My 600-lb Life has featured some of the greatest weight loss transformations, many of which are truly praiseworthy. Since the inception of the hit reality TV series in 2012, over a hundred people have tried to become fit with the help of Dr. Now. However, not all have been able to achieve their goals due to poor habits and enablers.
Some top examples of cast members who couldn’t lose weight include James King, Lacey Buckingham, Ashley Taylor, and more. These stars had everything they needed to turn their lives around. However, their lack of dedication, family members, and personal struggles stopped them from becoming healthy again. Fortunately, there’s still a huge list of My 600-lb Life cast members who did improve their lives with incredible transformations.
20 Christina Phillips
Christina Phillips was part of My 600-lb Life season 2, which aired in 2014. When the Mississippi native debuted on the show, she was barely 22 but was 639 pounds. Therefore, she was dealing with various problems, including physical pain. Fortunately, Christina was able to completely alter herself by dropping over 266 pounds in 12 months, and a big credit for it goes to her strict diet.
19 James Jones
Like Christina, James Jones also appeared in My 600-lb Life season 2. The then-37-year-old Texas native was over 700 pounds during his debut and desperately needed help. James dealt with hereditary weight gain and had a family history of obesity. Fortunately, he didn’t let his genes stop him. Instead, he lost over 500 pounds through hard work and dedication.
18 Teretha Hollis-Neely
Teretha Hollis-Neely appeared in a My 600-lb Life season 4 episode. The Michigan native was 47 and weighed around 800 pounds. As such, her journey was full of ups and downs, as her weight had rendered her almost immobile. Fortunately, Teretha didn’t give up on her dreams and was able to fix her life with the help of her husband and Dr. Now. Teretha dropped an astonishing 339 pounds in 12 months.
17 Olivia Cruz
My 600-lb Life season 2 star Olivia Cruz debuted on the show when she was 46 and weighed almost 580 pounds. While the mid-aged woman wasn’t as obese as some of the other cast members, her journey was full of hurdles, including her past failed attempts at losing weight. Thankfully, Olivia fixed her life by completely altering her lifestyle and diet. She dropped over 339 pounds in a year.
16 Milla Clark
My 600-lb Life season 4 cast member Milla Clark was also in her late 40s when she appeared on the show weighing over 751 pounds. Apart from dealing with her husband’s passing, the Fayetteville resident had a tough time being a mother of five due to her inability to move. Fortunately, she made major strides after joining the show. Milla lost over 150 pounds in 12 months due to her hard work. Later, she continued her journey and took the number down to 596 pounds.
15 Brittani Fulfer
My 600-lb Life season 4 has to be one of the best seasons, featuring multiple cast members who completely transformed their lives. Brittani Fulfer was 605 pounds during her debut and revealed her trauma regarding past abuse. She couldn’t be active and struggled to stop her toxic food habits. Thankfully, Dr. Now was able to slowly assist Brittani in reaching her goals. The Oregon native dropped 230 pounds in 12 months and an additional 200 pounds after being on the show.
14 Chuck Turner
Fan-favorite Chuck Turner was 45 when he joined the cast of My 600-lb Life season 2. The Beaumont resident was nearly 700 pounds during his debut and had been dealing with obesity since losing his first wife. Apart from dealing with physical pain, Chuck was in emotional turmoil and didn’t know a way out. Fortunately, Dr. Now’s consultancy helped him drop a whopping 425 pounds in 12 months.
13 Benji Bolton
Benji Bolton’s weight loss journey began in 2018 on My 600-lb Life season 6. The Houston resident was 582 pounds during his appearance on the show and featured alongside his brother David. Both the cast members began their weight loss journeys at the same time. They also dropped weight together, with Bengi losing 364 pounds and David shedding 361 pounds.
12 Paula Jones
Paula Jones is another My 600-lb Life season 2 cast member who improved her life in 12 months. The Jonesboro resident started at 533 pounds, which later increased to 550 pounds. While that was a letdown, Paula didn’t let it hamper her enthusiasm for losing weight. Instead, she continued her journey for the sake of her children and shed over 260 pounds in less than 12 months.
11 Samantha Mason
Samantha Mason is a newer cast member from My 600-lb Life season 9. The 35-year-old Colorado native began her weight loss journey at 940 pounds and was one of the heaviest females ever appearing on the show. Her journey was extremely difficult and full of pain. Despite that, Samantha dropped 478 pounds in 12 months and continued to lose weight. In 2023, she became a brand new person and held the record for the highest weight loss on the hit reality TV show.
10 Diana Bunch
In 2017, Diana Bunch debuted in My 600-lb Life season 5, weighing 601 pounds. The Seattle native was 55 then, making her morbid obesity very dangerous. Despite that, Diana showed everyone that age is just a number. She shed 265 pounds on the show and stayed focused on her fitness journey.
9 Cillas Givens
My 600-lb Life season 9 star Cillas Givens began his fitness journey weighing in at 729 pounds. He was dealing with multiple health issues, including his inability to care for his daughters. Thankfully, Cillas made a major change in his life with the help of Dr. Now. Not only could he drop over 416 pounds, but he also became completely unrecognizable over the years.
8 Nikki Webster
Nikki Webster was also part of the iconic My 600-lb Life season 4. The then-33-year-old Arkansas native joined Dr. Now’s program at 649 pounds. At the time, she couldn’t do basic tasks and wasn’t relishing her romantic life. Nonetheless, Nikki didn’t let her weight stop her from achieving weight loss. In a few months, she dropped over 207 pounds and married the love of her life, Marc.
7 Marla McCants
Marla McCants’ fitness journey began during My 600-lb Life season 3 in 2015. At the time, she was 43 and had morbid obesity. The Nashville resident weighed over 800 pounds during her appearance on TV. She faced numerous challenges, including an abusive past relationship. Marla pushed through her issues to drop over 266 pounds in a year. Later, she achieved a 560-pound weight loss and transformed her life.
6 Justin McSwain
My 600-lb Life season 7 was quite special, featuring many young cast members. That includes Justin McSwain, who began his health improvement journey in 2019. During his debut, the Rock Hill resident was above 680 pounds and had a terrible food addiction. Despite that, the 27-year-old was able to drop 334 pounds by the end of his journey.
5 Janine Mueller
Janine Mueller from My 600-lb Life season 6 had an interesting journey. The Seattle resident was 53 when she debuted to trim her 678 pounds of body weight on the show. However, she only shed 112 pounds during her journey on the show, which was still insufficient to live a healthy life. Fortunately, Janine was able to pull a miracle right after. Janine was able to lose 431 pounds after the show.
4 Angel Parrish
The Kerrville resident Angel Parrish was 42 and weighed 570 pounds on My 600-lb Life season 3. She was facing morbid obesity due to childhood traumas and heavy food addiction. If that wasn’t enough, she also had depression and psychological problems. Fortunately, Dr. Now aided her in the first 12 months, allowing her to lose over 309 pounds. He also helped her progress after the show, helping her become completely unrecognizable.
3 Melissa Morris
Melissa Morris is the first cast member to appear on the show. The My 600-lb Life season 1 star was 31 when she made her debut and had been working hard on her weight loss journey for years. Melissa began at 653 pounds and was very over weight. However, she was able to slowly follow Dr. Now’s plan, which helped her drop 447 pounds over seven years.
2 Brianne Dias
Brianne Dias was only 30 when she decided to improve her life and lose weight. She began her fitness journey starting at 742 pounds and was quickly able to shed over 384 pounds. However, the Oregon resident didn’t stop there. She continued her journey to be healthy enough and achieved all the best moments of her life. She married the love of her life Chris and also had a baby in 2022. Brianne hasn’t shared much about her postpartum journey, but she seems to be living her best life with her newborn baby.
1 Amber Rachdi
Amber Rachdi was one of the youngest cast members on My 600-lb Life season 3. She was 23 and had a tough time living her life as someone who was overweight. While the Troutdale resident has a lot of personal issues and physical concerns, she dropped over 250 pounds with assistance from Dr. Now. Additionally, she trimmed even more weight after the show, losing over 400 pounds in total. Nowadays, Amber is one of the most popular My 600-lb Life cast members, with over 265k followers online.
