'My 600-lb Life': Olivia Cruz's Shocking New Life After Big Setbacks

My 600-lb Life alum Olivia Cruz is one of the earliest stars in the show. Her story was featured in Season 2 and weighed 578 pounds when she met Dr. Now. She’s been through multiple setbacks in her life, including failed results from her past weight loss surgeries. Due to this, she resorted to Dr. Now and has lived the life she ever wanted. Keep reading to learn more about the former TLC star today.

My 600-lb Life: Oliva Cruz Is Now Doing A Lot Better

Olivia’s sedentary lifestyle made it harder for her to lose weight. Due to this, she had to undergo extreme weight loss surgery. She was able to shed 400 pounds after the procedure. Since then, the My 600-lb Life alum has proceeded to be more active in life and pursue her dreams of becoming a chef. She has also been maintaining a weight of around 200 pounds.

Olivia Has Kept Her Life Private

Olivia hasn’t posted anything on her Facebook account for years. It appears that the former My 600-lb Life star opted to keep things private about her life. Her last social media posts from 2017 also show that she’s looking a lot healthier compared to the show.

My 600-lb Life Olivia Cruz Facebook — Photo Credit: Olivia Cruz Facebook

In January 2015, Olivia Cruz did an appreciation post for all the people who supported her journey. According to the Chicago native, she’s grateful to have met Dr. Now, who gave her a second chance in life. She also added that Dr. Now may be known for his tough love, but it’s one of his ways to encourage his patients to achieve their goals. Some fans also took to her comments section to express how amazed they were by the progress she made.

“You are an inspiration. Bless you,” one person said.
“I watched your journey and so happy for you, you are a fighter, you look amazing,” another commenter added.

My 600-lb Life: Olivia Cruz Spends More Time With Family & Career

Olivia was featured in TLC’s special episode regarding Dr. Now’s past patients. According to the network, she’s now able to work for the first time in years. Unfortunately, she hasn’t shared much about her career on social media. Her most recent posts suggest that she has spent most of her time with her family and friends after her successful journey, which is something that she struggled with in the past.