entertainment / Sunday, 24-Aug-2025

1000-Lb Sisters: Tammy Slaton's "Real" Approach To Health And Weight-Loss Goals May Explain Her Many Milestones

1000-lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton has lost an incredible amount of weight since her 2020 television debut. When the show premiered, Tammy weighed over 600 pounds. She was so big she couldn't even use a regular bathroom scale. She had to travel to the local junkyard to use their industrial-sized scale. The dehumanizing experience illustrated the reality of Tammy's life.

As bad as things were for Tammy, she would only gain more weight. She got up to 725 pounds at her heaviest. For Tammy, like for so many others, weight loss wasn't a straight line from point A to point B. Tammy worked hard to get on track, but by the time 1000-lb Sisters season 6 wrapped up, she was on track to achieving her health and weight-loss goals. She recently shared a tip that shone a light on her realistic approach to weight loss.

Tammy's Extraordinary Journey

A Total Transformation

When Tammy weighed around 725 pounds, her health collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital and put in a week-long medically induced coma. The experience scared Tammy into finally getting serious about losing weight. After addressing her food addiction and getting bariatric surgery, Tammy lost an incredible 500 pounds.

Tammy's "Real" About Hydration

"I'm Growing Little By Little"

Over the years, she developed a realistic approach to her health and weight-loss goals, and might be the secret behind her many milestones. Tammy recently posted an Instagram video about flavored water. Tammy's caption reads, "Hydration is key and it’s progress over perfection! I know natural lemon or lime may be healthier but it won’t help me drink more water! Not yet anyway, I’m growing little by little." Tammy knows herself well and works within her limits, which is why she's successful in her weight loss journey.

Fans Appreciate Tammy's Approach

"I'm So Proud Of You"

1000 lb sisters stars tammy and amy slaton posing close together in montage with kentucky map background
1000 lb sisters stars tammy and amy slaton posing close together in montage with kentucky map background
Custom image by César García

Watching the Slaton siblings pursue their weight-loss goals inspires many people who root for them. It's one of the best things about 1000-lb Sisters. Fans took to the comment section of Tammy's post to tell her how proud of her they are. "Look at you making healthy choices," wrote one fan. "I'm so proud of you." Tammy seems more grounded and is happy to share her newfound wisdom.

Tammy Slaton

38 years old

Lost 500 pounds

Amy Slaton

37 years old

Lost 169 pounds

Chris Combs

44 years old

Lost 150 pounds

Amanda Halterman

44 years old

Lost 31 pounds

Misty Slaton Wentworth

48 years old

Lost 74 pounds

Brittany Combs

36 years old

Unknown

1000-lb Sisters seasons 1-6 can be streamed on Hulu.

Source: Tammy Slaton/Instagram

03166781_poster_w780.jpg

Your Rating

1000-lb Sisters
185
8.0/10
Release Date
January 1, 2020
Network
TLC

zolentz

Fresh, fast, and fun — all the entertainment you need in one place.

© Zolentz. All Rights Reserved. Designed by zolentz