1000-lb SistersstarAmy Slatonis more than just a reality television star, and she’s thinking of expanding her career empire. The 37-year-old single mother of two has been a content creator and social media influencer since long before the show’s premiere in 2020. Back then, she weighed over 400 pounds. Desperate to be healthy enough to have children, she had bariatric surgery, and quickly shed 125 pounds. She was able to make her dream of motherhood come true, going on to have two healthy sons with her then-husband, Michael Halterman.
Amy has been a content creator, television star and social media influencer for many years, but she’sconsidering adding a new job title to her professional resume. Amy has changed in many ways since the show’s premiere in 2020, and it’s about more than just losing weight. The1000-lb Sistersseason 7star has grown a lot as a person and as a mother, and now she’s growing in her professional life as well. Amy recently discovered a talent that she could monetize, and she’s considering doing just that. Read on to learn more about Amy’s potential new job.
Amy’s Incredible Weight Loss Journey Changed Her Life
She Went From 408 Pounds To 281 Pounds
After learning that she weighed over 400 pounds during the premiere episode of1000-lb Sisters, Amy was devastated. She knew she had gained weight, but she was surprised by just how much. She was crushed, breaking down into tears. Thankfully, Amy’s not the type of person who stays down long. She used her disappointment to motivate her to change her life. She had bariatric surgery, andwent on to quickly lose an incredible 125 pounds. This brought her weight down from 408 to 281, which was an impressive feat that inspired fans.
Despite the stunning success, Amy wasn’t done losing weight yet. When the reality television star and social media influencer stepped on the scale during1000-lb Sistersseason 6, thescale read 237 pounds. When all was said and done,Amy lost a shocking 169 pounds. It was an amazing feat of willpower and proof that Amy was unstoppable. Her achievement is incredible, but she has more work to do. Losing so much weight left Amy with loose excess skin that she wanted to have surgically removed, but her doctor wanted her to lose another 30 pounds first.
Amy’s Been Through So Many Changes Lately
Some Good, Some Not-So-Good
After giving birth to her sons, Amy and their father, Michael,announced their divorce in 2022after four years of marriage. After several failed relationship attempts, the1000-lb Sistersseason 7 star seems to have met someone special. She’s beendating Brian Scott Lovvorn, and she seems happy. During a recent episode, Brian got down on one knee at a pop-up Halloween haunted house and proposed to Amy, who said yes. They plan to marry at a haunted old insane asylum, despite protestations from the other Slatons.
While feeding zoo animals through the car window, Amy was bitten by a camel.
Though Amy has a lot to be happy about, she’s had some bad luck lately too. During an episode of1000-lb Sistersseason 7, Amy and Brian took her sons to a safari park across the border in Tennessee. While feeding zoo animals through the car window, Amy was bitten by a camel. When the police were called to the scene, they found some marijuana in Brian’s car. While Amy claims to have a medical marijuana prescription in Kentucky, they were in Tennessee, where her card doesn’t protect her. BothAmy and Bryan were arrested.
Amy’s Been Sharing Her Art
She May Have Accidentally Discovered Her New Calling
Amy has developed a real appreciation for art over the years, and she’s been sharing more of her work on Instagram. The1000-lb Sistersseason 7 star has always had a creative streak, and she’s really started leaning into it. It all started in March, whenAmyposted an Instagram photo ofa small dinosaur head statue she crafted with her own hands. “Yes, I did that,” reads Amy’s proud quote.
“Art Dump is a term used to describe the process of sharing a large collection of artwork, often in a single post or update.”
Amyrecently shared a large swathe of her personal artwork during an “art dump” on Instagram. The post features Amy defining the term while showing at least a dozen pieces of art. “Art Dump is a term used to describe the process of sharing a large collection of artwork, often in a single post or update,” Amy explains. Severalpeople in the comment section ask about buying her work, and the1000-lb Sistersseason 7 star responds and says she may open a store.
Amyalso shared a piece of resin art that she made for her cousin, Katie Slaton, on Instagram. TheSlatons are a close-knit family, so Amy is part of a big community. They may get on each other’s nerves, but they love each other. That’s why news that Katie had stage four cancershook the Slaton family deeply. It makes sense that Amy would want to make art as an outlet for her love for her cousin.
Will Amy Start A New Career?
“I’m Thinking Of Opening A Shop”
Recently,Amyshared a sneak peek at her current piece of art in progress on Instagram. The image features an array of pink feathers, and it looks very dramatic. In the comment section, several people asked Amy about the possibility of buying her work. Amy responded, saying, “this one for my friend but I’m thinking of opening a shop because a lot of people been requesting to buy to!”
The1000-lb Sistersseason 7 star seems to really havefound a deep love for art and is excited to exploreher creative side. Whether or not she sells her work,Amy has struggled with mental health, so it’s great for her to find an outlet. Her creative efforts are interesting.
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Aug 01, 2025 (37 years old)
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1000-lb Sistersseason 7 airs on Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.
