Jessica Powell
Actor
Jessica Powell Martin is an American fitness trainer and friend of Whitney Way Thore who appears on the reality series TLC's My Big Fat Fabulous Life. Her wedding to Isaiah Martin was also shown on the show and her father Will Powell appeared as Whitney's fitness trainer before Jessica became her trainer and business partner.
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TV7.4RealityDramaDancing her way through the haters, Whitney Way Thore is embracing her body in a world that judges people by their size. She navigates both career challenges and relationship snafus with her vivacious personality, a sense of humor and an abundance of courage. This series follows Whitney who was diagnosed with an endocrine system disorder called polyscystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which caused her, a slender dancer at the time, to gain more than 200 pounds in one year at college. Feeling trapped in a big body, she struggled with self-doubt and negative stereotypes. Now 380 pounds and eager to continue sharing her passion for dance, Whitney has learned to embrace her body and love herself again.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life
2015 · 17 votes