What Happened To Liz Evans After My 600-Lb Life Season 6? (2024)

Liz Evans was one of the My 600-lb Life season 6 cast members, and it's time to give an update regarding her activities since her stint on the series. Like many other stars from the series, Liz got a lot of support as she tried to lose weight. Her episode aired in 2018. When she starred on the show, she weighed 721 pounds and had been bedridden for ten years. After years of struggles, Liz, who was also suffering from other severe medical issues, decided to consult with My 600-lb Life's Dr. Nowzaradan.

While many My 600-Lb Life storylines are moving, Liz's journey was particularly heartbreaking and emotional. Besides being raised by an alcoholic father, Liz was also abused by a relative when she was six years old. Additionally, she was born with a congenital disability that made her leg bone curve out, negatively impacting her quality of life. To deal with all the pain, Liz overate and became obese. She turned to Dr. Now for assistance, as she wanted to take control of her future. While she didn't appear on My 600-Lb Life season 12, it's time to check in with Liz.

Liz Lost 353 Pounds After My 600-Lb Life Season 6

Her Journey Was Quite Successful

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On My 600-lb Life, Liz was very determined. She wanted to get help and lose enough weight to undergo gastric bypass surgery. She also needed a lymphedema mass removed from her leg, as the growth made it hard for her to stand up. Being able to walk again was one of Liz's primary goals.

She shed pounds via a strict diet and physical therapy. Liz lost enough weight to get her operation, and stuck with Dr. Now despite his authoritarian personality. At the end of her My 600-lb Life journey, she weighed 368 pounds. Liz lost an impressive 353 pounds overall, according to The List.

Liz Returned To Healthy Eating Habits After Relapsing

She Made A Comeback After Slipping Back Into Old Habits

However, Liz returned to her unhealthy eating habits. When she was back home, she regained 50 pounds. Thankfully, Liz was reunited with her medical team - this group got the My 600-lb Life cast member to refocus on her weight-loss goal. After the minor relapse, Liz started her routine again, and this time around, she was finally able to walk again. However, she did need to use a cane.

Dr. Now Really Helped Liz To Change Her Life

Her Life Is Different Now

Liz isn't active online, but it's likely that she's maintained her weight-loss results after a little blip, where she gained back some pounds. At Reddit, social media users like to discuss the show's cast members. Sometimes, they're really unkind. For example, when they talk about villains like Steven and Justin Assanti, they typically leave blistering comments. On a thread by SquidSquab, one commenter said this about Justin:

What I saw from Justin was reactive abuse. He was lashing out every time his dad was mean. He lashed out every time he said “I don’t want to see Steven” and then Steven would show up. So Justin would start screaming “get out! Get out!” I think Justin was very clear with his boundaries.

The Redditor wasn't totally negative, but they did call Justin out. However, some of the show's stars are considered endearing, and Liz is one of those. She is someone that viewers felt for. They sympathized with her plight, including her fear of standing due to very swollen legs. On a Reddit thread started by [deleted] MOD, one person was very supportive of Liz's journey. They wrote:

This was a really nice episode. Liz struggled a couple times, but never gave Dr. Now a hard time. Incredible to see how much she lost in one year. I'll admit the crazier episode entertain me more, but this was a heartwarming one to see. I'm happy for her and hope she continues on her journey.:

In general, cast members who aren't rude to Dr. Now tend to get positive comments at Reddit, and Liz was polite to the famous surgeon. While her episode may have lacked some of the drama that My 600-lb Life villains like the Assanti brothers bring, it was poignant. It was about a nice woman trying to change her life for the better. She didn't hurl abuse - she handled her problems as best she could without taking out every issue on other people, including the gifted doctor who has helped so many people.

Liz always had a warm heart. On the show, she talked about having trouble walking when she was little due to her congenital leg issue. However, she still found joy and meaning in her life. Her father gave her plenty of love, and she enjoyed doing simple things with him, such as:

going to the corner store

She was an adorable little girl - her parents used to dress her up in cute clothes that were fancy. She said that, back then, she was a "normal-sized" child. When a "friend" of the family molested her, her life changed. She was traumatized. Liz was afraid her mom wouldn't believe her if she talked about what was happening. That is so sad. It's no wonder viewers care about Liz. She has come a long way and deserves a lot of respect.

Afterward, Liz returned to the show and starred in My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?. On the show, Liz spoke about her weight-loss journey and how some of her old scars bothered her. Still, Liz noted that she was still attending regular therapy sessions and was also adhering to Dr Now's strict program.

Liz's My 600-lb Life journey was quite inspirational, and hopefully, she is living a healthy and happy life. She is someone that fans are rooting for. She found the strength to persevere despite daunting odds.

My 600-Lb Life is available for streaming on TLC Go.

Sources: The List, SquidSquab/Reddit, [deleted] MOD/Reddit

My 600 Lb Life

TV-14

Reality

Release Date

February 1, 2012

Network

TLC

Streaming Service(s)

TLC GO

Showrunner

Jonathan Nowzaradan