Truck driver Andrej Baláž weighs 245 kg on Slovak TV show “Extreme Transformations”

Andrej Baláž, a 33‑year‑old truck driver, is featured on the Slovak reality programme “Extrémní proměny” (Extreme Transformations) after a medical weighing recorded his weight at 245 kg. The extreme obesity limits his mobility, causes severe pain and has strained his family life. Under the guidance of trainer Maroš Molnár, Baláž will undergo a strict diet and exercise regimen as part of the show’s weight‑loss challenge. The programme, produced for TV Nova, will broadcast his progress starting on 5 August, highlighting both the physical and psychological hurdles he faces.

Baláž’s case illustrates the health risks of morbid obesity and the personal struggle involved in attempting a dramatic lifestyle change on national television.