She wanted to lose weight because she weighed 605 pounds at 44. But take a look at her now.

 She weighed 170 pounds by the time she was eleven years old, and 270 pounds by the time she graduated from high school. She put on almost 100 pounds every pregnancy until she hit the threshold weight of 605.

She acknowledges that “food was my only safe zone.” 

She acknowledges that “food was my only safe zone.” 

Given the ongoing stress at home and the many arguments between her parents, Tracy had turned to food as a coping mechanism since she was a young child.

 She was able to get back on her feet and lose weight by taking part in the show. She now relishes each day spent with her spouse and family.

She wanted to lose weight because she weighed 605 pounds at 44.

Tracy Matthews, a 44-year-old grandmother from Lorain, Ohio, battled obesity for many years; at her heaviest, she weighed 605 pounds (274 kg).

She thus acquired a severe form of lymphedema, which made every step agonizing due to the swelling, discomfort, and cellulite covering her legs.

She wanted to lose weight because she weighed 605 pounds at 44.

Tracy’s only desire when she appeared on the show “My 600-Lb. Life” was to be able to live close to her grandchildren and regain her health and mobility.

She had intricate operations performed under a doctor’s supervision, including having extra skin and weight removed from her legs. She consequently reduced almost 167 pounds (76 kg) thanks only to medical procedures.

She wanted to lose weight because she weighed 605 pounds at 44.

Tracy’s quality of life improved and she gradually regained her strength while she battled lymphedema after coming home.

She can now move on her own, the discomfort has subsided, and she is able to spend time with her family as before.