Her boyfriend of 6 years confessed he wouldn't marry her until she lost weight. Then he revealed the 'target number' he'd set
Todd has set the weight for his girlfriend Sophia, which she has to meet if she wants him to propose.
Most couples walk into Caleb Hammer's (@calebhammer) 'Financial Audit' expecting an uncomfortable grilling over maxed-out credit cards or takeout habits. But when Austin resident Todd sat down on the show alongside his 25-year-old girlfriend, Sophia, the tension shifted from their bank accounts to something far more personal. Six years into their relationship, the conversation turned to why they hadn't yet tied the knot, prompting Todd to confess a long-standing ultimatum. He said he wouldn't marry Sophia until she lost weight, eventually revealing the exact number on camera. The episode shared on June 12, 2026, has received over 1 million views on YouTube.
The paycheck problem
The discussion began with an examination of the couple's income disparities and living situation in Austin, Texas. Todd explained he works as a lead manufacturing associate and earns nearly $35.19 for 43 hours every week. In contrast, Sophia revealed she had lost her IT help desk job just a couple of months ago. She also confessed to being fired after frequent absences. "They told me that I was late and that I wasn't good enough at my job for being there for a year," Sophia recalled.
Meanwhile, Todd also agreed to her frequent leaves for multiple medical appointments almost every week. He said he added Sophia to his insurance, after which the premiums jumped from $6-$7 to $45 a month. Hammer grew exasperated when he learned that she was holding out exclusively for a remote government role rather than looking for temporary work.
'I have issues with her weight'
Following this, Hammer pressed the couple on why six years of dating had not yet led to marriage. Initially, Todd hesitated to answer, but after Sophia pushed, he revealed his strict prerequisites before proposing. "I told her that I have issues with her weight," he said. When asked why he started dating Sophia if he had problems with her being overweight, Todd said, "I enjoyed having a conversation with her, and I have built an emotional connection with her. I believe that people can change." He then revealed that he had set a target of losing 170 pounds before he would commit to Sophie.
His girlfriend, however, countered that her personal target was 140 pounds to safely plan for a family, though she admitted her weight hovers near 280 pounds. The couple went on to confess that they're not each other's type. In fact, Sophia said Todd questions her about her weight daily, asking how far she's on her weight-loss journey. "Am I horrible for just asking for updates? I am just asking what's going on," he said. Sophie further said Todd's mood for the rest of the day depends on her answer. She explained that he goes quiet and spends time with the dogs instead.
The diet didn’t add up
The exchange grew intense as Hammer examined the couple's conflicting claims about nutrition and lifestyle. Sophia explained that her medication adjustments and small servings of chicken nuggets kept her caloric intake low. However, Todd and Hammer challenged her claims. They pointed out that her routine stops for sodas and frequent restaurant orders completely derailed her progress. Hammer even checked her blood pressure, which registered at 155/76.
A series of personal grievances also made their family members disapprove of their union. Sophia alleged that Todd had grown excessively rough in the past. Hammer soon discovered they were also in a financial mess, with Todd paying $2,300 per month on a $240,000 house alongside credit card bills. On the other hand, Sophia had a $45,000 student loan and an auto loan. In the end, Hammer concluded the episode by suggesting that both Todd and Sophia make better financial choices for a secure future.
The growing obesity
Unfortunately, the unhealthy lifestyle on display throughout this episode is not uncommon. According to a CDC report, a striking 40.3% of adults across the United States were obese between August 2021 and August 2023. Additionally, the number is around 34.3% when talking about adult men between the ages of 20 and 39, while 36.8% of women in the same age category were classified as obese.
'Break up'
Meanwhile, reacting to the episode, @booper92169 commented, "They can literally just not be together. If my partner said that being attracted to me was something he had to work on, I'd be gone. Ouch." Similarly, @zannazlegg2316 noted, "If my husband described being physically attracted to me as 'it’s a process I’m working through,' I’d die."
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