was the underdog viewers were rooting for. Find out what brought her to the show and what she looks like today.TLC viewers were introduced to Lindsey Witte in January 2020 on Season 8, Episode 2 of. At the time, the 39-year-old Iowa native weighed a whopping 648 pounds. Her food addiction was slowly chipping away at her relationships and well-being; her husband Paul’s alcohol consumption only added to her stress.
“You know, what this is right here? All these little things right here in this bag, it’s considered death, Lindsey,” he said. “And you’re killing yourself with his bulls–t and I’m not f–king sticking around for it.” Issues on the homefront made reaching this goal all the more challenging. Lindsey often argued with her husband and was just as concerned about his drinking as she was her own health. In one scene, she confronts him about alcohol purchases made on their credit card while she’s away.
Lindsey made good on her end, saying, “I was really worried and scared this whole time that I couldn’t do it and that I’d fail. But I feel really encouraged with the progress I made and I know I can do it now.” By the end of the season, she dropped a total of 173 pounds. Her final weight was 438 pounds, down from 647.When it comes to keeping the weight off, Lindsey knows the importance of accountability.
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