Star Of My 600-Lb Life’s Dramatic 400-Pound Weight Loss Story Will Inspire You

Despite what Instagram tells us, weight loss is about way more than before and after photos, numbers on the scale, and gym selfies. If you've ever seen an episode of TLC's My 600-lb. Life, then you know shedding weight can be life changing.

If you haven't caught this dramatic (and seriously addicting) show, every episode documents a person's weight-loss journey, from weighing more than 600 pounds to losing it with the help of bariatric surgery and serious lifestyle changes.

o prove that it's absolutely possible to reach your weight-loss goals no matter how far you have to go, we've rounded up a few of their unforgettable stories

1 When Amber Rachdi first appeared on the television show My 600-Lb Life, she was 23 years old and weighed 660 pounds.

She came on the reality television show after years of struggling with anxiety and eating disorders.

2 By the time she turned five, Amber Rachdi, now 24, from Troutdale in Oregon, weighed 11st - the same as the average adult woman.

3 19 years later and Ms. Rachdi hit rock bottom: virtually housebound and in constant pain, she was ashamed of her enormous 46th (657lb) frame.

But after doctors warned that she would be dead by the age of 30, the 24-year-old plucked up the courage to make a change and has since lost 20th in a year.

4 Her anxiety caused her to overeat and she needed assistance with even the most basic tasks.

Amber’s obesity had greatly affected her daily life and relationships. She couldn’t perform basic tasks like walking and bathing without any help.

5 She could only stand on her legs for 30 minutes, which is why Amber decided to seek treatment.

On the show, fans watched her lose 20 pounds to become a patient for gastric bypass surgery.

6 "My relationship with food is unhealthy," she explains.

"I spend a lot of the day stressing about what I'm going to eat and when I'm going to get it."

7 By the time she reached 16 years old, Amber’s overeating worsened and she became wheelchair bound.

8 As a result of her overeating, her parents were left in a state of panic, with mother Patty admitting that she was sure her daughter would die.

9 Today, over two years since her appearance on the show, Amber has lost over 400 pounds.

10 Since her surgery, the now-blonde beauty has broken up with her boyfriend, Rowdy — who was featured on the show.

She's able to drive again, lives independently, and enjoys speaking to people about her journey. Oh, she's also lost more than 400 pounds and looks amazing!

11 She has been going to the gym regularly and taking better care of herself.

She has been going to the gym regularly and taking better care of herself.

12 Amber also goes to therapy to deal with her anxiety.

13 The reality star is active on social media has more than 25,000 followers on Facebook.

During a recent Q&A, she opened up to fans about how she deals with haters watching her eat.

14 She said,

"Eat your food obscenely. Lick it like you are doing dirty things to it. Drool a little. Let your eyes roll back in your head. They’ll either look away embarrassed or bust up laughing. Screw them.”

15 She has also developed a great sense of style and learned to do great makeup.

16 Amber’s newfound confidence after dropping over 400 pounds.

The struggle she had to go through to get to that point has served as an inspiration to many.

17 Amber still hopes to lose more weight, and she’s confident she can do it.

18 She was quoted as saying:

“I have hope. Now the world is open to me. I’m no longer Amber of one room, one house.”