1000-lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton 'needed a lot of self-motivation' for weight loss

03 September 2023 , 09:00

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1000-lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton 'needed a lot of self-motivation' for weight loss

Tammy Slaton would have needed "a lot of self-motivation" to achieve her incredible 400lb (28.6 stone) weight loss, according to an expert.

The 37-year-old star of 1000-lb Sisters faced a lot of obstacles during her weight loss journey as she battled against her food addiction struggles. Tammy spent time attending therapy sessions and living in a food rehabilitation centre, during which she suffered a terrifying medical scare.

Her family were told to prepare for the worst after she was rushed to hospital when she stopped breathing at the facility. Tammy was put on a ventilator and placed in a medically induced coma.

Luckily, she was eventually well enough to return to rehab. Steve Miller, presenter of the hit TV show Fat Families, believes Tammy would have required a lot of mental strength to overcome these setbacks.

Tammy Slaton weighed 717lb when she began her weight loss journey (TLC)

Steve, founder of HypnoJab weight loss, told The Mirror: "Weight loss at this level needs significant effort and I imagine Tammy would have needed a hell of a lot of self-motivation given weight loss is mainly a mindset challenge. People know what to eat to be slim, so I believe Tammy would have needed a large helping of self-motivation to stay on track."

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To help with her weight loss, Tammy underwent bariatric surgery. Steve explained exactly what this surgery involves, telling us: "Surgery of any kind is, and always should I believe be a last resort, and it might mean later that mindset challenges arise. The surgery means the amount of food someone can eat and absorb is reduced as the stomach shrinks."

The reality star has dropped six dress sizes (TkkTok/@tammyslaton2020)

She's now lost 28 stone (queentammy86/Instagram)

After her surgery, Tammy was greeted by her loved ones who had gathered outside the weight loss facility to celebrate her achievement. Her family had brought celebratory posters and confetti and held a banner which read: "Go Queen Tammy! You did the damn thing!"

Tammy said the sweet gesture almost made her cry. Steve said this kind of support is needed by people hoping to lose weight.

The weight loss expert said: "Tammy's encouragement from her family is terrific as support networks of any kind are essential. Her weight loss means that her confidence can increase, and her health can receive a boost."

Since rising to fame on 1000-lb Sisters, Tammy has shed around 400lb (28.6 stone) in total. She's recently said to have weighted in at around 340lb (24.3 stone).

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