#22: Shay Sorrells, 252 Pounds
By the finale, Shay had lost 172 pounds, dropping 36 percent of her body weight. But her journey didn’t stop there. She was later challenged to continue her progress into Season 9, where she shed another 52 pounds, proving her resilience and commitment to lasting results.

In recognition of her continued success, Subway awarded Shay $52,000—$1,000 for every additional pound she lost. Her transformation remains one of the most powerful in the show’s history, demonstrating that determination, perseverance, and ongoing accountability can turn even the most daunting starting point into life-changing achievement.
