Many cast members in the extended 90 Day Fiancé franchise have had weight loss journeys, but The Family Chantel star Winter Everett has aired a unique transformation. Fans have called Winter’s body makeover deeply inspirational for many reasons. A lot of The Family Chantel fans connect with Winter’s story due to her positivity, as well as her choice to actually air her surgery. She discusses the downside of losing weight.
While a lot of 90 Day Fiancé cast members have peddled weight loss products, and some have turned to bariatric surgeries, Winter chose to air a completely honest and transparent look at her weight loss journey. The younger sister of franchise star Chantel Jimeno has been showcasing her weight loss progress on social media. Winter often shares her trips to the gym and discusses her healthy meal plans. However, she also allowed fans to witness her life-changing gastric sleeve surgery firsthand, as it was filmed for the series.
Winter earned the respect of The Family Chantel fans by sharing facts about her surgery during the second episode of season 4. Her operation was discussed and shown in great detail, and this made viewers realize how scary the procedure can be. Winter wasn't afraid to break down on camera, as she did when she confessed that she's afraid of needles. Meanwhile, Winter and her family also discussed the risks of the procedure, as well as their fears surrounding the surgery. Winter made it clear that she was determined to get the gastric sleeve. However, The Family Chantel also provided a platform to realistically discuss the concerns that the Everett family and Winter had. Therefore, the reality of the surgery was not glossed over, or made to seem glamorous and easy.
Part of the reason why Winter’s journey is so meaningful to The Family Chantel fans is her honesty. Winter and her family touched upon a very important topic, which is how identity can be linked with weight. For a long time, Winter has been hailed as a plus-sized inspiration. Therefore, losing weight rapidly might seriously impact her sense of self, if she doesn't have proper support, such as mental health counseling. Winter made these fears known to viewers, and has shared her makeover in a very honest and open way, which a lot of viewers find relatable.
Winter is admired by The Family Chantel fans due to her positivity. Her Instagram is flooded with self-love posts, as she champions her worth and celebrates who she is as a person. Her decision to put her surgery (and her fears) out there on The Family Chantel has made her a role model for many viewers. Fans of the Atlanta beauty are praising her bravery, since Winter made the choice to also air the less glamorous side of weight loss on The Family Chantel season 4. The pitfalls of drastic weight loss haven't been fully explored elsewhere in the extended 90 Day Fiancé franchise.