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You can watch My Big Fat Fabulous Life (2015) for free on Spectrum On Demand.

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.

Navigating a world that judges based on scale, a ballroom dancer fights to maintain her joy while managing unpredictable health shifts. This candid look at body image and romance trades polished perfection for messy, unfiltered reality.

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