If we’ve learned anything about “My 600-lb Life”, it’s that every journey is difficult and never the same. While the show has let us see a fair number of heartbreaking stories with not-so-positive outcomes, other cases such as that of Amber Rachdi, teach us that there’s always a way out – note the preference for the pronouns ‘they/them/their’ etc.
The last time we saw Amber in “My 600-lb Life” they had lost over 200 lbs and were more than ready to get rid of the rest of the weight they were yet to lose. However, that wasn’t the end of their story, as in the following decade Amber not only recovered their mobility but also underwent a huge physical transformation that now amazes everyone who stumbles upon their recent photos.
So what is Amber Rachdi doing now and how do they look now? Stay here to find out!
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What Is Amber Doing Now?
There’s no doubt that Amber Rachdi is one of the most inspiring people to ever take part in “My 600-lb Life”. When they debuted in the show’s third season, audiences were immediately surprised by Amber’s weight of over 657lbs at only 23 years of age, though Amber’s perseverance and strong will resulted in them losing over 200lbs in around a year. and eventually undergoing bariatric surgery.
After the show, Amber continued their path towards a healthier lifestyle, as seen in the pics they’ve shared on Instagram since opening their account in 2016. While the physical transformation Amber has gone through goes beyond their size and includes their constant change of styles throughout the years and identifying as a non-binary person, there’s no denying that they look happy in most of the pics they share.
Even though it’s unclear how much Amber weighs nowadays, an Instagram update from January 2024 showed that their figure is a lot smaller than when they were in the show. Amber also informed their followers that they’d recently lost more weight after undergoing a semaglutide injection, which is used to treat diabetes.
All in all, Amber’s journey is proof that anything can be possible even when the situation seems too difficult.
Amber’s Journey
The first time we saw Amber in “My 600-lb Life”, life didn’t seem too bright for them. They started gaining weight at a very young age, weighing around 160lbs at only five years old. The situation only worsened as time passed, with Amber’s life increasingly becoming difficult as their mobility decreased and self-esteem went downhill.
According to Amber, as a kid, they were used to receiving treats as ‘an expression of love’, resulting in them consuming more food as a way to love themselves. Given Amber’s lack of control as a kid over their emotions and physical appearance, their eating habits remained out of control as they went through their teens and adulthood. As Amber affirmed, they realized that their eating habits were out of control when, as a teen, they had to use a scale reserved for people in wheelchairs.
By the time Amber went looking for Dr. Now’s help, they were dealing with big anxiety issues and the constant fear of failure, which they affirmed had been a constant in their life for as long as they could remember. Nevertheless, Amber surprisingly got out of that dark place physically and mentally, reaching their weight loss goal after a year of being part of the show.
Is Amber An Influencer Now?
With over 300,000 followers on Instagram, there’s no doubt that Amber Rachdi is one of the most popular participants in “My 600-lb Life”’s history. However, as Amber revealed in an Instagram post from January 2024, they now work in the tech industry, and have ‘never made a dime as an influencer’ so far.
This revelation came as a response to rumors regarding Amber’s health and lack of social media activity throughout 2023, as people on TikTok had speculated that they’d gained back weight and thus were ‘hiding’ from Instagram as a result. According to Amber, none of those rumors were true, as they were instead focused on their work and were ‘just tired’ and ‘mentally focused on other things’, having little time to worry about being a ‘public figure’.
Amber finished their post by asking their followers to stop gossiping about their weight and made it clear that they were allowed to lose and gain weight ‘in peace’. The post was well received by Amber’s followers, who praised them for their courage to speak up about the situation, and their right not to update everyone about their life all the time.
What Happened To Amber’s Boyfriend?
Everyone who followed Amber Rachdi’s story from the beginning surely remembers their boyfriend Rowdy, who accompanied them on every step of the process.
In the third season’s episode of “My 600-lb Life”, Amber affirmed that Rowdy didn’t mind their massive weight as he preferred ‘bigger women’, yet he was being supportive of Amber’s decision to lose weight. On the other hand, Rowdy admitted he felt guilty for making it easier for Amber to access unhealthy food in large amounts, yet affirmed that he was afraid of what could happen to them if their weight gain didn’t stop.
With that being said, Amber and Rody are no longer together. It’s unclear what led to their separation, yet Amber eventually married another man whose identity is unknown. As reported by In Touch Weekly, Amber affirmed in their now-deleted X account – formerly Twitter – that they remained good friends with Rowdy and he was more than willing to take their gym pics.
Furthermore, in an Instagram pic from 2018, Amber confirmed they’d, yet they refrained from revealing the identity of their then-new husband.
Did Amber Get Skin Removal Surgery?
At the end of Amber’s “My 600-lb Life” episode, we see them undergoing bariatric surgery which was expected to make them lose more weight. The post-surgery process caused lots of anxiety issues in Amber, leaving them no option but to go to counseling to deal with the aftermath of such a change in their life.
Following the end of Amber’s episode, it was unclear whether they’d eventually had skin removal surgery, though fans of the show on Reddit strongly suspected that Amber was affording said surgery on their own, instead of going back to the show to receive financial help for the rest of their journey.
While Amber’s Instagram pics don’t let us see much of the lower part of their body, the fact that they appear to have recovered a huge part of their mobility makes it highly possible that they successfully got a skin-removal surgery at some point.
Nevertheless, whether Amber underwent the procedure or not, their story remains as inspiring and positive as always.
