1000-lb Sisters

About 1000-lb Sisters

1000-lb Sisters is an American reality TV Series released in 2020 and set in the deep South. The series follows the lives of the Slaton Sisters, Amy and Tammy, who originally rose to fame with their humorous food reviews on YouTube. Weighing over 1000-lb combined, they decide to embark on a journey to lose weight and qualify for bariatric surgery. The show, produced by TLC, provides an in-depth look at the struggles, successes, and humorous interactions of the sisters as they navigate through their weight loss journey.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Crazy Legs Productions with Alana Yankowitz as the showrunner. The production seeks to provide a compassionate, yet realistic portrait of the health struggles faced by those with morbid obesity. Scenes are usually set in their home and community in Kentucky, along with visits to their doctor in Atlanta. The show strives to balance lighter moments with the serious themes of health and mortality.

Actors

• Amy Slaton as herself. Amy is the younger of the two sisters, who decides to take control of her health. Despite the daily challenges, her optimistic outlook and dry humor help her stay determined on her weight loss journey.
• Tammy Slaton as herself. Tammy battles serious health issues due to her weight. Using an walker to move around, her journey is harder but she strives to keep up with her sister.
• Michael Halterman as himself. Michael is Amy's supportive husband, who plays a crucial role in Amy's weight loss journey and is shown to be her pillar of strength and support.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The sisters first gained popularity through their 'Chubby Bunny Challenge' video on YouTube.
• In Season 2, viewers witness a personal triumph for Amy, as she becomes pregnant after her bariatric surgery, despite medical beliefs of it being a difficult feat.
• The sisters were originally discovered by TLC through their YouTube channel and were asked to star in their own show.

Quotes

• "We ain't unattractive, we're just fat." - Amy
• "Everyone tries to act like being fat don't mean a thing. It does.” – Tammy
• "It's a lot of work looking this good." - Amy

Music, Soundtrack

• The score of the series generally contains light and playful music to match the humorous moments. However, there is no official soundtrack as each episode relies on uncredited background music.