While other people refer to the stress as a cause of their weight loss, My 600 lb Life's Ashley Bernard calls it a barrier to lose her weight. But it is unbelievable, and the doctor Younan Nowzaradan, who has been intervening her weight issues, says that stress is only Ashley's 'excuse.'
Ashley has a separate story for having a heavyweight. In the several circumstances of her life, she was sexually assaulted, and she started gaining her weight in the sense that her weight would be a weapon to defend herself from the abuses. But, she met a tragic point where she has to struggle for her life because of her overweight issue.
However, she had lost some weight over the months but now has regained her weight.
Ashley's Weight Loss Story; How Much Weight Did She Lost And Regained?
Ashley, age 34, weighed 637 lbs back in a few months when she started being weight conscious. It was also for the sake of her daughters that she started losing weight and focused on her health as well.
Besides, she consulted with Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, who reminded detailed her of the importance of sticking a healthy and strict diet to lower her weight. He also asked her to lose 8lbs in a couple of months.
Ashley Bernard of 'My 600 lb Life' (©: meaww.com)
As per the doctor's mentorship, Ashley not only followed the strict diet regimen but also controlled her overeating issues. But, she was not able to reach the ordered tagline that her doctor had asked. The reports showed that she had lost 6lbs when she visited the doctor in her another appointment.
Moreover, Ashley got enrolled at the gym, after which she dropped the whopping weight of 44lbs making 587lbs in her next visit. As per doctor Younan, she had to reduce 80lbs in two months if she would like to proceed for the weight loss surgery. After that, she lost 67lbs and 52lbs, respectively, when she had the lowest weight of 468lbs.
However, she regained her weight by 36lbs and weighs 504lbs, as of now. Doctor Younan believes that gaining weight in such a ratio is a matter of worry, but Ashley has not tumbled down on her decision. And, she pushes herself to the extreme workouts and diet regimens for the sake of her children.
Ashley Bernard Is The Mother Of Two Kids
Ashley Bernard has two children, Aliyah (b. 2009) and Amiyah (b. 2011). Although being a lovely and caring mother-figure, she is not able to do anything for her family and children because of her overweight.
She was pregnant with her first child when she was at the age of 19. The biological father of her daughter dumped her, leaving all the family responsibilities on her hand.
She was again in a relationship with another guy, with whom she shared her second daughter, Amiyah. However, her second love life also faded as she faced rejection again. Despite the fact, the identity of her ex-lovers is kept wrapped.
Ashley, now, has been working out to reduce her weight for making herself able to take care of her children by herself.