It seemed like they were made for each other. Soft, gentle, and fragile Natalia. And he, strong and sturdy Ruslan. They couldn’t live without each other. And without the food that brought them together…

Their couple seemed perfect. They never argued, understood each other. However, there was one problem – she, at 25, weighed 136 kg, and he, at 29, weighed 154 kg. And the numbers on the scales kept increasing.

They decided to lose weight, unaware that weight loss would turn their lives upside down.

Natalia
She had always been overweight since childhood. Her mother, too, was heavy and worked at a cake shop, constantly bringing home pastries, cakes, and cookies. As a result, young Natasha ate a lot of sweets every day, developing an addiction.

Natasha carried food to school her caring mother prepared – pastries, homemade baked goods, sweets. Classmates started teasing and mocking her, leading her to develop insecurities. Even the boy she had a crush on teased her. This childhood hurt stayed with her for life.

Natalia, a modest, quiet girl, never had big goals or ambitions. After school, she trained as a hairdresser and worked in the profession.

Ruslan
He, too, was overweight since childhood, with unhealthy eating habits in the family. Unlike Natalia, Ruslan had a strong character and didn’t let insults get to him. In the 5th grade, he weighed 65 kg. After that, he became a chubby young man and eventually a hefty man.

After school, unable to work in his field due to weight, he became a driver. This sedentary job led to further weight gain.

Marriage
Under unknown circumstances, Ruslan and Natalia’s paths crossed. She had never been in a relationship, thinking her weight made her unattractive. But Ruslan noticed the tender Natalia. She seemed delicate and helpless, making him feel like a man around her.

Natalia was shocked that such a prominent guy paid attention to her. She reciprocated, and their relationship rapidly developed. Within a month, they started living together and soon Ruslan proposed. They had a lavish wedding.

Joint Life
Already overweight, their marriage made them gain weight even faster. Their entire life revolved around food. While having breakfast, they planned lunch. While having lunch, they planned dinner.

Their leisure time was also food-related, and it’s no surprise that with each passing year, they became larger.

Due to her big belly, Natalia struggled to care for the house and couldn’t even dress herself without Ruslan’s help. He seemed to enjoy assisting his immensely sized wife, putting on her shoes and buttoning her jacket.

Children
The couple wanted a child, but Natalia couldn’t get pregnant. The doctor’s verdict was clear – she needed to lose weight before having children. They tried to lose weight on their own, but it didn’t work. Eventually, they decided to participate in the “Weighted People” project.

At the start of the project, Natalia weighed 136 kg at 25, and Ruslan weighed 154 kg at 29.

Weight Loss
They joined the project, initially struggling with physical activities. Ruslan successfully faced challenges, maintained a routine, and exercised. However, it was difficult for Natalia, who was naturally weak and used to hiding behind her husband. She lacked confidence but gradually started gaining it during the weight loss process.

Final
Natalia and Ruslan didn’t reach the project’s finale, but, as per the rules, even the eliminated participants continued to lose weight off-camera. After leaving the show, they continued their weight loss journey.

Natalia lost 72 kg and surprised everyone at the finale. Ruslan lost 86 kg.

At the finale, the couple radiated happiness.

Daughter
Immediately after the project, Natalia became pregnant. The couple eagerly awaited the birth of their long-awaited daughter, which was the main reason for their weight loss.

Soon, Masha was born.

After the project, Ruslan opened his own gym, started coaching, and formed weight loss groups for women. Business prospered, and a second gym followed. Meanwhile, Natalia took care of their child.

Divorce
Four months after their daughter’s birth, Ruslan announced he filed for divorce. He claimed it was because his mother had dementia, requiring constant care. She refused to move to his apartment, and he had to live with her. Natalia declined to join him, saying they had a small child and couldn’t live in unsuitable conditions. This led to their separation.

Whether this was the actual reason or not is known only to Ruslan. Shortly after the divorce, it became evident that Ruslan was in a new relationship. He began dating a girl who had joined his weight loss group, and they eventually married.

Natalia
Ruslan’s divorce message shocked Natalia. They had gone through so much together, losing weight for the birth of their daughter. And now he was leaving. Initially, she was distraught and denied Ruslan access to Masha, but eventually, things settled down.

Ruslan
He established a connection with the child and his new wife. They spent time together, organizing photoshoots. The couple hasn’t had children together yet