1000-lb Sistersstar 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 time1000-lb Sistersseason 6wrapped 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.

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Tammy’s Extraordinary Journey

A Total Transformation

WhenTammy weighed around 725 pounds, her health collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital and put in a week-long medically induced coma. The experiencescared 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 arealistic approach to her health and weight-loss goals,and might be the secret behind her many milestones.Tammyrecently 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 welland 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”

Watching theSlaton siblings pursue their weight-loss goalsinspires many people who root for them. It’s one of the best things about1000-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.

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