TV My Big Fat Fabulous Life My Big Fat Fabulous Life 7.3/10 by 16 users Dancing her way through the haters, Whitney Way Thore is embracing her body in a world that judges people by their size. She navigates both career challenges and relationship snafus with her vivacious personality, a sense of humor and an abundance of courage. This series follows Whitney who was diagnosed with an endocrine system disorder called polyscystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which caused her, a slender dancer at the time, to gain more than 200 pounds in one year at college. Feeling trapped in a big body, she struggled with self-doubt and negative stereotypes. Now 380 pounds and eager to continue sharing her passion for dance, Whitney has learned to embrace her body and love herself again. Details Casts Posters Images Title My Big Fat Fabulous Life Alternative Titles Whitney: Fat Girl Dancing First Air Date 2015-01-13 Last Air Date 2025-09-02 Number of Episodes 172 Number of Seasons 13 Genres Reality, Drama, Networks TLC, Casts Whitney Way Thore Plot Keywords , Self Whitney Way Thore