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Playing EXCLUSIVE: Mama June's Weight Loss Surgeries Revealed -- How She Went From 460 Pounds to a Size 4

Mama June's much hyped stunning physical transformation is the result of not only multiple surgeries, but of plenty of hard work and an entire mental overhaul, her daughters, Alana and Lauryn Thompson, tell ET exclusively.

ET sat down with 11-year-old "Honey Boo Boo," 17-year-old "Pumpkin" -- as they're known to Here Comes Honey Boo Boo fans -- as well as Mama June's show trainer, Kenya Crooks, on Wednesday, when they dished about her dramatic weight loss. Mama June's journey is being chronicled on her new WE tv docu-dramedy, Mama June: From Not to Hot, which debuts on Friday.

"She had gastric sleeve back in May of 2015, and then she slowly started losing weight, and the reason she got the gastric sleeve was because she hit a plateau -- she couldn't lose any weight," Pumpkin tells ET's Jennifer Peros, referring to the procedure that makes a patient's stomach smaller. "And then it came to a point where [the trainer] had to step in because she hit another plateau with the gastric sleeve, and wasn't losing any more weight."

WATCH: Mama June Drops Down to a Size 4 After Weighing 352 Pounds, Her New Show Teases

Mama June, 37, also got surgery to remove excess skin after dramatically dropping pounds.

"Her stomach started looking gross," Pumpkin candidly says. "It was hanging from where she lost so much weight, and her arms and her chin, so she got [the skin on] her stomach removed."

The mother of four later got surgery on her breasts.

"She got her boobies done," Pumpkin reveals. "She got them from a 44 long to 36 up."

Mama June started her weight loss journey at 460 pounds, and a teaser for her new reality show suggests that she's now down to a size 4. However, Pumpkin says her mom still struggles with seeing herself as a much heavier person.

"I think that her biggest thing [she has to] overcome is that fact that she still thinks of herself as a bigger person, because, even to this day, like, a couple of days ago we had a conversation, and ... she looked in the mirror and was like, 'I'm still fat,'" Pumpkin shares. "And I guess because she's seen herself as a bigger person all these years, she doesn't realize how small she is."

"That's what she's used to doing, and when you're a bigger person, that's how you disguise all of that -- through wearing bigger clothes," Crooks weighs in. "So, now, we're having to transform her mind even more so ... because she has curves now, she looks awesome."

Another huge challenge? Getting Mama June to stay in hiding until the show is ready for her big reveal.

"It is very hard because mama, she is a very stubborn person, and she wants to do everything," Pumpkin explains. "She's like, 'Alright, I've got to go to the store,' and we're like, 'Mama, no, you need to stay in the house because if somebody gets a picture with you...'"

"Even if she does go out, she has to be, like, suited up," she adds about her mother's disguise.

Most important, Mama June's daughters says she is much happier after her significant weight loss, and feeling much more confident.

"I kind of didn't want her to do it before, but after she did it, I'm very happy," Honey Boo Boo acknowledges, referring to the risks of weight loss surgery.

"I'm not trying to be all R-rated or whatever, but, she'll walk around the house in a pair of underwear!" Pumpkin later jokes about her mom's self-confidence these days. "I'm like, 'June, put your pants on, put your pants on!'"

WATCH: Mama June Documents Extensive Plastic Surgery, Body Transformation in New Show 'From Not to Hot'

The network has called Mama June's weight loss "the most shocking transformation in reality TV history."

"I'm changing my body and my love life," Mama June says with determination in one teaser. "I'm about to start the biggest transformation of my life. This surgery is the scariest thing I've ever done, but there is a skinnier person inside of me."

Mama June: From Not to Hot debuts Friday, Feb. 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on WE tv.

Watch the video below for more on Mama June's epic body transformation.

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5 Women Share The Moment They Knew They Had To Start Losing Weight Women's Health And since these 'aha' moments are motivating AF, we asked five women who lost weight and kept it off to share the thing that made them realize they had to take the first step toward living a healthier lifestyle. Here's what they had to say about the ...

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By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post Published: February 21, 2017 12:00 AM CDT

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that people actively trying to shed pounds had the best results when the temperature dropped.

Freezing temps are no excuse to give up on fitness. As it turns out, you might stand a better chance of losing weight when it's cold.

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that people actively trying to shed pounds had the best results when the temperature dropped. The more inhospitable the weather, the more conscientious people became about keeping track of their meals and calories.

"Climate-related factors can directly change a person's behavior, and these factors can have a certain impact on intentional efforts to lose weight," said Sang Youl Rhee, who led the research team at Kyung Hee University Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea. "In addition, various climatic factors can lead to a significant change in the level of energy expenditure in the body."

Researchers tracked the weight loss of 3,274 people under 42 throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia with Noom Coach, a fitness app that can pinpoint the location of users. They then used a meteorology service, called Weather Underground API, to monitor conditions, and discovered that colder temperatures and lower dew points, as well as higher wind speed and precipitation were all linked to the app users' weight loss.

On average, people logged into Noom 110 days during the yearlong study, or roughly every three days. Men tended to use the app more frequently than women and were more likely to lose weight. People who logged their meals regularly, especially dinner, lost the most weight.

"During the weight-loss journey, it's important to focus on changing the underlying behaviors that lead to obesity," said Rhee, an endocrinologist. "Those who continue logging food and have an awareness around what they are eating will be most successful in losing weight."

Boosting calorie burn

Other studies have explored the relationship between cooler temperatures and burning fat, including one in the journal of Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism that said spending time in the cold can boost calorie burn by up to 30 percent. Yet those studies primarily examined the molecular breakdown of fat, not the behavioral connection between temperature and weight loss.

Chronicling meals, physical activity and weight have been proven in previous studies to be effective ways to lose weight. A Kaiser Permanente study of 1,700 people found that those who kept a daily account of what they ate lost twice as much weight as those who kept no record.

Noom, which launched in 2012, lets users choose from a variety of courses, ranging from 16 to 22 weeks, designed to prevent or manage chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Courses are created by physicians and come with a coach to guide users through the process. One week might be dedicated to understanding triggers to unhealthy foods you're eating while another focuses on getting you to try a variety of veggies.

"It's a cognitive behavior-based program, meaning you're trying to understand what makes you have certain habits and behaviors and change your thinking around those behaviors and habits," said Artem Petakov, president and co-founder of Noom. "There are different exercises to make you more mindful and more likely to problem-solve around those areas."

Petakov said Noom has worked with other researchers, including a team at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, on wellness studies. In this case, the team at Kyung Hee approached the company, which has 45 million users worldwide, to get a diverse collection of anonymous data.

The study did not take exercise into account, but Petakov said that's not necessarily a shortcoming.

"The popular notion is that physical activity is the key to achieving weight loss, but the truth is it's more about nutrition," Petakov said. "When it's colder, you have more time to focus on the nutrition aspects, cooking more for example, and just have more time to dedicate to it without as many distractions as far as going outside."

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Women's Health

This 5-Question Test Reveals If Your Running Routine Is Helping You Lose Weight Women's Health "Running is one of the most common forms of cardio to lose weight, but many people struggle to drop pounds because they aren't utilizing running correctly," says run coach Phil Giackette, C.S.C.S., assistant director of the Professional Athletic ...

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Pizza, hot wings, and beer. Those are three items, among others, Jennifer Butcher vowed she wouldnt give up when she made the decision six years ago to start losing weight. Today, thats held true, and she is 110 pounds lighter.

Back in 2011 Butcher would see 310 pounds when she would step on the scale. Putting on weight back then just happened so fast for her it seemed, and it was hard to stop.

I was going through a rough part in my life at the time, said Butcher. There were bad relationships and I wasnt enjoying work. I got lazy and unhealthy.

At the time, Butcher was a little over 30 years old and worked as cook at a Red Robin in Vancouver. Prior to gaining weight Butcher says she was very in-shape. As a teen and young adult she describes herself as being super athletic and played lots of sports. Eventually there came a tipping point where she just wanted that back badly enough to act.

I finally just got tired of not looking good in the mirror, says Butcher. My shirts kept getting bigger and bigger. I didnt like feeling like I always wanted to go home and sit on the couch. I finally just made it happen.

As a cook, Butcher loves to eat good food, and as stated earlier, she wasnt about to cut that out of her life. With a diligent work ethic, and a commitment to eating only normal food portion sizes, Butcher believed she could still get what she wanted.

In the beginning stages, Butcher forced herself to physically move around on a regular basis by selling her car. To get around she would either bike, jog, or walk. In addition to her everyday routine, she also became an avid hiker. Within one year 70 pounds had been shed from her body without excessive dieting and constant time in the gym.

Since then, Butcher has continued to steadily lose weight. Today shes down to 200 pounds. With her weight loss several life changes have also occurred. For a period of time over the last few years she moved to Tucson, Arizona and back. Currently Butcher lives in Vancouver and works happily as a cook at Barrel Mountain Brewing restaurant in downtown Battle Ground. On days off some of her favorite places to hike are Dog Mountain, Hamilton Mountain, and Beacon Rock in the Columbia River Gorge, Lake Merwin, and the Ape Caves by Mt. St. Helens.

Recently, Butcher set her sights on a new goal - to get to 160 lbs by this summer. Though shes at 200 right now, it was only about two months ago she was 230. Already, shes almost halfway there.

I want to look good down at the river, she joked.

Theres no denying that Butchers weight loss is impressive, especially the pace at which it sometimes occurs such as the first year or the last couple months. On several occasions shes been asked did you do the liposuction surgery?, to which she proudly replies no.

Losing weight isnt that hard. Its not as extreme as its made out to be. Its just one foot in front of the other, said Butcher. You dont need to go to the gym for eight hours. You just need to be active. It can even be as easy as just walking around your neighborhood.

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Women's Health

'Will Saving My Calories For Alcohol Help Me Lose Weight?' Women's Health More than half of women say they skip meals to save calories for alcoholnot sometimes, not on special occasions, but "all the time," says Caroline Cederquist, M.D., weight management expert and cofounder of bistroMD. Okay so you're not alone, but ...

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These days, Fitbits and Jawbones adorn arms the way watches once did.

And for good reason: Wearable technology can log the steps you take in a day, track heart rate during workouts and help you get better sleep.

All of these positive lifestyle changes may cause people to assume that the devices will also help them lose weight. Thats a reasonable assumption, but there is actuallyvery little evidence that fitness trackers, alone, will lead to weight loss.

Many new technologies, and dietary supplements and new diets, are sold to the public with little actual research behind them. Wearable technology to encourage fitness is no different, Aaron E. Carroll recently wrote in The New York Times, pointing to a study first reported on last year.

In fact,fitness tracker usersloseless weight than people who track their activity manually through a website, according to a two-year weight loss study of nearly 500 overweight or obese adults.

The study, conducted at the University of Pittsburgh and published in JAMA in 2016, found that participants who relied on a fitness tracker to monitor weight loss actually lost, on average,more than 5 pounds lessthan similar participants who tracked their activity through a website.

Its important to note that the study only looked at people who were participating in a weight loss program that included a host of resources, including a low-calorie diet plan, physical activity goals and both group and individual counseling. And while one group lost more weight than the other, both groups lost weight and improved physical fitness.

The study underscores the idea that tackling the tough business of weight loss may require a multi-pronged approach and slapping a wearable on your wrist will only help if youve committed to a lifestyle overhaul.

But that doesnt mean your Jawbone or Fitbit is useless: Apart from weight loss, a wearable device might just make you happier: The built-in alarms nudging you to stand up, take a break and walk more steps can be part of a healthier lifestyle. And research shows that just going for a walk can increase your happinessalmost immediately.

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Men's Health

These Common Meds Might Be the Reason You Can't Lose Weight Men's Health As anyone who's tried to drop a few pounds knows, losing weight takes hard workthere's no easy, quick fix. But there is something you can do to make sure you're not inadvertently tanking your efforts: Switch your meds, a new study published in ...

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No, you don't have to starve yourself to lose weight and live healthier Men's Fitness Fasting and intermittent fasting has been found in multiple studies over the years to possibly help with all sorts of health markers, from weight loss and immune support to cancer prevention and longer life. But a diet that just "mimics" a true fast ... and more »

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By Shaelynn Miller, FamilyShare

According to experts, you need to burn 3,500 calories to lose one pound. This number might look daunting, but calories lost add quickly when you consider everything you accomplish during the day.

Here are seven daily activities that help you drop those pounds:

1. Parenting

You burn 204 calories an hour by being a mom. Giving your child a bath, playing with them and picking up toys is a lot of work, but just remember, youre losing weight while you're at it.

2. Sleeping

If you like naps, I have good news for you. Did you know your risk for weight gain increases when you dont get enough sleep? Too little sleep causes insulin sensitivity to decrease, increasing the likelihood of weight gain. Lack of sleep also makes you more likely to reach for caffeine, or prevents you from taking an evening stroll. Adults should get at least seven to nine hours of sleep every night, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

3. Shopping

Studies show that the average woman will walk two miles while shopping. If you go to the grocery store once a week, youll walk about eight miles a month. Walking for one mile burns 100 calories, so think about how much you can burn from a day of running errands!

4. Vacuuming

If you have kids, you probably find yourself reaching for the vacuum daily. It might even be several times a day if you always find crumbs in the couch cushions. One hour of vacuuming burns 238 calories, experts say. Just remember this next time you grab the vacuum for the third time on those crummy days.

5. Cleaning

Everyday household cleaning such as wiping down countertops, sweeping the floor and straightening up the living room burns 102 calories every 30 minutes. Theres another reason to keep a tidy home.

6. Chewing

The more you chew your food, the more weight youll lose. Chewing leads to proper digestion, which prevents food from accumulating into fat. Also, eating slower allows you to satisfy your hunger sooner, resulting in less food consumption.

7. Eating breakfast

One study tracked people who lost 30 pounds or more, and one shared behavior was eating breakfast. Those who eat breakfast tend to consume fewer calories, less saturated fat and lower cholesterol compared to people who skip breakfast, according to Healthy Eating.

Eating breakfast also helps your body feel energized and satisfied, making you less likely to overeat that day. So next time you think about skipping breakfast, grab some yogurt or blend a smoothie instead.

Dont feel guilty if you didnt have time to squeeze in a workout today. Youre already exercising by accomplishing your daily tasks.

Shaelynn Miller is a journalist who has a passion for photography, video production and writing.

Contact her at smiller@deseretdigital.com.

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