Though the journey has been challenging,1000-Lb SistersstarTammy Slatonhas found inner peace as she continues to pursue her weight loss goals. The unscripted series centers around the lives of 37-year-old Tammy and her 36-year-old sister,Amy Slaton. The show gets its title from the fact that, when the show premiered in 2020, Tammy and Amy weighed a combined 1,000 pounds. While Amy weighed over 400 pounds, Tammy weighed over 600 pounds and would go on to weigh 720 pounds at her heaviest. On top of her food addiction, Tammy also struggled with drugs and alcohol.
Everything changed when Tammy got sick and was admitted to the hospital, where doctors put her in a week-long medically induced coma. The experience scared Tammy straight, and the1000-lb Sistersseason 5star was able to focus on losing weight. She treated her food addiction and had bariatric surgery, after which the pounds just melted away. Losing weight changed Tammy’s life completely, andshe is much happier and more self-assured these days. In addition to her newfound confidence, Tammy just seems more grounded than she used to be.
Tammy Slaton Struggled With Her Mental Health
She Did The Work
In May, Tammy’s bariatric surgeon,Dr. Eric Smith, posted an Instagram video of Tammy, along with other bariatric patients, sharing their mental health struggles. The1000-lb Sistersseason 5 star explains thatobesity made her feel trapped inside her own body.Before Tammy lost weight, she felt like a prisoner as she barely left her home.
Once Tammy regained her mobility and independence, the1000-lb Sistersstar wasted no time getting out of the house.
These days, her social media feed is full of photos from various social events, outings, and even Slaton family vacations. The old Tammyused to complain about feeling left out, but she’s now very popular. Being able to go out and form strong relationships has been a major boost to Tammy’s mental well-being.
Tammy Found Herself
She Sounds So Different Now
Tammyrecentlyposted a message to her Instagram followersthat really illustrates how muchTammy’s mental health has improvedover the last few years. “I was trying to be so focused on losing weight,“reads Tammy’s post.
“I lost myself, I lost who I was.”
Her caption expands on the idea,encouraging her Instagram followers to always stay true to themselvesas they pursue their dreams. The1000-lb Sistersseason 5starwrites, “Losing weight, overcoming challenges, and transforming your life are incredible achievements, but in the process, never forget who you are at your core.” The post has 6.6K likes.
Tammy’s A Whole New Woman
In A Whole New World
Before losing 500 pounds,Tammy’s quality of life was severely diminished, and she was in physical and emotional pain all the time. She could barely take care of herself, and she needed help with basic everyday acts like bathing or cleaning the house. With little mobility and even less independence, the1000-lb Sistersseason 6star was angry all the time, and would lose her temper regularly. Since losing weight, the1000-lb Sistersstar has a far more peaceful energy.
July 17, 2025 (37 years old)
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1000-Lb Sistersseasons 1-5 can be streamed on MAX and Discovery+.
1000-lb Sisters
Cast
1000-lb Sisters follows the journey of Amy and Tammy Slaton, who struggle with obesity and together weigh over 1000 pounds. Set against the backdrop of their unique challenges, the series explores Amy’s aspiration for motherhood and Tammy’s dependence on her sibling as she becomes increasingly immobile.
