Rebecca Parrott, known to fans of 90 Day Fiancé, has been a familiar face on television for several seasons. Initially, Rebecca was known for heavily editing her photos, leading to some surprises for her now-husband, Zied Hakimi, when they first met in person. Since then, Rebecca has embraced a more youthful style and addressed her long-standing insecurities about her weight. This article explores Rebecca Parrott's weight loss journey, her procedures, and how she has transformed her life.
Addressing Insecurities: The Decision for Change
Rebecca Parrott has been self-conscious about her weight since she was younger. Recently, she decided to do something about her insecurity and have a procedure done but she didn’t want to do anything invasive. In December, Rebecca Parrott embarked on her weight loss journey on December 14, vowing to share every step of the process with her fans. She shared a video message with her followers in the car before she entered the facility, then recorded another message while wearing a hospital gown and cap as she waited for her medicine to kick in before the cosmetic procedure.
The Sono Bello Procedure
Rebecca Parrott is feeling like a new woman after undergoing a Sono Bello laser liposuction procedure. She opted to have micro-laser lipo done in the “upper and lower abdomen, waist and bra rolls” in addition to a “tummy tuck” for excess skin removal. “My next procedure, coming soon, will target my legs and thighs. I’ll post more info soon, my phone is dying,” she captioned a photo debuting her new hair.
In a caption on December 31, Rebecca gushed about the changes she was seeing: “My first before/after pic!! I’m really noticing a big difference now! I still have a lot of swelling, which is normal. But I’m following all the instructions. Drinking lots of water, wearing the compression garment to minimize swelling, doing lymphatic massages to help the fluid break down. I can’t believe this is MY BODY [three loudly crying face emojis].”
She shared another update on January 12: “I’m not wearing the compression garment here, it’s just me,” Rebecca captioned the new snaps.
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Emotional Transformation
“Getting emotional now. After my procedure, I’m overwhelmed at the changes already visible. I have an hourglass figure and already see so much difference! And it only gets better over the coming weeks. I’m literally crying. I can look in the mirror again and see someone who feels beautiful … even sexy!
Rebecca proudly revealed her husband, Zied Hakimi, approved of her new look on the TV special. “As soon as we came out, he was outside and as soon as I came walking out he was like, ‘So sexy!'” she gushed.
Relationship Dynamics and Personal Growth
In the past, Parrott’s appearance has been a problem in her relationship with Hakimi. On season 3 of Before the 90 Days, Hakimi was uncomfortable with the risqué way that Parrott dressed. “To clarify a little…. please understand that I know I was wrong for what I did. Zied never told me what to wear in all the time we were together before this,” she said in a video. “And my ex was very controlling. So I reacted very badly. Things have seemingly gotten better for the two. Hakimi’s K-1 visa was approved and he was able to move to America to live with Parrott full-time.
Other '90 Day Fiancé' Stars' Weight Loss Journeys
Rebecca Parrott is not the only star from the 90 Day Fiancé franchise to embark on a weight loss journey. Several other cast members have documented their experiences, sharing their meal plans, workout routines, and personal motivations.
Anfisa Nava
Back in 2018, Anfisa was one of the first stars from the franchise to open up about her fitness journey. After her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jorge Nava, was sentenced to time behind bars, she found a way to fill that void. Anfisa wanted to “stay busy” and do what she enjoyed the most. Anfisa started to pursue her passion for bodybuilding and entered several competitions. Anfisa said she was able to tone her figure by cutting carbs, exercising and ditching greasy foods. After losing 26 pounds, the brunette beauty showed off her enviable bikini body via Instagram in July 2018.
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Molly Hopkins
Like her franchise costar, Molly also wanted to become the best version of herself after going through a tough relationship experience. Molly has been staying on her grind too! The mom of two said she had been using Teami Blends 30 day detox tea for over six months. Molly opened up about her weight loss journey by sharing a video of her in only a bra and underwear in November 2022. “Yes my skin is getting a little loosey goosey from my weight loss, but NOTHING compares to stepping on that scale and being 35 POUNDS DOWN since I started my health journey,” she captioned the Instagram post. “I have done it the healthy, SUSTAINABLE, way this time, by addressing my gut health.
Danielle Mullins Jbali
In November 2019, Danielle celebrated an accomplishment of her own - shedding 15 pounds! The What Now? alum has a lot to be proud of in 2021 considering she graduated from her nursing program. Danielle shared a big update regarding her fitness journey in early 2019. The reality star told In Touch exclusively her goal was “to get down to 200” pounds. Since then, she’s dropped 15 pounds!
Tania Maduro
“My goal is not to lose weight,” Tania wrote alongside two photos. “My goal is: bigger butt and the ability, strength and endurance to do a five to seven day hike-in camping trip. “[Three] months of prioritizing health and happiness,” she shared in October 2022.
Paul Staehle
Sometimes, it’s all about staying active. You go, Paul Staehle!
Nicole Nafziger
Nicole Nafziger also made her health a top priority in 2018 and she exclusively confirmed with In Touch that then-her fiancé, Azan Tefou (a.k.a. Aside from eating healthy, the TLC star also purchased a treadmill to help build up her stamina.
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Paola Mayfield
Hot mama! Paola Mayfield welcomed her first child - a precious baby boy named Axel - with her husband, Russ Mayfield, on New Year’s Day 2019. Fast forward to now, and Paola is already sporting a chiseled six-pack. Not only does she work as a Zumba instructor, but also as a certified personal trainer.
Elizabeth Potthast
Speaking of reality star moms, Elizabeth Potthast welcomed her own bundle of joy with hubby, Andrei Castravet, in January 2019. After hitting the gym, she loved to show off her post-baby body!
Jorge Nava
When fans were first introduced to Jorge, he sported a fuller figure than he does now. He exclusively opened up about his fitness journey with In Touch in April 2020. “It was actually intentional. After getting released from prison in May of last year, Jorge welcomed baby No.
Luis Mendez
Fans were introduced to Luis Mendez when he was romantically linked to Molly, however, the 90 Day Fiancé couple finalized their divorce back in 2018. On December 9, 2019, the former TV personality shared a new photo of himself after a workout at Blink Fitness gym and fans couldn’t help but rave over how lean he looked!
Larissa Dos Santos Lima
Larissa Dos Santos Lima became a breakout star while appearing on the hit reality show with her now-ex Colt Johnson. While taking to Instagram over the holidays in 2019, the Brazilian bombshell shared a new photo showing off her slimmer physique in neon-colored fitness gear. “You look amazing,” one fan raved.
Pedro Jimeno
Chantel Jimeno’s (née Everett) husband, Pedro Jimeno, proudly showed off his washboard abs in a new post shared on January 14, 2020. The Family Chantel star shared a shirtless selfie with an update in June 2020.
Tiffany Franco Smith
Tiffany Franco Smith proudly revealed she dropped 16 pounds in January 2020. She shared a photo of her figure five months after giving birth to baby No. The Maryland native later opened up about her fitness accomplishments. “I’m so so so excited to start sharing my progress with you guys and how far I’ve come on my feel good journey,” Tiffany gushed. After taking a break from her weight loss journey, Tiffany decided to get a little help to push her toward her goals. “I did have a gastric sleeve, meaning they cut off 70 percent of my stomach inside,” Tiffany, 30, said during an Instagram Live on Saturday, June 26. “I did it for my health and my happiness. Nothing to do with skinny, fat, whatever.
Winter Everett
“Instead of focusing on what I want I tried to focus more on WHO I AM,” the Family Chantel star wrote about her 50-pound weight loss. “It was not an easy road, but I made it. In the summer of 2021, Winter decided to make a big lifestyle change and she underwent weight loss surgery. “She was telling her story about how she has the bariatric surgery in Mexico. Since then, she’s been documented her weight loss surgery results on social media.
Angela Deem
Angela Deem revealed her plans to get weight loss surgery in part three of the Happily Ever After? season 5 tell-all in October 2020. The reality star showed off a slimmer face in November 2020 after revealing she would be going under the knife. Fans got to see her transformation in season 6 of HEA? Fans got to see her full transformation in season 7 of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
David Toborowsky
David Toborowsky first appeared on season 5 of TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé, showing how he met now-wife Annie in her native country of Thailand. They’ve gone on to appear in the spinoffs Happily Ever After? “Keep it up, you got this,” Annie raved. “I have about another 50 to 60 pounds to go,” he said to the camera during the August 2022 update.
Appearance Changes
Parrott’s red locks have been a staple of her appearance since she first appeared on the show. “Whaaaaat?!? “Woah amazing! Don’t go back to red. This looks so good. “Holy hair! I almost didn’t even realize it was you! “Rebecca!! “Recently I actually got Dysport, which is the same as Botox, and lip injections. It was a 50th birthday gift to myself.
Rebecca Parrott Today
90 Day Fianc alum Rebecca Parrott has kept her life with Zied Hakimi mostly away from the cameras since they got married in season 8. Even though Zied and Rebecca clashed many times over their cultural and family differences, they were able to make it to the altar in America. The couple is still together today, although Zied did momentarily decide to move back to Tunisia in 90 Day Diaries. Zied and Rebecca went there for a brief stint of living and have since returned to Georgia. Their bond is now stronger than ever. They are smitten all over Instagram and have proved many critics wrong. Moreover, Rebecca has also undergone a significant transformation thanks to her weight loss and cosmetic procedures.
Looking Ahead
“Been rough always, my weight gain, lose, gain, lose all the time, good years, bad years,” she captioned a May 2023 Instagram post. “31 years maybe, I have something figured out, so I am going to keep working. I appreciate it being noticed, thank you.
“Definitely not the pinnacle of fitness but I have come a long way and am aiming for even higher fitness goals. Hoping to have the calisthenic front lever down sometime next year.
The 90 Day Fiancé U.K. alum started off 2023 with a plan for her weight loss journey. “For once I actually feel really good in my appearance, but losing weight has always been for health purposes too!” the nurse revealed in a January 2023 post. “I was diagnosed with type two diabetes, but I managed to reverse it. HOWEVER, I’m in remission for it so it could always return if I become out of control again.