The Weight-Loss YouTuber Who Became Morbidly Obese - Summary

Summary

Emberlynn, also known as Amblin Reid, created a YouTube channel to document her weight loss journey, starting at 368 pounds. However, instead of losing weight, she gained significantly, almost doubling her body weight over time. Despite initial support and a growing subscriber base, her lack of discipline and unhealthy eating habits led to a significant weight gain, reaching 455 pounds and eventually over 500 pounds. Amblin's weight gain and unlikable attitude led to a surge in negative comments, and she became known as a "weight gain YouTuber." She continued to struggle with her weight, reaching 572 pounds and eventually being diagnosed with womb cancer. Faced with her health struggles, Amblin considered weight loss surgery but ultimately didn't go through with it, instead putting the weight back on. Recently, she announced that she had picked out a weight loss surgeon and is currently saving for the expensive procedure, which will cost $23,000.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. Amblin Reid created a YouTube channel to document her weight loss journey.
2. She initially weighed 368.0 pounds.
3. Amblin gained weight instead of losing it, reaching 371.0 pounds in her second weigh-in video.
4. Her weight continued to increase, reaching 377 pounds.
5. Amblin's relationship ended, and she began to date a new person, Destiny.
6. Her weight reached 455.0 pounds after being in the new relationship for six months.
7. Amblin stopped weighing herself and tracking her weight loss journey.
8. She started eating excessively and gained more weight, eventually reaching 482 pounds.
9. Her relationship with Destiny ended, and she started eating even more.
10. Amblin's weight reached 489.2 pounds, and she announced that she would no longer be sharing her weight loss journey.
11. She started using her weight as clickbait for new videos and proudly displayed her unhealthy diet.
12. Amblin's weight reached 500.6 pounds.
13. She set a new goal to weigh 465 pounds by June 29th but failed to achieve it.
14. Her weight reached 525 pounds.
15. Amblin received criticism from fitness influencers for her eating habits and response to her weight gain.
16. She reached a weight of 572 pounds.
17. Amblin was diagnosed with womb cancer.
18. She considered weight loss surgery but was hesitant due to the potential loss of YouTube views.
19. Amblin lost 89 pounds in a couple of months to prepare for surgery but never got the procedure.
20. She regained the weight and currently weighs 508 pounds.
21. Amblin is saving for weight loss surgery, which will cost $23,000.