My 600-lb Life star Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, mostly known as Dr. Now, continues to stay in touch with the fans following the Season 12 finale. The bariatric surgeon has been thankful for all the support the show has received. He also uses social media as a platform to spread awareness about child obesity. But Dr. Now caught the attention of many as he gave a stern warning about diet shots. Keep reading to see his shocking post.
My 600-lb Life: Dr. Now Spreads Awareness About Child Obesity
Dr. Now has been sharing clips of himself talking about child obesity. In April, the My 600-lb Life star opened up about the growing cases of child obesity in the U.S. He encourages people to keep track of their diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially for the younger generations. Many are also impressed that Dr. Now is still working hard to help others, even outside the show. The 79-year-old is also disturbed by the recent trend of “diet shots.”
Dr. Now Gives Warning About Diet Shots
In an Instagram post, Dr. Now talks about the latest weight loss technique called diet shots. According to the My 600-lb Life star, the diet shots still have unknown side effects and are not proven to be safe. Dr. Now added that people are also required to workout every day while taking them. Otherwise, it could lead to serious health complications. Meanwhile, some fans sent Dr. Now positive messages for his efforts to keep people away from unhealthy habits.
- “Every time he comes across my page, I just put the chicken down automatically.”
- “From a dietitian: THANK YOU for talking about muscle mass Dr. Now, it’s such an overlooked part of the weight loss process.”
- “Thank you for putting this information out there. It’s very important for people to hear this!”
- “Thank you for being honest and straight forward as always!!”
My 600-lb Life: Dr. Now Sparks Retirement Rumors
There have been speculations that Season 12 may be the last of Dr. Now. According to some Redditors, it’s noticeable how the My 600-lb Life star is starting to move slowly, implying that his age is starting to take a toll on his performance. Some fans also think that Dr. Now deserves to enjoy his life after working as a surgeon for almost his entire life. TLC has yet to share if they’re going to renew Dr. Now’s reality show. But the surgeon is already endorsing a new show called Quarter Ton Teen, even though he won’t take part in it.
