"I felt like complete trash" — Amy Slaton opens up about her transformation on 1000-Lb Sisters

1000-Lb Sisters shared a new video on the official TLC Instagram account on June 17, 2025, showing Amy and Tammy Slaton revisiting a familiar location from their early weight loss journey — a local dumpyard. In the video,

“The last time I had been to this dumpyard, I felt like complete trash, the size of a tractor,” Amy said.

That moment happened six years ago. A flashback clip followed, showing Amy and Tammy talking to Ronnie from S&S Salvage. Back then, they were trying to find a scale that could meausre their weight so they could qualify for bariatric surgery. Ronnie, who worked there, said he was “glad” to help. He was still there during their recent visit and welcomed them again.

In the old clip, Amy weighed 406 pounds and was seen crying. Now, she weighs 249 pounds and said she feels proud of her progress. Tammy, who weighed 605 pounds at the time, has lost over 400 pounds and now weighs 238. Going back to the dumpyard was a reminder of how much they’ve transformed in the past six years.

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Amy and Tammy revisit where their weight journey began in 1000-Lb Sisters

In the new TLC video, Amy and Tammy returned to the same dumpyard they had visited six years ago, marking a full-circle moment in their journey. A flashback clip of 1000-Lb Sisters showed them speaking with Ronnie from S&S Salvage, who had helped them back then find a scale to check their eligibility for bariatric surgery.

When Amy stepped on the scale in that old video, it showed 406 lbs. In tears,

“This is the most I’ve ever weighed,” she admitted.

Tammy, who was at 605 lbs at the time,

“It’s my fault that I’m this size,” she shared.

In the present-day video, Amy weighed 249 lbs. While talking about her progress, Amy said she still had more weight to lose in 1000-Lb Sisters. Tammy quickly supported her, saying she had already lost 150 pounds and should be proud of that. Ronnie, the same worker from their first visit, greeted them warmly and said he was happy to see how much they had changed. The visit brought up a lot of emotions.

Tammy now weighs 238 pounds, having lost over 400. For both sisters, returning to the dumpyard brought back old memories—but this time with a new outlook. What once felt like a low point now reminded them of how far they’ve come. Instead of focusing on where they began, they were able to see the progress they’ve made.

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Amy continues her journey while balancing motherhood and personal growth

As of 2025, 1000-Lb Sisters star Amy Slaton lives in Morganfield, Kentucky. She’s working on her health while raising her two children and getting ready for a Halloween-themed wedding with her fiancé, Brian Lovvorn. Since having weight-loss surgery in 2019, Amy has gone from 406 pounds to around 230.

Although she has made physical progress, Amy has faced several personal and legal challenges. She divorced Michael Halterman in 2023 and became engaged to Brian.

In September 2024, Amy and Brian were reportedly involved in a case involving illegal possession and child endangerment at the Tennessee Safari Park. These events brought public attention but haven’t stopped Amy from sharing updates about her life and transformation.

Amy was born with congenital toxoplasmosis, a rare eye condition that left her legally blind. Still, she remains active on social media and continues to appear on 1000-Lb Sisters. Her journey now includes more than weight loss, which is also about motherhood and rebuilding her personal life.

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1000-Lb Sisters episodes are currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Edited by Sindhura Venkatesh