Family by the Ton star looks extremely different after drastic 500lb weight loss
Family by the Ton star Amanda Register looks totally different these days after shedding more than 500lbs – appearing completely unrecognisable.
She appeared on the hit-TLC reality programme a few years back when she weighed over 700lbs, kicking off her fitness journey all the way back in 2018.
Amanda had been battling cancer for two years when she first appeared on TV, but couldn't start treatment until she had reduced her weight to a less life-threatening level.
"In order for me to have the surgery to remove my cancer, they invert you on the operating table," she explained during her first episode.
Amanda once weighed over 700lbs (Instagram)
She's now managed to lose 500lbs (Instagram)Amanda added: "So right now if they did it, all of my weight would essentially crush my organs and I would stop breathing until it killed me."
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She worked at it for years, eventually shedding 500lbs and enjoying a much healthier life – and her results are out of this world.
She underwent bariatric surgery after following a strict diet and exercise regime and later took on another surgery to remove the excess skin from her body.
Writing a plea to fans a few years back in a bid to cover some of the costs of surgery, Amanda explained: "I have been morbidly obese since age 3.
Amanda looks totally different these days (Instagram)
She has showed her journey on social media (Instagram)"My highest documented weight was 715 pounds when I started my weight loss journey in January 2018. I have since lost a total of 500 pounds.
"I had weight loss surgery and had to completely change my life, and relationship with food and work my tail off at the gym. But I did it!!"
Two years on and she appears to be doing well, sharing regular updates with her 12,000 followers on Instagram – and looking totally different.
She appeared on a couple US TV shows (Instagram)
And now shows off her efforts on TikTok (Instagram)She even completed her first 5km race and shares inspirational messages with fans, telling them in a recent Instagram post: "Keep showing up!! Over 500 pounds down and still counting!"
Speaking of her social media, she wrote: "I am starting to help bring awareness to the fight against obesity.
"I will be having walks and events to bring awareness and help others who are in need of help in their battle with obesity.
"I also hope to help the youth that are obese by eventually having weekly healthy snack boxes parents can pick up at no charge, community activity events, and healthy cooking classes."
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