Meri Brown has lost weight since leaving her polygamist ex-husband, Kody Brown, and the Sister Wives star recently posted photos of herself looking shockingly thin. Meri and Kody tied the knot in 1990 and had one child together.
They hadn’t been married long when they decided to open their marriage to additional wives. He married Janelle Brown in 1993, Christine Brown in 1994, and Robyn Brown in 2010.
When the unscripted series premiered, it was supposed to present a happy, functional plural family as an antidote to the images of secretive communities of older men marrying young women.
At first, the show achieved its goal, as Sister Wives introduced reality television audiences to the lovable Brown family. As the years went on, the family grew, and when all was said and done, Kody had four wives and 18 children.
With so many people needing his time, there was never enough of Kody to meet everyone’s needs, and Meri was often neglected. Though Meri desperately wanted to make the marriage work, she left Kody in 2022, following Christine and Janelle out the door. Since the split, Meri has lost weight and is more confident than ever.
Meri Lost Weight After Leaving Kody Brown
She Was Grieving Their Break Up
After leaving Kody, Meri focused on her health and well-being. She embarked on a weight-loss journey, and the Sister Wives star began living a more active lifestyle and shedding weight.
The weight loss was, sadly, related to a family tragedy. In March, Meri’s world was rocked to the core by news of the tragic death of Garrison Brown. 25-year-old Garrison was Kody’s son with his second wife, Janelle.
Meri knew Garrison his whole life and helped raise him, so he was like a son to her.
Garrison’s tragic death devastated the Brown family, including Meri, who had started looking visibly thinner since he passed away. It’s possible Meri has been eating less as she reels from the profound loss. Meri has been working through her grief, and these days, she looks healthy and happy.
Meri Is Looking Thinner Than Ever
And She Looks So Happy
Meri recently posted an Instagram photo of herself looking shockingly thin. In the photo, the Sister Wives season 18 star is wearing a black v-neck top and tight skinny jeans that highlight how much slimmer her legs look. More importantly, Meri looks thin and happy in the photo because an active lifestyle suits her better.
Meri always wanted to go out and do fun things with Kody, like going hiking or similar outdoor adventures, but he either didn’t have time or wasn’t interested in spending time with her. Now that Meri is on her own, she has been living life to the fullest and continuing to pursue her health and fitness goals.
What’s Next For Meri?
She’s Growing Her Business Empire
With Sister Wives season 19 set to premiere on Sunday, September 15, Meri finds herself busily focused on growing her business empire. Alongside several ventures, Meri recently started a company called “Worthy Up,” a life coaching service. Recently, the Sister Wives star announced that she’d be closing her bed and breakfast, Lizzie’s Heritage Inn, for renovations.
The Inn is the result of Meri making a lifelong dream come true.
The 150-year-old house belonged to her grandmother, and Meri always wanted to turn it into a charming B&B. When the Sister Wives star was still married to Kody, she asked him for a loan to help her make her dream come true, but he refused to help her.
He claimed not to have the money. The ever-determined Meri figured out how to get the money herself and turned her dream into a reality.
Meri Showed Off Her Sleek Figure In Mexico In 2025
She Frolicked With Pals
During a recent getaway in Cancun, Meri chilled out with buddies, showing off her fit body in a pair of denim shorts and a pale pink top. While she looked great, it’s the fact that she’s really enjoying the skin she’s in that stands out.
Meri’s newfound confidence after years of being put down by Kody looks so good on her. Every woman should feel beautiful – every woman is beautiful. Meri seems to understand her value now, after Kody favored Robyn for so long. Watching her bloom is a wonderful thing. In her post, she wrote:
Sunshine, friends, and Cancún, a perfect combination for a quick getaway!
The group learned a fun dance together while they basked in the sun’s golden rays. Meri, tanned and relaxed, seems to really treasure time with her female friends. It’s great that she’s giving her love and energy to people who return it. With Kody, no matter how much she would give, she’d get nothing back. That is a recipe for heartache.
With a new business, Worthy Up, a rumored new boyfriend, Brandon Stone, and a heritage inn that’s now being renovated, Meri’s got a lot on her plate. Luckily, her lust for life is strong, which means that she’s up for any challenge. While she often seemed too meek and mild in the past, times have changed, and the new Meri is tough enough to fight for her happiness.
Sister Wives‘ Kody couldn’t get along with his non-Robyn wives, but they’re great women, The way they’ve all thrived since leaving him really tells a story. Hopefully, everyone, including Kody, will be happy in 2025 and beyond.
Sister Wives season 19 premiered Sunday, September 15 at 10 p.m. EDT on TLC.
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