Summary
1000-lb SistersstarAmy Slatonhas lost a significant amount of weight, and she’s now confident enough to show off her body in figure-hugging clothing. Wearing body-conscious clothing is something 36-year-old Amy never thought she could do when she made her 2020 television debut. During the show’s first episode, Amy stepped on a scale and learned that she weighed over 400 pounds. This was a devastating realization. At the time, Amy was a newlywed, having recently married Michael Halterman. She’d always dreamed of being a mother but, at her size, she wasn’t a candidate for a healthy pregnancy.
Though Amy was devastated to know she weighed over 400 pounds, she didn’t let it break her. Learn about her journey in the clip above. The1000-lb Sistersseason 5 star was determined to change - she began to focus on losing weight. After gastric bypass surgery in 2019,Amy lost an incredible 125 pounds. She later made her dreams of motherhood come true, giving birth to two healthy sons. She also changed her body completely. Much like in the song “New Body Rhumba” by LCD Soundsystem, Amy got a new body, with “a bit of shape and a tone.”
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Amy Rocked A Form-Fitting Tank & Cut-Off Jeans
& An Ugly Bruise
Amy has always had swagger, but losing weight helped the1000-lb Sistersseason 5 star to reach a whole new level of self-confidence. In July, Reddit userr/gypsy1902posted a photo of Amy wearing a fitted top and hip-hugging denim shorts. In the photo, Amy and her sister and1000-lb Sistersco-star,43-year-old Amanda Halterman, posed with fans. However, Amy had an uglybruise along her right leg. Though it’s possible that the bruise was the result of an accident, one fan thought it might be a sign of an underlying health issue.
“Amy seems to bruise easily.I’m just curious if she has a health issue related to that?”
Like her famous sister, Amanda has also lost a significant amount of weight over the years. Amanda had her surgery in March 2023, and though it’s not known exactly how much weight she lost, she looks much thinner these days.Amanda went through a difficult breakuprecently, ending things with her longtime boyfriend, RJ. The breakup was especially difficult because Amanda had relocated to Florida to move in with RJ. He ended the relationship by ghosting Amanda completely. After moving in with Amy for a brief period of time, Amanda started dating a new mystery man.
Amy Went For Wild & Revealing Style
In An AI Generated Photo
Fans of1000-lb Sistershave been going wild, using new photo technology to generate fun images of the Slaton sisters. Recently, the fan account1000lb_realitytv_updatesposted an AI-generated image of Amy in a bold and revealing outfit. Thoughthis photograph of Amy isn’t real, it’s a fun use of new technology, which makes a point about Amy’s dramatic weight loss, which was discussed atTheThings. Some of the comments pointed out that the photo can’t be real because Amy isn’t nearly that voluptuous.
Though this photo of Amy is fake, Amy’s incredible 125 pound weight loss was very real.
Amy Rocked A Scarlet Dress
Lady In Red
In May 2024, Instagram fan account1000lb_realitytv_updatesposted a phot of Amy dressed in red, posing against a brick wall. In the photos, theslimmed-down1000-lb Sistersstarwore a body-conscious red dress. Its rich Cabernet tone highlighted her slimmed down figure, dramatically torn tights, and combat boots. In the photo, Amy has her bright blue hair tied back, away from her face, and she’s staring off to the side.
Since losing so much weight, Amy has a newfound confidence, and she is eager to express herself through fashion choices that show off her new body.
Before losing over 125 pounds, Amy was limited when it came to fashion choices. Most clothing retailers don’t make too many trendy clothes in extremely large sizes, which makes it hard for women who want to be fashionable at any size. Now that Amy can simplywalk into any store and buy something off the rack, she has so many chic options. She’s also far more willing to wear fitted clothing, because she’s less insecure about her size.
Amy Has Been More Active Lately
Modeling Healthy Habits For Her Sons
Back when Amy weighed over 400 pounds, she rarely left home, but since losing weight, Amy’s life has changed completely.She spends much more time outdoors these days, and she’s very active with her sons,Gage and Glenn Halterman. During the summer months, Amy can often be found taking her sons to local parks, with Aunt Amanda in tow. She participates in physical activities like softball, because she wants to model healthy habits for her sons. Amy worries that she’ll pass on her bad eating habits to her children. She’s trying not to.
Amy should be proud of trying to steer her sons in a healthier direction. She’s breaking negative cycles in her family.
In addition to spending more time outdoors, Amy’s developed a love of traveling. It all started with a family beach vacation to Florida. Soon after that, Amy and Tammy were headed to Walt Disney World with their brother, Chris Combs, and his wife, Brittney Combs. Amy even went to the United Kingdom, which required her to get over her severe fear of flying.Losing weight was the best thing that ever happened to Amy, and she has never looked better. Audiences are sure to learn more about Amy’s weight-loss journey when1000-lb Sistersreturns for season 6.
1000-lb Sisters star
July 26, 2025 (36 years old)
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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.
