Mackenzie McKee Says She’s Dropped About 15 Pounds From ‘Divorce Stress’ Amid Split With Josh

Family Life

Mackenzie, 24, recently opened up about her relationship with Josh, 26, on an episode of Teen Mom OG, revealing that it hasn’t been easy to raise three children while trying to work out their issues.

Relationship Status

Even though they still respect and care for each other, Mackenzie confirmed they decided to part ways while taking to Twitter on August 16 with an update about their fizzled romance.

Releasing a Statement

“I would like to say, that due to stress, me needing to stay focused, the media, etc. I am deciding my marriage needs a break,” she wrote. “My heart breaks for my kids. But as of right now, this is what’s best.”

History Together

The reality star said they will always share a bond, but she had to trust her heart. When a fan expressed their shock and mentioned how Mackenzie and Josh seemed to be so solid, she agreed.

Times Change

“We were. We were truly best friends. It’s all just devastating,” the MTV alum replied.

New Beginnings

Mackenzie and Josh were together for six years before calling it quits, so it hasn’t been an easy transition for either of them, especially since they have to coparent.

Looking ‘Lean’

This week, she posted a new photo of herself spending quality time with her “fur babes” and one fan pointed out how slim she was looking in the snap shared on her Instagram page.

Candid Confession

“Ya I’ve lost about 15 pounds. I wish I could say it was diet and exercise, but it’s divorce stress,” Mackenzie confessed in the comments. Of course, fans were shocked to learn that divorce was on the table.

Taking Action

The reality star also confirmed that she filed the paperwork to officially end their marriage, shortly after she opened up about their breakup on Twitter.

Revealing Her Terms

“If I was ever dumb enough to be with Josh. He has to start from scratch … fight for me, ask me to be his girlfriend, propose, than marry me,” Mackenzie wrote about what it would take to reconcile.

Trusting the Process

 “And if that’s another man first than that’s how it was suppose to be,” she added.

It Takes Two to Tango

Mackenzie even kept it real when it came to her own faults in their relationship. “Also if he is dumb enough to be with me. I’m not going to pretend I was a good wife. I wasn’t,” the star vented.

Reflecting on the Past

 “And for that I apologize. I’ve lied, I’ve cheated, and stopped showing an ounce of affection for 3 years. Etc … we are both idiots and need a fresh start,” Mackenzie admitted. “[Probably] not with each other.”

Lights, Camera, Action

Several fans have grown up watching Mackenzie and Josh on the hit show 16 & Pregnant, where they first made their debut on MTV. They later appeared on Teen Mom 3, and now TMOG.

Road to Parenthood

Over the years, the exes welcomed three children together: Gannon, 7, Jaxie, 5, and Broncs, 3.

Trials and Tribulations

Fast forward to now, and many of Mackenzie’s followers are rooting her on for staying strong, amid her split and mother Angie Douthit’s ongoing cancer battle. 

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