My 600-lb Life alum Lacey Hodder was one of the most dedicated patients of Dr. Now. She weighed 691 pounds when she appeared in Season 7. The bariatric surgeon said that she was a “ticking clock” if her unhealthy lifestyle continued. The Michigan native has also been suffering from so much pain in her body. She inherited an unhealthy lifestyle from her mother. She also resorted to food as her way of happiness when she felt alone. Fortunately, she decided to turn her life around and stick to the surgeon’s program. Keep reading to see her incredible transformation.
My 600-lb Life: Lacey Hodder’s Stunning Weight Loss
Lacey was determined to lose weight. She followed Dr. Now’s high-protein and low-carb diet for months. She was able to shed 105 pounds in just two months, which also qualified her for bariatric surgery. But it wasn’t a smooth journey for the former My 600-lb Life star. She had issues overthinking if she could handle the gastric bypass surgery. The former TLC star spent some time with a therapist to deal with her mental roadblocks. Hodder later got her procedure and lost 150 more pounds. She left the show weighing 435 lbs.
Photo Credit: TLC YouTube / Lacey Hodder FacebookLacey Continues To Help Other People
Lacey has also kept in touch with the fans after her successful journey with Dr. Now. She uses her story to inspire others who are going through the same weight struggles and mental issues. The My 600-lb Life alum even launched a Discord server in 2019, where people with obesity can come over and help each other reach their physical goals.
Photo Credit: Lacey Hodder Facebook
Lacey Hodder also uses multiple social media platforms to spread awareness about her condition and share motivational messages. The former reality TV personality has yet to share her current weight. But many of her FB photos show that she still has excess skin to remove. In August, Dr. Now’s patient shared a photo of herself at a concert. Her IG page also states that her diet now consists of “mostly plants.”
My 600-lb Life: Lacey Hodder’s New Lifestyle
Dropping pounds helped Lacey Hodder achieve a new lifestyle. She’s been traveling with her friends over the past few months. The former My 600-lb Life star fell in love with going to concerts. She has become more lively and outgoing compared to her first meeting with Dr. Now. She likes to share healthy recipes as well. It’s unclear if she’s currently in a relationship. But many of her photos show that she’s presently enjoying life with two dogs.
Photo Credit: Lacey Hodder Facebook
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