Stars Of 1,000-Lb Sisters Talk Reality TV, Weight Loss, And More – Exclusive Interview

There are thousands of reasons why people are tuning into to TLC’s 1,000-lb Sisters. There’s something so intriguing about having an inside look into someone else’s life, and when it comes to watching a show about getting slim, it has us all feeling a bit better knowing we’re not alone in our own weight loss journeys.

Amy and Tammy Slaton initially garnered attention from their large YouTube following before their time on TLC. Combined, the two sisters weighed in at over 1,000 pounds, and both were determined to drop a significant amount of weight. We’ve watched them experience the highs and the lows of weight loss. For those of us wanting to lose weight along with them, it’s an easy story to understand.

As Season 2 unfolds each week on TLC, Amy and Tammy are beginning to experience an entirely new set of obstacles. Over the past year, they’ve shared much of their lives on screen, and yet there’s still quite a bit we don’t know about the two. We spoke exclusively with these sisters for a quick Q&A on how they got to where they are today and what it’s like to lose weight with the whole world watching.

The stars of 1,000-lb Sisters share what it's like to be on camera

What prompted you to initially start your YouTube channel?

Amy: Well, it was a way to be creative and to meet new people.

Tammy: To make new friends and make a name for myself.

Was it strange to be followed around by cameras at first when you began shooting your reality show? What was the hardest part to get used to about it?

Amy: Yes, it was hard to get used to the camera around. YouTube you look at the camera, and on TV, you can’t look at the camera.

Tammy: Yes, very strange.

Did either of you have any hesitations about going on national television?

Amy: Yes, there was some hesitation, because it[‘s] scary to put your life out there for the world to see.

Tammy: Yeah, a little bit, but I got used to it.

Are there any parts of your weight loss journey that cameras didn’t show us, but you wish that they did?

Amy: Just the part where we counted our calories.

What were each of your first thoughts when you found out you were renewed for a second season?

Amy: Here we go again. Let the crazy [begin].

What can viewers expect to see later on this season?

Amy: Can’t say. They just have to watch us on TLC and on YouTube.

What’s the ultimate message that you both want viewers to take away from your show?

Amy: We’re just like everyone else. We struggled.

Tammy: That they’re not alone.

Amy and Tammy Slaton discuss the difficulties of losing weight

What’s been the biggest obstacle for you when it comes to losing weight?

Amy: Giving up sodie was a big deal for me, but I haven’t had one since September 2019.

What has been the scariest part of your weight loss journey?

Amy: For me, it was going under the knife.

Tammy, how did you feel when Amy was approved for surgery in Season 1? Do you wish you could have gone through surgery and recovery together?

Tammy: At first, I was sad, and I got mad, but it was more or less about me, because I didn’t get approved, but then I was happy for her and proud of her.

Amy, what has your pregnancy experience been like?

Amy: Being high risk, there was a lot of trips to the ER, crazy cravings, and overall just really [tired].

How have you kept busy during quarantine? How has quarantine affected your weight loss journey?

Amy: I keep busy by just watching a lot of movies. Quarantine really didn’t affect me as much as baby weight. I would gain five or so pounds, then lose 10 or so.

What’s your go-to healthy snack when you’re feeling hungry?

Amy: I like pineapple.

Amy and Tammy Slaton talk about embarking on their weight loss journeys together

When was the moment that you first realized your weight was an issue and that you needed to start losing weight?

Amy: I always [knew] I need[ed] to lose weight, but I wasn’t ready to change. Me getting married is what made me ready to get the weight off.

What has been it like to go through this journey with your sister by your side? Have you always been close?

Amy: There [is] strength in number[s], so doing it together was a big help. Yes, we have always been close.

Tammy: It felt like any other day. We’re very close. We’ve been close ever since we were little.

What’s the first thing you’ll each do once you hit your weight loss goal?

Amy: I’ll cry with joy.

Tammy: I want to ride in a car seat and shop at a place where normal-sized people shop.

1,000-lb Sisters airs every Monday night at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.

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