Ep 6. Milla

As Milla's weight continued to spiral out of control, she found herself in a very dark place. At her heaviest, she weighed over 700 pounds and struggled to move, breathe, or do anything on her own. She felt trapped and hopeless, convinced that she would never be able to lose enough weight to regain control of her life. But with the help of Dr. Now and his team, Milla began a grueling journey towards a healthier future.

In her initial episode of My 600 lb Life, Milla opened up about her difficult childhood and how it had contributed to her weight gain. She grew up in a household with a lot of emotional turmoil and turned to food as a coping mechanism. As she got older, her eating habits only worsened, leading to a cycle of bingeing, shame, and further weight gain. She was unable to work or take care of herself, relying on her mother and daughters for everything from getting dressed to going to the bathroom.

Despite the odds against her, Milla was determined to make a change. She underwent weight loss surgery and followed Dr. Now's strict diet and exercise regimen, shedding hundreds of pounds in the process. But as anyone who has watched My 600 lb Life knows, the journey doesn't end there. In the Where Are They Now? follow-up episode, viewers get an update on Milla's progress and the challenges she continues to face.

One of the biggest obstacles Milla confronts in the episode is her ongoing battle with depression and anxiety. Losing weight can be an incredibly isolating and emotional experience, and Milla struggles with feelings of loneliness and insecurity. She worries that her family and friends don't understand what she's going through and that she'll never be able to fully break free from her past. But with the help of therapy and a supportive community, Milla slowly begins to reclaim her confidence and sense of self-worth.

Another significant aspect of Milla's journey is her relationship with food. As someone who has relied on food as a source of comfort for most of her life, Milla struggles with the idea of "good" vs. "bad" foods and often finds herself slipping back into old habits. In the Where Are They Now? episode, viewers watch as Milla navigates the challenges of eating in social situations and tries to find a balance between enjoying food and staying on track with her weight loss goals.

Ultimately, what makes Milla's story so compelling is her resilience and determination. Despite all the setbacks and obstacles she's faced, she refuses to give up on herself or on her dream of a healthier, happier life. She's not afraid to be vulnerable, to seek help when she needs it, or to admit that the journey is far from easy. But by sharing her story with the world and continuing to fight for her own well-being, Milla is an inspiration to anyone struggling with weight or mental health issues.