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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Mama June Praises The Benefits Of Weight Loss Shots After Quitting It
Mama June is in her healthy era! 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. Mama June decided to stay in Georgia despite her plans to relocate to prevent Kylee from moving away. Despite the daunting situation, Mama June shared her commitment to keeping Anna's husband, Eldridge Toney, involved in the lives of her granddaughters, honoring Anna's wishes in the process. Things got heated during the custody battle with Michael. While Anna's former husband claimed Anna and Mama June were not on good terms before her death, the reality star set the record straight. According to Mama June, Michael was the abusive one during his marriage to her late daughter. She claimed Michael constantly abused Anna and Kaitlyn. The court eventually ruled that Mama June would retain Kaitlyn's legal and physical custody. The court also placed restrictions on Michael, prohibiting him from contacting Mama June or Kaitlyn unless they both agreed to a visitation arrangement. Kaitlyn, who has been residing with her grandmother since Anna's battle with cancer, had previously expressed her strong desire to stay with Mama June during testimony in court. Big ups to Mama June for doing the best for her wellness despite what life is throwing at her.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mama June takes first photo in years with daughters Honey Boo Boo, Lauryn Efird, and Jessica Shannon after money drama
Their explosive family drama has riveted audiences for years, with money recently coming between them. But it appears Mama June Shannon and her daughters have overcome their latest differences. Mama, 45, and her daughters Alana Thompson aka Honey Boo Boo, 19, Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird, 25, and Jessica 'Chubbs' Shannon, 28, took their first family photo in years as they plugged their latest TLC series, Mama June: Family Crisis, during a Wednesday appearance on Good Day New York. And by the looks of the smiles on their faces, they definitely appear to be on a much more positive path. During their joint interview, the women revealed how Mama June is now an active part of their lives ever since getting sober. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We're so proud of her and how far she's come today,' Alana said of her mother. 'It is kind of nice now to have family dinner on Sundays and like the kids are running around and my mom's able to be a part of that,' Pumpkin said. Alana also said they had things 'figured' out after her mother spent $30k of her money. 'We figured it out and I mean, we're here today, so that tells you something,' she said. Alana, who rose to fame as a young girl and is now in college, recently said she and her mother were in a 'really good spot.' 'Right now we're at a really good spot... We're probably the best we've been in a while,' Alana said on Tamron Hall Show earlier this month. 'I mean, Pumpkin takes the kid over there for like just for my mama to watch them. That's a shocker for me because I never thought Pumpkin would like just leave her kids alone with my mama. So that is a big improvement for sure!' She also touched on her mother's sobriety: 'She's been sober for like three or four years now and she's doing great,' she said. While the famous family are on better terms now, a trailer for Family Crisis - which debuts on We TV on May 30 - shows the brood are still dealing with the aftermath of Mama spending $30k of her daughter Alana's money. The troubled matriarch, who previously admitted she had spent the money but denied any wrongdoing, was filmed being quizzed about the cash by Honey in a tense scene obtained exclusively by People. She said: 'Where's my money' leading a grinning Shannon to pull out a huge plastic check for $30,000. Shannon responds: 'The check is right here' as a distraught Alana says off-camera: 'This isn't a game!' In April 2024 Mama June admitted she spent $30,000 of daughter Alana's money on 'life expenses' including manicures and household bills - while continuing to shut down criticism for not contributing to her college fund. Alana was particularly upset by the news regarding her finances, and she stated that she was considering legal action against her mother, who had attempted to talk her way out of the confrontation. Also affected by the argument was Shannon's husband, Justin Stroud, who stated that he was 'really hurt' by his wife failure to be truthful about her past actions. Elsewhere in the trailer, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird, 25, is heard declaring: 'We're getting a f*****g divorce!' as her tearful husband Josh looks on. She also locks horns with sister Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon over their business. The trailer takes an even more shocking turn when a legal adviser says: 'The judge really could sentence you to prison' before Alana declares the family are in for a 'hot mess summer!' Alana previously threatened to cut off her mother after she refused to pay the money she allegedly stole from her. In a 2024 episode of the family reality show, the teenager and her older sister Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Shannon confronted their mother over the money intended for Alana's college education. After the matriarch refused to pay her youngest daughter's tuition, which she suggested would be a 'waste' of money, Pumpkin said Mama June was 'not supportive' and 'lost $500,000 to a bag of f***ing crack'. Their intervention quickly becomes a bitter showdown when Mama June denied the 'betrayal' overall and refused to hand over the money — for which the teenager previously said she will sue and take her mother to court. This comes after the matriarch told exclusively that she spent Alana's Dancing With The Stars: Juniors earnings on manicures and paying her own bills. The family was rocked by the death of Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell at age 29 from cancer in December 2023. Chickadee passed away after battling adrenal carcinoma that progressed to stage 4. June took in Chickadee's eldest daughter Kaitlyn, 12, and was awarded full custody of her after a months-long court battle. June is currently married to Justin Stroud, whom she met in rehab in 2021 after battling an addiction to crack cocaine. Chickadee left behind her husband Eldridge Toney and two daughters - Kylee, nine, by her ex-husband Michael Cardwell, and Kaitlyn by a previous relationship. Before she died, Chickadee agreed that her mother would take Kaitlyn in - but this year June had to wage a legal battle over the issue against Michael, who wanted custody of both Kaitlyn and his biological daughter Kylee. June was determined to retain guardianship of Kaitlyn, saying: 'Anna wanted Kaitlyn to stay with her biological family, and I'm going to fight to my last breath till I don't have any more fight in me to make sure that is how it works.'
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Mama June Shannon says her family has been 'brought together' by the death of her daughter
Mama June's family has been "brought together" by the death of her daughter. The 45-year-old reality star went through a custody battle against her former son-in-law Michael Cardwell following the death of her daughter Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell - who passed away in December 2023 at the age of 29 following a battle with cancer - and has now admitted that her granddaughter is a "constant reminder" of what she has lost. She told UsWeekly: "Kaitlyn is a constant reminder of Anna. "When we say attitude, looks, [the way she] talks, the way she laughs. [You'll be listening to her] and you'll be like, 'Damn, it's Anna. "I feel like Anna passing has brought us all together as a family, just because we see that life is not as long as we think. Sometimes it can end a lot faster than we were hoping. We're not trying to take a day for granted anymore." Mama June - who is also mother to Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson', 19, as well as Jessica Shannon, 28, and 25-year-old Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird - will be seen alongside her family addressing the tragedy on the upcoming season of 'Family Crisis'. The family all shot to fame when they appeared together on 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' in the early 2010s, but now that Alana is a college student, she is keen to show others that she is not the child star she once was. She said: "I just feel like people are going to see me grow more into being a grown adult and actually being on my own now in Colorado. "'I think that will be a big shift and, hopefully, people will now look at me as like, 'Oh, she's grown now. She's not six anymore."
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Honey Boo Boo Alana Thompson finally breaks silence on fan speculation that she's pregnant
Alana Thompson has addressed ongoing speculation that she is pregnant after being subjected to bizarre online theories for years. The 19-year-old reality star, known by her affectionate nickname Honey Boo Boo, joined for an exclusive in-studio interview on Friday, hours ahead of the season seven launch of Mama June: Family Crisis. Sitting alongside her mother, Mama June Shannon, Alana was asked whether she wanted to correct any narratives about her that are untrue. 'The one that I'm pregnant,' she immediately responded. Confirming that she is not expecting, Alana continued: 'I'm not pregnant at all.' Referring to the rumor mill, she said: 'I've literally been pregnant for two years. I'm either pregnant or I have a kid already – and I don't have either of the above!' Despite the false pregnancy speculation, Mama June, 45, revealed that the family have taken the theories in their stride. 'We joke about it,' she quipped. 'We say, "don't lie Alana! You've got twins!"' Alana stressed that the obsession with her family plans needs to stop. 'I don't have any kids,' she stated, doubling down. 'I'm not looking forward to having any kids right now. Nothing.' In a Reddit discussion only yesterday, fans questioned whether Alana might be having a baby. Many, however, have criticized the hearsay. 'Alana has spoken so many times about how she struggles with body image, especially after June had the surgery, can we stop talking about her body and accusing her of being pregnant?' one said. 'That's just rude and pointless. If she is, she'll eventually reveal it, if she's not we're just hurting her feeling for no reason.' Another penned: 'I'm not believing this because everyone is always making up weird rumors about Alana being pregnant every five seconds.' Alana is loved up with her 24-year-old boyfriend Dralin Carswell, whom she's been in a relationship since 2021. The popular reality TV star, 18, currently lives with her 21-year-old partner as she attends college in Denver for her neonatal nursing degree The pair live together in Denver, Colorado, where Alana is currently studying to become a nurse. Mama June: Family Crisis is set to return to We TV this evening with the new episodes set to follow June as she fights for custody of Kaitlyn after Anna's death. 'June also searches for a new, bigger house with Justin and works toward keeping a healthy lifestyle with new tricks up her sleeve,' the official synopsis teases. 'Away at college, Alana continues to wait for repayment from June and worries her boyfriend, Dralin, may face jail time.' 'Pumpkin's business booms with a new warehouse, a vendor event and a new employee – causing a rift with Jessica. Meanwhile, Pumpkin and Josh's marriage is in trouble, leading her to make a shocking decision.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mama June takes rare photo with daughters Honey Boo Boo, Lauryn Efird, and Jessica Shannon after money drama
Their explosive family drama has riveted audiences for years, with money recently coming between them. But it appears Mama June Shannon and her daughters have overcome their latest differences. Mama, 45, and her daughters Alana Thompson aka Honey Boo Boo, 19, Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird, 25, and Jessica 'Chubbs' Shannon, 28, took a rare family photo as they plugged their latest TLC series, Mama June: Family Crisis, during a Wednesday appearance on Good Day New York. And by the looks of the smiles on their faces, they definitely appear to be on a much more positive path. During their joint interview, the women revealed how Mama June is now an active part of their lives ever since getting sober. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We're so proud of her and how far she's come today,' Alana said of her mother. 'It is kind of nice now to have family dinner on Sundays and like the kids are running around and my mom's able to be a part of that,' Pumpkin said. Alana also said they had things 'figured' out after her mother spent $30k of her money. 'We figured it out and I mean, we're here today, so that tells you something,' she said. Alana, who rose to fame as a young girl and is now in college, recently said she and her mother were in a 'really good spot.' 'Right now we're at a really good spot... We're probably the best we've been in a while,' Alana said on Tamron Hall Show earlier this month. 'I mean, Pumpkin takes the kid over there for like just for my mama to watch them. That's a shocker for me because I never thought Pumpkin would like just leave her kids alone with my mama. So that is a big improvement for sure!' She also touched on her mother's sobriety: 'She's been sober for like three or four years now and she's doing great,' she said. While the famous family are on better terms now, a trailer for Family Crisis - which debuts on We TV on May 30 - shows the brood are still dealing with the aftermath of Mama spending $30k of her daughter Alana's money. The troubled matriarch, who previously admitted she had spent the money but denied any wrongdoing, was filmed being quizzed about the cash by Honey in a tense scene obtained exclusively by People. She said: 'Where's my money' leading a grinning Shannon to pull out a huge plastic check for $30,000. Shannon responds: 'The check is right here' as a distraught Alana says off-camera: 'This isn't a game!' In April 2024 Mama June admitted she spent $30,000 of daughter Alana's money on 'life expenses' including manicures and household bills - while continuing to shut down criticism for not contributing to her college fund. Alana was particularly upset by the news regarding her finances, and she stated that she was considering legal action against her mother, who had attempted to talk her way out of the confrontation. Also affected by the argument was Shannon's husband, Justin Stroud, who stated that he was 'really hurt' by his wife failure to be truthful about her past actions. Elsewhere in the trailer, Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird, 25, is heard declaring: 'We're getting a f*****g divorce!' as her tearful husband Josh looks on. She also locks horns with sister Jessica "Chubbs" Shannon over their business. The trailer takes an even more shocking turn when a legal adviser says: 'The judge really could sentence you to prison' before Alana declares the family are in for a 'hot mess summer!' Alana previously threatened to cut off her mother after she refused to pay the money she allegedly stole from her. In a 2024 episode of the family reality show, the teenager and her older sister Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Shannon confronted their mother over the money intended for Alana's college education. After the matriarch refused to pay her youngest daughter's tuition, which she suggested would be a 'waste' of money, Pumpkin said Mama June was 'not supportive' and 'lost $500,000 to a bag of f***ing crack'. Their intervention quickly becomes a bitter showdown when Mama June denied the 'betrayal' overall and refused to hand over the money — for which the teenager previously said she will sue and take her mother to court. This comes after the matriarch told exclusively that she spent Alana's Dancing With The Stars: Juniors earnings on manicures and paying her own bills. The family was rocked by the death of Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell at age 29 from cancer in December 2023. Chickadee passed away after battling adrenal carcinoma that progressed to stage 4. June took in Chickadee's eldest daughter Kaitlyn, 12, and was awarded full custody of her after a months-long court battle. June is currently married to Justin Stroud, whom she met in rehab in 2021 after battling an addiction to crack cocaine. Chickadee left behind her husband Eldridge Toney and two daughters - Kylee, nine, by her ex-husband Michael Cardwell, and Kaitlyn by a previous relationship. Before she died, Chickadee agreed that her mother would take Kaitlyn in - but this year June had to wage a legal battle over the issue against Michael, who wanted custody of both Kaitlyn and his biological daughter Kylee. June was determined to retain guardianship of Kaitlyn, saying: 'Anna wanted Kaitlyn to stay with her biological family, and I'm going to fight to my last breath till I don't have any more fight in me to make sure that is how it works.'
