Beyond the TLC show, the Slatons have often interacted with fans on social media and shared their secrets that never made it to 1000-Lb. Sisters. Now that the show is four seasons in, the entire family has become a household name and especially Tammy and Amy. But what do we not know about the Slatons? Keep reading to find out the details!
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Each member of the Slaton family deals with the limelight from the show differently. While they adjust to the notoriety and attention that comes along with fame, they do find love among their fans and followers, given their wild sense of humor.
Over the years, the siblings have faced several challenges. Yet, they do not shy away from sharing details of events related to their lives and be honest about it. It is their direct nature that has made them a fan-favorite among other TLC shows.
Among the facts that 1000-Lb. Sisters fans didn’t know about the Slatons is that Chris Combs doesn’t feel tempted to gulp salty French fries or greasy Macs even when working at McDonald’s. The TV star shared this secret on TikTok, stating that he has worked at the restaurant chain for more than 20 years, and given his experience working with fast food, he has easily mastered the art of staying away from this unhealthy food. This is one of the primary reasons he has had success in losing weight over the years.
Fans have loved Amanda Halterman ever since she was introduced on the show in Season 3. However, fans didn’t know what her real job was besides being a part of the reality show. During a TikTok session, Amanda was asked by fans what she does for a living. She revealed that she drives a school bus and has been doing so for almost ten years now.
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While Amy Slaton did reveal in the past that she is legally blind, she never really went into the details of what caused it on the show. However, before she got famous for 1000-Lb. Sisters, she used to interact with her followers on YouTube and gave regular updates on her health issues. In one of these videos she uploaded in 2015, Amy shared that she was born that way and was diagnosed with histo and toxoplasmosis when she was very young. The health condition scarred her eyes, and her left eye doesn’t look straight due to the disease. Moreover, she also suffers from astigmatism in the very same eye, which requires her to wear prescription glasses to help with eye strain.
So, did you know these facts about the Slaton family? Share your thoughts in the comments!