Name: My 600-lb Life
Released: 2012-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Younan Nowzaradan

TV Show · Reality

Follow the personal stories of individuals weighing more than 600 lbs. who embark on a year-long journey to lose weight. The stories include high-risk surgery, addiction, dependency, fear, pain, helplessness, victory, and pride - and each is as much about heart as it is about weight loss.

2012 · 1h 28m

Starring Younan Nowzaradan

EPISODE 7

Krystal's Journey

Krystal S. has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won't let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won't become bedridden and force him into the role of caretaker.

1h 23 min
EPISODE 1

Geno and Nico's Journey

As an Italian American, Geno was raised with lots of love, family and food; now, he's still living with his mom and eating himself to death, and it's time to make a change; Geno's cousin, Nico, joins the cause; they pledge to lose weight together.

1h 24 min
EPISODE 2

Latonya's Journey

Latonya found the man she wants to marry; the only problem is that, at almost 700 pounds, she can't walk down the aisle; Latonya doesn't want to give up the food that she's used to, but she may do it for love.

1h 23 min
EPISODE 3

Wess' Journey

Wess gets off to a great start in Dr. Now's program, but when the cravings continue after surgery, Dr. Now sends him to therapy to confront his demons; Wess must ask himself whether he is ready to live his truth as a gay man in small-town Texas.

1h 23 min
EPISODE 4

Syreeta's Journey

With bonus scenes; Syreeta thinks that anyone trying to help has an ulterior motive, but now she's gotten so big she desperately needs help; she's learning to let down her guard, but surgery will be tough if she can't learn to trust the surgeon.

1h 23 min
EPISODE 5

Mark's Journey

Mark sets out with a goal for weight-loss surgery, but as weight loss gets easier, he turns down medical advice and decides to do it on his own; Mark thinks he can lose 500 pounds by himself, but Dr. Now sees this as another excuse not to change.

1h 23 min