Lacey Hodder, former participant in the reality show Deadly Kilos, achieved a remarkable transformation by reducing her weight from 313 kg to around 100 kg in 2025. The American from Bay City, Michigan, began her journey in 2019, in the seventh season of the program, under the guidance of bariatric doctor Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. Facing physical and emotional challenges, such as intense pain and low self-esteem, she followed a strict diet and underwent bariatric surgery. Today, Lacey maintains a healthy lifestyle and inspires thousands on social media.
At 36 years old, she shares her routine on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, showing previously unthinkable activities, such as dog walks and going to music shows. Her story of overcoming, marked by discipline and professional support, became an example for people facing obesity.
- Lost 47 kg in two months before bariatric surgery.
- It reached 140 kg in 2022, after the covid-19 pandemic.
- Started skin removal procedures in 2023, weighing around 100 kg.
- Created a support group on Discord in 2019 to help others.
Start of transformation
Lacey began her fight against morbid obesity in 2019, weighing 313 kg. Dr. Nowzaradan’s guidance included a 1,200-calorie-a-day diet that was high in protein and low in carbohydrates. After losing 47 kg in two months, she was approved for bariatric surgery, which marked the beginning of a radical change in her life.
Desafios emocionais superados
A relação conturbada com a alimentação começou na infância, quando Lacey já pesava 160 kg aos 12 anos. A pressão familiar para emagrecer agravou sua compulsão alimentar. Com apoio psicológico, ela enfrentou traumas e inseguranças, encontrando motivação para persistir na jornada de emagrecimento. Lacey também lidou com o sentimento de vergonha expressado pelo pai, que intensificava seu isolamento social antes do programa.
Nova rotina nas redes sociais
Hoje, Lacey mantém perfis ativos nas redes sociais, onde compartilha sua rotina saudável. Ela publica vídeos testando alimentos, como barras de proteína, e comenta desafios, como dificuldades com dietas restritivas. Suas postagens, which reach thousands of views, inspire followers with messages of perseverance and light humor. Activities like 5km walks and yoga three times a week are part of her routine. She plans to release an e-book of recipes and complete a virtual marathon in 2025.
Supporting Others
In 2019, Lacey created a Discord group to support people with obesity, promoting the exchange of experiences and healthy habits. Although the group is no longer active, she plans to expand similar initiatives, connecting people in similar situations.
Renewed lifestyle
Lacey adopted visual changes, such as colored hair in shades of purple and blonde, symbolizing her personal renewal. Her mother, who also underwent bariatric surgery, is a positive influence, adopting veganism. Activities like going to comedy shows and walking with friends are now part of your life, previously limited by obesity.
