Summary
Since losing an incredible 440 pounds,1000-lb Sistersstar,Tammy Slaton, has been spending more time with her girlfriends, and posting about it on social media. The show, which premiered in 2020, centers on the lives and weight loss journeys of Tammy and her sister, Amy Slaton. When she made her television debut, Tammy weighed over 600 pounds. Though she was constantly on a diet, she only seemed to gain more weight. By season 3, Tammy weighed 720 pounds. She gave up on her diet and was partying all the time. It seemed like Tammy was a lost cause.
Everything changed aftera health scare landed Tammy in a week-long medically-induced coma. Realizing that her life was in immediate danger, Tammy knew she had to lose weight. After treating her food addiction, the1000-lb Sistersseason 5star got bariatric surgery and the pounds melted away. Losing weight changed Tammy’s life completely. She used to be trapped inside her house all the time, doing all of her socializing online. Now that Tammy has regained her mobility and independence, she spends a lot more time with her gal pals, living it up like they’re The Spice Girls.
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Tammy & Amy Catwalk With Their BFF
“I’ll Tell You What I Want, What I Really, Really Want”
Not only are Tammy and Amy sisters, but the1000-lb Sistersstars are also best friends. The sisters spend a lot of time together, on and off-screen. Like Tammy, Amy lost a lot of weight over the years. When she made her television debut in 2020, she weighed over 400 pounds. Desperate to get healthy enough to have children,Amy had bariatric surgery and dropped 125 pounds. She went on to have two healthy children, Gage and Glenn Halterman.
37 years old
Lost 440 pounds
Diet, exercise, weight loss surgery
36 years old
Lost 125 pounds
Amy is definitely a member of Tammy’s girl posse, often joining in on the fun. The best thing about Amy and Tammy’s incredible weight loss is how much it has boosted their confidence. Though the1000-lb Sistersstars always had swagger, Amy andTammy’s confidence skyrocketed through the roofonce the pounds melted away. In February, Amy and Tammy’s friend,HaleyMichelle, posted a TikTok in whichshe and the fabulous Slaton sisters strut their stuff in slow motion. In the 14-second clip, all three women are dressed in head-to-toe black.
The post has over 53.7k likes, and the caption reads, “Confidence looks good on you, im so proud of my girls.”
Tammy’s Girls Trip
“If You Wanna Be My Lover, You Gotta Get With My Friends”
Before Tammy embarked on her weight-loss journey, her mobility was limited, so she was often stuck at home. Tammy’s only friends were online, and she always felt left out. Now that the1000-lb Sistersstar lost weight, she has more mobility.Tammy has formed strong bondswith people outside her family.Tammy recently went on a girls' trip, and it highlights how much her life has changed.
Tammy’s girls' trip landed her poolside, andshe donned a fun mermaid print bathing suit for the occasion.Haleyposted a photo of herself and Tammy lounging at the pool on Instagram with the caption, “Proud of you#tammyslatonweightloss.” The photo is incredible because, during1000-lb Sistersseason 1, Tammy needed help to get into a swimming pool, let alone swim in one. Now a carefree Tammy is lounging in the sun with her best friend.
During the same trip, Tammy and her friends sat down for breakfast during their girls' trip. In the carousel of photos thatHaleyposted to Instagram,Tammy, Haley, and Paola Roman enjoy breakfast in what appears to be a hotel cafeteria. The caption reads, “The Breakfast Club 🖤 #thebreakfastclub #girlstrip #beforetheglam.Judging from these photos, Tammy’s plate had less food than her friends. Also, unlike her friends who chose toast and waffles, Tammy’s plate doesn’t include anything carb-heavy.
Just because Tammy’s out having fun, doesn’t mean she gets to throw dietary caution to the wind.
Tammy & Her Girls Reunite
“Make It Last Forever”
Tammy, Haley, and Paola got the proverbial band back together in June 2024.Haleyposted another cute little video taken duringTammy’s infamous girls' tripto Instagram. In the video,the three women are dressed to kill as they join in on another epic slow-motion catwalk. The post has garnered 24.7K likes within two days, and the caption reads, “Three is the magic number🖤✨#magic #spiritualsisters.”
Tammy’s Friend Haley Has Been Accused Of Being A Clout Chaser
“Friendship Never Ends”
Many1000-lb Sistersfans feel protective of Tammy, as they’ve watched her struggle through her weight loss journey for years. Some of these fans have been unfairly accusing Haley of using Tammy for clout. Haley shouldn’t take it too personally, as fans have always beenquick to accuse people who come into Tammy’s life of being clout chasers. In April 2024,Haleyposted an Instagram photo ofHaley and Tammy at a diner, with the caption, “You bring out my true smile even thought [sic] is silly.” People were quick to swarm the comment section with unfair accusations that Haley was just using Tammy for internet fame.
One person said,“This isn’t friendship it’s using someone for fame imo.”
Another person asked,“Why do I get the feeling that this chick is only friends with Tammy so she can be on TV?“Not everyone in the comments was against Haley. Some Instagram users came to Haley’s defense. One fan asked,“Why is it so hard for yall to believe that this chick is a real friend that enjoys Tammy’s company?“Accusing Tammy’s friends of using her is offensive to Tammy, as it implies she has nothing to offerbeyond her fame. Perhaps fans will see more of Haley during1000-lb Sistersseason 6.
