A reality TV star from hit show My 600lb Life now looks completely unrecognisable after her incredible weight loss.
Paula Jones weighed in at 542 pounds when she appeared on the TLC reality show back in 2014. The star confirmed she had struggled with overeating since a traumatic incident in her childhood, reports the Daily Star.
The star said she had a wake-up call when her husband tragically died at the age of 33 from weight-related complications – and worried her four kids would be left orphans if she didn’t change.
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Paula has dropped an incredible amount of weight since the show, and regularly takes the time to share stunning snaps with her fans.
The muscular star dropped 273 pounds in her first year of weight loss, undertaking an all-liquid diet and going under the knife for gastric bypass surgery.
With personal training and counselling, Paula continued to shed the pounds.
She now weighs around 200lbs, and regularly shares snaps of her healthy – yet delicious – diet with fans on Instagram.
Back in 2016, Paula shared a sultry swimsuit photo to her social media grid, wowing in an orange and blue striped tankini and a tiny pair of briefs.
The star accessorised with a gold pendant necklace and showed off her trim shoulders and flat tummy, with her bright orange hair trimmed into a bold mohawk style.
Paula beamed for the camera as she sunned herself on a plastic chair, telling fans in the caption: “By the pool! Look at those shoulders and in a 2 piece! I never imagined!”
Paula’s fans soon piled into the comments section to praise the star, with one writing: “I just watched your story on Hulu! I am so proud of you! You go get life girl!”
“That’s so fantastic! You’re just amazing,” someone else praised, as a third fan gushed: “You look very good - congratulations!”
Judging from her more recent snaps, Paula has continued with her incredible weight loss even through the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a snap posted late in 2022, the star looked cheery as ever as she buckled into the driving seat in a hot pink jumper and black tank top, showing off her trim shoulders.
She gushed: “Throwback Thursday – going for the 80s vibe. I even have the old K-Swiss and socks over the peg jeans.
“Dinner was a blast from the past too. Honey mustard pan fried chicken with broccoli and corn.”
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