The Inconceivable And Inspirational Results Of Former “My 600-LB Life” Participants

Published on 05/25/2021
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Dottie Perkins – 640 Pounds

The story of Dottie Perkins touched all the fans of the popular reality tv show when she alone looked after her son after he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and his father abandoned both of them. The stress allowed her to blow up to 640 pounds. She fought hard and lost 149 pounds. Her son, unfortunately, passed away in 2016, but she kept fighting and now honors him by staying in shape. She weighs 194 pounds now.

Dottie Perkins

Dottie Perkins

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Gideon Yeakley – 650 Pounds

Gideon Yeakley weighed an unbelievable 650 pounds when he first appeared on the show and at the time needed the help of his wife and son to look after him. His change was difficult and even led to him suffering from depression, but he lost a massive 211 pounds while on the show and welcomed a beautiful baby girl the following year. Gideon kept working hard and now weighs 330 pounds. He had health issues in 2019 but quickly recovered from and attended his wife’s college graduation, who is now following a career in counseling.

Gideon Yeakley

Gideon Yeakley

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