1000-Lb Sisters: The Real Reason Chris Combs Lost Weight
1000-Lb Sisters star Chris Combs has shared the real reason he decided to lose 150 pounds. Find out why (and how) he lost so much weight.
1000-Lb Sisters star Chris Combs shares a mother with Amy and Tammy Slaton, but their common ground doesn’t stop there – Chris has also been on a weight-loss journey. Another sibling, Amanda Halterman, also slimmed down. Slatons are prone to overeating – maybe it runs in the family, but it could be the byproduct of a rough upbringing. The young Slatons never had a lot of money or status, and their mother Darlene was often out of the home working.
Possibly, her kids turned to food when life got hard. They ate large portions of unhealthy foods, soothing their stress temporarily.
That kind of indulgence can lead to serious problems later on. If weight gets too high, visceral fat near organs may trigger metabolic syndromes. Also, being very heavy puts a lot of strain on the body and impairs mobility. The Slaton kids, including the diva “Queen Tammy,” have experienced the downside of being obese, not to mention the psychological torment that comes from being mocked because they don’t meet society’s “body ideal.” However, they started fighting back – all displayed courage as they tried to get thinner.
| 1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton lost | 420 pounds |
| 1000-Lb Sisters star Amy Slaton lost | 176 pounds |
| Chris Combs lost | 150 pounds |
| Amanda Halterman lost | 300 pounds |
1000-Lb Sisters Star Chris Combs Doesn’t Want To Die Young
Chris Combs’ Father Passed Away When He Was Only 57
Chris gave a heartfelt explanation for his weight-loss journey. Chris chose bariatric surgery and also embraced workouts and a healthy diet. On the show, he got real about his life experience, including the grief of losing his father. He has a different father than Amy and Tammy. He said:
“The main reason I want surgery is because my dad passed away at age 57. He was between 400-500 pounds. I am 41. … I want to be around for my family. They are my everything.
On the show, Chris almost always seems sensible, intelligent and pulled-together. While he was a bit too hard on Amy during the season, not knowing that Amy was living with bipolar disorder, acute anxiety disorder, depression and acute anxiety disorder, he’s usually very supportive. He puts a lot of energy into helping his family, but needs to take care of himself too. Chris is a dad who really loves his children. He wants them to enjoy plenty of quality time with their father.
Weight loss can be much deeper than vanity. In Chris’ case, slimming down may have saved his life. Anyone who needs to lose weight should focus on the health benefits, including longevity.
There’s really no sweeter motivation for losing weight. Chris did it for his loved ones. He has two children, Emily and Brandon. Chris’ wife Brittany Combs is their stepmother. Chris’ kids are adults, but they still need love. Their dad is embracing a healthy lifestyle, so he’ll be around for longer. While life’s always uncertain, Chris is making smart decisions that may allow him to live to a very old age.
How Did Chris Combs Lose So Much Weight?
Chris Combs’ New Slim Face Is Proof That His Weight Loss Methods Were Successful
In the Instagram post shown above, Chris looks shockingly slim. He poses with a gaggle of truly adorable grandkids, and Chris looks almost unrecognizable. For years, Chris’ face was round. He looked handsome at a higher weight, but now, his bone structure’s really emerging. He may feel much healthier at a lower weight.
Bariatric surgery was obviously a major help when it came to losing so much weight. It’s quite difficult to lose a lot of weight, such as a hundred pounds or more, without having this type of operation. However, it can be done. Chris chose an operation that might have saved his life. While he didn’t have health issues as extreme as his sister Tammy’s (she was on a ventilator at one point, fighting for her life), down the line, he might have been in the same boat.
Chris needs to maintain his results. It’s possible to regain weight after weight-loss surgery. As the picture above shows, he seems to be losing even more weight. In fact, most people have probably never seen Chris look so thin. There’s a lot of chatter about weight-loss transformations out there, but few are as dramatic and startling as the 1000-Lb Sisters cast members. Tammy looks completely different and now, Chris is following in her footsteps.
What’s most important is that Chris is feeling good. People can go too far with weight loss. Hopefully, Chris is working with a doctor, making sure that he isn’t slimming down too fast. In the post above, he looks fabulous. He’s happy and healthy and loving his cute grandkids – everyone’s dressed up, and it’s a wonderful picture.
It’s inspiring to see Chris make this positive change in his life. He’s breaking patterns that have been ingrained for decades – that’s not easy to do. Because he wants to enjoy time with his family, he’s sticking to his diet and exercise routine. This way, he’ll keep minimizing the risks of health issues linked with obesity.
The Slatons are changing. All of them are embracing life at much lower weights. Sometimes, when they look in the mirror, they must feel like there’s been some kind of miracle. In particular, Tammy, who lost 420 pounds, must feel like a different person. Amy’s results seem less dramatic, but she also lost close to 200 pounds. Learn more about their weight loss journeys in the clip above.
1000-Lb Sisters‘ Chris Combs is making the most of his life. He’s relying on his Christian faith and love of family. These two things give him strength. They keep him fighting for better health. Chris’ devotion to his kids is moving – he will obviously do anything to make sure that they’re okay. Some reality stars seem self-absorbed, with their heads in the clouds. However, Chris knows what’s really important in life. He seems like a great father and grandfather. Hopefully, Chris will stay on track with his fitness journey.
