My 600-lb Life: What happened to LaShanta White after the show?

LaShanta White was introduced to viewers in season 7 of My 600-lb Life. Episode 16, titled LaShanta's Story was released in 2019 and showcased the daily struggles and life-threatening challenges the female cast member had to tackle to get by.

LaShanta, a mother of four, relied on her children and friends for all her daily activities. Bedridden for two years and frustrated by her lifestyle, she sought Dr. Younan Nowzaradan's help to break through her cycle of food addiction and give her life a makeover.

However, her weight-loss journey on My 600-lb Life was not easy. She faced personal turmoil while struggling to keep up with the strict diet prescribed to her. Although she was dedicated to turning her life around, her then-partner, Jeremy, also known as JT, compelled LaShanta to question her decision to lose weight. Finally, she sacrificed her relationship and prioritized her health.

Since her appearance on the show, LaShanta has focused on maintaining her social media presence across different platforms. She accepts personalized jingle requests from her followers and posts them on her Instagram and TikTok handles. However, not much is known about LaShanta's weight-loss journey since her posts only focus on her face.

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LaShanta White's journey on My 600-lb Life season 7

LaShanta was initially not approved for bariatric surgery because she was well over the prescribed weight limit for the operation. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, popularly known as Dr. Now, advised the My 600-lb Life cast member to lose at least 100 pounds before getting the surgery.

As a result, LaShanta focused on improving her health and reaching the weight required for bariatric surgery. However, she faced multiple challenges on her way to achieving her goal.

Like other fatally obese patients on My 600-lb Life, LaShanta depended on her friends and family for her daily tasks. When she appeared on the show, she weighed 662 pounds and had been bedbound for two years. Unable to fit on a conventional toilet, LaShanta would use a bucket to relieve herself by the bed.

Despite her physical condition, LaShanta tried her best to provide for her children, dedicating her time to preparing their meals. However, sanitation emerged as a concerning factor when viewers saw her cooking the meals in the same area where she slept and relieved herself.

Besides tackling a debilitating eating disorder, LaShanta also struggled to maintain her hygiene. Consequently, she gave the responsibility to her partner, Jeremy, who would provide the My 600-lb Life cast member with a sponge bath whenever required. However, Jeremy's influence on LaShanta's life added an array of hurdles.

In one segment of the episode, Jeremy confessed that he preferred LaShanta in her current state and hoped she did not lose weight. However, when LaShanta dismissed his request, Jeremy cut all ties with her.

After overcoming multiple obstacles, LaShanta reportedly lost about 130 pounds while filming My 600-lb Life after which she was approved for her bariatric surgery.

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What has LaShanta been up to after the show?

Since her appearance on the show, LaShanta has steered her attention to maintaining an active presence online. However, since her posts never include a full-length picture of herself or updates about her family, it is difficult to decipher if she continued her journey or strayed from accepting a healthy life.

The My 600-lb Life cast member frequently posts short videos and reels on her Instagram handle, @lashanta504, singing jingles ordered by her followers and showcasing different makeup looks. She offers the jingles at custom rates in which she wishes a customer a happy birthday or happy day of the week via a song.

With over 225k followers, LaShanta's profile introduces her as a "jingle queen" and a "ghost writer." It also says "New life, new beginnings" which makes fans hopeful about her weight-loss journey although there is yet to be an official confirmation.

She also has a YouTube channel with 3.14k subscribers and 35 posts where she shares similar jingles. However, LaShanta has been more active on her Instagram handle since her last post on YouTube was posted in 2019, titled Big gurl Action.

Although her weight-loss journey remains unknown, LaShanta is seemingly enjoying her jingle work and utilizing her reality TV fame to secure as much work as possible.

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My 600-lb Life is available to stream only on Discovery+.