Two sisters who had piled on the weight look completely different after losing more than 12 stone in 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 years old, was scared to death when an abnormal cell detection test on her smears led to a routine hysterectomy.
The thought of recovering from a major operation while being overweight terrified the mother-of-one, who was also overweight, turned to sister Clare, 26, a 26-year-old who had also gained weight after 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 14st6lbs to 9st5lbs, while Claire went from 17st7lbs to 10st11lbs. After their weight loss, they are pictured together.
Pictured: Amanda (pictured, left prior) was scared by a health crisis in early 2021, while Clare (right before) had gained weight from post-partum depression.
Amanda, who was a 16-inch dress size, is now a 10-10 size.
“When I heard about the possibility of a Hysterectomy, it was like an epiphany 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 beside me on this journey has been a tremendous support and encouragement.
Clare was a size 22 when Amanda was 16 and Amanda was a size 16. Before they embarked on their weight loss journey together, Clare was a size 22. Pictured before
Amanda, left, stated that losing weight has made an “incredible” difference in her daily life. Clare, now right, said that losing weight has made a positive impact on her life.
“It has made a huge difference in my life. 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 reduced by half my medication for Myasthenia gravis.
“I feel stronger and have more energy. I didn’t realize how much weight was physically draining me. I would avoid taking pictures and hide behind people, or wear baggy clothes.
“I can now have my picture taken without having to hate the way I look.”
The pair stated that they would return to comfort foods and takeaways to lose weight (pictured, before). They now eat a healthier diet
Amanda, pictured here, left, used hate to have her photo taken, but now feels more confident. Clare, pictured here, right, admits that she got stuck in a vicious circle, eating and dieting before finally losing weight.
Clare (left) & Amanda (right), after losing weight, were pictured.
Clare, who was once a size 22 in her dress, is now a size 6-8 in her dress.
“I suffered with post-natal Depression after the birth my eldest son and just piled on the weight.
“I was trapped in a vicious cycle of dieting and eating. I would try something for a few days, then give up.
“I now feel up and go, wanting to go to the park with my children and 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.
“My partner and I have had the best few months of our relationship, because I feel confident, sexy and proud.
“I no longer cry in changing room. I don’t nag my partner anymore with long conversations about how I will lose fat.
“Everything is so much more positive.” Because I feel as good and positive as I do, I see everything in a completely new light.
Clare used to drink two litres of fizzy beverages per day. Now she drinks two litres of water each day.
She said that take-outs and fizzy drinks are now a treat, rather than a daily occurrence.
Amanda, pictured left, stated that she feels more energetic and stronger. Clare, right, claimed she can finally ride with her children and play like she’d always hoped to.
Amanda, now right, stated that the abnormalities in her smear test that launched her weight loss have diminished. Clare, left, says she no longer cry in changing rooms
After their transformation, the two sisters are now unrecognizable. Clare, pictured right now, stated that she sees life in a more positive light after losing weight