Chris grew up struggling with weight issues. He dealt with the same obesity problem that everyone in his family did. At one point, the 1000-Lb Sisters cast member weighed over 450 pounds, similar to his sister, Amy. However, Chris was older than Amy, increasing his risk for health issues.

Less than a decade ago, Chris was unhappy with his weight gain and overall health. He had witnessed his father away due to similar circumstances and didn't want to face the same fate. Chris has successfully lost over 150 pounds.

Chris Combs' Age

Chris Combs Will Celebrate His 46th Birthday In 2025

Chris was already in his 40s when he debuted on TV in 1000-lb Sisters season 2. While he didn't his sisters in the first season, he was there for them from the next year onwards. Chris celebrates his birthday on October 29 every year. He's a Scorpio and exhibits many traits of his zodiac sign.

Chris celebrated his 45th birthday in 2024. While he didn't share how he celebrated his special day, he thanked his social media followers by giving them 20% off on his Cameo a week later.

Chris Combs' Job

Chris Combs Manages A Fast-Food Restaurant

Chris doesn't share many details about his current job, but his Instagram profile provides some insight into how he earns money.

Chris creates personalized videos for his fans on platforms such as Memmo and Cameo. He also works as a manager at McDonald's. Despite some fans believing that it would be better for Chris to avoid being near fast food, he has shown that he can manage well in the fast food industry while also losing weight. In 2024, Chris announced an exciting new project: his first appearance at VCC9 (Vette City Con), a horror and pop culture convention.

Chris Combs' Instagram

Chris Combs Has 143K Instagram Followers

Chris is active on all major social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and X, but his Instagram profile is the most popular among fans. He has over 143k followers on Instagram, and his bio reads, "a man trying to make it while staying humble." Chris often posts content to promote his appearances or Cameo offers. He also uses the Instagram platform to share photos and videos of his family , including his wife, sisters, grandchildren, kids, and friends. In January 2025, Chris posted a video of some of his favorite memories from his family trip to England.

Chris Combs' Weight Loss Journey

Chris Combs Has Shed More Than 150 Pounds

Chris' weight loss journey was similar to that of Tammy and Amy. He struggled with obesity for most of his life, gaining a lot of weight, which impacted his confidence and lifestyle. In his adulthood, the TLC star weighed 450 pounds, facing issues similar to those of his sister Amy, who was also over 400 pounds at the time. Like many in the family, Chris was unhappy with his size and desired to slim down. He was motivated to lose weight by his father's ing due to obesity-related health complications, wanting to avoid a similar fate.

Chris underwent weight loss surgery performed by Dr. Eric Smith, opting for the gastric sleeve procedure. This allowed him to lose weight and live the active life he had always desired. Last year, Chris completed his first 5k marathon, proving that age was just a number in his weight loss journey. He also showed that he was in the best shape of his life and no longer resembled the man he was four years ago. In March 2024, Dr. Eric shared a post dedicated to the 1000-Lb Sisters cast member, expressing pride in his weight loss accomplishments.

1000-lb Sisters seasons 1-6 can be streamed on Discovery+.

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