A crucial component of many individuals is motivation. Success comes when we are driven. Let's find out more about the inspirational Alicia Kirgan. Her partner served as inspiration for her as she was trying to lose weight. She weighed 622 pounds at the start of the program, and at the conclusion, she had lost 366 pounds, which is an extremely remarkable weight loss.
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Who is Alicia Kirgan?
Alicia Kirgan is one of the participants of the TV reality show My 600-lb Life. She inspires a lot of people and she also gained much of the popularity from My 600-lb Life. At the beginning of the show she was 622 lb. Alicia Krigan appeared in season 6 episode 4 of the TLC hit reality tv show My 600-lb Life. Alicia faced many difficulties during the show and led successful weight loss.
- About My 600-lb Life
"My 600-Lb Life" is a reality TV series that follows the journeys of individuals with extreme obesity. Under the care of Dr. Nowzaradan (Dr. Now), they work to lose weight and regain their health. The show highlights their challenges, successes, and the importance of support systems. Follow-up episodes reveal their long-term outcomes. It's a powerful exploration of transformation and the impact of obesity on lives.
Early Life Trauma
Alicia was born on 19 January 1985, in the United States. There is not much information about her early life but, Alicia claims that because she grew up in a turbulent environment with frequent arguments between her parents and resorted to eating for solace, she could never give up the high-calorie foods.
What has happened to her on the show?
Alicia Kirgan was a patient of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, and her life has changed since then. She weighed over 600 pounds and went to Dr. Now after realizing how her weight and food addiction were affecting her relationships. He prescribed a stringent diet for her to follow in order to reduce enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery. Alicia was motivated by My 600-lb Life to lose enough weight to receive the operation that changed her life. Alicia was able to shed 186 pounds as a result of her appearance on the show. She also dropped 366 pounds following her operation. This reduced her body weight from 622 to 256 pounds. Alicia revealed that she hadn't weighed more than 250 pounds since middle school. Alicia has been living a very busy life after her successful treatment. She has now agreed to attend the gym three times each week.
- Alicia Krigan's Lawsuit Against My 600-lb Life
Alicia eventually criticized the show despite being successful because of the show My 600-lb Life. The show's production staff was accused of making a commitment to pay for all of her surgical-related medical costs, but breaking it. The lawsuit further claimed that the series forced her to give an incorrect psychiatric examination and that the treatment session was pre-written.
- Where is Alicia Kirgan now?
Alicia is in Oregon with her family. She also gave birth to a baby girl. And now she is spending her time with her baby and enjoying motherhood.
Relationship
During the show My 600-lb Life, she was in a relationship with Tim Carter. She was motivated to participate in My 600-lb Life by the ultimatum she received from Tim Carter, her boyfriend at the time. Although the weight reduction facilitated their reconciliation, she declared their breakup in 2020. Alicia claims that they made the decision to part ways while still encouraging one another.
She posted a long written message on her Facebook where she said:
"It is with a heavy heart that Tim and I after much consideration and effort to try and make things work have decided to separate. This was a very hard decision to come to and we both are extremely heartbroken and at a loss. We still love each other and will remain friends and cheer each other on to live our best lives whether we are near or far. We unfortunately are just in different places in life right now and need to separate in order to grow. Tim is a wonderful man and I am so thankful and beyond blessed to have been able to share a good part of my life with him. While we have seen our share of tough times and dark struggles we had so many beautiful moments that I will cherish the memories as long as I live. I will always have love for him no matter where life takes us and I wish him nothing but happiness. I can only hope that someday we can find our way back to one another but if not that we can look back on our time together and smile knowing how blessed we were to ever know that kind of love. Thank you for allowing us time to grieve and heal."
She has now moved on and got married. According to social media there is no information about her husband. She gave birth to a baby girl on 6th November 2022.
Alicia Kirgan is active on social media. She updates every moment of her life by uploading posts on social media platforms. She is available on Facebook, where she has 14k followers and also on Instagram she has 6.4k followers.
Biography
Alicia was born on 19 January 1985, in the United States. She is currently 38 years old. She is Christian and her ethnicity is white.
Trivia
- She gave birth to a baby girl on 6th November 2022.
- Alicia revealed that she hadn't weighed more than 250 pounds since middle school.
- She also dropped 366 pounds following her operation.
StarFacts of Alicia Kirgan
Full Name | Alicia Kirgan |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 19 January 1985 |
Age | 38 years as of 2023 |
Place of birth | United States |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christianity |
Mother | N/A |
Father | N/A |
Starting Weight | 622 lbs. |
Total Weight Lost | 186 lbs. |
Ending Weight | 436 lbs. |
Current Weight | approx. 250 lbs. |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | N/A |
Profession | Reality television personality |
FAQ’s of Alicia Krigan
What was the weight of Alicia Krigan at the beginning of the show?
Alicia Krigan was 622 lb. at the beginning of the show.
What happened to Alicia Krigan in my 600 pound life?
Alicia has gone on to enjoy a more fulfilling and happy life. She just relocated to Oregon and continues to rock climb on a daily basis. For many years, her weight had stopped her from doing so. Alicia, a rare success story, continues to lose weight following surgery and her participation on My 600-lb Life.
