Summary

  • Bettie Jo Elmore has made significant progress since appearing on My 600-Lb Life, losing over 200 lbs and successfully addressing her relationship issues.
  • She is still on her weight loss journey and has not yet reached her goal weight, but she remains committed to improving her health.
  • Bettie Jo has two children and has been sharing updates about their lives on her Instagram, showing her growth and maturity since becoming a mother.

Bettie Jo Elmore appeared on My 600-Lb Life season 3 with both health and relationship issues, but much has happened to her since her time on the show. Her then-boyfriend, Josh Elmore, was an enabler, as he said he liked that Bettie Jo had to rely on him to do things for her. Luckily for Bettie Jo, she's continued to grow as a person since appearing on My 600-Lb Life.

Bettie Jo was committed to losing weight on the show, as the 24-year-old started at 654 lbs. With the help of Dr. Younan "Now" Nowzaradan, she lost over 200 lbs through diet, exercise, and gastric bypass surgery on My 600-Lb Life. Bettie Jo and Josh were able to work through their relationship issues in therapy and are now married. They recently celebrated over a decade of marriage and grew their family.

Bettie's Weight Loss Journey Continues

Bettie Jo on My 600-Lb Life

Bettie Jo is still on her weight loss journey, as she does not seem to have reached her goal weight since appearing on My 600-Lb Life. She wishes some excess skin on her body was gone, too, maybe hinting that she will get another surgery soon, but unfortunately, she is currently healing from a broken ankle. Bettie Jo was also worried about her high-risk pregnancies, but she now has two kids.

Bettie Jo Has Two Children

Bettie Jo's Instagram is full of pictures of her two sons, with her oldest being Preston Elmore, born in August 2016 and just celebrated his seventh birthday. Her second son, Olive Elmore, was born prematurely in May 2022 at just 2.5 pounds. Bettie Jo has continued posting updates for over 10K followers, who have watched her son Ollie grow and thrive.

There is no doubt that Bettie Jo has beaten the odds on My 600-Lb Life, and she is happier than ever to have two healthy sons. She has matured a lot since the show, becoming a mother and dealing with her son being hospitalized for the first few months of his life. The fan-favorite has been thriving since moving back to Missouri with her husband and even mentioned that she started a new job, though she has not given details about what it is.

Though Bettie Jo has been doing great since appearing on My 600-Lb Life, that is not true for many other show stars. Other fan favorites like Ashley Randall and Henry Foots are two of many My 600-Lb Life stars who tragically lost their lives before completing their weight loss journey. Often, viewers see that the root of these stars' problems is trauma from their childhood that forced them to turn to food for comfort, and it's fantastic to see Bettie Jo continuing to fight for the life she wants.

Source: Bettie Jo/Instagram