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Season 4
TV-G
A reality program that documents the lives of individuals trying to win the war against fat.
Where to Watch Season 4
13 Episodes
- AmyE1
AmyAmy turns to food for comfort whenever she is stressed out by her parents arguing. Overweight and unhappy, she has very few friends and doesn't feel good about herself. Amy’s mother, Sally, would really like to blame all of the family’s health issues on her husband Dave - from whom she has recently separated. - MadisonE2
MadisonOutward appearances would indicate this is a well-to-do and confident family, but underneath the slick exterior lays feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. Madison appears confident, until she starts to talk about her appearance. Despite having lots of friends, she feels lonely around them at times because of her weight. The boys at school call her “Fatty Madi”, which only adds to her self-consciousness. - DanielE3
DanielDaniel is very unhappy with his weight. It affects every part of his life. He struggles to fit into his clothes each morning, then when he gets to school, is bullied both physically and emotionally by the other kids. His parents, Tara and Darren, are heartsick about the bullying Daniel endures, but their own eating habits are exacerbating Daniel’s problem. - JadeE4
JadeJade was once an outgoing girl with an active social life, but she was traumatized by an abusive relationship. She became depressed and self-conscious and turned to food for comfort. As the weight piled on, Jade’s confidence and self-esteem dwindled. Unable to even zip up her riding boots, she has given up her greatest passion: horseback riding. - KylaE5
KylaKyla knows, at 15, it’s make-it-or-break-it time to change her bad habits. She admits she got to the weight she is by “sitting around the house and eating”, but the fear of being judged for her size has her in tears. Her mom, Rhonda, hurts to see her kids suffer because of their weight. She’s angry when people comment that, “Kyla is pretty, BUT…” Rhonda wants to spare her kids the pain of looking in the mirror every day and facing that they are obese. - AnthonyE6
AnthonyAnthony is a lonely, obese young boy, who longs to be more comfortable in his own skin. A latchkey kid, who is often home alone, he craves quality time with his parents and overeats to soothe his loneliness. His parents, Louis and Sherri, are also overweight. Louis was an athlete, but is now morbidly obese and suffering from hypertension and sleep apnea. Louis is always at the office and Sherri finishes work and runs out the door to a fitness class. While his parents go about their busy lives, their sad and lonely son is suppressing his feelings with mounds of food. - LeanneE7
LeanneRose and her kids, Leanne and Aaron, live in a low-income household in a high crime area far from recreation facilities. When it comes to meal prep, they prefer anything easy – boxed, frozen or canned – that they can eat in front of the television. At 15 years old, Leanne knows there must be a better way - but has to find the confidence to rise above the limitations and challenges of her circumstances. - MonacaE9
MonacaMonaca’s life is spent in front of the TV clocking up over 60 hours of viewing a week. She does little physical activity and eats junk. Her mother, Tracy, is appalled by her daughter’s “laziness” and her weight gain. A former athlete, Tracy can’t understand why Monaca is not more like she was as a kid. But the more Tracy nags at Monaca, the more defensive and frustrated Monaca becomes. - RandiE10
RandiAt 8 years old, Randi feels self-conscious about her body. She is teased at school and already on track for a life of chronic health issues if the family doesn’t change its unhealthy ways. Randi’s parents, Terrie and Bill, jokingly refer to themselves as the “Junk Food Queen” and the “Fast Food King”, but the situation is far beyond a joke. - PiperE11
PiperHer parents are tiptoeing around the problem, but Piper’s all too aware she’s the biggest girl in her Highland Dance class. Just trying to purchase a Highland Dance jacket turned into a wrenching ordeal when the store clerk bluntly told her he wasn’t sure they could make one in her size. - HughE12
HughWhen 12-year-old Hugh and his 13-year-old brother, Oliver, get home from school, their parents are still at work. The brothers snack on high calorie, fatty foods and spend all their spare time playing video games. This unhealthy sedentary lifestyle has had a serious impact on Hugh, who weighs 180 pounds. - AnalisaE13
AnalisaFor Analisa, being overweight is debilitating in many different ways. Her mobility is limited due to her cerebral palsy: she doesn’t have full use of her right hand or foot, and just getting around the house is exhausting. If she manages to shed some of her 232 pounds, she may be able to lessen the frequency of the nightly epileptic seizures that leaved her scared to death.