Winter Everett’s weight loss on the 90 Day Fiancé spin-off The Family Chantel is appreciated by her fanbase, the "butterfly babes," who’ve been tracking it from her before and after transformation pics. Winter debuted with her older sister Chantel Jimeno, and Chantel’s then-boyfriend Pedro Jimeno, on 90 Day Fiancé season 4. Their popularity led to the family getting its own show, which is doing much better right now than the franchise’s OG, 90DF season 9, which is currently airing. In part, The Family Chantel does owe its success to Winter’s jaw-dropping weight loss makeover, as well as the divorce rumors between sister Chantel and Pedro.
The Family Chantel premiered in July 2019, and follows Chantel and Pedro’s married life, as well as the lives of their family members. As of today, the show's fourth season appears to be getting a reaction for documenting Winter’s gastric sleeve procedure. Since she wanted to lose weight for a long time, Winter decided to travel to Mexico for her bariatric operation. It’s the same place in Tijuana where TikTok star Kayla Lavende got her weight loss surgery, in a bid to lose 90 kg, so she could look like her favorite doll.
When Winter was at her heaviest weight a few years ago, she weighed around 330 pounds. Winter confessed that she knew she needed to change her body, but she wasn't sure how to get results. In a now-deleted Instagram post from July 2020, Winter spoke about being surrounded by unfortunate situations, and how her focus was directed outwards. At that time, health was not Winter’s priority, but in 2020, she decided that it was time to focus on who she is and what she really wants.
How Did Winter Lose Weight
By then, Winter had officially lost 50 pounds. “It was not an easy road but I made it. It’s only down from here,” Winter stated in a now-deleted Instagram post. It was after dropping 50 pounds that Winter went ahead with her sleeve gastrectomy. It’s the same weight loss procedure that was chosen by Tiffany Franco and Angela Deem. It aids weight loss, as the surgeon removes a large portion of the stomach. The smaller stomach is the size of a banana, and limits the amount of food a person can eat, by making them feel full after eating small amounts of food.
Winter Works Hard Towards Her Goals
In Winter’s case, doctors reportedly removed 75% of her stomach. Her choice to get surgery in Mexico wasn’t supported by her family at first. On the show, Winter’s mom Karen called it “really highly risky.” Chantel, who has a nursing degree, called her sister naïve for choosing the location, as the family worried about Winter getting scammed. “I do think that bariatric surgery is the best option for her, but Winter has proven herself naive in the past, so I think she’s being a little too trusting about this surgery in Mexico,” Chantel told 90 Day Fiancé fans. However, Winter stuck with her decision, while also explaining how Mexico not only has fewer prerequisites, but is also cost-effective.
Winter Receives Praise For Practicing Self Love
Winter definitely wanted to start fresh after she broke up with her controlling and controversial ex-boyfriend of seven years, Jah. The Family Chantel's Winter had ended her engagement with the man after she found out that he had a secret child, was in an open relationship, and discussed polygamy. Jah had convinced Winter to join him in his Nazarene faith on The Family Chantel. She was following a “biblical” diet with Jah, even though she didn’t understand it much.
After news of Winter’s shocking split with Jah surfaced on The Family Chantel season 3, she declared, “I pick me. I choose me. I love me,” on a nude photo of herself shared on Valentine’s Day of this year. Fans echoed Winter’s sentiments, and expressed how they are loving her evolution. Winter’s journey is inspirational to many followers, who are starting to embrace and love themselves, just like she does. Weight loss has certainly helped her to transform, and the fact that she's doing what makes her happy is giving her "butterfly babes" a good reason to shout out, “it’s Winter time” all year long.
Sources: Winter Everett/Instagram, Winter Everett/Instagram