Julian Valentine, introduced to viewers in Season 10 of My 600-lb Life, weighed 830 pounds during his first visit with Dr. Now.
His life revolved around food, and his ex-wife Irma even had to help him shower. Determined to change, Julian committed to losing weight to improve his health and be a better husband.
Julian moved from Tucson to Houston to continue his weight loss journey. As of his appearance on My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?, which aired on May 15, 2024, he has lost a total of 279 pounds.
Julian now weighs 551 pounds, down from 830 pounds. He remains dedicated to reaching his target weight, as seen on his social media accounts.
My 600-lb Life: Julian Valentine’s Life and Career
In the May 2024 episode, Julian revealed he secured a full-time job in tech support with benefits. It is unclear if he is still in the same role. Despite the challenges, Julian has made significant progress with Dr. Now’s guidance.
My 600-lb Life: Family Life and Relationship Status
A year and five months after starting his journey, Julian and Irma adopted his sister’s son, Saamir.
However, Julian and Irma have since separated. Julian has moved on and is now in a relationship with a woman known as TenaciousMoon on TikTok.
In a TikTok video, Julian clarified that Irma left him, countering fan assumptions about their breakup.
@julianmlv2.0 What a journey‼️ its still not over. Some where along the road I took a wrong turn. Getting back on track. #weightloss #myjourney #830lbs #CapCut #kingbiggie22 #weightlosstransformation #drnow #tlc ♬ original sound – jàññàñy❤🌈 – a girl
My 600-lb Life: Childhood Struggles and Eating Issues
Julian Valentine’s eating issues stem from his childhood. He shared with Dr. Matthew Paradise that his stepdad mistreated him and restricted his access to food, forcing him to rely on a microwave for meals.
After being kicked out by his mother, Julian lived with his grandmother, where he began overeating. These experiences led to his habit of “stockpiling” food, contributing to his weight gain.
