Two sisters who piled on the pounds look unrecognisable after shedding more than 12 stone in less than a year.
Amanda and Clare O’Neill, both from London, lost the mammoth amount in just nine months – dropping from 14st 6lbs to 9st 5lbs and 17st 7lbs to 10st 11lbs, respectively.
Amanda, 33, was scared into action when a regular smear test, which detected abnormal cells, saw her facing a hysterectomy.
Terrified at the thought of recovering from a huge operation whilst overweight, the mum-of-one turned to sister Clare, 26, who had also piled on the pounds following a battle with postnatal depression.
Clare, 26, a mum-of-two, had already lost a stone thanks to The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan, while the duo have since gone on to shed over 12st between them.
Amanda, 33, and Clare O’Neill, 26, both from London, lost a combined 12 stone in just nine months. Amanda, left, dropped from 14st 6lbs to 9st 5lbs and Claire, right, went from 17st 7lbs to 10st 11lbs. Pictured together, following their weight loss
Pictured: a health scare in early 2021 scared Amanda (pictured, left before) into action, while mother-of-two Clare (right, before), had piled on the pounds due to post-partum depression
Amanda, who used to be a dress size 16 and is now a size 8-10 said: ‘This is the best thing I have ever done.
‘When I was told about the possibility of a hysterectomy it was like a lightbulb moment for me.
‘I wasn’t in good shape and I panicked at the thought of how long it might take me to recover.
‘Having my sister alongside me on this journey has been a great support and encouragement.
Amanda, right, used to be a size 16, while Clare, left, was a size 22 before they decided to embark on their weight loss journey together. Pictured, before
Amanda, left, said losing the weight has made an ‘incredible’ difference in her life. Clare, now, right, added that it also impacted her positively
‘The difference it has made in my life is incredible. Since losing the weight I have been back for another smear to find out the abnormalities have improved, and I’ve been discharged from the hospital.
‘I have also halved my medication for a condition called Myasthenia gravis.
‘I feel so much stronger and have so much more energy. I never realised how much my weight physically drained me. I would avoid pictures and hide behind people or baggy clothes.
‘I am now able to have my picture taken without hating the way I look.’
The duo said they would turn to comfort foods and takeaways prior to their weight loss journey (pictured, before). They now follow a healthier diet
Amanda, pictured now, left, used to hate having her photo taken but now feels more confident than ever. Clare, pictured now, right, admitted she found herself in a vicious circle of eating and dieting before dropping the pounds for good
Clare (left) and Amanda (right), pictured after their weight loss, said they have now got a new lease of life after shedding the pounds
Clare, who used to a dress size 22 and is now a six to eight said: ‘When I tell you my life has changed, it honestly has.
‘I suffered with post-natal depression following the birth of my eldest and just piled on the pounds.
‘I found myself in a vicious circle of eating and dieting, I would try something for a couple of days and then just give up.
‘I now have that up and go feeling, wanting to go and play with my children in the park, going out to see my friends.
‘I even went on a fair ride with my kids recently, that’s something I would have been too embarrassed to do previously in case I couldn’t fit in.
‘Myself and my partner have probably had the best couple of months in our relationship because I have felt sexy, confident and proud.
‘I no longer cry in changing rooms. I no longer nag my partner with long conversations about how I will lose weight.
‘Everything is much more positive. Because I feel as good as I do, I look at things in a totally different light.’
Clare used to drink around two litres of fizzy drinks each day, now she has two litres of water a day.
‘Takeaways and fizzy drinks are now a treat rather than a daily occurrence,’ she added.
Amanda, pictured now, left, said she felt she has more energy and feels stronger, while Clare, right, said she can finally go on rides with her children and play with them like she’d always wanted to
Amanda, now, right, said the abnormalities in the smear test which launched her weight loss have improved. Clare, now, left, said she no longer cries in changing rooms
The two sisters look unrecognisable after their transformation, pictured. Clare, pictured now, right, said she saw life in a much more positive light since dropping the pounds
Source: Daily Mail
