Suvechha Sarkar
Season 10 episode 3 of TLC’s ‘My 600-lb Life: Where are they now?’ features the transformative journey of Carrie Johnson. When she first began her battle against obesity, she weighed 602.9 lbs. Her food addiction started quite early, and by the age of 18, she already weighed 400 lbs. Her hardships continued when she became pregnant at a young age and found herself in an abusive relationship. Although she decided to become a single mother, it took a huge emotional toll on her. Carrie further faced the trauma of losing her father during a gastric bypass surgery. Soon after, she endured a miscarriage and underwent a hysterectomy, which put further strain on her marriage. All of these led her to seek comfort in food. However, when she realized her body was reaching a breaking point, she decided to change her life.
Carrie Johnson Made Notable Progress Before Facing Setbacks
When Carrie Johnson began her journey, she faced both physical and mental hardships. Dr. Nowzaradan had given her an initial goal to lose 60 lbs in two months. However, despite her desire for change, she only managed to lose 12 lbs. Although it was a setback, she started making fundamental changes to her eating habits. The reality star also started taking psychotherapy as suggested by the doctor. Eventually, her persistence showed results, and she brought her weight down to 491.4 lbs. When she finally achieved her goal, Dr. Nowzaradan approved her for the weight loss surgery. After a successful operation, she had to resort to a liquid diet. By the end of one year, Carrie had brought her weight down to 457 lbs. She continued to stay on the right track and ultimately reached 408 lbs.
However, Carrie’s weight loss journey took a heartbreaking turn just a month later when she started backtracking once again. One year and two months into her journey, she gained 6 lbs. Two months later, she once again ended up gaining 29 lbs, bringing her weight up to 442.8 lbs. Carrie confessed that she was struggling with her diet and had a hard week. When Dr. Nowzaradan performed an endoscopy to investigate further, he found an alarming hernia and an unusually large stomach post-surgery. He revealed that she had likely been overeating after the operation, which could lead to dangerous complications. Just a week before the 18-month mark, Carrie called Dr. Nowzaradan and expressed that she no longer wished to continue the weight-loss program.
Carrie Johnson Has Kept Her Professional Life Away From the Spotlight
When Carrie began her journey on the show, she was working as a receptionist at a doctor’s office. It was a role which she managed with dedication despite her physical limitations. Each day, she was responsible for the smooth operation of the front desk and managing the scheduling of appointments, greeting patients, and ensuring the clinic’s day-to-day workflow remained uninterrupted. Carrie had chosen the position because it allowed her to work while being seated. It assisted her in avoiding the physical strain that came with being on her feet for long periods of time. After the cameras stopped rolling, the reality star chose to keep information about her professional life under wraps. In addition to this, Carrie has presently kept a low profile, choosing not to be active on social media.
However, Carrie has a Facebook account where she occasionally shared updates about her journey. She used to present her fans with glimpses of her progress and even took time to respond to her well-wishers. However, she started pulling back from social media and has likely deleted many of her earlier updates since they can no longer be found on her Facebook. However, Carrie returned on this social media platform in January 2025. In April of the same year, she shared a selfie in which her face looked visibly slimmer and her features had become more defined. Her expression carries the confidence of someone who has been through the storm and has come out stronger. It suggests that Carrie may have continued working on her health and has likely been eating mindfully. Her friends often flood the comments by calling her “Beautiful” and “Gorgeous Momma.”
Carrie Johnson World Revolves Around Her Family and Furry Companions
Beyond the spotlight of reality TV, Carrie has a personal life deeply rooted in love and unwavering loyalty to her family. Her world revolves around her husband, Chris, and her beautiful daughter, Haleigh. They are the two people who have been her anchor through some of the hardest chapters of her life. Chris has stood by her side through both her emotional and physical challenges, which were quite visible from the way she accompanied her to her doctor’s appointments. Together, they took strides towards a better and healthier future, and their commitment spoke volumes about the depth of their bond. Like many couples, Carrie and Chris’ journey together was tested by multiple hurdles. However, these hardships ultimately strengthened their connection.
Carrie and Chris’ love for one another continues to shine through small gestures like their sharing of photos together on social media. While the former has preserved some of the most precious memories in the featured section of her Facebook, the latter has been quite open about it online. In December 2024, the duo sat side by side in their car, smiling brightly as they traveled together. Furthermore, Carrie’s update on her Facebook in March 2025 about their date to Chick-fil-A further indicates the fact that they have been going stronger than ever. Similarly, her daughter, Haleigh, has always been a central figure in her life. It was quite evident when Carrie revealed that she left her past abusive relationship and chose to raise Haleigh as a single mother. Luckily, Chris entered their life, making the family whole with love and laughter.
Carrie also never misses a chance to shower her affection on her two furry pups and her cherished kitten, Mitzi. Unfortunately, in March 2025, Mitzi went missing, and the incident left her deeply sad and worried. She turned to her Facebook community, asking for help and support as any paw parent would do in a moment of heartbreak. The reality star asked everyone to look out for her, and some of them even suggested ways to find her beloved cat. Although she has not shared any update about this incident, we do hope that Mitzi has safely returned to her loving home.
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