I Used to Be Fat

2010 – 2014
Ended
Reality
~1h / ep
2 seasons
7.0/10

I Used To Be Fat is an MTV reality series that follows overweight teens striving to achieve weight loss through means of diet and exercise. Each episode follows one teenager who is paired with a motivational personal trainer. A trainer teaches them new exercise and eating habits over the next few months while offering emotional support. Documented students share their personal trials and tribulations in the series. Several episodes of the show have covered a high school student's last summer before college. These students expressed a desire for a metamorphosis before they start their new lives away from home.

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Latest: Season 2 · 2011

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E1. Jose
Dec 11, 2011
I Used To Be Fat follows overweight teens as they share their personal struggles and triumphs. First, Jose yearns to lose weight to play college football and hopes trainer Joey can help.
E2. Paul
Dec 20, 2011
Paul longs to become a police officer, but his weight is holding him back.
E3. Trevor
Jul 17, 2013
Trevor's dream of playing baseball in college is threatened by his weight. With the help of his coach, he sets out to change his habits and lose the weight
E4. Deanna
Jul 18, 2013
In order to lose weight, Deanna must contend with her volatile dad and learn to embrace her own inner strength.
E5. Kellie
Jul 19, 2013
Kellie channels all her feelings into her artwork, and eats for comfort. In order for her to lose weight, trainer Saran must break through her shell.
E6. Kevin
Jul 20, 2013
Kevin feels his mum babies him, and fears his extra weight has disappointed his dad. Can he learn to communicate with them and stop eating his feelings? (S2, ep6)