‘My 600-lb Life’: S9 Michael Blair Looking Unrecognizable In 2023
My 600-lb Life alum Michael Blair had one of the most successful journeys in Season 9. He appeared on the show at 609 pounds. His weight gain began due to his grandmother overfeeding him every day. He also went through some trauma after being molested as a child. The Texas native suffered from depression and used food as his source of happiness. Fortunately, he later got into martial arts, which motivated him to lose weight. Keep reading to see his incredible transformation today.
My 600-lb Life: Michael Blair’s Impressive Weight Loss
Michael showed determination early in his program with Dr. Now. He was able to drop 61 pounds in three months. The My 600-lb Life alum worked even harder and eventually shed 97 pounds in his 10th month, which qualified him for bariatric surgery. He was able to get back to his passion for martial arts as well.
According to reports, Blair was able to drop 135 pounds after the show, bringing him down to 474 lbs. He has also kept in touch with the fans online. In October, the former TLC star impressed fans with an unrecognizable photo of himself.
- “Saw your show, you are an intelligent and wonderful man with an amazing partner in life. Very proud of you,” one person said.
- “Great job man! You’re an inspiration,” another commenter added.
Michael Continues To Live A Healthy Lifestyle
Michael loves to share his healthy diet on social media as well. Many of his posts are recipes that help him with his weight loss journey. He has also been very conscious of the calories he takes and many have commended his discipline. The My 600-lb Life alum has yet to share his current weight. But many of his photos online show that he had lost more than 135 pounds after the show. He and his wife are reportedly going strong today. Though he doesn’t share photos about them.
My 600-lb Life: Michael Blair Is Now A Motivational Speaker
Aside from pursuing his physical goals, Michael has also been inspiring people with his motivational quotes. He came up with a segment on IG where he uploads clips of himself sharing words of wisdom. The former My 600-lb Life star likes to talk about valuing oneself and being a respectful person.
In May, Michael Blair shared a video of himself encouraging his followers to start raising each other up. According to him, it’s hard to find people who are still willing to help, but they’re out there somewhere, similar to what happened between him and Dr. Now.
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