The story of James on "My 600-lb Life" is an epic adventure full of love, conquest and feats of daring-do. James of Frankston, Texas, began the TLC show at 728 pounds with a knight's errand, to find his lady love. Here's how this brave man effected a near half ton weight loss, reversed generations of family #obesity and found true love. 'My 600-lb Life' James: nearly half ton weight loss finds love, loses family obesity cycle