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Wednesday, November 11, 2026Nov 11

Chattanooga actor loses 100 pounds in six months

Stacy Helton is a familiar face to patrons of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. He’s helped stage 38 productions; 24 of them as an actor, the rest as stage manager or backstage crew member.

But theater patrons will see a lot less of Helton this year. He’s lost 100 pounds since March 21. You read that right: 100 pounds in less than six months.

Knowing the dedication that would require, I had to find out how.

Helton said he’s using the Weight Watchers — only his diet is unique in that he has never attended a WW meeting. He’s done it all on his own through the WW Online program.

My reaction: What willpower!