Whitney Thore is the star of the hit TLC show "My Big Fat Fabulous Life." The new and hip TLC show is grabbing a lot of public attention not only because it highlights her daily weight loss struggles, but it also gives viewers a chance to see that one can have fun on the way to achieving a happier and healthier lifestyle. Proving that she was born for the lights and camera, Whitney carries herself with a powerful and infectious confidence inspiring others in similar situations to embrace their bodies and not to be ashamed of who they are. Her bubbly and eccentric personality adds to the show's appeal.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life has helped to bring a medical syndrome known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to the forefront of public consciousness. This was the syndrome which resulted in Whitney packing in as much as 200 pounds over a one year period during her college days.
The small town North Carolina native stepped into fame after her featured Youtube video titled "A fat Girl Dancing" went viral on the popular social site. Refusing to hide in the background or succumb to society's predisposition to "fat shaming", Whitney is undeterred by the negative remarks of people who think she's crossing the lines with such bold exposures of her body size and personal story. The once slim dancer instead challenges all of society's expectations for women like her and is even paving the way by training others in the art of dance.
Catch "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" on TLC (The Learning Channel) on Wednesdays at 9 Pm Eastern Time.
