My 600lb Life star Mark Rutland has impressed fans in the latest episode of the show by naturally losing over 100lb’s and rejecting his doctors offer to undergo weight loss surgery.
TLC’s hit reality show follows the weight loss journeys of hopefuls who want to switch up their lifestyle for the better.
When Mark first appeared on the show he weighed 715 pounds and said completing day-to-day tasks felt like “torture” because of his weight.
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The star also told People Magazine: “When you get to be this size you’re definitely broken mentally.
“I know I’m fat and I have the ability to change, but I can’t stop eating because when I’m eating it’s the only time I get relief from the physical pain. It’s the only time I’m happy.”
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Mark made some significant lifestyle changes and miraculously naturally lost 160lb’s.
In the latest episode of the show, Mark and was seen chatting with his mum and dad about his recent weight loss..
He said: “Everything’s been going good, I’ve been working with the trainer at the gym. I’ve been losing weight, he’s happy with the progress I’ve been making.
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“But with all that being said… I’m not gonna do the surgery. Hopefully not ever.”
His mum the suggested that it would be a good idea to talk to his sister April, who is a nurse.
Mark then called April, who quickly disagreed with his thinking, saying that the bariatric surgery is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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In response to his sister Mark admitted :”Yeah, I get it. I got the greatest weight loss doctor in the entire world and all you guys want me to do it. It’s not an easy decision for me not to do this.”
His dad then pointed out that even though he’s lost 160lbs he still has a long way to go before he reaches a healthy weight.
Against his family and the doctors advice the star decided to continue his journey more naturally as he believes, despite medical advice, that he can stay committed and lose 500 lbs with no surgical help.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
