Tammy Slaton has shared her personal experience of how a simple adjustment to her diet has had a significant impact on her weight loss journey. She reveals that even the smallest changes can make a world of difference. In a recent TikTok video, Tammy confidently admits that she no longer consumes up to 12 cans of soda like she used to. She explains that she has significantly reduced her soda intake and now only drinks about one or two 12-ounce cans a day, sometimes even less or none at all.
Tammy also reveals that she has found healthier alternatives to sugary soft drinks. She now enjoys drinking tea, both diet and sugar-free Gatorades, and occasionally Crystal Light packets. However, her go-to beverage is plain water, which she prefers over other options.
The motivation behind Tammy’s diet change can be traced back to the first season of the reality show “1000-Lb. Sisters,” in which Tammy and her sister, Amy Slaton, confessed to consuming “eight to 12” cans of soda daily. Amy tried to defend their habit by emphasizing that they only drank diet soda.
“Our mom used to tell us that if we ate sugar, we could simply have a Diet Coke afterward and it would cancel out the sugar,” Amy shared with the specialist. However, when asked if she still believes in this notion, Amy quickly replied, “I believed it when I was a child.”
When the idea of limiting their soda intake to just one can per day was presented to the sisters, they couldn’t believe it at first. Nonetheless, within a span of three years, a significant transformation has taken place. Yet, the journey towards weight loss has been far from easy.
Tammy Slaton’s path to weight loss has been filled with various challenges. Even when confronted with the terrifying potential consequences of her weight being left unaddressed, Tammy struggled to shed the excess pounds.
To be deemed eligible for weight loss surgery, Tammy had to shed some weight. Specifically, she needed to go from a staggering 717 lbs. down to 550 lbs. And much to her surprise, Tammy managed to surpass her goal by reaching a weight of 534 lbs.
Tammy shared her astonishment during an episode aired on February 7th, expressing, “When I stepped on the scale and saw the numbers read 534.7, I was momentarily breathless. To think that I am now 14 lbs. below my target weight is incredible. Considering I was once over 700 lbs., this is a monumental drop.”
Reflecting on her journey, Tammy revealed in an interview with People magazine in June 2023 how she made the decision to undergo the surgery. She explained, “I finally wisened up and opted for the surgery. As a result, my lung function improved, enabling me to remove the tracheotomy tube I had been using for breathing. Recently, my doctor also cleared me to go without my oxygen machine during the day. Now, I only need to wear it at night, paired with my BiPap machine. Throughout the day, I continuously monitor my oxygen levels and keep my machine nearby in case of any need.”
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