Doctor’s ultimatum forces Jaz to face her fears on 1000-lb Roomies

The new TLC series "1000-lb Roomies" kicked off, offering an unfiltered look at the struggles of two best friends, Jaz and Nesha. For years, they received warnings from doctors about their weight, but those warnings didn't truly resonate until now. After a hospital visit and a blunt wake-up call, Jaz finds herself at a turning point on "1000-lb Roomies." The show illustrates the high stakes as the roommates confront their past habits and strive for a genuine lifestyle overhaul.

Jaz, 41, has tried every quick-fix in the book.

"I tried everything from pills to working out to water aerobics to fasting, just anything possible," she said.

Nothing stuck. But now, her goal is clear: to lose 200 lbs. and qualify for bariatric surgery. Considering her 10-year-old daughter, she says it has to work this time.

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Jaz takes her health seriously on the 1000-lb Roomies

At her heaviest, Jaz weighed 670 lbs. For a long time, she acknowledged her tendency to self-sabotage.

"They would put me on nutrition plans, offer medication, but I wouldn't take any of it serious," she explained.

Doctors repeatedly told her she was risking her life, but the repetition made it easy to tune out.

“My doctors were pretty much letting me know, ‘Jasmine, if you don't get this together, you're not going to be around.’You pretty much already know you're going to hear that every visit," Jaz said. "So it's just like, yeah, yeah, yeah, whatever."

That changed when a health scare landed her in the hospital. It was a moment she "couldn’t brush off. "

"My body was letting me know: Jaz, girl, this ain't nothing to play with no more," she said.

Suddenly, the warnings became more than just words; they became her reality. Now, she is on a mission to get healthier, not only for herself but for her daughter’s future.

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Nesha joins the journey on 1000-lb Roomies to support her best friend

Nesha, 37, has also struggled with her weight but approached it differently. Growing up, she was told she was "pretty" despite being a "chunky girl," which led her to believe her weight wasn’t a serious issue.

"I just kept going. I kept living," she said.

Her heaviest weight was 435 lbs. Although she witnessed her mom cycle through diets, Nesha never truly gave dieting a chance.

"To me, they're like get-rich-quick kind of schemes," she said.

Now, living with Jaz in Riverside, California, she’s stepping up to support her best friend.

"Since I was a little girl, every doctor's visit, it's like 'You're going to die.' So it's just like, man, whatever," Nesha said.

But this time, it's different. She’s taking small steps, beginning with mental health and then progressing towards physical health.

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Facing old habits on 1000-lb Roomies

Jaz and Nesha are self-proclaimed Mexican food fanatics.

"We could literally eat tacos all day every day," Jaz laughed.

And the topping?

"We want the chips, we want the salsa, we want the guacamole, we want the sour cream, we want it all."

But things are changing for the 1000-lb Roomies. Instead of four tacos, they now try to stop at two. It may not sound dramatic, but it’s a shift.

"We're learning how to really cut back," Jaz said.

This isn’t a cold turkey transformation. It’s a process of trial and error. Most importantly, it’s taking place with mutual support, not pressure.

"We just try to push each other and motivate each other, but don't try to overpower each other," Jaz explained.

The dynamic between them is what keeps their journey grounded.

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What sets 1000-lb Roomies apart is the friendship at its core. Jaz and Nesha aren’t just weight loss partners—they’re family. They share laughs, setbacks, and now, a very public platform. The series doesn’t sugarcoat their history or struggles, but it also doesn't portray them as cautionary tales.

For viewers, that means more than just inspiration. It means representation. Jaz put it best:

"I’ll get to be a face to let them know: You're not in this by yourself."