Mama June Quits Weight Loss Shots After One Year

The reality star is choosing to live a healthy life, and the process has been rewarding, as she has now discontinued her weight loss medications.

Mama June’s struggle with weight management has been a central point in her life for years. She previously went under the knife for weight loss surgery in 2016.

The TV star recently shared exciting news about her health journey, revealing she has stopped using weight loss medication. 

Mama June confirmed that she has not relied on weight loss shots since December and has successfully maintained her weight through lifestyle changes. She highlighted the benefits of weight loss shots, particularly for individuals managing medical conditions.

“I tell you all the time, if you choose to go on the weight loss shot, it has so many benefits. Not just for weight loss, but for, like, people who have like PCOS, women’s issues, people who have inflammation, people who have other issues going on,” she said.

The reality star began her weight loss journey with injections in April 2024, eight years after undergoing weight loss surgery in 2016, which helped her reach a weight of 195 pounds. However, she struggled to maintain her weight as she faced challenges during her eldest daughter Anna Cardwell’s cancer battle. 

Mama June was even more overwhelmed when her efforts to salvage Anna’s life did not yield, and she unfortunately passed at the age of 29 in December 2023. In June 2024, June opened up about taking medications for her weight loss. In her words:

“I’ve been on weight loss medication. I was first on Semaglutide, which is like Ozempic. And now I’m on Triglycerides for the last three weeks.”

She also claimed the medications were super helpful at the time, with zero side effects to threaten her health. Today, In Touch confirmed that she appears to be focusing on her health sustainably, celebrating her progress while promoting the new season of “Mama June: Family Crisis.”

In her revelation last year, she added that she also kept the weight off by exercising “three or four times a week.” She reflected on her past experiences with gastric procedures, expressing her initial aversion to the potential side effects like nausea and vomiting.

However, she noted that since starting her new medication, she has experienced no adverse effects and has avoided sweets and sodas.

June mentioned that while diabetes medications are often associated with lowering blood sugar, she has had no issues in that area since beginning treatment. She spotted the difference in weight loss rates between her previous surgery and the medication. According to her:

“I’ve just been really good and consistent. The only difference [for] this medicine and the gastric sleeve is I lost 160 pounds in four weeks [with the surgery] and with this I lose four pounds a week.”

The reality star has documented her weight loss on social media, sharing that as of September 2024, she had lost a total of 60 pounds. 

Since Anna’s passing, a whole lot has changed for Mama June and her family. Her last daughter, Alana, now 19, has relocated to Colorado to pursue a degree in nursing.

Alana became popular on TV following her appearance on TLC’s “Toddlers & Tiaras.” She quickly became a reality TV sensation with her confident catchphrase, “Honey Boo Boo Child!” Along with her entertaining family, she starred in a series of shows and specials that instantly brought her fame. 

Reflecting on her rise to stardom, Alana expressed her bewilderment over how she came up with her iconic phrase, stating, “To this day, I still cannot tell you what I thought when I was saying ‘Honey Boo Boo Child.'”

Now that she has moved to Georgia, which she had always known as home, Alana admits, “Absolutely, no. I do not miss Georgia. I don’t miss a thing about Georgia,” though she acknowledges missing the people she left behind. 

With a sense of humor about her past as a reality star, she noted that she might still be known as ‘Honey Boo Boo’ even at 60, joking about being approached for photos in a nursing home.

Anna’s battle with cancer has also intensified Alana’s desire to help others. She was deeply affected by the care Anna received and the positive impact of her nurses, which inspired Alana to pursue a career in nursing.

As shared by TODAY, she expressed her aspiration to be a supportive nurse, reflecting her commitment to helping others in times of need.

Last year, The Blast shared that Mama June opened up about the profound emptiness left by her daughter Anna Cardwell’s passing. She shared the challenging reality her family has faced since losing Anna, detailing the impact on her granddaughters, 12-year-old Kaitlyn and 8-year-old Kylee. 

The loss has been especially difficult for the girls, with Mama June noting the significant struggles they have had to endure. In addition to dealing with the grief, Mama June has navigated a complicated custody situation.

Following Anna’s death, she fought and won a custody battle for Kaitlyn against her former son-in-law, Michael Cardwell. This battle was worsened by Michael’s move to Alabama, which disrupted their family arrangement.