Season 1, Episode 1 of My Big Fat Fabulous Life, titled "A Fat Girl Dancing" introduces viewers to Whitney Way Thore, a charismatic and body-positive woman who gained viral fame through her "Fat Girl Dancing" videos.
This pilot episode helps us learn more about Whitney, a 30-year-old living in Greensboro, North Carolina, who we lovingly refer to as "Whit" or "Hwhit."
Whit is determined to embrace her life and body despite struggling with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which contributed to her significant weight gain. She moves back in with her supportive but sometimes overbearing parents, Glenn and Babs, who worry about her health and future.
After a decade (or more, depending on Whit's story) removed from the spotlight due to humiliation from weight struggles, Whitney returns to dance. This first episode sets the stage for her journey of self-love, fitness, and breaking stereotypes about body image.
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