Ep 8. Tara's Story

Tara's Story is the eighth episode of the second season of the reality television series My 600-lb Life. This episode follows the journey of Tara Taylor, a 36-year-old woman from Kentucky who has struggled with obesity her entire life.

At the beginning of the episode, viewers learn that Tara weighs an astounding 606 pounds. She is completely dependent on her husband, Eugene, for all of her basic needs, including bathing and dressing. Tara's weight has also made it difficult for her to spend time with her two young children, who she can no longer physically keep up with.

Tara's backstory is explored, revealing that her weight issues began in childhood when she was constantly teased about her size. As she got older, Tara experienced further trauma and turned to food as a coping mechanism. Her weight continued to spiral out of control until she reached her current size.

Tara decides to reach out to Dr. Nowzaradan, a bariatric surgeon in Houston, Texas, in the hopes of getting the help she needs to lose weight. She and Eugene make the difficult journey from their home in Kentucky to Texas, where they meet with Dr. Nowzaradan for the first time.

Dr. Nowzaradan puts Tara on a strict diet and exercise program, which she finds difficult to stick to at first. She struggles with the emotional reasons behind her overeating and has to confront the trauma and abuse she has experienced in her past.

Throughout the episode, viewers see Tara's progress as she loses weight and gains more independence. With each passing week, she becomes more confident and self-sufficient, able to do things like bathe and dress herself without assistance.

However, Tara's journey is not without setbacks. She suffers from a painful hernia and needs surgery to repair it. She also struggles with the temptation to overeat and sometimes finds herself slipping back into old habits.

Despite these challenges, Tara perseveres and ultimately reaches her weight loss goal, losing an incredible 300 pounds. She is finally able to return home to Kentucky and be an active and involved mother to her children, who are overjoyed to have their mom back.

Tara's Story is a moving and inspiring episode that highlights the struggles and triumphs of weight loss. It shows that with hard work and determination, even seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome.