Popular TV network TLC is known for its reality series, which have garnered a large number of viewers for shows like “Say Yes to the Dress” and “Cake Boss.” Another fan favorite is “My Big Fat Fabulous Life,” which chronicles the life of Whitney Way Thore. As the star of the series, Thor weighed 380 pounds, which is partially due to her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) condition. It chronicles her struggles with weight loss, her life at home with her parents, and her dancing career. 

Thore has been in the spotlight recently for losing a large amount of weight. After rumors swirled, she finally decided to speak out about weight loss and the recent weight loss trend of people using Ozempic to shed pounds. 

Whitney Thore weight loss before Season 11 release

Whitney’s show, which she has been the star of since 2015, first enlightened viewers on the health issues that caused the dancer to put on hundreds of pounds. She was forced to give up dancing, a big topic on the show. Many of the “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” episodes discuss her love for dancing and how she’s returned to it, this time as a body positivity advocate. Over the show’s many seasons, TLC viewers have come to know Thor and her family very well.

Her mother, Babs Thore, was a fan favorite who would always appear on the show. Towards the end of 2022, Babs passed away at age 76. Viewers will always remember her for her high spirits and positive attitude. She was always willing to join Whitney in all her endeavors and was never without a hilarious one-liner.