into the limelight with their appearance in the 1000 Lb Sisters series. Fans loved to watch their inspiring journey on the show. The Slaton sisters are back again on the TV screens with Season 5.
Recently, they chatted with People about their addiction to food. Tammy revealed that she had weight issues since she was born. The reality TV star was born at 9 lbs 10 oz and began gaining since then. Tammy revealed that her whole family was big.
However, they expressed cooking for their own selves while their mom would be busy working three jobs a day. Amy went ahead to add that their mom was always at work to support them. Hence, they had to prepare their own meals and other stuff.
So, it was tough to prepare healthy food at the age of 10 or 11. Further, Tammy explained that microwaves became their best friend. She said, “Ramen noodles, bowls of soup, things that were quick and easy — stuff that adds on carbs.”
Later, Amy discussed how they faced bullying for their weight. Unfortunately, they also lost their grandmother when they were young. So, the 100 Lb Sisters started turning to food for comfort. Moreover, Tammy added, “I started eating my feelings.”
So, the girls continued to suffer and gained weight throughout the years. Tammy and Amy had already started leaning on each other to lose weight before TLC approached them.
1000 Lb Sisters: Tammy & Amy Want to Inspire Others Through Their Journey!
1000 Lb Sisters has been showcasing the lives of Tammy and Amy for years. Fans have been praising the Slaton sisters for their incredible achievements. However, the reality TV star has faced some life-changing events in the past couple of months.
Recently, Tammy said, “By putting our stories out there, we’re helping others see they can lose weight too. They’re not alone.” She was happy to achieve amazing results in the past 9 months than she had done in her whole life.
They lost dramatic weight in the past and crossed many milestones. Amy found a new lover, Tony Rodger after her divorce from Michael Halterman. Meanwhile, Tammy has been moving on after Caleb’s passing. Stay tuned to the TV Season & Spoilers to know more about Tammy and Amy’s inspiring journey and other 1000 Lb Sisters news.