Amy Slaton is known for her youtube content and especially for her weight loss journey. She got viral through the TLC reality series ‘1000-lb Sisters‘ in 2020. The show is based on the weight loss journey, she participated with her sister Tammy in the show and reduced around 120 pounds.
Amy was born on July 20, 1996, in Kentucky, USA. She got famous throughout the world for the ‘1000-lb Sisters’ show that was telecasted on TLC. She took her sister as her partner in the show and they together travelled on the weight journey. Amy had suffered a lot in her weight loss journey and had also shot her journey and published it on youtube. She has around 5 lakh subscribers on youtube. In the videos, she stated her struggles with overeating and binge eating disorder. Also, she is providing some useful tips regarding weight loss.
Apart from uploading weight loss videos, she also does lifestyle vlogs that include cooking hacks, shopping tutorials etc. Her fans also like her sense of humour and the character she possesses. She also does Q&A sessions frequently to answer the fans’ doubts. She has a lot of love for her fans and followers.
She faced criticism throughout her life but she remained positive and concentrated on her weight loss journey without distraction. She keeps on inspiring other people and some even reduced a lot of fat after getting inspired by Amy. Also, Amy made a strong statement that only healthy life will lead to a good life.
Amy has not only appeared in her youtube videos to the people but also in several television series, ‘Dr. Phil’ and ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’. On seeing her popularity and influence among the people, a weight loss company came forward and signed a sponsorship with her. Amy became the spokesperson for their products.
It is not an easy task to reduce weight but Amy has been doing it with great determination. She thrashed all the challenges that she faced and is one of the most popular YouTubers in the world. Amy will keep on inspiring people and helping them in their journey.
Amy married his love of life, Michael Halterman, in 2019. They both were high schoolmates. Michael is known for the support that he provided to Amy during the ‘1000-lb sisters’ show on TLC. He was right through all the stages in her weight loss journey. Michael is a truck driver by profession and even in his busy truck life, he allocates separate time for his family. He took care of their children during her weight loss journey.
When the show was happening, he made his presence every time even in his busy schedule to support his love of life. This shows how much she cares for his wife and family. Michael takes Amy to the hospital during her appointments. On seeing Michael’s support for Amy, the followers also got inspired by Michael.
In February 2022, Amy told her husband, “He loves me and supports me. He doesn’t care how much I weigh, how much I lose. He doesn’t care. He just wants me and the babies to be healthy. He’s excited about being a dad again, (but) secretly he wanted a girl.”
The couple welcomed their first child name Gage in November 2020. In a gap of 2 years, they welcomed their second child into the world. When the second child was born, Michael tested positive for Covid-19 and was isolated. Amy and her sister took care of the child in the absence of Michael.
Also, Amy told in an interview, “I do not want more kids, my family is complete! As a busy mom, I just take care of them, when they sleep that’s when I get a bath or do other things for myself.”
On seeing the court documents, it is clearly written that Michael had filed for divorce on March 13 in Kentucky. It seems they’ve decided to separate after a year of their second childbirth. Their divorce news shocked Amy’s fans and is sending their support to Amy. The reason for their divorce is not clearly known.
Hope she will come out of the sad happening and stay positive to inspire her fans around the globe.
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