'My 600-Lb Life' Star Gary Hawkins Now: An Update on His Weight Loss Journey

On Jan. 22, 2025, TLC viewers were introduced to Gary Hawkins on My 600-Lb Life. But how is he doing now?

Hawkins, 32, of Oakland, Calif., was completely bedridden at the beginning of Season 13, Episode 4 of My 600-Lb Life. Although viewers hoped to see him change his eating habits and lifestyle choices, his journey stalled out for months.

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He sought help from bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (known as Dr. Now) in Houston, Texas, through video consultations. But was Hawkins able to change his ways and qualify for weight-loss surgery?

Gary Hawkins' weight loss journey in My 600-Lb Life Season 13, Episode 3.

By the time he was 10, Hawkins estimated he was "pushing 200 pounds." He explained that his weight spiraled out of control in middle school and high school because of his binge eating habits. Hawkins dropped out of high school and eventually became immobile because of his weight.

After speaking with Dr. Now during a video call, he was connected with a physical therapist to get him walking again and prescribed a strict diet of 1,200 calories per day.

One month later, Hawkins weighed in at a nearby weight loss clinic in California, where he learned his weight: 764 pounds—up from 745 pounds one month before.

He weighed in at 759 pounds eight months into working with Dr. Now.

After 12 months, Hawkins' final weigh-in on My 600-Lb Life was 753 pounds.

Dr. Now continued to offer physical therapy to Hawins but didn't provide more chances to lose weight so that he could work with him in his Texas office. By the end of the episode, Hawkins could take several steps with the help of a walker.

How is Gary Hawkins from My 600-Lb Life doing now?

Hawkins has not publicly posted updates on his weight loss journey to his Facebook account after his My 600-Lb Life appearance. Because he has not shared photos or videos, it's unclear how he is doing today.

On Jan. 19, Hawkins shared, "I want everyone to tune in on #TLC network #600poundlife Jan 22 my episode will be airing… My journey is Just beginning and God’s not finished with me… I need everyone support!!"

Sometimes, TLC brings back people featured on the show for its My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?, so fans will have to keep an eye out to see whether the network eventually offers an update on Hawkins' journey.

Catch new episodes of My 600-Lb Life on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on TLC.

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