Name: My Big Fat Fabulous Life
Released: 2015-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Whitney Way Thore, Whitney Way Thore

TV Show · Reality

Whitney Thore was once a slender dancer, but she gained 200 pounds due to a rare condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It took her a long time to deal with the change, but now she is happy with her body, and through her active social life and love of dancing, she lives vivaciously and holds nothing back.

2015 · 42m

Starring Whitney Way Thore, Whitney Way Thore

EPISODE 1

A Fat Girl Dancing

After a health disorder caused her to gain more than 230 pounds, Whitney was forced to give up her one true love: dancing. But after encouraging news from a doctor, she's determined to show the world she can still move.

42m
EPISODE 2

Hate Mail

At 380 lbs. Whitney is working hard to make her Big Girl dance classes a success. But as things seem to be looking up, the hateful jeers of a complete stranger deliver her a crushing blow.

21m
EPISODE 3

The Say-Yes Philosophy

After saying no' to life for the past ten years, Whitney's new Say-Yes Philosophy' lands her in a plus-sized fashion show, an institution she resents as an overweight woman.

21m
EPISODE 4

More Than a Buddy

Since teaching dance has not led to weight loss, it's time to take things up a notch with a personal trainer. And her mom's suggestion that Buddy is "the one" has Whitney questioning everything.

21m
EPISODE 5

Doing the Beach

A poor body image has prevented Whitney from going to the beach for almost 20 years. And while her insecurities have never been higher, she wants to overcome her fears with an epic return in a bold bathing suit.

21m
EPISODE 6

A Fling Thing

While her parents prepare for their big wedding anniversary, Whitney entertains the idea of a fling with an old friend. But trouble brews when he shows up to the party and meets Buddy.

21m