‘My 600-lb Life’: Amber Rachdi – Where is She Now?

My 600-lb Life celeb Amber Rachdi is one of the more memorable stars from the weight-loss franchise. Meanwhile, she moved on to bigger and better things since her time on the show. So, what is she up to these days?

My 600-lb Life: Amber Rachdi’s Journey

Even though Amber Rachdi let herself get to a morbidly obese level by the time TLC cameras filmed her My 600-lb Life episode, the one thing she had going for her was her age. At the time of filming, Amber was just 23 years old. But, even though it’s easier to drop weight at a younger age, the clock was still ticking for her.

As My 600-lb Life watchers know, TLC cameras film cast members for a year in order to document their weight-loss journey. And, like with all cast members that enter into Dr Younan Nowzaradan’s program, things were not easy for Amber Rachdi when she started.

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TLC Celeb Struggles Early

Moving to Houston to work closely with Dr Now is a big step toward setting yourself up for success on My 600-lb Life. And, by the time Amber Rachdi stepped on the scale, she was 657 pounds. Moreover, even though she was young at the time, her body was already showing signs of deterioration due to her weight.

Because Amber used food as a coping mechanism, it was difficult to break that cycle early. But, if she kept going at the rate she was, she wouldn’t make it out of her twenties alive. So, she knew she had to do something drastic if she wanted to be around for the long haul. And, despite some initial resistance, she eventually turned things around in a big way.

As with most My 600-lb Life celebs, numerous factors play into what makes them gain weight. In addition to relying on food as a coping strategy, Amber Rachdi was surrounded by enablers that literally fed into her eating habits. So, more than a few cycles needed breaking if Amber was going to be successful.

Ultimately, Amber Rachdi kicked herself into gear when it counted. And, by the end of her My 600-lb Life journey, she lost over 400 pounds – an impressive feat, to be sure.

My 600-lb Life Star Unrecognizable Today

Taking a look at Amber Rachdi today, it’s easy to forget that she was ever on My 600-lb Life. The young woman managed to maintain her weight loss since being in front of TLC cameras with Dr Now. And, she completely turned her life around in more ways than one.

These days, My 600-lb Life watchers often comment on Amber Rachdi’s beauty – as she looks like a completely different person now than when she first filmed her episode. Meanwhile, she has become something of a social media influencer as well – with over 200k followers.

Moreover, after everything she has gone through, Amber Rachdi seems to maintain a sense of humor about it all. In fact, she says in her social media bio that she went from “REAL fat” to “normal-fat”. And, even though she lost a considerable amount of weight, she finds work as a plus-size model to boot.

Overall, Amber seems to be living her best life. Still, even with her continued success, she is honest with herself about the fact that she could slip back into old habits if she isn’t careful. She grows her own food in her garden. And, that’s one of the things she has in place to keep her on the straight and narrow-ish. Certainly, it’s clear that whatever she has been doing since filming her My 600-lb Life episode seems to be working for her.

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