A TEEN Mom favorite has shown off her drastic weight loss for the new year, and she looks like a completely different person.
In an emotional video, the MTV reality star revealed two scary health emergencies led her to totally change her eating and fitness habits, resulting in an incredible slim-down.
Briana DeJesus‘ best friend Shae Kogut, 35, took to Instagram to cover her health journey over the course of 2025.
She said in 2024, she began suffering “gallbladder attacks,” and scheduled a surgery to get the organ removed.
“That’s where my health journey really began. My entire eating habits have changed,” Shae wrote.
“I learned what my body needed for fuel, I learned that protein is my best friend, I also learned that drinking water isn’t so bad.
“Before this heath journey started, I was drinking weekly, I was in taking so much sugar, my energy crashes were so bad to a point I couldn’t even function without daily naps.”
PAINFUL SURGERIES
In August 2025, the Teen Mom pal suffered “bloating and pain” in her stomach area, and discovered she needed to get cysts removed from her ovaries.
“Since my recovery, I’m able to do so much more physically than ever before because I don’t have the pain anymore!” she said.
“Truly thankful for this year, it taught me resilience, perseverance, and believing in myself again!
“I only share my life on here because I know others may be going through similar things! 2026 is going to be a ‘Me year.’
“Toning my body, being the best version of myself all around and I’m really excited to see what this year brings!”
Shae has appeared on Teen Mom many times over the years in scenes with her friend Briana.
She currently works as an Orlando-based influencer and Salty Honey brand ambassador.