My 600lb Life’s Amber Rachdi looks unrecognisable after shedding weight and undergoing a surprising career U-turn.
With more than a quarter of a million followers, Amber has garnered a huge fan base since she appeared on My 600lb Life in 2015.
When she was just 23 years of age, Amber appeared on the popular TV programme because she weighed over 600lbs and wanted to change her life.
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At the time she heavily relied on her family and boyfriend for most things, and had an overwhelming fear of dying young.
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For the programme Amber relocated 2,000 miles away from her hometown in hopes that weight loss surgery would give her her life back.
Weighing in at 660lb, by the end of her journey and after having a gastric bypass, she had slimmed to 236lb – meaning she had achieved her goal and regained her life.
US Magazine reports Amber wrote on Facebook she would not be participating in the My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now as she didn’t want to go on TV again.
(Image: Amber Rachdi/Instagram)
She reportedly said: “Until it’s for doing something rad and accomplishing something.”
Adding: “I don’t want the rest of my life to be solely measured in pounds lost.”
The List also reports that Amber spoke to Starcasm about not wanting to appear on the show again, and said: “The experience was very disorganised and jarring and there’s not a whole lot I can say using my grown-up tact.
“They ran late, reshot difficult to replicate scenes, and really sort of acted like bullies.”
These days Amber can be found on Instagram where she often shares glam selfies and outfit snaps.
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She is very talented when it comes to doing her makeup, and often sports an intricate eyeshadow look or bold lip.
Her latest post on Instagram which was posted at the start of December which saw her posing up a storm for a sultry mirror snap.
In the caption she penned: “I look so much like my grandma here and that brings me peace and satisfaction.”
Fans flocked to the comments with one writing: “You’ve always been beautiful, you’re just a smaller beautiful!”
While another penned: “I hope you realize how really beautiful you are! Stunning.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
