"Half Ton Killer" Mayra Rosales Is No Longer A Half Ton

10/12/2012

Earlier this week, TLC aired The Half-Ton Killer, a documentary about Mayra Rosales of La Joya, Texas, who was falsely accused of crushing her 2-year-old nephew Eliseo to death.

Mayra says she was a thin child, but began eating in excess after her father left the family. She then developed an undiagnosed thyroid problem: eventually, her weight ballooned up to 1,100 and she became homebound. Mayra says that it was actually being arrested that was a turning point for her; when she realized 10 police officers were required to remove her from her house, she knew something had to change.

Rosales was eventually exonerated for her nephew's death -- it was later revealed her sister Jamie killed the child -- but transformed by the tragedy. Following her trial, she had two surgeries on her legs to remove growths, and currently lives in a Houston-area nursing home. She has lost an astounding 600 pounds. In an interview with Access Hollywood this week, Rosales said she sticks to a high protein, low carb diet. "No grease," she says. She also does one to two hours of physical therapy a day.

And as the weight comes off, she's learning tor readjust to living. “I’m learning to socialize again,” she said. “Now that I’m able to transfer to a wheelchair and I can go out, I can take a shower, and I’m able to go outside and enjoy a sunset, which I couldn’t do. Before, I was just in one position, all day, every day… I was alive before, but I didn’t have a life and now I do.”

As Rosales continues to lose weight, she'll also go through a gastric bypass. Her goal? To be able to get her arms around husband Bernie, who has been unable to visit her because of his immigration status. “We talk every night,” she said. “Even though he’s not with me at the moment, he’s still helping me.”

 

Comments

[Kerry Ranger]

Oh and "Half ton Killer" I dont think this is a very appropriate title for Marya - It is wicked, Marya is no killer!!!

[Kerry Ranger]

Marya your story touched me and I was saddened to hear what you and your husband and family have been through. But I believe you are one very strong lady to loose weight is no easy task. Through the heartache you have pushed forward and suceeded. WOW. I wish for you and your husband a lifetime of happiness that you both deserve he sounds like a wonderful husband. I am confident you will reach your goal weight and be able to enjoy your life to the fullest again. Wishing you all the best.

[Sale Uggs]

This article is good, I like it, you should be by the well to do, to continue refueling

[Lori]

God bless you Mayra - you have touched many lives with your lovely soul - your life, your story and a your loving husband. Much happiness to you!

[Rachel]

I am happy for you Mayra. I pray to GOD you meet your goal so you can go home to your loving husband. You are so blessed to have someone like Bernie by your side.

[Rachel]

I am happy for you Mayra. I pray to GOD you meet your goal so you can go home to your loving husband. You are so blessed to have someone like Bernie by your side.

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[Shannon Springer]

My heart leapt for her as I watched the show the other night. I'm praying for her daily. I'm HAPPY to hear that she's doing well and making progress. It is one of those stories I'll never forget, because she is a person first. So many people probably look at her size (or her former size, I guess) and judge her there. I don't though, there's still a person inside that skin. I haven't been able to stop thinking of that person all week. She's an incredible person that I'll never forget. I pray we get to hear about the great things in her life in the future.