Tina Arnold made waves as a fan-favorite on 1000-Lb Best Friends. But when Season 3 premiered without her, many fans were left wondering why. Tina revealed last September that she left due to the show’s focus on weight loss surgery, which she chose not to pursue.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Tina said, “The direction of the show has changed. It’s solely focused on weight loss surgery now, and because I wasn’t pursuing surgery, there was no longer a place for me.” She added that she could have stayed involved if she reconsidered surgery. But, she emphasized, “That wasn’t the right path for me.””
Her announcement left fans divided. While some applauded her for staying true to herself, others criticized her choice, questioning if she was giving up on her health journey.
1000-Lb Best: Tina’s Surprising Career Shift
Since stepping away from the TLC spotlight, Tina Arnold has been making headlines with her unexpected venture into writing. The former reality star recently published two books: We Were the Ryans and The Plan.
Tina Arnold says, We Were the Ryans is about “a family bound by secrets and love.” The Plan is “a gripping tale of love, loss, and unexpected turns.”” The move surprised fans, with many taking to social media to express their thoughts. One Reddit user wrote, “I had no idea Tina was an author! I gave it a quick read, but it’s not exactly a bestseller.”
While opinions on her writing vary, there’s no doubt that Tina is fully embracing her post-reality TV life. She’s also doing intermittent fasting. She shared her healthy meals on Instagram. They show her commitment to her wellness journey, in her own way.
1000-Lb Best: Tina Calls Out TLC
Tina Arnold hasn’t shied away from discussing her exit and some of the tensions behind the scenes. In now-deleted Instagram posts, she opened up about feeling pressured by TLC to pursue bariatric surgery. “I never felt like anyone cared about my personal autonomy,” Tina shared in a candid video.
Although she didn’t name specific cast or crew members, Tina alluded to drama, saying, “Some people were just nasty.” Fans speculated that her comments could have been directed at co-star Vannessa Cross, but Tina hasn’t confirmed this.
She later scrubbed her Instagram of these posts, but the drama stirred up plenty of buzz among 1000-Lb Best Friends fans.
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