'1000-lb Sisters:' Fans, Family Worry That Tammy Is With Another Feeder

Ashley Hunte
Tammy's new boyfriend worries both family and fans.
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Fans of the TLC show 1000-lb Sisters are worried that Tammy has fallen for yet another "feeder," a term used to describe a person who enables extreme obesity in a partner.

During the third season of the TLC series, Tammy talks about how her family disapproved of her boyfriend, Phil, who is seemingly enabling her to eat more than she should, thus sabotaging her weight loss efforts.

In a video posted by TLC Australia, Amy confronts Tammy about her dating habits, and how they can be harmful to her health. but Tammy disagrees, believing that she's dating someone who cares about her.

The Video Is Eight Minutes Long And Addresses The Rumors.

Throughout most of the video, Tammy visits Amy, who is playing with her son, Gage, in an inflatable pool. They discuss how family members are disapproving after seeing rumors online about Tammy's current boyfriend. According to Tammy, Phil is a great man who deeply cares about her. But her family is worried that Phil wants her to remain as big as she is as a fetish.

In a confessional, Amy talks about how she doesn't think Tammy should be dating right now, as she should focus on herself. Amy also talks about how she feels that she needs to act as a mother to Tammy, despite being the younger sister.

In a later portion of the video, Tammy and Amy's brother, Chris, talks with his wife about Tammy's new boyfriend. Chris isn't happy about their relationship and feels that Phil is using Tammy. According to Chris, Phil might be trying to profit off Tammy's size and following. He also says that trying to talk to Tammy about her relationships is difficult because Tammy will defend herself and her boyfriends.

Fans Discuss Tammy's Issues With Her Relationships.

Fans discuss how Tammy doesn't seem willing to change.
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It seems that Tammy has no intention of making positive changes in her life, which upsets many fans. She also seems to constantly be seeking attention in the wrong places and by the wrong people.

Others Worry For Tammy's Health.

More fans discuss how Tammy doesn't seem to be taking steps to get healthier.
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Fans agree that Tammy is worthy of love, but tries to find it in the wrong places. Many fans want nothing more than to see her put in the effort to change.

Some Commenters Also Took The Time To Commend Amy.

Other fans discuss how much Amy is trying to help her sister.
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While Tammy has been resisting change, Amy has embraced it. Fans compliment her efforts, both as a mom and as a caring sister for Tammy.