'She has come a long way': Fans admire Vanessa as '1000-Lb Best Friends' star takes charge of her life

A fan wrote, 'I'm so glad seeing Vanessa out from under her sister and in her own place..The sister is an enabler'
Vanessa Cross and her sister Jackie on '1000-Lb Best Friends' (TLC )
Vanessa Cross and her sister Jackie on '1000-Lb Best Friends' (TLC )

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: In Season 2 Episode 4 ‘Take the Long Weigh Home’, we see a big transformation and the fans are happy with '1000-Lb Best Friends' star Vanessa for shedding out from her sister’s shadow and taking her son on to the new house with herself. 

In the recent episode not only did Vanessa take Jacob to work out with her but she also told her sister, Jackie, strictly to not visit her home if she was going to entice them by bringing fast food, especially her son Jacob. The fans can’t get enough of this side of Vanessa, let’s read on to find their reactions.

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A fan tweeted, “I'm so glad seeing Vanessa out from under her sister and in her own place. The sister is an enabler and the way she feeds Jacob is dangerous for his health too.” Another wrote, “So Proud of Vanessa! Go Girl!” One said, “Why would Vanessa be jealous of Meghan?! Vanessa got her a nice crib with the backyard while YOU in your bestie’s basement.” While one fan appreciated her, “Vanessa is working so hard. I didn't think she'd be the one out of this group to be so motivated. I'd like for her to be rewarded with a total makeover. Fat removal, teeth, the works. Please dont send her to the same place Mama June went to.” 



 



 



 



 

One fan hilariously tweeted, “I’m sure Vanessa could find a manchild if she wanted one too.” Another said, “I am so proud of Vannessa. She has come a long way.” A user commented taking, “Ever since Vannessa got surgery she got on this health kick” THATS THE WHOLE POINT MEGHAN” While one said, “Vanessa has really be killing it and I love seeing it!”



 



 



 



 

Let’s tune in next Wednesday, 10 pm EST on TLC to see what happens next in Vanessa's life. 

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