TLC Star Mama June Shannon is embracing a fresh start, and fans are taking notice. The reality star, 45, recently shared photos on Instagram revealing a striking weight loss transformation.
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for WEtv)After Mama June shared photos, she witnessed an outpouring of support for both her physical progress and emotional journey.
Her daughter, Alana, widely known as Honey Boo Boo, also captivated audiences with her bold, sassy charm, ultimately landing the family their own spinoff, “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”.
June later headlined her reality series, “Mama June: From Not to Hot”, where she began publicly chronicling her weight loss journey in 2017.
Mama June Flaunts Fit Frame & Reflects on Her Journey
“Never lose yourself. I’ve been [lost] over the years, been on top, and hit rock bottom. [There are] rough days as it is. It’s not all peaches and rainbows,” Mama June captioned a slideshow of selfies on August 4.
In one of the photo, she smiled confidently in skinny jeans and a burgundy top, her long blonde hair falling around her face. Fans quickly filled the comments with encouragement.
“We can say what we want but honestly you’ve redeemed your place as matriarch of the family; you’ve stepped up so much!!” one follower wrote. Another added, “Looking good June 🙌🔥 I’m on that journey too. We got this💪🏻”
Support Pours In for Mama June’s Health Journey
Alongside compliments on her appearance, fans praised Mama June for her renewed commitment to her daughters and her personal growth.
One fan gushed, “Having a good man who loves you no matter what you weigh is what we all need.” Another said, “I love, love your hair color and haircut in the picture with the brown top and jeans.”
This wave of positivity comes as Mama June opens up about making long-term changes to maintain her health.
Why Mama June Quit Semaglutide & Chose Lifestyle Over Medication
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for GLAAD)Mama June previously shared that she used semaglutide, a popular injectable weight loss medication. However, she later decided to stop.
She explained that while the drug helped temporarily, true success came from changing her lifestyle.
“Not judging anyone who’s on the weight loss shot because if you are then it’s fine, but I don’t take the weight loss shot anymore due to the fact that it is a stepping stone, but it’s not a fix-all, be-all,” she told Us Weekly in May. “You have to make it a lifestyle change. So I made the lifestyle changes, and I know I can move forward with the lifestyle changes.”
Mama June’s Ongoing Commitment to Health
(Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for WE tv)Mama June’s journey has been anything but linear. After undergoing gastric sleeve surgery in 2015, she lost weight but eventually regained nearly 100 pounds. Now, she’s focusing on long-term wellness and consistency rather than quick fixes.
Her latest photos reflect more than physical change; they show her resilience & commitment to self. And as one fan perfectly put it, “You look good — and more importantly, you look happy.”
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