Misty, a 36-year-old truck driver and single mom, has developed an extreme addiction to tartar sauce, consuming up to 10 bottles a week and using it on all kinds of food. Her children are concerned for her health, fearing she could die from her obsession. Experts Dr. Mike Dow and JJ Virgin intervene, providing intense therapy to help Misty overcome her addiction. They expose her to the reality of her consumption and its health implications, leading to Misty's commitment to change her diet and lifestyle for her family's sake.
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1. Misty, a 36-year-old truck driver, is addicted to tartar sauce.
2. She consumes up to 10 bottles of tartar sauce per week.
3. Misty's children, Gianni (16) and Janeshia (13), are worried about their mother's addiction.
4. Misty's son, Gianni, asks freaky eater experts Dr. Mike Dow and JJ Virgin for help.
5. Misty has been consuming tartar sauce excessively for five years.
6. She puts tartar sauce on almost everything, including cupcakes and spaghetti.
7. Misty's addiction has caused her to gain 60-70 pounds in a year.
8. She is morbidly obese and has a high waist-to-hip ratio.
9. Misty's addiction has isolated her from her family and social life.
10. Dr. Mike Dow and JJ Virgin provide Misty with a week of intense therapy to overcome her addiction.
11. Misty is shocked to see the sheer volume of tartar sauce she consumes (540 gallons in 5 years).
12. She is given a picture of herself with 50 more pounds added to her current weight to show the potential consequences of her addiction.
13. Misty is introduced to healthier alternatives to tartar sauce, such as Greek yogurt with various toppings.
14. She agrees to eliminate tartar sauce from her diet and starts exercising to take her mind off the addiction.
15. Misty's children are worried about her health and fear they might lose her if she doesn't change her ways.
16. Misty's therapy progresses, and she starts to feel more confident and motivated to change her lifestyle.
17. She is taken to a speed-dating event to help her get back into socializing and potentially find a romantic partner.
18. Misty passes a final test by rejecting tartar sauce at the speed-dating event.
19. She meets several eligible bachelors and starts to rebuild her social life.
20. Misty reflects on her progress and acknowledges that she has been living with her addiction for too long, but is now ready to move on and live life to the fullest.