How Mayra Rosales Lost 800 Pounds and Took Back Her Life
Mayra Rosales: From 1,000 Pounds to a Life Reclaimed. Mayra Rosales’ story is more than a weight loss journey—it’s a powerful example of reclaiming life after hitting rock bottom. Once weighing over 1,000 pounds and confined to her bed, Mayra became the focus of national headlines in 2008—not for her health, but due to a tragic family crisis.
Behind the media noise was a woman quietly suffering, physically and emotionally. Her turning point came when Dr. Younan Nowzaraden from My 600-lb Life stepped in. With his guidance, Mayra underwent surgeries, therapy, and a complete lifestyle transformation.
Diagnosed with lymphedema and given a structured plan, she began to not only lose weight but regain hope. “Before, I lived to…
