‘Amazing Transformation’: Users Amazed at How Reality Star Casey King Looks After Losing 600 Pounds – Pics Before & After

At his heaviest, Casey King weighed approximately 845 pounds. Life had become unmanageable for the former star of TLC’s “Family by the Ton.” He described how his days were consumed by eating, playing video games, and doing little else.

“I was just eating till I’m dead, probably,” he candidly admitted. A typical day in his life began around noon, with King immediately planning his next meal. “TV, video games, bed,” he said of his routine.

Living in Georgia, where the heat made wearing clothes unbearable, King spent much of his time alone in his bedroom. “All my clothing is restricting and tight, so I just sit in there naked, free as can be. And no one bothers me. Door’s shut. We’re good,” he explained.

The only comfort King found was in food and video games, which allowed him to escape the feelings of isolation that had haunted him for years. King shared that he had struggled with his weight for most of his life.

As a child, he felt like an outsider, coping with boredom and loneliness by overeating. “I never really felt like a part of normal people. I was always chubby or overweight,” he reflected. After high school, his weight continued to spiral out of control.

He worked at restaurants and indulged in the food he was surrounded by, eventually reaching over 500 pounds. He left his job when it became physically impossible to work, and his sedentary lifestyle pushed his weight even higher.

By his early thirties, King lived with his father after his mother kicked him out. “My mom said, ‘To live in this house, you have to have a job,'” he recalled. Moving in with his dad gave him little motivation to change his habits.

The two often indulged in lavish takeout meals, eating “like kings.” “Pizzas, chicken, Japanese food, takeout…hibachi delivered, sushi by the barrel. I mean, just anything you wanted to eat, we were getting,” King said.

“I didn’t shower inside. I showered in a trough tub outside for a while. I didn’t for probably about 14 years of my life. […] At that time, I was very sedentary,” he revealed.

“I never would have thought at 34, I’d be living with my father and I’d have no job, have no real money, just be playing video games all day and eating,” King admitted.

However, two pivotal moments ultimately forced King to take control of his life. The first was the birth of his nephew. King realized he wanted to be a part of his nephew’s life, saying, “I’m your only uncle. I love you. I can’t be this giant blob of a man. This is not the life that I want for me or this kid.”

Around the same time, he experienced a terrifying health scare. One day, he found himself unable to stand up on his own. His cousins had to wrap him in a sheet and lift him off the ground.

“My other cousin was like, ‘You should just go to the hospital tomorrow and admit yourself into the emergency room,'” King shared. He spent over four weeks in the hospital, where doctors warned him that his life was at risk.

“They were like, ‘You’re gonna die if you stay on this course,'” he recalled. That wake-up call, combined with his desire to be a better role model for his nephew, marked the beginning of his weight loss journey.

A Life-Changing Transformation

Determined to turn his life around, with the support of his father, who was also his only friend, King began making small changes to his routine. He started going to the gym, eating better, and becoming more active.

While he initially lost weight, the progress stalled, and he regained some of the pounds he had shed. It wasn’t until he was approached to join the TLC reality series “Family by the Ton” that his transformation gained momentum.

The show documented his decision to undergo bariatric sleeve surgery, a procedure that reduces the size of the stomach to limit food intake. Reflecting on the decision, King called it “by far the best decision of my life.”

The surgery jumpstarted his weight loss. Immediately after, King was placed on a liquid diet before transitioning to puréed foods. As he healed, he adopted a healthier lifestyle, incorporating more grilled vegetables, salads, and lean meats into his diet while cutting back on carbs and fried foods.

As his body grew smaller, his confidence grew larger. “As I got smaller, I got more active and I was able to do more things,” he said. Hiking became one of his favorite activities, and he found joy in simple moments like being called “cute” by someone — a compliment that felt unimaginable at his heaviest.

King’s hard work paid off. He initially lost 186 pounds, which was documented in the TLC series. But even after the cameras stopped rolling, he continued to push himself.

Over the years, he lost an astounding 600 pounds. Now, he speaks proudly about his journey, describing the lifestyle changes that helped him achieve such a dramatic transformation. “I didn’t have a life, and now I don’t stop living,” he shared.

King reflected on his progress, “I noticed that like if I just ate a couple more salads if I ate, you know, a little less carbs and not so much fried food and more grilled vegetables and like meat, I just lost, you know, weight. That’s a huge lifestyle change from where I was to where I am now.”

Although his mother had removed him from her home, their relationship remained intact, and she later supported him in his weight loss journey. She helped by sticking to the recommendations of his dietitian, preparing healthier meals, and encouraging him to adopt a more active lifestyle.

In honor of Mother’s Day in 2023, he took to Instagram to share in part, “So #happymothersday to the only #mom I’ve ever had, you are the #best at what you do and I truly #appreciate you for everything you’ve done for me.”

“My biggest #supporter #motivator #fan and I’ll never forget or be able to repay all you’ve done. I #love you and #wish I could come up with the words to show you how much you mean to me as a person,” the post continued.

In November 2024, King celebrated a milestone that once seemed out of reach — his 40th birthday. He took to Instagram to share his gratitude and reflect on his journey.

“As I enter my 40th year of life, I have to think back and reflect on the year before. I feel like most people that knew me 6 to 10 years ago wouldn’t have thought I’d make it to 40,” he wrote in part.

King, who still hopes to have a family of his own one day, also expressed his happiness and growth, “I have countless blessings and so many things to be thankful for. I’m happier than I ever have been and I’ve felt more growth as a person than most do in a few years.”

However, he never lost sight of where he was a few years ago. “To see comment after comment of like on Facebook and YouTube on like the first ad that was brutal,” he said.

King continued, “To see just people hate me for the fact of me living, so all that was difficult at first. I’ve kind of detached myself now and because I’m so much smaller I kind of look at it like…as like a badge of honor.”

King’s inspiring journey, similar to Mama June’s weight loss transformation, has resonated deeply with his followers. Social media has been flooded with praise for his perseverance, with users applauding his transformation.

“Lookin great bro 👍🔥,” one person commented. Another social media user shared, “Wow what an awesome transformation!!! I am so proud of you!!!” Someone else wrote, “Looking amazing!!! 😍.”

A fourth social media user typed, “Amazing transformation 👏” while a fifth commented, “Just WOW 👏👏❤️.” Someone else shared, “Unreal Casey, actually look unrecognisable! 👏🙌❤️” while another remarked, “Great job! You look fantastic!”

King’s transformation from 845 pounds to a healthier, more active life is a powerful testament to determination and resilience. His journey inspired countless others, showing that it’s never too late to reclaim your life.