Cindy Vela starred in My life of 600 lbs Season 9, and it’s time to talk about her life after the show. Cindy debuted on the popular series by seeking the help of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. The 45-year-old Cindy weighed over 600 pounds and was completely bewildered when viewers saw her on screen. At age 8, she was molested by A family friend who turned her on to emotional eating believed her molester would lose interest in her if she didn’t appear on My life of 600 lbs Season 12, she managed to lose 241 pounds after her season 9 stint.
Unfortunately, for years, Cindy was trapped in her food addiction, which got worse after her parents divorced. At the age of 30, Cindy was living with mental health issues. She later developed lymphedema (tissue swelling) and diabetes. Due to her precarious situation, her friend Sandy encouraged her to seek professional help. However, Cindy refused to fully cooperate – she would not stick to Dr. Now’s strict diet and exercise plan. By the end of her episode, Cindy had lost 40 pounds rather than the required 70. This meant she would not qualify for bariatric surgery.
My 600 lb life Cindy Vela lost close family members
Cindy already has a lot
According to The CinemaholicCindy lost her niece, Miranda Sue, in September 2021. Cindy and her relative were very close, and she paid tribute to her relative with a post on her social media. In January 2022, the US My life of 600 lbs Alum broke the news that her stepfather, Raul Garcia Quintanilla, had also passed away. Raul was very supportive Cindy Before his death, and the loss was extremely painful for her. She honored him in the post shown above.
The weight status of my 600 lb life Cindy Vela is revealed
Cindy Vella appeared in My 600lb Life: Where Are They Now on May 15, 2024
Cindy’s post-show journey was as fascinating as what unfolded on screen during it My life of 600 lbs Time. She wasn’t a serial villain like Justin and Steven Assanti. She was someone it was easy to feel sorry for. While filming the series, Dr. Now discovered that Cindy had a hernia. That is a painful health condition. Losing weight would probably ease her pain. So, the desire to avoid pain was the catalyst for the first stage of her Weight loss journey Learn more about the earlier part of Cindy’s body transformation in the clip shown above.
As shown on My 600 lb Life: Where Are They Now? season 9 episode 3 Cindy dropped 241 pounds. This is quite an achievement and she should be proud. It’s a little unusual that she’s not flaunting the results online, but maybe she’s more interested in enjoying life than posting about it.
Sometimes, former reality stars benefit from stepping back from the spotlight, if only for a while. With fame comes notoriety and that can make it harder to stay on track and achieve goals. Cindy dabbles in reality TV but doesn’t try to be an influencer, and she has success in weight loss. Maybe her low-key life is part of the reason why.
you WATN Episode airs on May 15, 2024. Before the follow-up special was available, there were so many questions about Cindy’s weight-loss journey. It looked like she failed, but really, she was destined to succeed. It took a couple of years to lose all the pounds, but she did it.
Before she slimmed down, Cindy felt like a prisoner. She had serious mobility problems, which made a normal life impossible. Also, she was living with an addiction that claimed other lives. Super-morbid obesity is very hard on the human body. She was frustrated, and she said:
“I’m trapped in this bed almost all day, every day”
In 2021, things turned bad, but she turned it all around with the help of a sleeve gastrectomy. Dr. Now performed the bariatric procedure. Now, based on information from you WATN episode, She weighs 373 pounds. The days of being trapped in bed are long gone, and she really enjoys her mobility. Addiction takes its toll and those who are addicted to food (and very obese) often find it difficult to move around. They pay such a heavy price for their emotional eating.
Cindy Vella posted one fun picture in September 2022
She is still active on Instagram in 2024
Cindy hasn’t posted full-length photos that could give followers clues about her current weight, but she did post a glam picture of her face in 2022, as seen above. The photo is cute, and it was tweaked with an app to give it a little extra glamour. In general, Cindy’s posts about her family members are the most heartfelt and confessional. However, as with the post above, she may be more lighthearted. She posted on New Year 2024, clearly thrilled that another year had begun. This was a sign of hope.
Followers want new pictures of Cindy
She may not want to post recent photos of her face and body
in 2020, Cindy Posted the photo seen above. It seemed like a throwback, and fans on Instagram begged her to post newer pictures. They clearly want to see her face and body in 2024. While the picture is very nice, IIt’s probably not an accurate depiction of how Cindy looks today. However, this is her Instagram and she should be able to post what she likes. In the photo, Cindy wears brick red lipstick and smiles a little as she poses for the camera. She looks happy and wears a vest over a shirt.
Most of her body is hidden in the shot. However, she is really happy. Although it seems like she is still much thinner than she used to be, there is no way to know for sure. One frustrated fan called her out for not posting new content, clearly curious about how she looks today. Victoria_Moran_Nielson wrote:
Wow these are old. What about now?
On Reddit, in a thread started by Shocked old ladyFans discuss Cindy’s journey, from her first My life of 600 lbs Episode to you Where are they now? stint. Some of them felt she wasn’t getting the backup she needed. They called out her caregiver in season 9 for bringing her into a home that wasn’t accessible. A critic wrote:
This is also what I find ridiculous, and why I think Sandy is not a good caregiver. How to watch the episode right now, and how, Cindy was completely tied to the chair. Absolutely ridiculous that she would gain weight instead of losing it, because Sandy should have followed the diet 100%. I will never understand when Sandy said well, she pushes back a lot. like what?? What is she doing, calling you bad names from the other side of the house?? Get over it. If she is hungry, she can suck. Bring her exactly what the doctor says now and if she throws a fit or won’t do the exercises, that’s fine! At least she’s losing weight, which is the most important part of this whole thing. Soooo ridiculous.
Cindy gained weight after getting to Sandy’s house. Sorry OP, that’s a very bad caregiver.
Sure, Sandy probably made mistakes, but ultimately, the responsibility to follow Dr. Now’s instructions fell on Cindy. It’s her life and her health. Unfortunately, when people are trying to lose weight after years of overeating, they may Finding it too difficult to overcome their addiction, Sandy could have helped by providing a more appropriate environment, which made it easier for Cindy to take care of herself.
Dr. Now did his best to help Cindy Vela
Hopefully, she is thriving today
Although she is active on social media, the star does not give a lot of information. That’s why she Where are they now? Episode was so fascinating. While it is impossible to judge from these My life of 600 lbs Alum’s Instagram pictures, because she generally only captures her face and not her full body, she is much thinner. Cindy is hopefully maintaining her weight loss results and feeling good.
My life of 600 lbs is available for streaming on Discovery+ and TLC Go.
Sources: Cindy Wella/ Instagram, The Cinemaholic, Cindy Wella/ Instagram, TLC/ YouTube. Cindy Wella/ Instagram, Shocked old lady/reddit