Austin “Chumlee” Russell

Some names are so closely associated with reality TV shows, that one can’t think of one without thinking of the other. And when you think of Pawn Stars, you’ll probably be thinking of Chumlee, one of the show’s long-running stars. Many viewers were astonished when he reappeared for one season having lost a significant amount of weight, appearing much healthier than he had been since his debut on the show.

Chumlee always struggled to lose weight, and even though he was able to on occasion, he had trouble keeping it off, which prompted the Pawn Stars’ star to take it to another degree. While everyone was making new year’s resolutions in late 2018, Chumlee was eager to greet the new year with vigor. He underwent lap-band surgery, which helped the reality TV star lose ten pounds. As we all know, one needs to practice healthy eating habits and follow through with an exercise regimen after surgery to keep the weight off. He still has a significant amount of weight to lose; however, compared to his previous weight history, Chumlee seems to be well on his way to reaching his weight goal.